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Compline on the Second Sunday in Lent, 2024

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

Compline on the Second Sunday in Lent | February 25, 2024 Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/02/25/compline-2024-the-second-sunday-in-lent/ February 25, 2024 • The Second Sunday in Lent ORISON: My eyes are ever looking to the Lord – Plainsong, Mode VII [American Gradual, p. 71] PSALM 22:22-30 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Lord Jesus, think on me (Tune: SOUTHWELL) – from Daman’s Psalter, 1579; adapt. Hymnal … Read More

The Second Sunday in Lent, 2024

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

The Second Sunday in Lent | February 25, 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.

Announcing: the “Third Acters” Retirees Group

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 22, 2024 with 6 Comments

UPDATE! The First Hybrid Third Act-ers Potluck Brunch SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 12:30–2 P.M., in Leffler House or online via Zoom The first Third Act-ers Retirees Group Potluck Brunch will be this Sunday, February 25, 12:30–2 p.m. in Leffler House as well as on Zoom. In addition to sharing food and conversation, there will also be an invitation to share ideas about what activities and gatherings the group could plan going forward. Contact Kathy Minsch (kminsch@gmail.com) and/or Elizabeth Clark-Stern (ecstern@yahoo.com) with any questions. … Read More

Creation Care Stories, Volume 3

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

The Creation Care Ministry has created a Story Sharing Project to allow parishioners to share actions they are taking related to Creation Care, as a way for parishioners to share their good work and to encourage others to help reduce climate change. Stories can be about any action you are taking, large or small, to care for creation and mitigate climate change. Stories can take the form of a brief written essay, a video, a photo album, an infographic, or a … Read More

Compline on the First Sunday in Lent, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 20, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the First Sunday in Lent | February 18, 2024 Order of Service in Lent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/02/17/compline-2024-the-first-sunday-in-lent/ February 18, 2024 • The First Sunday in Lent ORISON: Remember, O Lord – Plainsong, Tone IV [American Gradual, p. 67] PSALM 25:1-9 – Plainsong, Tone IV.2 HYMN: The glory of these forty days (Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR) – mel. from Geistliche Lieder, 1535; harm. Johann Sebastian Bach … Read More

The First Sunday in Lent, 2024

by Christopher Brown on February 18, 2024 with No Comments

The First Sunday in Lent | February 18, 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.

Morning Prayer with Canon Linzi on Weekdays during Lent

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 15, 2024 with No Comments

BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer each weekday morning of Lent, on zoom. Join Canon Linzi for this daily 30 minute liturgy, all are welcome, whether you’re still in your pj’s, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. We will be praying straight from the BCP, so grab your prayer book and your Bible. For those who would rather, you can also follow along on these two sites, … Read More

A Lenten Quiet Morning and Not-So-Quiet Afternoon, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 15, 2024 with No Comments

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024, 9 A.M.–3 P.M., throughout the cathedral campus The nave will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a space for prayer and contemplation. Labyrinths will be available indoors and outdoors. Art materials for all ages, including play-dough and other contemplative activities, will be available throughout the day. Note: The afternoon activities are particularly kid-friendly. The child care space will be unstaffed but available all day. Freewill donations gratefully accepted ($10–$15 suggested). No RSVP necessary. Email … Read More

Ash Wednesday (evening service) 2024

by Christopher Brown on February 14, 2024 with No Comments

Ash Wednesday (evening service) | February 14, 2024, 7 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.

A Cathedral’s Complicity in Redlining and Restrictive Covenants

by Emily Meeks on February 14, 2024 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 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) A Cathedral’s Complicity in Redlining and Restrictive Covenants Telling the Truth for a More Just Future As Saint Mark’s Cathedral considers redeveloping the St. Nicholas property for affordable housing, there is an opportunity to reflect on the history of North Capitol Hill in which racial redlining and restrictive covenants discriminated against people of color. Segregation suppressed homeownership … Read More

Ash Wednesday (noon), 2024

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

Ash Wednesday (noon service) | February 14, 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.

Closing of the Doors on Shrove Tuesday, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 13, 2024 with No Comments

Burying the Alleluias and Closing of the Great Doors on Shrove Tuesday | February 13, 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 Last Sunday after Pentecost, 2024

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

Compline on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany | February 11, 2024 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/02/11/compline-2024-the-last-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ February 11, 2024 • The Last Sunday after the Epiphany [Theodora, Empress, c.867] PROCESSIONAL: Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) PSALM 50:1-6 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) HYMN: Christ upon the mountain peak (Tune: IBIS) – melody Thomas Kuras (1950-1997); … Read More

The Last Sunday after Epiphany, 2024

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

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany | February 11, 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.

20s/30s Lenten Pen Pals

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 8, 2024 with No Comments

During this season of Lent, and during a time in our world where connection seems to be more important than ever, the Saint Mark’s 20s/30s group is offering an opportunity for young adults to connect with each other as spiritual pen pals. There are multiple levels of engagement that you can sign up for based on your capacity or desire to dive into fellowship with another member of the 20s/30s group during this season. Please sign up using this form … Read More

Sunday Forum on Spiritual Practices

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 8, 2024 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Join in for a discussion and resources on three different spiritual practices—photography (Michael Perera), Centering Prayer (Phil Fox Rose), and cold water swimming (Sarah Elwood). “Being rooted in spiritual practices” is a theme that the Strategic Planning Committee recently shared from outreach learnings. This is a great opportunity to try a new spiritual practice during the season of Lent. A complete video is now available below:

2024 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper with Closing of the Doors

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 8, 2024 with No Comments

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Suggested donation: $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family. Please gather in the cathedral nave on Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras), February 21, to end the season after Epiphany in the traditional way—by gathering in community, eating pancakes, and having fun! There will be live music, crafts, and games. Chef Marc Aubertin and the youth will be preparing our meal, and the members of the Seattle Service Corps will be decorating and assisting in the … Read More

“Collective Impact” with Andrew Himes

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 8, 2024 with No Comments

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7–8:30 P.M., in person in Cathedral House Room 210 or online via Zoom The monthly meeting of the Creation Care Ministry in February will include a presentation from Andrew Himes, Director of Collective Impact for the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) at the University of Washington. Andrew was previously a long-time Saint Mark’s parishioner and former member of the Vestry. Andrew will share the CLF’s work building a global movement to decarbonize the building industry—the largest industry on the planet—and the impact of … Read More

Compline on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, 2024

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 4, 2024 with No Comments

Compline on the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 4, 2024 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2024/02/04/compline-2024-the-fifth-sunday-after-the-epiphany/ February 4, 2024 • The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: ‘Praise ye the Lord’ from Six Hymns to Doctor Watts – Alice Parker (1925–2023) PSALM 147 – Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014) HYMN: Eternal light, shine in my heart (Tune: JACOB) – Jane Manton Marshall (1924–2019) NUNC DIMITTIS – … Read More

Choral Evensong observing the Feast of the Presentation | February 4, 2024

by Christopher Brown on February 4, 2024 with No Comments

Choral Evensong observing the Feast of the Presentation| February 4, 2024 The Sunday of the 2024 Annual Parish Meeting 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 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, 2023

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 4, 2024 with No Comments

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany | February 4, 2024 The Sunday of the 2024 Annual Parish Meeting 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.

2023 Annual Report

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on February 4, 2024 with No Comments

Distributed at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Click in the lower right of the reader below to read the report full-screen. Or click here to download a pdf if you prefer. Previous years’ Annual Reports and other records can be found here.

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