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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

Addiction and Love: Reclaiming Our True Identity

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 26, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATE: Due to an oversight, this presentation was inadvertently not recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 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). Facilitated by Killian Noe. A presentation of The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s. Most of us suffer from mistaken identity. We identify as the trauma we have endured or the behaviors that emerge from that trauma. The spiritual journey is the … Read More

2022 New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk and Midnight Eucharist

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 26, 2022 with 4 Comments

LABYRINTH WALK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6 P.M. to MIDNIGHT. Midnight Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name. Since 1999, Seattle’s most peaceful New Year’s tradition. As the old year passes and a new one begins, take time in the quiet, candle-lit space of the cathedral nave to pause, look inward, and experience a large indoor labyrinth laid out in the nave. Invitations to other contemplative practices will be offered, and musical accompaniment will … Read More

Compline for Christmas Day, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 25, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Feast of the Nativity | December 25, 2022 Order of Service in Christmastide | Each week’s repertoire is posted here Merry Christmas! The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/12/25/compline-2022-christmas-day/ December 25, 2022 • CHRISTMAS DAY PROCESSIONAL: Hodie Christus natus est – Plainsong, Mode I, arr. Jason Anderson PSALM 98 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: What child is this? (Tune: GREENSLEEVES) – English mel.; harm. Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871, alt. NUNC … Read More

Christmas Day 10 a.m., 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 25, 2022 with No Comments

December 25, 10 a.m. | Christmas Day 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.

Christmas Eve 11 p.m. (Midnight Mass), 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 25, 2022 with No Comments

December 24, 11 p.m. | Christmas Eve Eucharist (“Midnight Mass”) 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.

Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m., 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 24, 2022 with No Comments

December 24, 7:30 p.m. | Christmas Eve Eucharist 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.

Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Family Service, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 24, 2022 with No Comments

December 24, 4 p.m. | Christmas Eve Family Service 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 2022 Pageant of the Nativity

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 21, 2022 with No Comments

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed RESCHEDULED FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE IN DECEMBER DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Saint Mark’s Pageant of the Nativity is a children’s Christmas pageant like no other. In 2015, the leadership of Saint Mark’s Cathedral formulated a vision for a offering that centered Holy Scripture, took full advantage of the inspiring space of the cathedral nave, could be enjoyed by children … Read More

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 20, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 18, 2022 Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here Please note: due to technical difficulties, the audio of the archive video is of low quality. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/12/18/compline-2022-the-fourth-sunday-of-advent/ December 18, 2022 • The Fourth Sunday of Advent • O Rex gentium ORISON (H 270): Gabriel’s message (Tune: ANGELUS EMITTITUR) – mel. from Piae … Read More

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on December 18, 2022 with No Comments

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2022 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.

Radix 9: Hope in Hard Times

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 15, 2022 with No Comments

Art by Saint Mark’s community member Sandy Nelson; used by permission. (Click to enlarge.) Learn more about Sandy and her work here. The Return of The Radix Project OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only Click here to download the participant packet (pdf), containing guidelines, scripture selections, discussion questions, and accompanying visual art. The Radix Project is an opportunity to gather in small groups, share their stories, reflect on Holy Scripture and sacred art, and … Read More

Masking and Public Health Update—December 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 14, 2022 with No Comments

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON DECEMBER 14, 2022 Dear friends, As you have likely noted, late last week King County Public Health officials reasserted a strong recommendation for masks to be worn in public indoor settings (which would include church services). The primary reason for this is the confluence of three viruses—COVID, influenza and RSV—sweeping through the population as winter approaches. The impetus for this reassertion of the mask recommendation at this time is about hospitalization rates and capacity, and the fact that … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 11, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent | December 11, 2022 Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/12/11/compline-2022-the-third-sunday-of-advent/ December 11, 2022 • The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON: Love divine, all loves excelling (Tune: HYFRYDOL) – Rowland Hugh Prichard (1811-1887) [see HYMNS] PSALM 146:4-9 –Plainsong, Tone IV.2 HYMN: On Jordan’s bank, the Baptist’s cry (Tune: WINCHESTER NEW) – Bartholomäus Crasselius (1667-1724); with additional harm. … Read More

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on December 11, 2022 with No Comments

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2022 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 on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 4, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 4, 2022 Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/12/04/compline-2022-the-second-sunday-of-advent/ December 4, 2022 • The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON: Blessed be the Lord God – Erin Aas (b. 1972) PSALM 72:1-8, 18-19 – Plainsong, Tone I.1 HYMN: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELIEN) – German folk song; adapt. and harm. … Read More

Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 4, 2022 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 4, 2022, 4:30 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. 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 Second Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on December 4, 2022 with No Comments

The Second Sunday of Advent, 2022 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 The Rev. Dr. Pete Strimer

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 3, 2022 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for The Rev. Pete Strimer | Saturday, December 3, 10 a.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.

Becoming and Belonging: Embodied Spirituality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 2, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 7 & 14, 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). NOTE: This presentation has been rescheduled from its original date FACILITATED BY DEAN STEVE THOMASON The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s presents this timely presentation from Dean Steve Thomason. We are in a paradigm shift of seismic proportions. Drawing on the evolutionary theology of Teilhard de Chardin and the ground-breaking … Read More