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Cathedral Day Lunch and Activitites

May 3 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 10:30 A.M.–2 P.M., advance registration requested

Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington—a time for connecting across communities, experiencing your cathedral in a new light… and having a lot of fun. There’s something for everyone—no matter your age!

A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far will begin at 10:30 a.m., opening with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners.

Following the service, all are invited to enjoy lunch from food trucks and participate in activities for all ages. (Food truck lunch is free with advance registration.) Afternoon activities include face painting, demonstration of the Mighty Flentrop, paper airplane launch from the organ loft, docent-led tour including the crypt, a walk through the Greenbelt, and more!

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

  • 8:30 a.m.: Check-in opens for participants in the liturgy
  • 9:15 a.m.: Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation Rehearsal – Confirmands, Sponsors, Clergy, Church Representatives gather in the nave for rehearsal, meet with Bishop Phil LaBelle.
  • 10:10 a.m.: Assemble for Procession – Candidates, sponsors, clergy, and banner holders line up and prepare to process into Saint Mark’s. All congregations attending Cathedral Day are invited to bring their banners and be a part of this procession.
  • 10:30 a.m.: Confirmation Liturgy – A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far will open with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners.
  • Following the service: Lunch – Food trucks will be at-the-ready outside the cathedral. Register your whole family here for a free lunch at your choice of three eateries.
  • 12:30–2 p.m.: Activities for All Ages – Take a liturgical hike through the Greenbelt, join docent-led tour of the cathedral and crypt; hear a demonstration of the mighty Flentrop organ; launch recycled paper airplanes from the organ loft; walk the labyrinth; and bring seeds from our seed library back to your home or church!

Learn more here.

NOTE: Candidates for Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation should arrive by 9:15 a.m. for a required meeting with Bishop LaBelle.
The grand procession including candidates and parish banner-bearers forms outside at 10:10 a.m.

Details

Date:
May 3
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Venues

Front Lawn/Labyrinth

Cathedral Nave

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