SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021, 4:30 p.m. Saint Mark’s will offer Choral Evensong via live stream with the most singers permitted since the COVID lock down began in Seattle almost one year ago to the day. Twelve members of the Evensong Choir, fully masked anat least 9′ apart in all directions, will offer a chant-based setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Canadian composer, Healey Willan; and Johannes Brahms’ ravishing setting of Paul Flemming’s prayer, “Let nothing ever grieve thee” … Read More

The new issue of The Rubric contains stories, reports, and reflection by, from, and about the community of Saint Mark’s during these extraordinary times. Read full-screen using the reader below, or download a full pdf here. Click the titles below to read individual stories. Contents of the Winter 2021 issue include: A GIFT FOR THE FUTURE the story of the largest gift in Saint Mark’s history GOD’S UNQUENCHABLE DESIRE FOR HEALING the sacramental rite of Unction THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE welcoming The Rev. … Read More

Cathedral Yoga Returns as a Monthly, Zoom-based Offering BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 1, 5:30 P.M., via Zoom Last year on March 1 the final Cathedral Yoga gathering of 2020 was offered on the altar platform of Saint Mark’s. The following week, the class was suspended. Now, one year later to the day, Cathedral Yoga will begin again as a once-a-month live Zoom offering from the cathedral nave direct to your living room! Ministry leader Irene Beausoleil, a longtime parishioner of Saint … Read More

The schedule of Lent and Easter special liturgies, events, and opportunities can now be found on the Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2021 page on the cathedral website. There are some events that are still being finalized, so check back for more information as the season unfolds. Highlights include: Ash Wednesday, February 17, livestream services at noon and 7 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 28, livestream service at 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 1, livestream service with at-home component at 7 … Read More

Quartets resume February 17, at the 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday liturgy. After a three-month hiatus during which only vocal soloists were permitted to sing during religious services, updated guidelines now once again allow small groups of singers to sing in harmony. (See Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25.12 and the updated Religious and Faith-Based Organizations reopening guidance.) While the updated guidelines allow for choirs of up to 15, livestreamed services at Saint Mark’s will feature a quartet of singers beginning with the evening … Read More

PLEASE NOTE: This service, which debuted in 2021, was indefinitely suspended as of January, 2023. The following announcement remains for historical reasons:  BEGINS FEBRUARY 24, 2021, then EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8:30 A.M. via Zoom Beginning on February 24, Saint Mark’s will offer an additional service of Morning Prayer each week! At 8:30 a.m. on February 24, and every Wednesday thereafter, join us on Zoom for Morning Prayer, led by one of the lay worship leaders from Saint Mark’s. (Thursday Morning … Read More

BEGINS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021, 12:30–2 P.M., via Zoom A series for newcomers and inquirers. Please visit the Inquirers Class page for complete description and additional updates. The current series will meet at 12:30 p.m. on: February 14 February 21 February 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 Some participants in the spring Inquirers’ class choose to receive the rite of Confirmation at the conclusion of the series. This year confirmations will be offered at the Easter Vigil, … Read More

The Closing of the Doors, Shrove Tuesday 2019 Let’s COOK and EAT together by Zoom as we say farewell to our Alleluias for Lent! Pancake Making, Alleluia Scroll Burying, “Closing of the Doors” Litrugy and Palm Burning TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021, join using this Zoom link See below for suggestions about what to prepare in advance of the event. 5:30 p.m. • COOK TOGETHER Visit each other’s kitchens as we cook together virtually! Inspired by the success of the Youth … Read More