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Compline on the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | January 28, 2024 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/01/28/compline-2024-the-fourth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ January 28, 2024 • The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Thomas Aquinas, Friar and Theologian, 1274 ORISON: All praise to thee, my God, this night (Tune: TALLIS’ CANON) – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) [see HYMNS] PSALM 111 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.5 HYMN 699: Jesus, Lover of my soul (Tune: … Read More

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 28, 2024 with No Comments

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | January 28, 2024 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.

Saint Mark’s Singers Plus—February 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 25, 2024 with No Comments

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 9:30–10:45 A.M., in the choir room & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, meet at 8 a.m. for the 9 a.m. service Experience what it’s like to be in the choir This invitation is for you if you have ever wanted to sing in a choir at Saint Mark’s but have been unable to commit to the demands of the regular choir schedule. You are invited to “Saint Mark’s Singers Plus.” Come to one practice and sing one service with … Read More

“Clearing Space for God”—A QuiC Lenten Conversation Series

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 25, 2024 with No Comments

FRIDAYS IN LENT, BEGINNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, THROUGH MARCH 22, 6:30-8 P.M., Leffler Living Room This Lent, Queer in Christ will host a Conversation series called Clearing Space for God, designed with queer people in mind. Join James Davidson and Michael Seewer each Friday evening in Lent as we explore and share sacred stories that celebrate otherness. We’ll dig into these stories and discuss how they and we celebrate our special gifts as queer people, and reflect on how we … Read More

Taizé Prayer in honor of The Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi

by Christopher Brown on January 23, 2024 with No Comments

Taizé Prayer in honor of The Rev. Florence Li Tim-Oi| January 23, 2024 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 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 21, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 21, 2024 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/01/21/compline-2023-the-third-sunday-after-the-epiphany-2/ January 21, 2024 • The Third Sunday after the Epiphany Agnes and Cecilia of Rome, Martyrs, 304 and c.230 ORISON (H 652): Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: REST) – Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927) PSALM 62 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) HYMN: Jesus calls us; o’er the … Read More

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 21, 2024 with No Comments

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 21, 2024 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.

Jeopardy and Potluck in Bloedel Hall

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 19, 2024 with No Comments

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6–8:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall What sounds like a fun time? Locally and spiritually-inspired game of Jeopardy! The evening will begin with a potluck dinner, and after the meal we’ll group into teams to play an entertaining game of trivia—with some Saint Mark’s history and Bible knowledge thrown in! This event is hosted by the 40s/50s Group, but all are welcome. Sign up to bring a dish to share for the potluck using this link. RSVP and questions … Read More

Blessing, Sending, and Celebration of Canon Jennifer King Daugherty’s Ministry

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 19, 2024 with 4 Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services Canon Daugherty’s final day at the cathedral will be Sunday, January 28, and there will be receptions in her honor after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. As is our custom, we will bless and send her from the baptismal font, giving thanks for her ministry among us, and follow with receptions celebrating her nearly ten years of ministry. More details to come next week, but mark your calendars … Read More

Candidates for Vestry and Convention Delegate, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 18, 2024 with No Comments

Vestry Members Continuing in Office Term ends February 2025: Wayne Duncan Scott Hulet, Kristen Kelly Justin Mills Tina Blondino, Diocesan Member (St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah) Term ends February 2026: Greg Hamm Peter Snyder Doug Thorpe Alexandra Thompson Becky Kacel, Diocesan Member Four members elected at the 2024 Annual Meeting will end their term January 2027. All members of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral congregation are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting to elect new Vestry members, to elect … Read More

Restorative Justice Council Meeting, January 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 18, 2024 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 3–4:30 P.M., online via Zoom only All members of the community of Saint Mark’s are encouraged to attend the next gathering of the Restorative Justice Council. Participants will hear reports from the Justice Affinity Groups, review the council’s Mission Statement, and identify goals for 2024. Consider how you can make a difference and where you are called to action. Guided by the Saint Mark’s Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action, and prompted by the cathedral’s Mutual … Read More

COP28 Roundup with The Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D.

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 18, 2024 with 1 Comment

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 7–8:30 P.M., in person in Cathedral House Room 210 or online via Zoom The Creation Care Ministry invites everyone January’s monthly monthly meeting, in person in Room 210 (large conference room), or online via Zoom. The January 16 meeting will feature a special debriefing from the Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D. about the recent annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). What actions were taken/not taken at COP28? What can we do as individuals and as The Episcopal Church to make … Read More

Compline on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 14, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany | January 14, 2024 Special Service by The Compline Choir in Collaboration with the Senior Choristers of the Cathedral Choir School Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/01/14/compline-2023-the-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany-2/ January 14, 2024 • The Second Sunday after the Epiphany (sung with the Senior Choristers of the Choir School) For this service, the men of the Compline Choir were joined by the … Read More

The Second Sunday after Epiphany, 2024

by Christopher Brown on January 14, 2024 with No Comments

The Second Sunday after Epiphany| January 14, 2024 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 Mary Meadows

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 12, 2024 with No Comments

Funeral Liturgy for Mary Meadows | Friday, January 12, 2024, 12 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.

Compline in Collaboration with the Choristers of the Choir School, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 11, 2024 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 9:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Since 2015, the men of the Compline Choir have occasionally been joined by trebles from the Senior Choristers and Schola of the Cathedral Choir School to chant the Office of Compline at its usual time at 9:30 p.m. Sunday—creating an enriching intergenerational experience for all the singers involved, and a unique sound for the congregation. These collaborations are intended to occur every two years, but the last one was … Read More

Creation Care Tips!

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 11, 2024 with No Comments

The Creation Care Ministry will be offering tips on a variety of topics related to carbon reduction in the cathedral newsletter this season. Heat Pumps In spite of their name, heat pumps are a way to cool AND heat your home, and they have a lighter impact on our planet. According to Energy.gov, heat pumps can reduce the electricity you use to heat your home by as much as 65%! The IRS offers a tax credit of up to $2,000 … Read More

2024 Annual Parish Meeting & Elections

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 11, 2024 with No Comments

LINKS: 2023 Annual Meeting The Cathedral Vestry Vestry Archive (meeting minutes, reports, financials, etc) NOTE: INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING MAY BE FOUND HERE. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom Documents distributed at the meeting (links will be updated as documents become available): Candidates for Vestry and Convention Delegate (also available as a pdf) 2024 Meeting Agenda Last Year’s Annual Meeting Minutes 2023 Annual Report UPDATES: The slate of candidates for Diocesan Convention Delegate … Read More

Compline for the Baptism of Our Lord, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 7, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord | January 7, 2024 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/compline-2023-the-first-sunday-after-the-epiphany-the-baptism-of-jesus/ January 7, 2024 • The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Jesus ORISON (H 497): How bright appears the Morning Star (Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET) – mel. att. Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608); arr. and harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) PSALM 89:1-2, 20-29 – Peter … Read More

Evensong on the First Sunday after Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 7, 2024 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord | January 7, 2024 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 First Sunday after the Epiphany—Baptism of Our Lord 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on January 7, 2024 with No Comments

The First Sunday after the Epiphany—Baptism of Our Lord | January 7, 2024 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 Eve of the Feast of the Holy Name, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 31, 2023 with No Comments

Compline on the First Sunday after Christmas (the Eve of the Feast of the Holy Name) | December 31, 2023 Order of Service in Christmastide | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/compline-2023-eve-of-the-holy-name/ December 31, 2023 • EVE OF THE HOLY NAME PROCESSIONAL: Puer nobis nascitur – from Moosburg Gradual, c. 1355-1360; arr. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) PSALM 147 – Peter R. Hallock HYMN 82: Of the Father’s love begotten (Tune: … Read More

The First Sunday After Christmas, 2023

by Christopher Brown on December 31, 2023 with No Comments

The First Sunday After Christmas | December 31, 2023 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 Day, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 25, 2023 with No Comments

Christmas Day Holy Eucharist | December 25, 2023, 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.

Midnight Mass, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 25, 2023 with No Comments

Christmas Eve “Midnight Mass” | December 24, 2023, 11 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.