At designated times on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday leading up the Inauguration of the new president the nave will be open for personal prayer. Time slots must be reserved in advance, and masks, distancing and screening procedures must be observed. Time slots are available during the following periods: Monday, January 18, 12–2 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Click here to make your reservation. If you need assistance with making a reservation, please call … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 7-8 P.M., via Zoom Join Dean Thomason and others for an evening of reflecting on our Celtic heritage, and the ways Celtic spirituality innervates our communal life and worship even still. The pilgrimage to Iona and the Celtic missions of northern England and Scotland has been postponed till summer 2022, but pilgrimage involves prayer and preparation, and an openness to be changed by the experiences that unfold near and far from the place we call home. All are … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021, 7 p.m. via Zoom Facilitated by Dean Steve Thomason In a nod to the late Alex Trebec, Dean Thomason will host a fun evening of trivial pursuit “Jeopardy-style.” Categories include Cathedral History, Music and the Arts, Deans and Canons, Know your Staff, and Pot Pouri. Everyone can play along at home, but the Dean invites individuals to volunteer to be audible participants in teams. To volunteer, email Dean Thomason at sthomason@saintmarks.org. All are welcome. Join using this Zoom link. … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 4:30 P.M., via livestream Download the service leaflet here. Saint Mark’s Cathedral invites one and all to worship the Christ child with prayers and praises sung safely at home at sundown on the tenth day of Christmas. In addition to leading hymns with the organ’s support, soloists will offer Gregorian settings of portions of the service. The Magnificat and anthem will be drawn from archived recordings of livestreamed liturgies sung by the full Evensong Choir. The setting of … Read More

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 The very first post on the Online Community Life page of the cathedral website, created in March of 2020, was this post announcing that, while the cathedral building may be closed, the outdoor labyrinth was still open and available to all. Since then, the labyrinth in the lawn in front of the cathedral building has remained a valuable resource for cathedral members, Capitol Hill neighbors, and passers-by alike. The labyrinth at Saint Mark’s is closely tied to … Read More

WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN ADVENT Register for a 20-minute time period. Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, or 23 between 12 and 2 p.m. Sundays, December 6, 13, or 20 between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. There are two slots available in each time period. A party of individuals from the same household may claim a single slot. or call Erik Donner at 206-323-0300 x217 for a reservation. Personal Prayer Time in the Cathedral is for anyone who wishes to come … Read More