WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) The Cathedral Commons forum on Wednesday, May 14, will be an opportunity to focus on what it means for us as a church community to be intergenerational, and why that matters. Presenters will unpack the definitions of multi-generational, cross-generational, and intergenerational, and talk about why intergenerationality is one of three core mutual ministry goals at Saint Mark’s. We’ll … Read More

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.  At the next Cathedral Commons forum, come hear members of the Stewardship Committee and Creation Care Ministry talk about the many ways we can experience stewardship as spiritual practice. This is an opportunity to explore what stewardship can mean outside the context of the fall annual campaign. With storytelling, humor, small group work, and creativity, let’s explore how the new Strategic Plan can underpin our efforts to care for … Read More

THE WISDOM SCHOOL AT SAINT MARK’S PRESENTS The Rev. Erin Jean Warde—Heal Thyself: Spiritual Practices that Lead Us into Joy SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. Registration required.  Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide this day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul. She offers: “Together we will learn how community, creativity, rest, and joy can care for us when we … Read More

Since the Annual Parish Meeting update in February, the Affordable Housing Committee and Vestry have continued to make progress in taking the next steps in the predevelopment process to explore affordable housing on campus. NEW Update, April 24, 2024: The Affordable Housing Committee is now in a period of accepting Expressions of Interest from affordable housing developers who meet criteria outlined by the Committee and Vestry. This decision process will be guided by the Committee and Vestry. No decisions have … Read More

UPDATE: A video of the May 21 liturgy can be seen here.  SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Come to Bloedel Hall between the 9 and 11 a.m. liturgies on April 28 for an informational forum in preparation for the Interfaith Taizé liturgy to be offered in the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, May 21, a collaboration between the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Taizé Ministry and Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (the faith community which currently meets on the Saint Mark’s property … Read More

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 6:30-7:30 P.M., online via Zoom Hosted by the Reading Ministry Join for a casual and informative public speaking training session led by Michael Perera, a public speaking and communications coach. This session will provide practical tips, guidance, and support to help you gain and refine public speaking skills in ministry settings in our community. Come and bring your questions in a welcoming and supportive environment. All are welcome to participate. Questions? Email Emily Meeks: emeeks@saintmarks.org UPDATE: A … Read More

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and the cathedral nave. The first portion of the presentation also available via Zoom; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. UPDATED DESCRIPTION: The opening theological reflection and overview portion of the forum will be available online. The second half of the forum will be a hands on, interactive experience in the cathedral nave and will not be livestreamed.  This forum will explore some of the colors, gestures, and symbols we use in … Read More