A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON: On Being Christians in the Civic Discourse  An email to the cathedral parish community, sent July 4, 2024 Dear friends, The tragic irony is not lost on me that in this week when we observe the 248th anniversary of the signing of this nation’s Declaration of Independence, with its litany of the king’s calumny, we have received another document into the public discourse—this time delivered by six Supreme Court justices who have rendered a starkly … Read More

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Leffler Vegetable Garden Everyone is invited to gather for the blessing of the Leffler Vegetable Garden between the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services on July 14 at 10:10 a.m. Following the blessing, enjoy a glass of lemonade and a tour of the garden. Bundles of oregano, mint, sage, parsley, and rosemary from the garden will be available to attendees! Contact Else with questions at: elsectb@gmail.com (The Leffler Vegetable Garden will be open every Sunday … Read More

BRAINSTORMING CHAT: THURSDAY, JULY 25, 4:30 P.M., via Zoom MARKET: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Last year’s Alternative Gift Market was a terrific success, with an overwhelming response to the many items on sale and the many opportunities for donations. This year’s Alternative Gift Market will be on Sunday, November 24 in Bloedel Hall following both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. This is slightly earlier than last year, on the Sunday before both Thanksgiving and the beginning of Advent, which … Read More

Saint Mark’s Intergenerational Council presents A Movable Feast—a new ministry of neighborhood-based gatherings to foster friendship and build community. What is the format? Parishioners who register will be organized into groups of 8–10 people near where they live or work, and then be invited to share three meals together between August and November. Each group will together decide when and where to meet. All ages are encouraged to participate! Which neighborhoods are part of the launch? The neighborhood groups below … Read More

RECEPTIONS: SUNDAY, JULY 7, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services Emily Meeks heading to Seminary Emily Meeks is leaving in July for Virginia Theological Seminary where she will engage in coursework toward a Master of Divinity. As a postulant in the Diocese of Olympia, she is sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral, and her seminary training is expected to last three years, after which she would return to the diocese to be ordained to the priesthood and serve in a … Read More

Related: Fr. Fadi’s first forum and sermon in July 2023 Fr. Fadi’s second forum in December 2023 Mideast Focus Film Festival Bishop Committee on Peace and Justice in the Holy Land The story of a member of Rev. Diab’s congregation who was seized in her home in a night-time raid by the Israeli military in April and remains detained without charge. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024, 10:10 A.M.–10:50 A.M., in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom Fr. Fadi Diab, an Anglican priest … Read More

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON Dear Friends, As noted in our worship services on June 9, 2024, the Rev. Edie Weller has been named honorary canon of Saint Mark’s Cathedral by Bishop Provisional Melissa Skelton at Dean Thomason’s request. This lifetime appointment is the Church’s way of recognizing and celebrating a person’s extraordinary service to Christ and the Church. The office has no obligatory duties, but we know Edie is still very much engaged in the work of ministry in … Read More

PART 1: SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall PART 2: SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 10:10–10:50 A.M. AND 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall PART 3: SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall Artist and designer Sandy Nelson is inviting the entire community of Saint Mark’s into the creation of three large-scale art installations that will be displayed in the cathedral nave as part of the cathedral’s suite of summer offerings, Sacred Spaces. I. Gather in Bloedel Hall on Sunday, June 9, between the 9 and 11 a.m. … Read More

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 12:15 P.M., Leffler House 40s/50s, gather on Sunday, June 30, for a belated Midsommer/Solstice themed brunch after the 11 a.m. service in Leffler House. We’ll enjoy some yummy summer themed food and fellowship. Sign up at this link to RSVP and indicate if you are able to bring food or drink. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kristine Ekman at krisekman@aol.com