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Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 2, 2025 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany | March 3, 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. 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 Last Sunday after the Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 2, 2025 with No Comments

The Last Sunday after Epiphany | March 2, 2025 Service Leaflet NOTE: Since Associate Organist John Stuntebeck was ill this morning, the organ voluntaries, played by Canon Kleinschmidt, are different than those printed in the 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 … Read More

The Questions Easter Asks Us: A Palm Saturday Event for All Ages

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 28, 2025 with 4 Comments

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 4 P.M., in the cathedral nave Canon Emily Griffin and pianist David Poortinga will lead us using art, story, and song through the life of Jesus as we prepare to enter Holy Week. The Godly Play story usually shared over the weeks of Lent, The Faces of Easter, will be told in large scale, and familiar hymns and tunes will be woven throughout with opportunities to sing, wonder, and pray together as we reflect on the journey to the cross … Read More

Generosity as Resistance: Living the Call to Radical Hospitality in Challenging Times

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 27, 2025 with No Comments

TWO WEDNESDAYS IN LENT, MARCH 19 & 26, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) “From anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again” (Luke 6:29b–30). Jesus proclaimed a message of extravagant generosity—a generosity responsive to God’s overwhelming generosity to … Read More

QuiC 2025 Lenten Conversation Series

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 27, 2025 with No Comments

LAUNCH: SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 5:30 P.M. in Leffler House or online via Zoom SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS: MONDAYS, 7:30 p.m., online via Zoom only The Queer in Christ community will gather for a Lenten conversation series titled Clearing Space for God. There will be a general introduction next Sunday, March 2, at the normal monthly Queer Conversation time—right after Evensong at 5:30 p.m. Then starting the next day, Monday, March 3, the group will meet on Zoom each Monday at 7:30 p.m. for six weeks, … Read More

Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Better Angels of Our Nature

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 25, 2025 with No Comments

A Thursday evening Wisdom School event with acclaimed poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025, 7–8:30 P.M., in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed UPDATE: Due to the number of registrations, this event will be offered in the cathedral nave rather than Bloedel Hall. A livestream will be available to registrants as announced previously. UPDATED DESCRIPTION: We live in fraught times when violence seems to be the common denominator in a calculus based in mistrust and misanthropic … Read More

“Choir Unvested”: A Cabaret with the Evensong Choir

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 25, 2025 with No Comments

An Evening of Cabaret, Dessert, and Silent Auction in Support of the Evensong Choir’s 2025 Pilgrimage SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 7 P.M., Bloedel Hall Tickets are now on sale for Choir Unvested, a evening of brilliant entertainment and a silent auction by the Evensong Choir. Enjoy delicious desserts and refreshing beverages as you listen to the choir sing songs from Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Band’s Visit, Les Misérables, Sweet Charity, Toy Story, and other musicals. The Evensong Choir is comprised of … Read More

Compline on the 7th Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 23, 2025 with No Comments

Compline for The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany | February 23, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/compline-2025-the-seventh-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ February 23, 2025 • The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: In your mercy, Lord, you called me (Tune: HALTON HOLGATE) – William Boyce (1711-1779); verse 3 harm. Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) [see HYMNS] PSALM 37:1-12, 14, 18 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) [preimiere] HYMN 568: Father … Read More

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 23, 2025 with No Comments

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany | February 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 … Read More

Funeral Liturgy for Jonie Pritchard

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 22, 2025 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Jonie Pritchard | Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:30 p.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. … Read More

Thresholds and Transitions Across the Liturgical Year

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 19, 2025 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) A Cathedral Commons forum led by Hannah Hochkeppel and 20s/30s members Hannah Hochkeppel and 20s/30s members will lead this forum on the final Wednesday before Lent to explore the liturgical calendar. What are our seasons? What do the colors and traditions of each season invoke in our spiritual life? … Read More

Ecotheology—Is God’s Love Broad Enough for Bears?

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 19, 2025 with 3 Comments

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 6:45–8:15 P.M., (rescheduled from February due to weather), in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) led by Canon Rich Weyls What does theology have to say about environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change? Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationship between religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns. In this session, we will explore … Read More

Compline on the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 17, 2025 with No Comments

Compline for The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 16, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/compline-2025-the-sixth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ February 16, 2025 • The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: ‘Blest are the pure in heart,’ from Ten Orisons – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) PSALM 1 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) OFFICE HYMN: Before the ending of the day – Sarum plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Thomas … Read More

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 16, 2025 with No Comments

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany | February 16, 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 … Read More

2025 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with Closing of the Doors

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 12, 2025 with No Comments

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Suggested donation: $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family. Registration requested. Please gather in the cathedral nave on Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras), March 4, to end the season after Epiphany in the traditional way—by gathering in community, eating pancakes, and having fun! There will be live music, crafts, and games. Chef Marc Aubertin and the youth will be preparing our meal. In addition to pancakes, sausage, fruit, and toppings, Vestry members will provide … Read More

An Introduction to Hildegard of Bingen’s Approach to Psychotherapy

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 12, 2025 with 11 Comments

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) led by the Rev. Danae Ashley What can a revolutionary 12th-century Benedictine nun teach us today? Plenty! Saint Hildegard von Bingen was a polymath and a German Benedictine abbess who lived from 1098–1179 in the Rhine Valley. Her myriad of gifts have been noticed throughout history: prophetess, composer, physician and healer, environmentalist, … Read More

Taizé Prayer Honoring St Brigid of Kildare

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 11, 2025 with No Comments

Prayer in the Style of Taizé | Tuesday, February 11, 7 p.m. Liturgy honoring St. Brigid of Kildare 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 … Read More

Funeral Liturgy for Carol S. Wright

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 11, 2025 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Carol S. Wright | Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2 p.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 … Read More

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: An Interfaith Gathering

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 10, 2025 with No Comments

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Living Faithfully in Chaotic Times | Monday, February 10, 7 p.m. An Interfaith Gathering in Solidarity with Migrant Neighbors Learn more about this event here. Program 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, … Read More

Compline on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with No Comments

Compline for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 9, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/compline-2025-the-fifth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ February 9, 2025 • The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON (H 652): Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: REST) – Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927) PSALM 138 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) HYMN: Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult (Tune: RESTORATION) – mel. The Sacred Harp, … Read More

Sacristan Michael Seewer Sabbatical Report

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with 1 Comment

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Cathedral Sacristan and Head Verger Michael Seewer spent seven weeks last fall traveling around Europe, visiting cathedrals and other houses of worship to study their liturgical practices, including several days at the community of Taizé in France. Hear about what he saw and learned at this Sunday morning forum between the 9 and 11 a.m. services in Bloedel Hall. A complete video is now available:

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 9, 2025 with No Comments

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany | February 9, 2025 with a Commissioning of Saint Mark’s Cathedral’s upcoming Capital Campaign, Living Stones II: Building a Sound Future 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 … Read More

Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Living Faithfully in Chaotic Times

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 3, 2025 with 4 Comments

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In such a time as this, when chaos and confusion are threatening migrant communities, we as people of faith are called to reaffirm our values and uphold the dignity of every human being. People of all faiths who seek strength in this moment are welcome to this peaceful gathering as we ground ourselves in community, prayer, and song and commit to active and practical solidarity with our migrant … Read More

Compline for Candelmas, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2025 with No Comments

Compline for Candlemas | February 2, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/02/02/compline-2025-the-presentation-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-in-the-temple/ February 2, 2025 • THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE ANTIPHON: Behold, our Lord will come with power – Plainsong, Mode III [American Gradual, p. 235-236] PROCESSIONAL PSALM 48:1-2,7,9,10-13 – Plainsong, Tone I.7 PSALM 84 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Virgin-born, we bow before thee – Claude Goudimel … Read More

Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 2, 2025 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the Feast of the Presentation | February 2, 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. 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.