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Funeral Liturgy for Therese Day

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2023 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Therese Day | Saturday, February 28, 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. 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.

Instructed Eucharist at 9 a.m., January 29, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 27, 2023 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, at the 9 a.m. liturgy only Saint Mark’s will have another Instructed Eucharist on Sunday, January 29 as part of the 9 a.m. liturgy that day. This service will include additional explanation, both printed in the bulletin and spoken aloud, about why elements of the liturgy are the way they are, where they come from, and what they mean. Community members of all ages and all levels of familiarity with the Episcopal tradition will learn something new … Read More

Candlemas Eve Candle-making and Evening Prayer

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 26, 2023 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6:45-8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and Thomsen Chapel, in person only. Optional community dinner served 6-6:30 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). This in-person only event looks ahead to Candlemas, the Feast of the Presentation (February 2, midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox) of the infant Jesus in the temple, when Simeon recognizes him as the Anointed One, “the Light to enlighten the Nations.” Traditionally, it is the day in which candles are blessed for … Read More

Meal Sharing Ministry Update

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 26, 2023 with No Comments

The Meal Sharing Ministry program at Saint Mark’s is an evolving, growing ministry in collaboration with several programs in Seattle worknig to combat hunger. Our current partenrs include Saint Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter, Teen Feed in the University District, and the Breakfast Club at First Covenant Church. We are hoping to work with Tent City again this coming summer, while they are in residence in our cathedral parking lot. We provide a hot dinner to Saint Martin de Porres, … Read More

Vestry and Conventional Delegate Candidates, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 26, 2023 with No Comments

Vestry Members Continuing in Office Term ends February 2024: Carmen Brady Chris Rigos Scott Kovacs Kathy Minsch Katie Prettyman, Diocesan Member (Trinity, Everett) Term ends February 2025: Wayne Duncan Scott Hulet Kristen Kelly Justin Mills Tina Blondino, Diocesan Member (St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah) Term ends January 2026: Four members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting UPDATE: The new Vestry members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson The full slate of candidates … Read More

Gaza: Continuous Trauma and Social Devastation, or Caring for All?

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 23, 2023 with No Comments

UPDATE: There is a video recording of this event, but the video will not be made public at this time. If you would like to see the video, please contact ministry leaders Doug Thorpe and Steve Moen. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 7 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom. The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme is the leading mental health non-governmental organization in the Gaza Strip. At this Symposium, Gaza Strip psychiatrist Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei will visit in person, and give an update … Read More

Religion in the Public Square: A Year at Newsweek

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 23, 2023 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., online via Zoom only, but those who wish to join for the parish supper at 6 p.m. will participate together in Room 210 Julia Duin, Newsweek’s contributing editor for religion as well as the daughter of long-time Saint Mark’s parishioners Robert and Phyllis Duin, shares what were the top religion stories for 2022 and how she covered them. Ranging from the Trump prophets and a praying football coach in Bremerton to Mormons’ … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday after Epiphany, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 22, 2023 with No Comments

Compline for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 22, 2023 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/01/22/compline-2023-the-third-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 22, 2023 • The Third Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON (H 126): The people who in darkness walked (Tune: DUNDEE) – mel. The CL Psalmes of David, 1615; harm. Thomas Ravenscroft (c. 1592-c. 1635) PSALM 27:1-13 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN: Eternal light, shine in my heart … Read More

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 2023

by Christopher Brown on January 22, 2023 with No Comments

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 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.

The Art of Pilgrimage: A Workshop on Sacred Journey

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 19, 2023 with 2 Comments

Please click on the image below to enlarge. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (note change in time), in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom; registration required for either option Facilitated by Phil Cousineau A pilgrimage is a spiritually transformative journey to a sacred place. This workshop will focus on seven spiritual practices intended to augment your travels, whether sacred or secular. Each practice is designed to help the traveler be present in the moment, to experience … Read More

Compline on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 15, 2023 with No Comments

Compline for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany | January 15, 2023 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/01/15/compline-2023-the-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 15, 2023 • The Second Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON (H 538): God of mercy, God of grace (Tune: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE) – David Evans (1874-1948) PSALM 40:1-12 – Plainsong, Tone II.1 HYMN: Jesus, priceless treasure (Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE) – Johann Cruger (1598-1662), alt., and Johann Sebastian … Read More

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2023

by Christopher Brown on January 15, 2023 with No Comments

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 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.

Notice of Intent to Amend Bylaws at the 2023 Annual Meeting

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 12, 2023 with 2 Comments

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday February 5, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. As in past years, we will vote to elect new members to the Vestry and delegates and alternates to Diocesean Convention. In addition, there will be a vote to approve the Second Restated Bylaws. In 2022, the Washington legislature revised the Non-Profit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) which applies to St. Mark’s. The Vestry undertook to revise the St.Mark’s Bylaws to comply with the new statute. … Read More

Afghan Refugees Arrive in Seattle—Ways to Help

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 12, 2023 with 5 Comments

UPDATE, FEBRUARY 16, 2023 The Popals have now moved to their new apartment in the Shoreline area! They are excited about the location, as it’s just 3 minutes away from friends, plus they’ve already met another Afghan family in the building (with a boy Mustafa’s age!) also newly settling in. They moved off the Saint Mark’s Cathedral campus on Tuesday of last week, and express their sincerest thanks for the warm welcome and many gifts and thoughtful donations received as … Read More

New 40s/50s Ministry Launch: Let’s Do Bruch

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 12, 2023 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 12:15 P.M., Leffler House Have you “aged out” of the 20s/30s group, or are you 40+ and desire fellowship and friendship centered around opportunities for fellowship and shared prayer? A new ministry for folks in their 40s and 50s is forming. Gather for brunch on Sunday, January 29, served in Leffler Living Room, starting after the 11 a.m. liturgy ends. (Leffler Living Room is on the south side of the Cathedral Campus, just across the parking lot). Curate … Read More

Sermon and Forum with The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 12, 2023 with No Comments

SERMON: SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services “FRIENDS TALKING” FORUM: 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Saint Mark’s is honored to welcome (back) The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation of the Diocese of Olympia, as guest preacher on January 15, the weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Carla served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church. After being received into this communion in 2001, she … Read More

Funeral Liturgy for Paul Balmforth

by Christopher Brown on January 12, 2023 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Paul Balmforth 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.

Compline for The Baptism of Our Lord, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 8, 2023 with No Comments

Compline for the Baptism of Our Lord | January 8, 2023 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/01/07/compline-2023-the-first-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 8, 2023 • The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Jesus ORISON (see HYMNS): ‘I come,’ the great Redeemer cries (Tune: THIS ENDRIS NYGHT) – English melody; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Martin Fallas Shaw (1875-1958) PSALM 29 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN 121: … Read More

First Sunday after Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord, 2023

by Christopher Brown on January 8, 2023 with No Comments

First Sunday after Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord 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.

The Pageant of the Nativity on the Feast of the Epiphany, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 6, 2023 with No Comments

The Pageant of the Nativity | Friday, January 6, 7 p.m. Service Leaflet Saint Mark’s Seattle’s unique Nativity Pageant was originally scheduled for December 20, 2022, but was rescheduled to January 6 due to inclement weather. Learn more about the pageant 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 … Read More

Compline on the Feast of the Holy Name, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 1, 2023 with No Comments

Compline on the Feast of the Holy Name | January 1, 2023 Order of Service in Christmastide | Each week’s repertoire is posted here Happy New Year! The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/compline-2023-the-holy-name/ January 1, 2023 • THE HOLY NAME PROCESSIONAL: Gloria in excelsis Deo – Plainchant, adapt. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) PSALM 8 – Plainsong, Tone V.2 HYMN: Ring out, wild bells (Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM) – from Grenoble Antiphoner, 1753; arr. Gregory Bloch … Read More

Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Holy Name | January 1, 2023 | Saint Marks Cathedral

by Christopher Brown on January 1, 2023 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ 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.

The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2023

by Christopher Brown on January 1, 2023 with No Comments

The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ 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.

Funeral Liturgy for Hyde Tennis

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 30, 2022 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Hyde Tennis | Friday, December 30, 2022, 2 p.m. Service Leaflet | Direct Vimeo link 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.

Advent & Apocalypse: A 20s/30s Discussion Series

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 27, 2022 with No Comments

SESSION 1: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 5:30–7 P.M. SESSION 2: SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House (Note new time) How does our anticipation for the birth of Christ reflect the seismic significance of the incarnation? In this two-part series, we’ll explore the Advent and Christmas season in the context of the apocalypse and how this may change our preparation with Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Fraser Reach. We’ll end in time for the option to attend the Contemplative Eucharist Compline together. … Read More