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Choral Evensong on the Ninth Evening of Christmas

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 27, 2021 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 4:30 P.M. On the eve of the first full work week of 2022, come raise your voice with the Evensong Choir in gentle prayers and songs of Christmastide. The choir will offer canticles by Healey Willan, and all will join in hymns, including Once in royal David’s city. The anthem will be the moving Appalachian carol I Wonder as I Wander, as arranged by British composer Richard Shephard, who died earlier this year.

New Year’s Eve at Saint Mark’s CANCELED

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 27, 2021 with No Comments

UPDATE: Due to predicted freezing temperatures and precipitation, as well as increasing COVID infections, the NYE labyrinth event and midnight Eucharist have been CANCELED for this year. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 Since 1999, Seattle most peaceful New Year’s tradition. LABYRINTH WALK FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6 P.M. to MIDNIGHT. Midnight Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name. Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test must be presented at the door for admission. For over … Read More

Compline on the First Sunday after Christmas, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 26, 2021 with No Comments

Compline on the First Sunday after Christmas | December 26, 2021, 9:30 p.m. Order of Service in Christmastide | Each week’s repertoire is posted here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2021/12/26/compline-2021-the-first-sunday-after-christmas-day/ December 26, 2021 • The First Sunday after Christmas Day (Snow) PROCESSIONAL: Gloria in excelsis Deo – Plainchant, adapt. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) PSALM 147 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) [alt. PSALM 147:1-12 – Plainchant, Tone VIII.1] HYMN 82: Of the Father’s love begotten (Tune: Divinum … Read More

Twelfth Night Bonfire and Burning of the Greens

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 26, 2021 with No Comments

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022, 6:30 P.M. – 8 P.M. In our tradition, the celebration of the Feast of Christmas lasts twelve days, beginning December 25 and ending on January 5 (that is, the day before the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6). The evening of the last day of Christmas is known as “Twelfth Night,” and is an opportunity for festivity and reflection. Come together in the cathedral nave on January 5 for a brief rite to bid farewell to Christmastide … Read More

The First Sunday after Christmas, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 26, 2021 with No Comments

The First Sunday after Christmas, 2021 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.

Christmas Day, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 25, 2021 with No Comments

Christmas Day, 10:00 AM, 2021 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 Nativity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Christmas Eve – 7:30 PM, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 24, 2021 with No Comments

Christmas Eve – 7:30 PM, 2021 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 Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ | Christmas Eve, 11 p.m., 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 24, 2021 with No Comments

Christmas Eve – 11:00 PM, 2021 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 Nativity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Christmas Eve – 4 PM, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 24, 2021 with No Comments

Christmas Eve – 4 PM, 2021 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 Pageant of the Nativity, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 21, 2021 with No Comments

The Pageant of the Nativity, 2021 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.

January Pop-Up “Questioning Together” & Compline

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 21, 2021 with No Comments

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 7:30 P.M., Leffler House Kick off 2022 with a new year Questioning Together & Compline on Sunday, January 9, the first Sunday after the Epiphany. We will explore the question “How do you experience God in darkness and in light?” Gather for dessert and refreshments at 7:30 pm followed by an hour of Questioning Together starting at 8 p.m. For those interested, a group will go to Compline together at 9:30 p.m. Questions? Email Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com) … Read More

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 19, 2021 with No Comments

Compline on the Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 19, 2021, 9:30 p.m. See the Order of Service in Advent here. Each week’s repertoire can be found here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2021/12/19/compline-2021-the-fourth-sunday-of-advent/ December 19, 2021 • The Fourth Sunday of Advent ORISON: O heavenly Word, eternal light CANTICLE 3 (Hymn S-185) – The Song of Mary – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 (Solemn) HYMN: The angel Gabriel from heaven came (Tune: Gabriel’s Message) – Basque carol; arr. … Read More

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Christopher Brown on December 19, 2021 with No Comments

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2021 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.

Winter Solstice Poetry Reading with Creation Care

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 16, 2021 with 2 Comments

UPDATED WITH POEMS AND SLIDES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall Winter solstice brings the first day of winter and a return of more sunlight. Drawing from a selection of poems connected to light, parishioner and English professor Doug Thorpe will guide us in a time of reading and reflection to discover creation themes. A slideshow of light-inspired photos from Saint Mark’s parishioners will also be shared. Download the poems from the event here (pdf). Download the slides from … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 12, 2021 with No Comments

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent | December 12, 2021, 9:30 p.m. See the Order of Service in Advent here. Each week’s repertoire can be found here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/compline-2021-the-third-sunday-of-advent/ ORISON (H 55): Redeemer of the nations, come (Tune: VENI REDEMPTOR GENTIUM) – Plainsong, Mode I, Einsiedeln MS., 12th cent. CANTICLE 9 – The First Song of Isaiah – Plainsong, Tone VII.3 and Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014) HYMN: On Jordan’s bank the baptist’s … Read More

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 12, 2021 with No Comments

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2021 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.

Sunday Forum: Sabbatical Reflections with Canon Jennifer King Daugherty

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 9, 2021 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 10:10-10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall or watch live below Canon Daugherty returns from her three-month sabbatical on December 1 and is looking forward to sharing her experiences and learning with the Saint Mark’s community. Join her on December 12 for the Sunday Forum, in which she will talk about her Celtic pilgrimage to Ireland, Iona, and the Isle of Skye, as well as time spent in other holy places in the United States. Sabbatical time … Read More

Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 5, 2021 with No Comments

Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 5, 2021, 9:30 p.m. See the Order of Service in Advent here. Each week’s repertoire can be found here. The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: https://complineunderground.wordpress.com/2021/12/05/compline-2021-the-second-sunday-of-advent/ December 5, 2021 • The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON (H 60): Creator of the stars of night (Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM) – Plainsong, Mode IV CANTICLE 16 (H S-248) – The Song of Zechariah – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN 59: Hark! a … Read More

The Second Sunday of Advent, 2021

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 5, 2021 with No Comments

The Second Sunday of Advent, 2021 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 Conversation about Intersectionality by Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 5, 2021 with 3 Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021, 6:45 P.M.–8:15 P.M, Bloedel Hall and via Zoom “We will work to adopt an intersectional approach in all aspects of our common life, remembering that all forms of oppression are connected. We look to educate ourselves, and share with others, the many places where our privilege blinds us from being compassionate to others.” —from Saint Mark’s Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action “Intersectionality is a lens through which you can see where power … Read More

The COP26 Experience: Heathy Skepticism and Abiding Faith—A Forum with Dr Lisa Graumlich

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 5, 2021 with No Comments

UPDATED WITH VIDEO AND MATERIALS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6:45–8:15 P.M, online only via Zoom For two weeks in November many of us sat on edge of chairs following updates from the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties (COP26), more commonly known as simply the climate summit. As it ended, many felt disappointed that our high hopes for an ambitious global plan of action were not fully realized. What happened? Where do we go from here? Please join us for a discussion … Read More

Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2021 with 2 Comments

DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 18 WILL BE PRINTED IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETINS. Help underwrite the beautiful flowers and special music of the season by making a special contribution in honor or memory of someone. You can make your gift online at saintmarks.org/give, or fill out the form inserted in your bulletin today and make your gift by check. Return the form with your check in the offering plate, to the cathedral office, or by mail (instructions may be found on … Read More

The 2021 Giving Tree

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2021 with No Comments

GIVING UPDATE: From online donations to the Giving Tree for Casa Latina and Lowell Elementary, $5,180 was raised to purchase Target gift cards in $50 or $25 increments. In combination with gift tags that were purchased directly by parishioners, we reached the requests of 100 gift cards for Casa Latina and 75 gift cards for Lowell Elementary. Additionally, Mary’s Place received about 100 gifts from Saint Mark’s parishioners. Once again, Saint Mark’s is sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa … Read More

Blue Christmas Liturgy

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2021 with 1 Comment

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7 P.M. We are told that this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for many who are experiencing or have experienced loss, grief, or hardship, the festive season can in fact be particularly painful and alienating. Saint Mark’s has a long-standing tradition of holding space for prayerful care and companionship for those who find the holiday season a painful or difficult time. The “Blue Christmas” liturgy is a special service of Holy Eucharist in Thomsen … Read More

Candy Cane Lane Walk and Holiday Cheer

by Saint Mark's Cathedral on December 1, 2021 with No Comments

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 4:30 P.M. A tradition since 1949, the houses on this section of NE Park Road in Ravenna transform into Candy Cane Lane, a display of lights and decorations representing traditions and themes from around the world. We’ll meet first at the home of Natalie and Tim Willis (911 Ravenna Blvd NE) from 4:30–5 p.m. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then walk together to Candy Cane Lane at 5 p.m., just a under a mile away. RSVP … Read More