THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 9:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave, livestreamed, and broadcast on Classical KING This Sunday marks the three-year anniversary of the closure of the cathedral and the suspension of in-person liturgies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While on the surface most aspects of our lives and the life of the cathedral are “back to normal,” the grief, loss, and division from that difficult time remain. Our tradition teaches the importance, even the necessity, of lament as a … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Sallie Crotty is a writer, educator, and mental health advocate. Her mission is to help erase the stigma surrounding mental health. Author of the 2022 memoir Out of the Ashes: A Story of Recovery and Hope, Sallie will talk about the essential role that her faith plays in her healing from and living with mental illness. She’ll … Read More

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, in the cathedral nave. Start time varies by ministry—see below. Registration requested. On Saturday, March 25, Dean Thomason and Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer will host a Liturgical Ministers Training in the Cathedral nave. All current and aspiring liturgical ministers are invited to attend, and active liturgical ministers are asked to attend one of these trainings at least once every 3 years. Please register to attend using this form. The training will be divided into three sessions: 9 a.m. SESSION … Read More

Each year at this time, all are invited to make a special contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one, in order to help underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the celebration of the Feast of the Resurrection, which this year includes a full complement of brass and percussion for Charles Villiers Stanford’s Te Deum in C, as adapted for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. Fill out the form below, or use the paper form … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO UPDATE #2: THIS IS THE 2023 PAGE. THE 2024 PAGE CAN BE FOUND HERE. MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 9 P.M. until dawn on Friday The Vigil at the Altar of Repose will happen this year, starting upon the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy (around 8:45 p.m.) until the following sunrise. This ancient practice is inspired by Jesus’ question to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemene, “Could you not stay awake with me one hour?” As … Read More

A presentation by The Saint Mark’s Music Series SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 P.M., and SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2:30 P.M. (two identical performances), in Thomsen Chapel The Mystery Sonatas (also known as Rosary Sonatas) by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644–1704) are incredibly virtuosic meditations for violin on Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection. They comprise three sets: The “Joyful,” “Sorrowful,” and “Glorious” Mysteries. Baroque violinist Tekla Cunningham will perform the whole cycle in various area venues this season, offering Set Two—the … Read More

UPDATED DESCRIPTION AND SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 9:30 A.M. TO 12 P.M., Leffler House Join Rev. Linzi and SSC Director Luke Abdow for a Lenten Quiet Morning on Saturday, March 11, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. A variety of contemplative spiritual practices will be offered throughout the morning in the living room at Leffler House on the cathedral campus—see the schedule below. Register by emailing Linzi at: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org Approximate durations for each practice are shown, precise start and end times for each … Read More

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall As a community that gathers at the height of Capitol Hill, Saint Mark’s often welcomes visitors who are unhoused or are otherwise in need of basic supplies. The Vestry recently discussed creating a small care packet for visitors in need with these basic items: hand sanitizing wipes, small water bottle, protein snack, pair of socks, list of social services in the Capitol Hill area, rain poncho, toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, small notepad and pen. … Read More