Compline on the First Sunday of Christmas, 2025

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Compline on the First Sunday after Christmas Day | December 28, 2025

Order of Service in Christmastide  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/12/27/compline-2025-the-first-sunday-after-christmas-day/

December 28, 2025 • The First Sunday after Christmas

PROCESSIONAL: Glory to God in the highest – Plainsong, adapt. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)

PSALM 147 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)

HYMN 82: Of the Father’s love begotten (Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM) – Sanctus trope, 11th cent.; adapt. Piae Cantiones, 1582; arr. Richard T. Proulx (1937-2010)

NUNC DIMITTIS (Tune: MARILYN) – Peter R. Hallock

ANTHEMS: In natali Domini – Anonymous, from Codex Speciálník, ca. 1500

O magnum mysterium – Gerald Near (b. 1942)

Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, organist • Josh Sandoz, reader • Theo Floor, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Jim Buskirk and John Gulhaugen.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

The First Sunday after Christmas Day, 2025

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The First Sunday after Christmas Day | December 28, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, 2025

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Christmas Eve (11 p.m.) | December 24, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m., 2025

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Christmas Eve (7:30 p.m.) | December 24, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

2026 Annual Parish Meeting & Elections

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DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom

The 2026 Annual Meeting of St. Mark's Cathedral Parish, Seattle, will be on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will include election of parish Vestry members and delegates/alternates to Diocesan Convention. A brochure featuring the candidates is now available, and will be available in the back of the nave starting Sunday, January 4. We’ll also hear reports from the Dean, Senior Warden, and ministry leaders. The Dean will bestow Pro Christo Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our vibrant parish. As with last year, there will be no potluck meal, but light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The meeting will again be hybrid—you can attend in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom.
  • There will be no potluck meal again this year. Light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.
  • Elections will occur as they did last year. Online voting for those joining the meeting remotely will not be available. Votes may be cast in person any time between 8:05 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. As usual, there is no early voting or proxy voting, per the cathedral by-laws. The election rules will be read by the Cathedral Chancellor during the meeting.

ELECTION RULES

Like last year, the Annual Meeting will be called to order in Thomsen Chapel at 8 a.m. to take nominations from the floor (if any). Voting will occur by paper ballot only, either at the table in the narthex between 8:05 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or at the entry table in Bloedel Hall between 12:35–12:45 p.m. Online voting for those joining the meeting via Zoom is no longer available. Per cathedral bylaws, there is no early voting or proxy voting. Complete election rules are presented during the meeting.

WHO CAN VOTE IN THE PARISH ELECTION?

The Second Restated Bylaws of St. Mark’s Cathedral Parish (Art. 1, sec. 3) provide: "In accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Olympia, “Parish Communicants” are those baptized persons who are faithful in corporate worship and who have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion at Saint Mark’s at least three times during the previous year (unless good cause prevented)...”;  “Parish Communicants in Good Standing” are those Parish Communicants age sixteen years or older, who are recorded contributors to the support of Saint Mark’s with money or with personal service... Unless subsequently defined otherwise by Diocesan or Episcopal Church canons, “Parish Electors” shall include all the Parish Communicants in Good Standing.”

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2025

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Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 21, 2025

Order of Service in Advent  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/compline-2025-the-fourth-sunday-of-advent/

December 21, 2025 • The Fourth Sunday of Advent

PROCESSIONAL: Veni, veni, Emmanuel – Plainsong, Mode I; composite arr. Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976); including harm. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014), Alice Parker (1925-2023), and Philip Lawson (b. 1967)

PSALM 80:1-7,16-18 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4

HYMN 264: The Word whom earth and sea and sky adore (Tune: SONG 34) – mel. and bass Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906

NUNC DIMITTIS – Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

ANTHEM: Alma Redemptoris Mater – Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548-1631)

44:56 POST COMPLINE ORGAN MUSIC:

Prelude on Conditor alme siderum – Marilyn Biery

Partita on Freu dich sehr, O Meine seele – Anton Heiller

Chorale Prelude on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 – J. S. Bach

Organ Motet on Veni Emmanuel – John Hebden Schaffer

Toccata on Veni Emmanuel – Adolphus Hailstork

Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • Fred McIlroy, cantor • Christopher Stroh, organ recitalist

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Priscilla Strand and Estephan Meza, and videographer Michael Perera.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2025

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 21, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Diaconal Ordinations, December 2025

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Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate | Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Service Leaflet 

The donations collected during this service will establish discretionary funds for the newly ordained deacons. Make a gift via Venmo or saintmarks.org/give, noting "new deacon" in the memo line.

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

THE PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY 2025

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The Pageant of the Nativity | December 17, 2025

Service Leaflet

Learn more about Saint Mark's Pageant of the Nativity here.

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent, 2025

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Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent | December 14, 2025

Order of Service in Advent  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/compline-2025-the-third-sunday-of-advent-gaudete/

December 14, 2025 • The Third Sunday of Advent: GAUDETE

ORISON: Comfort, comfort ye my people (Tune: PSAUME 42) – mel. Louis Bourgeois (c. 1510-1559); adapt. Claude Goudimel (1514-1572)

PSALM 146:4-9 – Plainsong, Tone IV.2

HYMN: Love divine, all loves excelling (Tune: HYFRYDOL) – Rowland Hugh Prichard (1811-1887)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

ANTHEM: O day of peace that dimly shines (Tune: JERUSALEM) – C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918); arr. Nathan Jensen (b. 1969)

Jason Anderson, director • Jason Williams, guitar • Jeffrey Ricco, reader • Jeremy Matheis, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Priscilla Strand and Claire Thomas.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2025

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The Third Sunday of Advent | December 14, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Epiphany Celebration with Burning of the Greens & Chili Supper, 2026

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and parking lot. Registration requested.

 

Join us for an evening of worship, tradition, and fellowship as we mark the end of the season of Christmas and observe great feast of the revealing of the Light of Christ in the world

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  • 4:30 p.m. – Choral Evensong. We begin with an evensong liturgy incorporating scripture readings for the feast of the Epiphany, in the nave and livestreamed.
  • 5:30 p.m. – The Burning of the Greens. Following the service, everyone will process to the lower parking lot for a bonfire. Please bring a few branches of your Christmas greens from home to add to the fire!
  • ~6 p.m. – Chili Supper and S’mores! After the bonfire, we will gather for a community potluck. The cathedral will provide a green salad and a toppings bar. We need volunteers to bring the rest!

🔗 RSVP to attend

🔗 Sign up to bring food or to help in other ways

Taizé Prayer in the Second Week of Advent, 2025

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Prayer in the Style of Taizé in the Second Week of Advent | Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Learn more about Taizé at Saint Mark's here.

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

2026 Martin Luther King, Jr., Afternoon of Service

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is available (suggested donation: $8/adult; $25/family max.).

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" —The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, people all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the cathedral in the afternoon for a variety of projects in the service of our community partners. There will be activities in service of Operation Nightwatch/Donna Jean's Place Shelter, L'Arche Seattle, and Lowell Elementary School, among others. Some of the activities will be seated, while others will be more active—you can indicate your preference when you register. We'll start with lunch.

Register to participate here.

More information will be shared when it is available.

Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2025

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Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 7, 2025

Order of Service in Advent  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/compline-2025-the-second-sunday-of-advent/

December 7, 2025 • The Second Sunday of Advent

ORISON (H 55): Redeemer of the nations, come (Tune: VENI REDEMPTOR GENTIUM) – Plainsong, Mode I, Einsiedeln MS., 12th cent.

PSALM 72:1-7,18-19 – Plainsong, Tone I.1

HYMN: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELIEN) – German folk song; adapt. and harm. Henry Walford Davies (1869-1941), Gregory Bloch, and Hymnal 1982

NUNC DIMITTIS – Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

ANTHEM: Blessed be the Lord God – Erin Aas (b. 1972)

Jason Anderson, director • Tyler Morse, reader • James Wilcox, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Estephan Meza and Molly Porter.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

Choral Evensong on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, 2025

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Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 7, 2025

Service Leaflet  |  Learn more about Evensong at Saint Mark's here.

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The Second Sunday of Advent, 2025

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The Second Sunday of Advent | December 7, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Compline on the First Sunday of Advent, 2025

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Compline on the First Sunday of Advent | November 30, 2025

Order of Service in Advent  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/compline-2025-the-first-sunday-of-advent/

November 30, 2025 • The First Sunday of Advent

ORISON: Matin Responsory – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)

PSALM 122 – Plainchant, Tone I.2

HYMN: “Sleepers,wake!” A voice astounds us (Tune: WACHET AUF) – mel. Frewdenspiegel dess ewigen Lebens, 1599; harm. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

ANTHEM: E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come – Paul Manz (1919-2009)

Jason Anderson, director • Gregory Bloch, reader • Joel Bevington, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers John Gulhaugen and Molly Porter.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

The First Sunday of Advent, 2025

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The First Sunday of Advent | November 30, 2025

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The “O” Antiphons Advent Liturgy, 2025

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The "O" Antiphons: Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols | Sunday, November 30, 2025, 7 p.m.

Learn more about this liturgy and its history on the "O" Antiphons page here.

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Thanksgiving Day, 2025

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Thanksgiving Day Eucharist | Thursday, November 27, 10 a.m.

Service Leaflet

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The Last Sunday after Pentecost—The Reign of Christ, 2025

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The Last Sunday after Pentecost—The Reign of Christ | November 23, 2025

Service Leaflet  

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.
  • The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about making prayer requests can also be found on that page.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Compline for the Reign of Christ, 2025

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Compline on the Last Sunday after Pentecost—The Reign of Christ | November 23, 2025

Order of Service  |  Each week's repertoire is posted here.

The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/compline-2025-the-last-sunday-after-pentecost-the-reign-of-christ/

November 23, 2025 • The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ (Proper 29C)

ORISON: O Jesus, crowned with all renown (Tune: KINGSFOLD) – English melody; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958); arr. Gregory Bloch

PSALM 46 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)

HYMN: Now thank we all our God (Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT) – mel. Johann Crüger (1598-1662); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), The Academic Hymnal, 1899, and Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone V; harm. June Nixon (b. 1942)

ANTHEM: Great Lord of lords – Charles Wood (1866-1926)

Jason Anderson, director • Scott Fikse, reader • Joey Blundell, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteer: hospitality minister Jim Buskirk.

Compline at Saint Mark's Cathedral has been a Seattle tradition since 1956. All the singers are volunteers. Learn more at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/compline/
and: https://complinechoir.org/

LEAFLETS

  • The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.

NEWSLETTER

  • The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.

ARCHIVES 

  • Video of past services can be seen here.
  • Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

If you watch and enjoy our live-streamed or archived services, please consider making a donation in support of the mission and ministry of this cathedral.

You may also donate using the Venmo mobile app from your smartphone (search for @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle ) Thank you for your generosity.

2025 Alternative Gift Market!

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UPDATE (December 12):

This year's Alternative Gift Market and Giving Tree raised an amazing combined total of over $12,900 in cash and gift cards for the Threshold Fund and our community partners: Casa Latina, Lambert House, Lowell Elementary, L’Arche Seattle, L’Honey Tacoma, Operation Nightwatch, and Seattle Seafarers. Plus, on top of that, a sleigh full of toys for Mary's Place and eleven warm and colorful outfits for Lowell students!

A team of more than forty people made the 2025 Alternative Gift Market a resounding success, making edible gifts, decorating and setting up Bloedel Hall, pricing items, staffing the tables, and cleaning up afterwards. Erik Donner deserves special recognition as the financial wizard responsible for tracking all the donations.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time or talents, donated or made items for the Alternative Gift Market, fulfilled the tags on the Giving Tree with purchases of toys or gift cards, or made donations to our community partners and the Threshold fund. You really made a difference, and we are so very grateful.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 A.M.–1 P.M. (after the 9 and 11 a.m. services), in Bloedel Hall.

You won’t want to miss this year’s Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bloedel Hall. This year's market will include unique handmade items you won’t find anywhere else, a bake sale with delicious treats, opportunities to donate to meaningful causes, and more.

This event benefits our community partner organizations: Lowell Elementary School, Casa Latina, Mary’s Place, Lambert House, Operation Nightwatch/Donna Jean’s Place, Seattle Seafarers Center, L’Arche Seattle, and the Threshold Fund.

  • One-of-a-kind handmade items from Saint Mark’s ministries handmade items Quilt Ministry, the Ministry of Worsted Wool, and our neighbors at the Seattle Weavers' Guild
  • Dried flower creations from the Flower Ministry
  • Holy Honey from our hives, homemade cranberry sauce and elderberry syrup
  • Hot cider, cocoa, coffee, tea, and baked goods, hot soup and fresh rolls available for shoppers
  • Donation certificates to include in your Christmas cards to family and loved ones, indicating that you have given a donation to one of our community partner organizations in their honor, as a meaningful alternative to the consumer frenzy
  • Products from L'Honey, a ministry of St Leo's parish, Tacoma, and L'Arche Farm, Tacoma.
  • 2025 Giving Tree

Sign up to support this great community event here—volunteers are needed to help set up the space on Friday and Saturday, or helping out during the market itself or helping to clean up on Sunday.

Another way to give at the Alternative Gift Market is to bring something new and unopened that our community partner organizations need:

  • Operation Nightwatch is collecting men's socks
  • Saint Mark's is filling Christmas stockings for Donna Jean's Place (the women's shelter on the cathedral campus) tinted lip gloss, nail polish, and purse-sized hand lotion
  • Mission to Seafarers needs full-sized toiletries: shampoo, body wash, bar of soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and shaving cream

Questions? Contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

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