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The Fifth Sunday in Lent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on April 3, 2022 with No Comments

The Fifth Sunday in Lent, 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.

Sound Bath Aural Meditation by Black Moon Company

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 2, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATE: THIS WILL NOW BE A MONTHLY OFFERING, ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, STARTING JUNE 20, 2022. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 7:30 P.M. (immediately following Cathedral Yoga) On the Monday after Easter, Cathedral Yoga will host a 30-minute sound bath/aural meditation by Black Moon Company, a Seattle musician and Reiki practitioner. The yoga class is offered as usual from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the sounds will begin shortly afterwards. You are welcome to attend the sound bath without … Read More

Stand with the Duwamish: A Forum with Duwamish Tribal Chair The Hon. Cecile Hansen

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on April 2, 2022 with No Comments

Saint Mark’s supports the Duwamish Tribe’s struggle to restore their federal recognition. Click the button to learn more and sign the petition. UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 6:30–7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed For over 35 years, Cecile Hansen has been the elected chair of the Duwamish Tribe. She is the great-great grandniece of Chief Si’ahl’. On Sunday, April 3, Cecile Hansen will speak at Saint Mark’s Cathedral on the efforts of the Duwamish Tribe to gain … Read More

Guest Preacher April 3, 2022: Indigenous Missioner of the Episcopal Church, The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff

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

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, APRIL 3, at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Special “Friends Talking” Forum, 10:10 a.m. in Bloedel Hall, or via Zoom It is our delight to welcome The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff as Guest Preacher April 3. In 2018 he was called to serve as Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In his role, Hauff is responsible for enabling and empowering Indigenous peoples and their respective communities … Read More

Introducing: Taizé Prayer at Saint Mark’s

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 31, 2022 with 3 Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Experience a new worship offering at Saint Mark’s: Taizé Prayer, on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the nave, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Four members of the Saint Mark’s community have been collaborating for the last 6 months in planning this service, and are delighted to add Taizé Prayer to the cathedral’s worship life. The service on April 5 will be a one-time offering, so … Read More

Compline on the Fourth Sunday in Lent, 2022

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

Compline on the Fourth Sunday in Lent | March 27, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/03/27/compline-2022-the-fourth-sunday-in-lent/ March 27, 2022 • The Fourth Sunday in Lent: LAETARE ORISON: Laetare Jerusalem – Plainsong, Mode V PSALM 32 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN 152: Kind Maker of the world (Tune: A LA VENUE DE NOËL) – mel. from Fleurs des noels, 1535 NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Media vita in morte … Read More

The Fourth Sunday in Lent, 2022

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

The Fourth Sunday in Lent, 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.

Easter Memorials & Thanksgivings, 2022

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

Each year at this time, all are invited to make a special contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one, in order to help underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the celebration of the Feast of the Resurrection, which this year includes a full complement of brass and percussion for Peter Hallock’s Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem, a thrilling anthem written in 1983 especially for this space and this choir. Fill out the form below, or use … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday in Lent, 2022

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

Compline on the Third Sunday in Lent | March 20, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/03/20/compline-2022-the-third-sunday-in-lent/ March 20, 2022 • The Third Sunday in Lent ORISON: Oculi mei – Plainsong, Mode VII PSALM 63:1-8 – Plainsong, Tone II.1 HYMN: Lord Jesus, think on me (Tune: SOUTHWELL) – from Daman’s Psalter, 1579; adapt. Hymnal 1940; fauxbourdon harm. by Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah … Read More

The Third Sunday in Lent, 2022

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

The Third Sunday in Lent, 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.

Lenten Ingathering for Mary’s Place

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

On three Sundays—March 20, March 27, and April 3, 2022—Saint Mark’s is gathering needed supplies for Mary’s Place. Please bring your donations of disposable diapers (any size), baby wipes, travel-sized toiletries, or deodorant and place them in the large wicker baskets in the Coffee Corner, and they will be delivered to families at Mary’s Place. Learn more about the work of Mary’s Place here.

Knowing God Through the Body: Justice, Liberation, and Fullness of Life

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

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 23 & 30, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom A Forum with The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker Over the course of this two-week series, Rev. Linzi will explore embodiment as a way to come to know and love ourselves, each other, and God more fully; discussing together why this is essential for the mission of the Church. Drawing from interdisciplinary thinkers, Scripture, and spiritual practice, Rev. Linzi will frame this … Read More

“Choir Unvested”: An Evening of Music and Refreshment with the Evensong Choir

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 16, 2022 with No Comments

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 7:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall or join in via livestream Join the adults, teens, and kids of the Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir for CHOIR UNVESTED, an evening of brilliant entertainment, gourmet desserts, and a silent auction. Enjoy delicious treats by Chef Marc Aubertin and refreshing beverages as you listen to the members of the choir sing favorites from The Sound of Music, Godspell, Pippin, and other Broadway gems. Choir Unvested is a fundraiser for the choir’s upcoming pilgrimage … Read More

Special Parish Forum—St. Nicholas Redevelopment Report

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 16, 2022 with No Comments

Final Report of St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022, 6:30-8 P.M. (note evening time!), in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom The St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee has completed 18 months of study and reported its recommendations to the Vestry, which has received the report and adopted those recommendations. Next step is to report to the cathedral parish. Committee members will do so in a special forum to which all are invited. Final Report of St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee UPDATE: … Read More

Compline on the Second Sunday in Lent, 2022

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

Compline on the Second Sunday in Lent | March 13, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/03/13/compline-2022-the-second-sunday-in-lent/ March 13, 2022 • The Second Sunday in Lent ORISON: Reminiscere miserationum tuarum – Plainsong, Mode IV PSALM 27:10-18 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN: Eternal light, shine in my heart (Tune: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS) – mel. Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654); harm. Seth Calvisius (1556-1615) NUNC DIMITTIS … Read More

Second Sunday in Lent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on March 13, 2022 with No Comments

The Second Sunday in Lent, 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.

Worship Update: Lifting the Mask Mandate (March 7, 2022)

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 7, 2022 with No Comments

UPDATE MAY 12, 2022: THE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR MASKS WHILE INDOORS IS RE-INSTITUTED AS OF MAY 15, 2022. THE OUT-OF-DATE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION ONLY MARCH 7, 2022 Dean Thomason has prepared this brief (5-minute) video message, regarding changes in mask policies that will go into effect at the cathedral on Sunday, March 13. A written version of this message appears below. Please watch, and email the Dean at sthomason@saintmarks.org with any questions you may have. Dear … Read More

Compline on the First Sunday in Lent, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 6, 2022 with No Comments

Compline on the First Sunday in Lent | March 6, 2022, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2022/03/06/compline-2022-the-first-sunday-in-lent/ March 6, 2022 • The First Sunday in Lent ORISON: Invocabit me – Plainsong, Mode VIII PSALM 91 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN: Lord, who throughout these forty days (Tune: SAINT FLAVIAN) – mel. from Day’s Psalter, 1562; harm. Richard Redhead (1820-1901) and Giles Farnaby (c. … Read More

Choral Evensong on the First Sunday in Lent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on March 6, 2022 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the First Sunday in Lent, 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.

The First Sunday in Lent, 2022

by Christopher Brown on March 6, 2022 with No Comments

The First Sunday in Lent, 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.

20s/30s Pop-Up Questioning Together + Compline

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 4, 2022 with No Comments

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022, 7:30 P.M.–10 P.M., Leffler House We’ll explore a question connected to “surrender” with a conversation facilitated by Seyi Akanni. Gather for dessert from 7:30–8 p.m. followed by an hour of Questioning Together. For those interested, a group will go to Compline together at 9:30 p.m. Questions? Email Seyi: seyi.akanni@gmail.com

Resuming the Common Cup

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 4, 2022 with No Comments

MARCH 3, 2022 Dean Thomason has prepared this brief (~2-minute) video message, announcing that the cathedral will resume offering the cup of wine to the entire congregation at the time of Holy Communion, on a strictly optional basis, beginning this Sunday, March 6, 2022. Please watch, and email the Dean at sthomason@saintmarks.org with any questions you may have.

A Celebration of the life of Don Lewis

by Christopher Brown on March 3, 2022 with No Comments

A Celebration of the Life of Don Lewis, 2 p.m. | March 3, 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.

Blood Memory and Spiritual Inheritance: A Forum with The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 3, 2022 with 3 Comments

(Click to enlarge) UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 9 & 16, 2022, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PACIFIC TIME, via Zoom only, registration required. In the last few years, scientists have discovered what indigenous communities have known for countless generations: that the emotional and physical lives of our ancestors will fundamentally affect our emotional and physical lives as well. Yet, this concept of generational spirituality is underexplored in our faith communities. In this two part series, The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, Saint … Read More

A Lenten Quiet Morning at Saint Mark’s, 2022

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on March 3, 2022 with No Comments

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at Saint Mark’s Cathedral This gathering is open to all and free. The morning is designed to help us move deeply into the sacred seasons with morning prayer, centering prayer, walking meditation, and unstructured time for reflection held in shared silence. Freewill donations gratefully accepted ($10–15 suggested). For more information, contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie.