FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–4 P.M., in cathedral nave; registration required Cost: Regular, $39 | “Bring a Friend,” $69 | “Team” (up to five people), $139. Join renowned leader Brian McLaren for a dynamic interactive event exploring the future of Christian faith in the 21st century. Is Christianity Worth Saving? is a six-and-a-half hour interactive experience featuring author Brian McLaren. Throughout the three-part event McLaren will be joined by a circle of Seattle-area practitioners, experts, advocates, critics, and audience members … Read More

See a the book trailer and a preview of the reading in the brief videos below: UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Join us for an evening of storytelling and conversation with Irish writer Gareth Higgins, author of How Not to Be Afraid.  Brian McLaren says Gareth’s new book How Not to be Afraid is “a beautiful book,” Kathleen Norris says it’s … Read More

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 7:30 P.M., cathedral nave. Reserve tickets here ($20–35). Co-sponsored by Abbey Arts, Saint Mark’s Cathedral, and the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. “What movement could begin, what conversation could take the stage, if everything else got out of the way? This Concert for the Human Family event is an inspiring collaborative between award-winning musicians and church leaders who believe in the power of music and storytelling to foster Beloved Community. Experience genre-bending original music that … Read More

In 2022, the Washington legislature revised the Non-Profit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) which applies to St. Mark’s. The Vestry undertook to revise the St. Mark’s Bylaws to comply with the new statute. The most significant revisions relate to rights of transparency and participation by members in a non-profit. While The Vestry usually votes on any Bylaws revisions, because the revisions under the new statute impact member rights they were voted on by Parish Communicants in Good Standing at the Annual … Read More

Distributed at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Click in the lower right of the reader below to read the report full-screen. Or click here to download a pdf if you prefer.

UPDATE: The 2023 Women’s Retreat is already at capacity. Email Canon Daugherty to join a waiting list. (No deposit is required for the waitlist.) FRIDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 21–23, 2023, at St. Andrew’s House Retreat Center, Union, WA Registration is now open for this year’s Women’s Retreat! The theme for our time together will be: Our Lives as Sacred Stories. This two-night retreat will take place at St. Andrew’s House, a lodge-like setting, with warm and comfortable accommodations, on the beautiful Hood … Read More

UPDATED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 12:30–2 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. The following were distributed at the meeting: 2023 Meeting Agenda Proposed revisions to bylaws Last year’s Annual Meeting minutes Vestry Candidate statements 2022 Annual Report The slate of candidates for diocesan convention delegate and the bylaws revision were approved by acclamation. The new Vestry members elected were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson The Dean appointed Scott Hulet as Senior Warden. Pro … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., presenter on Zoom. Optional community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). Led by Jeremy Crawford In fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, groups of players weave a story together about a fellowship of heroes. Those heroes vanquish horrors, experience unspeakable wonders, and transform the world. We’ll explore what we can learn from such group storytelling and how it relates to the story we immerse ourselves in … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 10:10 A.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom Saint Mark’s welcomes back Casa Latina! Come and hear the inspiring personal stories of challenges, transformation, and their work in affirming rights for Latinx workers. Saint Mark’s is so grateful to be in relationship with Casa Latina, and to hear first-hand how our Latinx neighbors are making a difference in the community. Join in person OR participate online.