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.
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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, doors open 5:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave
UPDATE: Please note that the registration deadline has now passed for the ALL-PARISH BANQUET on Friday, June 6. At this time there are over 400 community members registered for this celebration of this vibrant community! Due to the terrific turn-out, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to arrive any time between 5:30 and 6:45, but be aware that parking will be at a premium—please carpool or use transit if you can.
On Friday, June 6, the entire community of Saint Mark's Cathedral is encouraged to come out for the ALL-PARISH BANQUET. This celebration of our vibrant cathedral will be held in the nave, and will include a catered meal, entertainment, and a few surprises.
The main course for dinner will be our regional delicacy—teriyaki! Seattle-style teriyaki, with char-grilled meat in a sweet sauce, was invented here in 1976, and today is considered one of this city’s signature dishes. A vegetarian version will also be served.
A presentation with reflections on the past, present, and future of Saint Mark’s will begin at 7 p.m. Musical entertainment will include an offering by members of the Women’s Compline Choir joined by the trebles of the Cathedral Choir and the Choir School—a beautiful anthem including the lines "yea, blessed are the Living Stones that compose the building of God..." (Hear a preview here.) Finally a time capsule, compiled and closed at Saint Mark’s in 1994, will be opened at the conclusion of the evening. You won't want to miss it!
The banquet is free, and no donations will be requested, but you must register by Sunday, May 25
UPDATE
A video of the evening's program is now available:
At this evening's service, the Compline Choir celebrates the ministry and contributions of its longest serving member, Ken Peterson, who joined the choir in October 1964, and who is retiring as an active member of the choir.
April 27, 2025 • The Second Sunday of Easter with Translation of a Member to Inactive Status
ORISON (H 209): We walk by faith, and not by sight (Tune: ST. BOTOLPH) – Gordon Slater (1896-1979)
PSALM 118:14-24 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1
HYMN 42: Now the day is over (Tune: MERRIAL) – Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)
NUNC DIMITTIS from First Fauxbourdon Service – Philip Moore (b. 1943)
ANTHEM: Peace – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)
Jason Anderson, director • Joel Matter, reader • John Garlid, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Jim Buskirk and Priscilla Strand, 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.
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 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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m.
Have you ever considered walking the medieval pilgrimage route, Camino de Santiago, in Spain? Several Saint Mark's parishioners have and they wish to share their experiences and enthusiasm for the Camino! This Cathedral Commons will cover questions such as: What is a pilgrimage and what is the Camino de Santiago? What are the most popular routes to Santiago? How does one make this journey? How are pilgrims changed by their experience and how do they serve future peregrinos?
We may also have a brief presentation from the Friends of the Anglican Pilgrim Centre in Santiago promoting the beautiful guesthouse, Casa Anglicana del Peregrinos, and the historic Church of San Felix de Solovio ("San Fiz") where Anglican liturgies are celebrated in English. Please join Canon Weyls and other Saint Mark's community members for this interesting evening of information and faith sharing.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1 P.M.–9:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and around the cathedral campus
Join together as a cathedral community for a Day of Prayer and Spiritual Practices on Saturday, May 10, 2025. In addition to an online 24-hour prayer vigil led by at-home volunteers (see below), in-person prayer and several spiritual practice opportunities will be offered in and around the cathedral from 1–9:30 p.m.
The day will be bookmarked by hourly prayers with facilitator-led spiritual practices, including: centering prayer, Taizé chants, a liturgical Greenbelt walk, in addition to prayer and spiritual practices for youth. Arrive any time between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. and stay as long as you are able.
The schedule of the day is as follows:
1 p.m. – Labyrinth Walk (outside on the labyrinth, rain or shine)
2 p.m. – Crafting and Praying with Beads (in the nave)
3 p.m. – Embodied Prayer (in the nave)
4 p.m. – Creative Prayer Stations for Kids (in the nave)
5 p.m. – Evening Prayer with Schola Quartet (in the nave)
5:30 p.m. – Liturgical Hike on the Greenbelt (after Evening Prayer, meet in the lower parking lot by the Greenbelt entrance)
6 p.m. – Creating Mandalas (in the nave)
7 p.m. – Centering Prayer (in the nave)
7:45 p.m. – Taizé Chants (in the nave, after Centering Prayer)
8 p.m. – The Examen (in the nave)
8:30 p.m. Chanting the Psalms (in the nave)
9–9:30 p.m. – Compline with Members of the Compline Choir (in the nave)
Hourly Prayer at Home
Another way to participate on this day is to sign up to commit to spend a period in prayer for the cathedral, its people, and its intentions. You can do this wherever you are, in whatever way feels right to you. Sign up using this form.
Join bestselling writer, poet, and educator Ellen Bass for an evening of poetic exploration of themes of healing, hope, life and intimacy as part of the Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. With a disarmingly deft touch and piercingly intimate voice, this sage offers poetic balm and a buoying lightness amidst the vagaries of life, connecting the humble to the luminous.
She will share selected poems and thoughts as manna for the journey with good humor and much grace before engaging those present for Q&A and book signing.
UPDATE: This event was recorded, and a link to the video was sent to those who paid to attend. Please contact info@saintmarks.org to learn more.
About Ellen Bass
Poet and educator Ellen Bass is a Chancellor Emerita of the Academy of American Poets. Her most recent book of poetry, Indigo, was published by Copper Canyon Press in 2020. Previous books include Like a Beggar, The Human Line, and Mules of Love. Bass was co-editor with Florence Howe of the first major anthology of women’s poetry, No More Masks!, and has also written works of nonfiction, including, with Laura Davis, The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, which has sold over a million copies and has been translated into twelve languages.
Among her awards are Fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, four Pushcart Prizes and the Lambda Literary Award. She teaches in the MFA program at Pacific University and lives in Santa Cruz, California.
The Home Gatherings for the Living Stones II—Building a Sound Future Capital Campaign have now concluded, and over 250 people participated in one of the 24 separate events—held in homes and other venues across the greater Seattle area—to connect, learn about the campaign, and share their thoughts.
One of the highlights of the gatherings was the presentation of the campaign video, created by parishioner and filmmaker David Wild. If you’ve not seen this informative video, please check it out above or at this link. Many folks at the Gatherings had questions about the proposed Renaissance-style organ which has been offered as a gift from organ builder Paul Fritts, to be installed adjacent to the mighty Flentrop in Compline Corner. To address these questions, David Wild also collaborated with Canon Michael Kleinschmidt on another video titled What Will It Sound Like? Check out that video here!
Looking Ahead:
On Saturday, May 10, drop in to the cathedral any time between 1 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for a Day of Prayer and Spiritual Practices, featuring invitations to a variety of collective and individual ways to pray, with opportunities for all ages—including body prayers, praying with beads, chanting the psalms, centering prayer, and more. This is a chance to pray for the cathedral parish and the intentions of this community, and to grow in faith through practices that may be new to you. A special highlight will be an intimate service of Evensong led by members of the Schola (youth choir), and the day will conclude with Compline led by members of the Compline Choir at 9 p.m.
The following weekend, any Saint Mark’s members who would like to attend the Advance Commitments Gathering on Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. in Bloedel Hall, are cordially invited to do so. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and a presentation, and at the conclusion of the evening those present will have the opportunity to be among the first to submit their three-year financial commitment to the campaign. Register to attend this reception by emailing or calling Erik Donner at: edonner@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300 ext. 217).
On Sunday morning, May 18, at 10:10 a.m., parishioners of all ages are invited to Bloedel Hall, where Canon Emily Griffin will lead a Sunday forum telling the Godly Play Story of The Church, and in response, children are invited to create and build with artist Sandy Nelson. This is an intergenerational opportunity to engage the themes of the Living Stones II Capital Campaign, and the children’s art will be displayed at the All-Parish Banquet.
On Friday, June 6, the entire community is encouraged to come out for the ALL-PARISH BANQUET. This celebration of our vibrant cathedral will be held in the nave, and will include a catered meal, entertainment, and a few surprises!
Finally, on Sunday, June 8, there will be the Ingathering of Financial Commitments, when all the commitments to the campaign will be presented at the altar and blessed. The generosity of the community will be celebrated on this Feast of Pentecost. (This will officially draw to a close public aspects of the “parish phase,” although the Living Stones II Capital Campaign will continue in the Diocese of Olympia, the broader Seattle community, and beyond, through 2028). We are grateful for your participation!
Frequently Asked Questions
Dean Thomason and the Living Stones II leadership team have created an F.A.Q. directly addressing various issues that have been raised at the recent Home Gatherings. You can find it here—and it will continue to be updated as additional issues arise.
Just a few of the questions addressed include:
Q: What happens if we don’t raise all the targeted amounts?
Q: When will construction start? Will services be interrupted during construction?
Q: Will the endowed music salaries be taken out of the annual budget?
Q: Will the pews be replaced?
Q: Will the nave floor include a permanent labyrinth for New Year’s Eve?
April 20, 2025 • THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY
PROCESSIONAL: Easter Canticle – Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014)
PSALM 114 – Plainsong, Tonus peregrinus
HYMN: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER) – Medieval Bohemian Carol Melody, 1544; vs. 2 harm. Hymnal 1940; vs. 4 harm. Harvey Grace (1874-1944)
NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong setting, Tonus peregrinus; harm. William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)
ANTHEM: Christus surrexit – Jacob Handl (1550-1591)
POST-COMPLINE ORGAN MUSIC:
Chant de Paix – Jean Langlais
Symphonie Romane, mvt.1 – Charles-Marie Widor
Pastorale – Domenico Zipoli
Incantation pour un jour Saint – Jean Langlais
Jason Anderson, director • J. Scott Kovacs, reader • Theo Floor, cantor • Canon Michael Kleinschmidt, post-Compline organ recitalist
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Estephan Meza and Priscilla Strand, 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.
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 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.
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.
Note: This liturgy was not livestreamed, but recorded and uploaded shortly after the conclusion of the service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 13, 2025 • THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY
ORISON: We glory in your cross, O Lord – Plainsong, Mode IV; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025)
PSALM 31:9-16 – Plainsong, Tone III.5
RESPOND: In manus tuas – John Sheppard (c. 1515-1558)
HYMN 168: O sacred head, sore wounded (Tune: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN) – Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612); adapt. and harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone VIII.1
ANTHEM: ‘Sepulto Domino’ from Responsoria pro Hebdomada Sancta, ZWV 55 – Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745)
Jason Anderson, director • William Turnipseed, reader • Kenneth Peterson, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers John Gulhaugen & James Davidson.
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.
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 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.
ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah – William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)
Jason Anderson, director • Jeremy Matheis, reader • James Wilcox, cantor
Thanks to this evening's Compline volunteers: hospitality ministers Estephan Meza & Robin Ethridge, 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.
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.
