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The Giving Tree 2025

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on November 1, 2025 with No Comments

UPDATE (December 12): This year’s Alternative Gift Market and Giving Tree raised an amazing combined total of over $12,900 in cash and gift cards for the Threshold Fund and our community partners: Casa Latina, Lambert House, Lowell Elementary, L’Arche Seattle, L’Honey Tacoma, Operation Nightwatch, and Seattle Seafarers. Plus, on top of that, a sleigh full of toys for Mary’s Place and eleven warm and colorful outfits for Lowell students! A team of more than forty people made the 2025 Alternative … Read More

Second Annual Crafternoon!

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 30, 2025 with No Comments

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1–4:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall Let’s gather in Bloedel Hall as a cathedral community for an afternoon of creativity! Bring your own craft project to work on or join in one of several activity stations making items to be sold at the Alternative Gift Market to benefit the Threshold Fund. Members of the Quilt Ministry will be on hand for quilt tying and nine-patch designing, we’ll make cranberry sauce and rosemary nuts, craft simple Christmas ornaments, pour or … Read More

Community Book Study: The Asylum Seekers

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 30, 2025 with No Comments

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 7 and 14, 2025, 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Cathedral Room 210, in person. This Advent as we begin tracing the migrant journey of the Holy Family, the Restorative Justice Council invites the entire community of Saint Mark’s to participate in a book study to help guide our response as followers of Jesus to questions of migrant justice. We’ve chosen The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death and Community at the Border (2025) by Episcopal priest Cristina … Read More

Cathedral Commons—Reflections on the Evensong Pilgrimage

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 30, 2025 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Join Canon Michael Kleinschmidt, Rebekah Gilmore, and members of the Evensong Choir for reflections and discussion on their summer pilgrimage to serve as choir-in-residence for a week each in Lincoln and Durham Cathedrals, England. The forum will be led by Evensong Choir Members James Wilcox and Molly Porter, and some choir members will share some music that was sung during the pilgrimage.

Thanksgiving Day Eucharist and Community Meal, 2025

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 27, 2025 with No Comments

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10 A.M. (liturgy), in the cathedral nave and livestreamed 11:30 A.M. (community Thanksgiving meal), in Bloedel Hall, registration requested Begin your holiday observance by offering your thanks to God at a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the cathedral nave, then gather in Bloedel for a festive and abundant community celebration. All are welcome, and feel free to bring others in your circles to join the fête. Turkeys (and a vegetarian alternative main dish) will be … Read More

Compline on the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 26, 2025 with No Comments

Compline on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | October 26, 2025 visitation of the Rt Rev. Phil LaBelle, IX Bishop of Olympia Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/compline-2025-the-twentieth-sunday-after-pentecost/ October 26, 2025 • The 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25C) Visitation of The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle, IX Bishop of Olympia ORISON: ‘Psalm 122’ from Six Hymns to Doctor Watts – Alice Parker (1925-2023) PSALM 84 … Read More

The 20th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 26, 2025 with No Comments

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | October 26, 2025 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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about … Read More

Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop: A First Step Toward Civil Engagement

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 22, 2025 with 1 Comment

A Forum with Braver Angels WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7–8:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom NOTE UPDATED TIME!* Register here to attend in person in Bloedel Hall* Register here to participate online via Zoom Capacity for the in-person event is strictly limited. If you register, but your plans change and you can no longer attend in person, please email Erik Donner in the cathedral office at edonner@saintmarks.org to cancel your reservation. You may register to participate online via … Read More

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 22, 2025 with 6 Comments

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall. Fee: $25, includes lunch. UPDATE: Video, slides, and handouts form this event are now available on a dedicated page here. For copyright and security concerns, these materials are password protected. Email jjuddherzfeldt@saintmarks.org for the password to access. Active Assailants and Emergencies on Faith-based Properties: Video & Resources Topics Covered: The Roles and Commitment of a Safety Ministry Team “The First 30 Seconds”-Case Studies of Active Assailants and Killers and Lessons … Read More

Compline on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 19, 2025 with No Comments

Compline on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 19, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/compline-2025-the-nineteenth-sunday-after-pentecost/ October 19, 2025 • The 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24C) ORISON: Be present, O merciful God – Roupen Shakarian (b. 1950) PSALM 15 (Setting I) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day) – Roupen Shakarian NUNC DIMITTIS – … Read More

The 19th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 19, 2025 with No Comments

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 19, 2025 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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about … Read More

Special Parish Forum: Affordable Housing Project Updates

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 16, 2025 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 At a special Cathedral Commons forum on Dec. 10, the Affordable Housing Committee, along with partners Redwood Housing, Uncommon Bridges, and Kendall Clawson, shared key updates regarding the affordable housing project on the cathedral campus. Highlights include announcing a finalized joint development agreement between Saint Mark’s and Redwood Housing, previewing insights into design considerations, deepening community engagement, and discussing Saint Mark’s emerging community-based organization (CBO). Learn about the history of the project up to this point … Read More

Taizé Prayer remembering St. Teresa of Ávila

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 14, 2025 with No Comments

Prayer in the Style of Taizé | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Liturgy honoring St Teresa of Ávila, on the eve of her feast day Learn more about Taizé at Saint Mark’s here. 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 … Read More

Compline on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 12, 2025 with No Comments

Compline on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 12, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/10/12/compline-2025-the-eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost/ October 12, 2025 • The 18th Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: ‘Now the day is over,’ from Ten Orisons – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) PSALM 145 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (Tune: OLD 113TH) – Melody from Strassburger Kirchenamt, 1525; harm. Peter … Read More

The 18th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 12, 2025 with No Comments

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 12, 2025 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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about … Read More

Cathedral Commons – Forum on the Archbishop of Canterbury

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 9, 2025 with 1 Comment

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom WITH THE REV. ADAM CONLEY The recent election of Sarah Mullaly as the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury is an historic event. What is the Archbishop of Canterbury all about? How did this clerical role gain such primacy? What does the recent election mean for the Episcopal Church, the Church of England, and the worldwide Anglican Communion? Fr. Adam will guide an exploration … Read More

Compline on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 5, 2025 with No Comments

Compline on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost | October 5, 2025 Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/compline-2025-the-seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost/ October 5, 2025 • The 17th Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Maker of all things – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) PSALM 57 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day) – Plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594) NUNC DIMITTIS … Read More

Choral Evensong on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 5, 2025 with No Comments

Choral Evensong on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 5, 2025 Service Leaflet | Learn more about Evensong at Saint Mark’s here. 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 17th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 5, 2025 with No Comments

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost | October 5, 2025 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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about … Read More

Diaconal Ordination, October 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 4, 2025 with No Comments

Ordination to the Diaconate | Saturday, October 4, 10:30 a.m. The donations collected during this service will establish a discretionary fund for the newly ordained deacon. Make a gift via Venmo or saintmarks.org/give, noting “new deacon” in the memo line. 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 … Read More

St Francis Day Celebration and Blessing of the Animals

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on October 2, 2025 with 2 Comments

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:30 P.M., on the front lawn and labyrinth On Saturday, October 4, Saint Mark’s will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. This Saturday afternoon outdoor offering has a truly festive community atmosphere. The cathedral extends a special invitation to folks in the neighborhood who may not usually attend Saint Mark’s. Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome. The service at 4:30 p.m. includes prayers for healing humanity’s … Read More

Cathedral Commons – Naming Our Thresholds

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 2, 2025 with No Comments

Part of the Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s 2025-26 season WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Emily Griffin Thresholds are places for entering and leaving—for moving from one kind of space or time to another. We make these kinds of transitions throughout our lives but often don’t know how to prepare for them, mark them, or discern the shape of our lives in light of them. … Read More

The Somatic Enneagram: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body

by Josh Judd-Herzfeldt on October 2, 2025 with 2 Comments

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 FACILITATED BY ALICIA DIVERS This two-day workshop invites participants to explore the Enneagram not only as a tool for understanding personality but as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness through the body. Through gentle practices, reflection, and shared inquiry, we’ll consider how our habitual patterns live within us physically—and how tuning into the body can open us to healing, presence, and the sacred. No prior experience with the Enneagram or somatic work … Read More

Compline for the Eve of the Feast of St Michael & All Angels, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 28, 2025 with No Comments

Compline for the Eve of the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels | September 28, 2025 (16th Sunday after Pentecost) With Rite of Admission of New Members Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/compline-2025-eve-of-saint-michael-all-angels/ September 28, 2025 • EVE OF SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS with Rite of Admission of New Members ORISON: Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels (Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM) – Sarum … Read More

The 16th Sunday after Pentecost, 2025

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on September 28, 2025 with No Comments

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 28, 2025 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, can be found here. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. The weekly cathedral prayer list, which includes the Anglican, Diocesan, and Cathedral Cycles of Prayer along with prayer requests from the community, can be found here. Information about … Read More