Behind the Scenes with the Flower Ministry

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10:10–10:50 A.M., meet at the flower arrangement in the nave

All ages are invited to learn about what the flower ministry does each week and how they do it! Meet at the flower arrangement in the nave following the 9 a.m. service. Beatrix Hamm will talk briefly about the process of creating an arrangement and about the spiritual practice of flower arranging. She will then lead the group on a tour through flower room, and the program will conclude in Bloedel Hall where participants will make their own small arrangement to take home.

Noonday Prayer for Peace, October 17, 2023

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Noonday Prayer for Peace | October 17, 2023

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Noonday Prayer for Peace | October 17, 2023 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

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Compline for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost 12, 2023

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Compline for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | October 15, 2023 

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

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The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/10/15/compline-2023-the-twentieth-sunday-after-pentecost/

October 15, 2023 • The 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23A)

ORISON: Maker of all things, God most high – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585)

PSALM 23 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)

HYMN: The King of love my Shepherd is (Tune: SAINT COLUMBA) – Irish melody; stzs. 1-5 harm. Hymnal 1940; stz. 6 harm. Peter R. Hallock

NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VI; harm. Anon. 16th cent. composer

ANTHEM: O bone Jesu – Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594)

POST-COMPLINE ORGAN MUSIC:

Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986), Méditation (Op. Posth.)

César Frank (1822–1890), Chorale No. 2 in B Minor

Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • James Wilcox, cantor • Amiel Elfert, post-Compline recitalist

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Robin Ethridge and Ray Miller, 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/

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

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  • Video of past services can be seen here.
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Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace, October 17, 2023

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SPECIAL MONDAY EVENING FORUM

It’s Complicated—War (and Peace) in the Holy Land

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only

Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope and love, we will seek to humanize all involved. And we will hold time for a structured conversation around our grief at what is and our hopes for what may yet be amidst the suffering and strife. Note: this is not a platform for demagoguery, debate, or partisan point-making. Take a pass if that is your impulse. We seek a space of compassion (the word literally means “to suffer together”). Join using this Zoom link.

We continue to watch with horror at the war, hatred, violence, and destruction in the Holy Land. On Sunday, in the midst of the overwhelming and ongoing tragedy, we learned that Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, an institution long supported by Saint Mark's Cathedral, has been struck by rocket fire, damaging the Diagnostic Cancer Treatment Center and injuring four hospital workers.

UPDATE 10/17: The Ahli Arab Hospital has been struck by a missile, killing a reported 500 people.

The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, has released a statement in which he, in conjunction with leaders of other Christian denominations in the Holy Land, calls for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for peace, reconciliation, and an end to the war on Tuesday, October 17.

To that end, Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, will offer the following:

    1. The cathedral nave will be open to all from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    2. A special Zoom-only service of Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. (Join using this link*)
    3. A brief service of Noonday Prayer will be offered in person in the cathedral nave at 12 p.m. Our Bishop Provisional, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, will officiate.
      • UPDATE: This brief liturgy, followed by a period of quiet prayer, will be livestreamed.
    4. Prayers for peace will be offered at the regular daily Zoom-only Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. (Join using this link.)
    5. All are invited to join regular Tuesday evening Contemplative Prayer, 7 to 8 p.m. This gathering begins with an extended period of silence.

Archbishop Naoum's pastoral letter concludes:

We entrust the countries of our Lord’s earthly home into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, asking him to have mercy on us and to give us his peace and blessing. Amen.

UPDATE: A video of Noonday Prayer:

Noonday Prayer for Peace | October 17, 2023 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, 2023

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The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | October 15, 2023

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October 15, 2023 | The 20th Sunday after Pentecost | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

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Sacred Stories of Place

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PDT, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom

led by the Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty

Why do the sights, smells, and sounds of certain places and landscapes evoke deep spiritual resonance? How do our own stories and spirituality connect to the places of our ancestors? Canon Daugherty will explore these questions and how our experiences of place provide grounding for our identity and relationships with God. She will also share spiritual practices that consider place as the ongoing revelation of divine movement across generations.

Program is free. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)

UPDATE: A complete video may now be seen below:

Bike Ride and Board Games!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 P.M., meet on the labyrinth; gather at ~1:30 p.m. at Mox Boardinghouse, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle

All ages are invited to celebrate the arrival of with a bike ride to Ballard! Following the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist, meet on the labyrinth for a blessing and pre-ride snacks and connection. Then we will travel as a group to Mox Boarding House in Ballard, a board game paradise complete with restaurant for post-bike refreshments and fellowship.

There are three ways to experience this event:

Option 1: Bike 7 miles – Join pre-gathering at Saint Mark’s on the labyrinth, then bike to Mox, mostly on the Burke Gilman trail. See route here.

Option 2: Bus/Rapid Ride – Following the pre-gathering, a group will travel together from Saint Mark’s to Ballard on the bus (route to be decided on the day).

Option 3: Drive and meet the group there. Mox has a parking lot.

This event is great for anyone who enjoys playing games or wants to try out something new—Mox offers a library system to check out games—and anyone who would enjoy fellowship with other parishioners. Ballard locals, please stop by! Learn more about Mox here.  Questions? Email Alexandra at: alexandra.thompson98126@gmail.com

Sunday Forum on Spiritual Companions

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10:10-10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

Come learn what it means to be a sponsor at Saint Mark’s for youth and adults exploring baptism, confirmation and reception. Parishioners Juan Gardner, Adrienne Hubbard, John McLaughlin and Doug Thorpe will share about their experiences of this work in accompanying or being accompanied on the spiritual journey. Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will share about different opportunities at Saint Mark’s to participate in the program year ahead.

UPDATE: A compline video of this forum is now available:

Compline for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, 2023

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Compline for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 8, 2023 

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

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The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/10/08/compline-2023-the-nineteenth-sunday-after-pentecost/

October 8, 2023 • The 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22A)

ORISON: Dedication – Joshua Haberman (b. 1982)

PSALM 80:7-14 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4

HYMN 705: As those of old their first fruits brought (Tune: FOREST GREEN) – English mel.; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

NUNC DIMITTIS – Arthur Wills (1926-2020)

ANTHEM: Descendi in hortum nucum [meum] – Giovannia Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)

Jason Anderson, director • Josh Sandoz, reader • Fred McIlroy, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteer: hospitality minister Estephan Meza.

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.

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Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

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Spirituality of the Meal: Our Daily Bread

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–1 P.M., registration required

The act of feeding ourselves and sharing food with others is a daily necessity. It can also provide opportunities to deepen our spiritual paths and practices. In this morning session led by Marc Aubertin & Deborah Person, we will explore how, in practice, we connect our faith to the daily work of providing “daily bread”. How does our theology of abundance play out in the grocery store? How do we model God’s love for us, nurturing others and ourselves, while caring for creation through supporting a just food system? The day will also include putting our ideas of abundance and stewardship into action by preparing a meal together with food that participants bring from home—either from their gardens or their pantry shelves. Fee: $10. In-person only. Limit 12 participants. Register using this link.

Saint Mark’s Singers Plus

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TWO SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 21 & 28, 9:30–10:45 a.m., in the cathedral nave

Experience what it's like to be in the choir

This invitation is for you if you have ever wanted to sing in a choir at Saint Mark's but have been unable to commit to the demands of the regular choir schedule. You are invited to Saint Mark's Singers Plus. Come to two practices and sing one service with Saint Mark's Singers. There is no audition, and ability to read music not required. The practices are on Saturdays October 21 and 28, 9:30-10:45 a.m. The service is on Sunday, October 29, when we will meet at 8 a.m. and then sing the 9 a.m. Eucharist. Interested? Contact Canon Kleinschmidt to reserve your place. Can't join this time? Saint Mark's Singers Plus will be offered again February 10–25, and April 6–14, 2024. Mark your calendars now!

Compline for the Feast of St Michael & All Angels, 2023

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Compline for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels | October 1, 2023 

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

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The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/compline-2023-saint-michael-all-angels/

October 1, 2023 • The Feast of St. Michael & All Angels

ORISON: The Guardian Angel – Ina Boyle (1889–1967)

PSALM 103 - Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)

HYMN: Ye holy angels bright (Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH) – mel. John Darwall (1731-1789); harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) and Martin Fallas Shaw (1875–1958)

NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong, Tone I; harm, Carolus Andreas (d. 1627)

ANTHEM: Salvator mundi – Giovanni Bassano (c. 1558–1617)

Jason Anderson, director • Jeff Ricco, reader • Joel Bevington, cantor

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Robin Ethridge and Estephan Meza, and videographer Michael Lee.

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.

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  • Video of past services can be seen here.
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Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark's Cathedral

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

Choral Evensong for the Feast of St Michael & All Angels, 2023

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Choral Evensong for the Feast of St Michael & All Angels | October 1, 2023

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NEWSLETTER

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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, 2023

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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 1, 2023

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October 1, 2023 | The 18th Sunday after Pentecost | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

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2023 St. Francis Day Celebration & Blessing of the Animals

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 4:30 P.M., on the front lawn and labyrinth

On Saturday, October 7, Saint Mark’s will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. A few years ago this offering was moved from Sunday morning to Saturday afternoon, and the outdoor celebration has a truly festive community atmosphere. Dogs, cats, bird, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome!

Music will be offered by the young choristers of Choir School, and The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker will offer a brief reflection. The service includes prayers for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth, and for all the creatures who share the earth with us. Following the service, animals can receive an individual blessing from a priest if desired. All are invited to attend, with or without their animal companions. Stuffed animals are also welcome to be blessed, as are photographs of pets who would not find attending the event a blessed experience. Animals should remain leashed or kenneled. You are welcome to bring your own chair to use on the lawn, although chairs will also be provided.

Dementia and Spirituality: Hope on the Journey

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). This forum is in collaboration with St. James Cathedral.

Join online or in person at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral for a conversation titled Dementia and Spirituality: Hope on the Journey.

The evening will include a presentation from Dr. Thomas Grabowski from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center followed by a panel conversation reflecting on dementia and ministry with Father James Eblen, Sister Judy Ryan and the Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason.

Come learn more about what dementia is, its impact on people living with the disease and their caregivers, and ways to provide support along the journey.

Program is free, but registration is requested for in-person or online participation. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). If you choose to participate online, a Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. For assistance in registering, contact: edonner@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300 ext. 217

The scripture passage about the Road to Emmaus shared during the event can be found here. 

Dr. Grabowski's slides from his presentation can be downloaded in pdf format here. 

Additional Resources:

A complete video can now be seen here:

Learn more about the speakers:

Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski is a neurologist and medical director of the UW Memory Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center where he leads a provider team that diagnoses, treats, and supports patients living with memory loss or dementia. Dr. Grabowski has made patient and family wellbeing into a top priority in the clinic by helping people adjust to cognitive challenges over time and leveraging intact personal strengths. He also oversees a multi-disciplinary effort to further a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's disease through the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and conducts research at the UW Integrated Brain Imaging Center (IBIC).

 

James Eblen has ministered as a priest in the Seattle Archdiocese for more than fifty years, half of them teaching in the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. For the last ten years, James has provided liturgical ministry for residents at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle and for retired women religious at the nearby Saint Joseph Residence. Ministry among these older adults has been my learning ground about dementia.

 

 

Sr. Judy Ryan has been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for 63 years. She earned her BA degree from Holy Names College at Fort Wright; and her Master's degree in Theology and Pastoral Ministry from Boston College. Her ministry has steadily evolved from high school teaching to years of campus ministry with students and faculty at Gonzaga University and San Jose State. As she began to feel her own aging and need to slow down, she readily accepted an invitation to be a pastoral and spiritual presence with her older Sisters in Community at Los Gatos, CA.  There she "fell in love" with elders, completed CPE training as a Chaplain and spent the next 17 years in spiritual care with elders living in residential care: at Providence Center in Olympia, WA and  Mount St. Vincent's here in West Seattle. These were 20 privileged years of learning wisdom from these men and women who daily shared their living, dying and entering into eternal life with her.

 

The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason has served as Dean of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle since 2012 after serving churches in his native state of Arkansas. He was ordained a priest in 2004 after graduating from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Arkansas (1991) and practiced medicine for more than 20 years as family doctor and hospice/palliative care specialist before turning to parish ministry full-time in 2012.

Queer in Christ Coffee & Art Walk

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12:30 P.M., meet on the front patio

Join members of Queer in Christ on October 8 at 12:30 p.m. for a visit to Lower Queen Anne to grab some coffee and then visit The Fishbowl, one of Seattle’s newest art galleries designed specifically for QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists, creatives, and community members. We will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the cathedral’s front porch, and then travel together to Lower Queen Anne.

Rethinking Poverty: Faith, Place, and Relationality

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

TWO WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 11 & 18, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

Led by The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Sarah Elwood

Poverty is perhaps one of the most pressing issues of our time. Across two weeks, we will explore impoverishment with Saint Mark's parishioner Sarah Elwood, one of the co-authors of Abolishing Poverty: Toward Pluriverse Futures and Politics, a book published in August. Sarah will share from her own lived experience (both personal and scholarly), about the power of relationship and the impact of unidentified boundaries in the landscape of our understanding. What role does faith play in our response to impoverishment? How might our relationships, with God and with one another, transform our understanding of the complex causes of impoverishment, and shape our collective learning and actions across boundaries of many kinds? Sarah is Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, and co-founder of the Relational Poverty Network, a transnational interdisciplinary group of scholars working in the field of relational poverty studies.

Part 2, on October 18, will include a panel discussion with The Rev. Christopher Cox of Operation Nightwatch Seattle, parishioner Molly Bosch, a public health nurse at Harborview Hospital, and The Rev. Kae Eaton of the Mental Health Chaplaincy. You are welcome and encouraged to attend, in person or online, whether or not you participated in Part 1.

Join online using this Zoom link (same link for both sessions).

UPDATE: Video of parts 1 & 2 are now available below:

 

Compline on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 2023

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Compline on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost | September 24, 2023 

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

Compline on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost | September 24, 2023 | Saint Mark's, Seattle from Saint Mark's Cathedral Seattle on Vimeo.

The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/09/24/compline-2023-the-seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost/

September 24, 2023 • The 17th Sunday after Pentecost

ORISON: Now cheer our hearts this eventide - Nathan Jensen (b. 1968)

PSALM 145 - Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)

HYMN: Now the day is over - M. Searle Wright (1918–2004)

NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong, Tone III; harm, Carolus Andreas (d. 1627)

ANTHEM: Nisi Dominus - Givanni Matteo Asola (c. 1532–1609)

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

Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Ray Miller and 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.

A Spirituality of Place: The Pilgrim’s Journey and Finding Home

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

TWO WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 & 27, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or Online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

The Wisdom School 2023/24 Program Year Opening Plenary Presentation, Led by Dean Steve Thomason

Place matters. It is the locus of spiritual purpose, whether at home, on the pilgrim’s way, or in the wilderness. It is the locus of belonging, of grounding, of meaning. The mystics remind us to “look deeply and discover God there.” The geography of the heart is shaped by the land and the ties that bind us to particular places, especially when we come to see it all as holy ground. This two-part series will explore the spirituality of place, pilgrimage and finding home, with spiritual practices that serve as maps for the journey.

Program is free; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.) All are welcome.

UPDATE:

THE SLIDES FOR PART 1 ARE AVAILABLE HERE

THE SLIDES FOR PART 2 ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

A COMPLETE VIDEO OF PARTS 1 & 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE:

40s/50s Fall Walk Through Capitol Hill Parks

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12 P.M. (following the conclusion of the the 11 a.m. service), meet in the cathedral nave

Following the 11 a.m. service on October 8, the 40s/50s Group will meet in the nave to have a quick snack before walking up and over Volunteer Park to Interlaken Park. Part city park, part city neighborhood, part urban greenway and forest, we'll walk 2.5 miles through the north Capitol Hill area. Hopefully, the fall colors will be glowing by then! This is a nice follow-on to last week's tour of the Saint Mark Greenbelt and a great opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. Occurs rain or shine.

Finding Hope in a World of Climate Change

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

The Creation Care Ministry will host a Sunday morning forum that asks the question: How do we cultivate a deepening, evolving relationship with God that gives us the strength, vision, and courage to face climate changes in our world? Presenters will explore practices of the Spirit, and actions we can all take to nourish the planet. Be prepared to touch the roots of hope, community, and joy.

UPDATE: Download Prayer Practices to Nourish Primordial Hope shared at the forum.

A complete video of this event is now available below:

Queer Conversations

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FOLLOWING EVENSONG ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 5:30 P.M., Cathedral House Room 210

Join the Queer in Christ ministry after Choral Evensong for "Queer Conversations". We will meet following the conclusion of Evensong in Cathedral House 210, for refreshment, fellowship, and a discussion on a variety of topics.

  • MAY 5, 2024: The Rev. Canon Rich Weyls, Saint Mark's newest staff priest will discuss his journey from the Roman Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church, his marriage to his husband Mark, his background as a hospital chaplain, and more.
  • APRIL 7, 2024: The Rev. Lisa Graumlich (newly ordained deacon and Dean Emerita of the College of the Environment at UW) will lead a conversation themed around the article shared a few months ago, "Queering Climate Activism."
  • MARCH 3, 2024: The Reverend Linzi Stahlecker will lead a conversation about grief.
  • FEBRUARY 4, 2024: Michael Garrett (MS, CCM), a health equity and case/care management consultant, who will lead a conversation about LGBTQ+ healthcare
  • JANUARY 7, 2024: We will be joined by Canon Daugherty, and Rachel and Russ Crosbie as co-facilitators of the conversation, discussing how queer people can find meaning in religious expression while also honoring their gender, gender identity, and orientation, and how the church's theology affirms and nurtures this integration.
  • DECEMBER 3, 2023: no meeting due to the "O" Antiphons Liturgy
  • NOVEMBER 5, 2023: We will discuss the saints in our tradition that have been embraced by the queer community (including Vida Dutton Scudder, Marina the Monk, Perpetua and Felicity, and Simeon Bachos), as well as those holy people who have been saints to us in our own lives.
  • OCTOBER 1, 2023: We will be joined by Communications Director Gregory Bloch, who will lead us in a fascinating conversation about the queer history of Saint Mark's.

Greenbelt Work Parties

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FOUR SATURDAYS: SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 14, OCTOBER 28, AND NOVEMBER 18, 2023, 10 A.M.–2 P.M.

Parishioner Robert Hayden, longtime forest steward for the Saint Mark's Greenbelt, led a wonderful tour through the Greenbelt last Sunday. Now it's time to get our hands dirty! Work parties are scheduled every 2 weeks beginning Saturday, September 30, then October 14, October 28, and November 18. Each work party is limited to 18 people, and you MUST SIGN UP BEFOREHAND for each date. More details and sign-up can be found here. Sign up links for each event can be found at:

You do not need to commit to working all of these dates. (Please note the closure of the north parking lot on September 30.) Tools and training will be provided. Bring a snack and a water bottle, and enjoy working alongside fellow parishioners and members of the community in this beloved space. For questions and more details contact Guy Oram or Kathy Minsch at: creationcare@saintmarks.org

20s/30s First Tuesday Contemplative Prayer and Dinner

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FIRST TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE, 6 P.M., in Leffler House

Come share a meal with us and practice sacred stillness with the wider cathedral community.

Join in for a taco dinner at 6 p.m. in Leffler House—tortillas, beans and chips and salsa provided, just bring a favorite side—and conversation to start the week. After dinner, the group will head over to the cathedral nave to take part in Contemplative Prayer from 7–8 p.m. No prior experience with Contemplative Prayer or meditation is required. RSVPs encouraged to the host each month but not required.

Dinner hosts vary by month:

  • Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Hosted by Julia Cooper (julia7cooper@gmail.com)
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024
  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024

 

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