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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

Comfort and Peace at Christmas: A Service of Healing for Aching Hearts

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave Thomsen Chapel (note change of location) Although the Christmas season is claimed by our culture as festive and happy, for many people it is a painful time of year. Memories of loved ones who have passed away or other losses can stir up grief and exacerbate loneliness. For those who are grappling with the loss of health or happier times, the expectation of jolliness can feel oppressive. And for others, preparation … Read More

2022 Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2022 with No Comments

DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 18 WILL BE PRINTED IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETINS. Help underwrite the beautiful flowers and special music of the season by making a special contribution in honor or memory of someone. Please fill out the form here or below, or use the paper form inserted in your bulletin on Sunday. Then you can make your gift online at saintmarks.org/give, or donate by check in the offering plate, to the cathedral office, or by mail (instructions may be found … Read More

20s/30s Cooking Circle

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

UPDATED FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 6:30-9 P.M., Bloedel Hall Prepare and share a meal together. The menu will have a Lebanese theme and we’ll learn several cooking techniques from trained chefs Luke Abdow, Marc Aubertin, and Deborah Person. Questions? Email Luke: labdow@saintmarks.org Fee: $15, includes resources and food. Financial assistance available if needed. UPDATE: Check out the recipes from the event here. See some photos below. (Click to enlarge)

20s/30s Candy Cane Lane Walk and Holiday Cheer 2022

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7–9 P.M. A tradition since 1949, the houses on this section of NE Park Road in Ravenna transform into Candy Cane Lane, a display of lights and decorations representing traditions and themes from around the world. We’ll meet first at the home of Penny and Rob Reid (6114 21st Ave NE) from 7–8 pm. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then walk together to Candy Cane Lane, just a under a mile away. Please note: Penny and … Read More

The “O” Antiphons: Advent Procession, 2022

by Christopher Brown on November 27, 2022 with No Comments

The “O” Antiphons: Advent Procession, 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 First Sunday of Advent, 2022

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

Compline on the First Sunday of Advent | November 27, 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/2022/11/27/compline-2022-the-first-sunday-of-advent/ November 27, 2022 • The First Sunday of Advent ORISON: Matin Responsory – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 122 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Prepare the way, O Zion (Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN) – mel. from Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697; harm. Koralbok för … Read More

Epiphany Supper, Eucharist, and Burning of the Greens

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

NOTE: The Pageant of the Nativity, originally scheduled for December 20, was rescheduled due to snow, and will replace this event on January 6. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 6–8 P.M., Bloedel Hall, cathedral nave, and outdoors Vegetarian chili, toppings, cornbread will be served from 6–6:45 p.m., then a simple and lovely Eucharistic liturgy will be offered in the nave, concluding with a procession with the Advent Wreath to the outdoor bonfire. Bring Christmas greens from your own home to burn as … Read More

Intergenerational Cookie Swap and Holiday Fun

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Between the morning services on Sunday December 11, Saint Mark’s Intergenerational Council will host a cookie swap in Bloedel Hall! Please come, with or without cookies—but if you are able, we’d love you to bring two dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of the recipe to share. You’ll go home with other delicious treats and new recipes to try! We’ll also wrap gifts for Lowell Elementary School children—if you have some … Read More

The First Sunday of Advent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on November 27, 2022 with No Comments

The First 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.

Thanksgiving Day 2022

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

Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 24, 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.

The Giving Tree 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 23, 2022 with No Comments

Once again, Saint Mark’s is sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place. Casa Latina have asked for gift cards, Lowell Elementary School have specific gifts for some students as well as gift cards requested, and Mary’s Place has requested specific gifts for children under 10 years old. The Giving Tree is full of tags and will be placed in the nave for the next three Sundays. Pick a tag off the Giving Tree … Read More

Compline for Christ the King, 2022

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

Compline on the Last Sunday after Pentecost ~ Christ the King | November 20, 2022 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/11/20/compline-2022-the-last-sunday-after-pentecost-christ-the-king/ November 20, 2022 • The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King (Proper 29C) ORISON: O worship the King, all glorious above (Tune: HANOVER) – attr. William Croft (1678-1727) with additional harm. by C.D. Hackett in The Boston Collection, 1841, and Harvey Grace (1874-1944) PSALM 46 … Read More

The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

by Christopher Brown on November 20, 2022 with No Comments

The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King 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.

“Autumn Returns” by Doug Thorpe

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 18, 2022 with No Comments

November 13, 2022 Autumn returns with the rain and cold. This time it seemed to happen overnight. I talk with my daughter over WhatsApp and—along with the beloved and very mobile grandson Walter—she shows me the blue skies, the red and golden leaves of Buffalo New York. The flames of autumn give way to grays and ash. I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one around here who welcomed the rain with a sense of relief—more so this year … Read More

Advent Quiet Morning 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 17, 2022 with No Comments

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Green Lake — 111 NE 80th St., Seattle Join Amanda Findley at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in McLachlan Hall for this special Quiet Morning preparing ourselves for the Season of Advent. The focus this year will be on meditational movement practice, so wear something comfortable! Enjoy the wonderful opportunity for inner reflection and renewing silence as the season of prayerful expectation unfolds. This event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s … Read More

“Spreadable Hope”: An Advent Gathering to Benefit Edible Hope

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 17, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House Young adults, drop-in to decorate and frost cookies at Leffler House for an Advent gathering to benefit Edible Hope. Frosting and decorations will be provided along with a custom hot chocolate and tea station. Bring your own pre-baked sugar cookies either homemade or bought. We recommend trying this go-to recipe from Jade Bawcom-Randall. Decorated cookies will be delivered to Edible Hope, which is also a site placement for the Seattle … Read More

A Celebration of the Life of Alice Jean Lewis

by Christopher Brown on November 17, 2022 with No Comments

A Celebration of the Life of Alice Jean Lewis | 2:00 PM, November 17, 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 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 13, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost | November 13, 2022 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/11/13/compline-2022-the-twenty-third-sunday-after-pentecost/ November 13, 2022 • The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28C) ORISON: New songs of celebration render (Tune: RENDEZ A DIEU) – mel. attr. Loys Bourgeois (c. 1510-c. 1561); harm. Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572) PSALM 98 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Disposer supreme, and judge of the earth (Tune: … Read More

The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, 2022

by Christopher Brown on November 13, 2022 with No Comments

The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, 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.

Sanctuary Stories from the Rubric

by Christopher Brown on November 10, 2022 with No Comments

Here is a selection of stories published in The Rubric during the three years, 2019–2022, when Jaime Rubio and his family lived on the cathedral grounds as our guest in Sanctuary. Click on each image to enlarge. You may watch a video of Jaime telling his story in his own words here.

Candlelit Prayer with Music from Taizé, November 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on November 8, 2022 with No Comments

Candlelight Prayer with Music from Taizé | November 8, 2022, 7 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.