UPDATED WITH VIDEO The Pageant of the Nativity at Saint Mark’s: An Inside Look at Its History, Inspiration, and Imagery SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Anyone who has attended the cathedral’s Pageant of the Nativity since 2015 can confirm: this is not your average children’s Christmas pageant! Bejeweled crowns, the creative use of cathedral finery, four choirs with guest instrumentalists, a focus on prayer and Holy Scripture, and even a Royal Hound make this grand liturgy welcoming the … Read More

Final Report of St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON Saint Mark’s Receives $100,000 Grant from Trinity Church Wall Street to further explore affordable housing on the Cathedral campus Dear Friends, I am pleased to share that Saint Mark’s is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies to help fund feasibility and predevelopment costs for further exploring affordable housing on the Cathedral campus. The grant will span a six-month period through April 2024 … Read More

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only in Bloedel Hall. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. This Wednesday, everyone is invited to join together for a community commemoration of All Saints’ Day, beginning with a lively conversation about the Communion of Saints—the Christian community, living and dead and yet to be born, with whom we gather every time we share the bread and wine made holy. Please bring a picture, a photo, or a small object that represents someone … Read More

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall All ages are invited to hear the stories of St, Martin of Tours and St. Nicholas of Myra, generous givers both, while making ditty bags for the Mission to Seafarers. Donations are needed for the ditty bags—find a list of items at this Amazon wish list link. That Amazon Wish List contains items requested by our neighbors at Lowell School and by our partners at Mission to Seafarers. Social workers at Lowell Elementary … Read More

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope and love, we will seek to humanize all involved. And we … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PST, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom All of us know that it is in giving our lives that we find life, full of joy and meaning. But there are so many ways to give our lives. How do we discover the specific way we are to offer our lives, the place our gifts connect with some need in the world? This evening in both the presentation and … Read More

A Hands-On Strategic Planning Activity at Stewardship Ingathering  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services As people of faith, we are about the work of spiritual transformation—of responding to God’s presence in our lives in the ways we live, move and have being. The Strategic Planning Committee is using a “Sources of Transformation” model to gather information from the parish. On October 29, 2023, there will be a hands-on opportunity to engage in a visual and colorful … Read More

SPECIAL MONDAY EVENING FORUM It’s Complicated—War (and Peace) in the Holy Land MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only Dean Thomason will offer a brief historical perspective on the war unfolding now. How did we get here? Its roots can be traced across decades, even centuries. How do we find a way out? We will look at Just War Theory and other ethical guides to war and peace specific to the Holy Land. Guided by the theological virtues of faith, hope … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PDT, in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom led by the Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty Why do the sights, smells, and sounds of certain places and landscapes evoke deep spiritual resonance? How do our own stories and spirituality connect to the places of our ancestors? Canon Daugherty will explore these questions and how our experiences of place provide grounding for our identity and relationships with God. She will also … Read More

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 P.M., meet on the labyrinth; gather at ~1:30 p.m. at Mox Boardinghouse, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle All ages are invited to celebrate the arrival of with a bike ride to Ballard! Following the 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist, meet on the labyrinth for a blessing and pre-ride snacks and connection. Then we will travel as a group to Mox Boarding House in Ballard, a board game paradise complete with restaurant for post-bike refreshments and fellowship. There are three ways … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10:10-10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Come learn what it means to be a sponsor at Saint Mark’s for youth and adults exploring baptism, confirmation and reception. Parishioners Juan Gardner, Adrienne Hubbard, John McLaughlin and Doug Thorpe will share about their experiences of this work in accompanying or being accompanied on the spiritual journey. Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will share about different opportunities at Saint Mark’s to participate in the program year ahead. UPDATE: A compline … Read More