Dear friends, Yesterday’s statement from the CDC announcing that masking and distancing would no longer be necessary for those who are vaccinated comes as a breath of good news. It bears hope on the wind around us that maybe we are approaching an end to the pandemic, and it encourages everyone to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. In effecting this change, the CDC looked to science and the small risk of infection and transmission that persists for those who are … Read More

The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love. At 1 p.m. on the Feast of Pentecost itself—Sunday, May 23—a special worship service will be streamed, featuring elements submitted by a number of Episcopal institutions, including Saint Mark’s. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1 P.M., streaming here as well as on the cathedral’s website … Read More

Participate NOW to share at a gathering on SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1–2:30, via Zoom The Spirited Women’s next women’s gathering is focused on writing and exploring a created psalm together. The practice is writing a “Progressive Psalm,” where each woman will write one verse (two lines) of a psalm of Praise/Gratitude prior to the gathering on June 13, and submit her verse to be put together with others’ to create a modern and personal psalm unique to Spirited Women. At … Read More

Youth Watch Party: 2040 SUNDAY, MAY 16, 7 – 9 P.M., via Zoom. How old will you be in 2040? What will this world look like for you then? Youth, let’s watch this entertaining and engaging documentary together and talk about it. We are God’s hands in this world. How will we respond with hope to the climate crisis? Check out this YouTube trailer, and then email Rebekah Gilmore to receive the Zoom link to watch!

Hannah Byun, Wyatt Smith, and Susanna Valleau, organists FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021, 7:30 P.M. For the second year in a row, COVID will prevent Alex Weimann from traveling across the Canadian border from his home in Vancouver to come and play the Flentrop. As a result, Alex Weimann’s All-Bach performance is now postponed to May 13, 2022 – a performance we will all greatly anticipate. This year, three of Seattle’s finest young organists will take turns performing in this annual … Read More

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., via Zoom  Interested in Liturgical Ministries? Liturgical Ministries include those ministries that are active in worship on Sundays and through the week, including lectors, altar guild, hospitality ministers, acolytes, etc. (Learn more here.) Dean Thomason and Cathedral Sacristan Michael Seewer will host a Liturgical Ministers Training on Saturday, May 9 via Zoom. All current and aspiring liturgical ministers are invited to attend. Registration is required, and you will receive the Zoom link … Read More