“Celebrating Creation”—Cathedral Open Day

A cathedral open day of wonder, experiences, making, and learning about the natural world. (Part of the Sacred Spaces series of special offerings.)

At 10 a.m.

• Gather on the outdoor labyrinth for Forest Bathing in the Saint Mark’s Greenbelt led by Saint Mark’s Community member Brian Sellers-Petersen

At 11 a.m.

• An information chat/Q&A with the Saint Mark’s Cathedral beekeepers
• Join the Saint Mark’s Quilt Ministry to design and construct a quilt with fabrics inspired by nature, to be given to Donna Jean’s Place women’s shelter. No quilting/sewing experience necessary!

Ongoing opportunities indoors and out

• explore the Saint Mark’s Greenbelt and gardens
• learn about our watershed and local wildlife
• self-directed nature meditations
• nature scavenger hunt

Activities for all ages

• water play
• giant bubbles
• windowsill gardening
• make seed balls
• decorate a walking stick
• make a nature mandala

At 1 p.m.

• Live music in the cathedral nave