UPDATED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 12:30–2 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. The following were distributed at the meeting: 2023 Meeting Agenda Proposed revisions to bylaws Last year’s Annual Meeting minutes Vestry Candidate statements 2022 Annual Report The slate of candidates for diocesan convention delegate and the bylaws revision were approved by acclamation. The new Vestry members elected were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson The Dean appointed Scott Hulet as Senior Warden. Pro … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., presenter on Zoom. Optional community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Led by Jeremy Crawford In fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, groups of players weave a story together about a fellowship of heroes. Those heroes vanquish horrors, experience unspeakable wonders, and transform the world. We’ll explore what we can learn from such group storytelling and how it relates to the story we immerse ourselves in … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 10:10 A.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom Saint Mark’s welcomes back Casa Latina! Come and hear the inspiring personal stories of challenges, transformation, and their work in affirming rights for Latinx workers. Saint Mark’s is so grateful to be in relationship with Casa Latina, and to hear first-hand how our Latinx neighbors are making a difference in the community. Join in person OR participate online.

The Meal Sharing Ministry program at Saint Mark’s is an evolving, growing ministry in collaboration with several programs in Seattle worknig to combat hunger. Our current partenrs include Saint Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter, Teen Feed in the University District, and the Breakfast Club at First Covenant Church. We are hoping to work with Tent City again this coming summer, while they are in residence in our cathedral parking lot. We provide a hot dinner to Saint Martin de Porres, … Read More

Vestry Members Continuing in Office Term ends February 2024:  Carmen Brady Chris Rigos Scott Kovacs Kathy Minsch Katie Prettyman, Diocesan Member (Trinity, Everett) Term ends February 2025: Wayne Duncan Scott Hulet Kristen Kelly Justin Mills Tina Blondino, Diocesan Member (St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah) Term ends January 2026: Four members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting UPDATE: The new Vestry members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson The full slate of candidates … Read More

UPDATE: There is a video recording of this event, but the video will not be made public at this time. If you would like to see the video, please contact ministry leaders Doug Thorpe and Steve Moen. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 7 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom. The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme is the leading mental health non-governmental organization in the Gaza Strip. At this Symposium, Gaza Strip psychiatrist Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei will visit in person, and give an update … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., online via Zoom only, but those who wish to join for the parish supper at 6 p.m. will participate together in Room 210 Julia Duin, Newsweek’s contributing editor for religion as well as the daughter of long-time Saint Mark’s parishioners Robert and Phyllis Duin, shares what were the top religion stories for 2022 and how she covered them. Ranging from the Trump prophets and a praying football coach in Bremerton to Mormons’ … Read More

Please click on the image below to enlarge. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (note change in time), in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom; registration required for either option Facilitated by Phil Cousineau A pilgrimage is a spiritually transformative journey to a sacred place. This workshop will focus on seven spiritual practices intended to augment your travels, whether sacred or secular. Each practice is designed to help the traveler be present in the moment, to experience … Read More

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday February 5, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.  As in past years, we will vote to elect new members to the Vestry and delegates and alternates to Diocesean Convention. In addition, there will be a vote to approve the Second Restated Bylaws. In 2022, the Washington legislature revised the Non-Profit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) which applies to St. Mark’s. The Vestry undertook to revise the St.Mark’s Bylaws to comply with the new statute. … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 12:15 P.M., Leffler House Have you “aged out” of the 20s/30s group, or are you 40+ and desire fellowship and friendship centered around opportunities for fellowship and shared prayer? A new ministry for folks in their 40s and 50s is forming. Gather for brunch on Sunday, January 29, served in Leffler Living Room, starting after the 11 a.m. liturgy ends. (Leffler Living Room is on the south side of the Cathedral Campus, just across the parking lot). Curate … Read More

SERMON: SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services “FRIENDS TALKING” FORUM: 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Saint Mark’s is honored to welcome (back) The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation of the Diocese of Olympia, as guest preacher on January 15, the weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Carla served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church. After being received into this communion in 2001, she … Read More