COMMUNITY LIFE

ON VIEW MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, in the cathedral nave. (The cathedral building is open 12–5 P.M., MONDAY–FRIDAY during the exhibit.) OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 5–10 P.M. Free, but registration required. For three weeks in November, a 24-foot museum-grade Earth globe will be suspended from the central beam in the cathedral nave. This awe-inspiring exhibit is co-produced by Revival Gatherings and Orbis Globes, in collaboration with Saint Mark’s. The power of the TERRA Exhibition is … Read More

Click the image above to download the flyer (pdf). WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In this time of trial and struggle, as we confront challenges to our civil society and our body politic, we are at a crossroads of conscience. And though the voices of vitriol and extremism often resound loudly, it is the judicious wisdom of resilient and courageous peacemakers who will lead us through this crisis. Prayerful reflection stands as a hopeful … Read More

Learn more about the TERRA globe here. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, 7:30 P.M. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.), in the Saint Mark’s Cathedral nave and livestreamed. Free and open to the public. 6:30 p.m. Doors open for community tables 7:30 p.m. Talk and Q&A 9 p.m. community tables available again Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a compelling public conversation with the Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D., a distinguished climate scientist and ordained deacon. Held in conjunction with the TERRA Exhibit—a 24-foot rotating replica of … Read More

This year’s Giving Tree will be available at the Alternative Gift Market on November 23, and then be moved to the nave. Like every year, it will be filled with tags for gift cards to Lowell Elementary School, Casa Latina, and Lambert House, and toys for Mary’s Place. Drop off donations at the cathedral on Sundays or at the cathedral offices Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. All gifts from the Giving Tree, Wish List, or gift cards are are due back … Read More

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1–4:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall  Let’s gather in Bloedel Hall as a cathedral community for an afternoon of creativity! Bring your own craft project to work on or join in one of several activity stations making items to be sold at the Alternative Gift Market to benefit the Threshold Fund. Members of the Quilt Ministry will be on hand for quilt tying and nine-patch designing, we’ll make cranberry sauce and rosemary nuts, craft simple Christmas ornaments, pour or … Read More

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 7 and 14, 2025, 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Cathedral Room 210, in person. This Advent as we begin tracing the migrant journey of the Holy Family, the Restorative Justice Council invites the entire community of Saint Mark’s to participate in a book study to help guide our response as followers of Jesus to questions of migrant justice. We’ve chosen The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death and Community at the Border (2025) by Episcopal priest Cristina … Read More

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Join Canon Michael Kleinschmidt, Rebekah Gilmore, and members of the Evensong Choir for reflections and discussion on their summer pilgrimage to serve as choir-in-residence for a week each in Lincoln and Durham Cathedrals, England. The forum will be led by Evensong Choir Members James Wilcox and Molly Porter, and some choir members will share some music that was sung during the pilgrimage. Join online using … Read More

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10 A.M. (liturgy), in the cathedral nave and livestreamed 11:30 A.M. (community Thanksgiving meal), in Bloedel Hall, registration requested Begin your holiday observance by offering your thanks to God at a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the cathedral nave, then gather in Bloedel for a festive and abundant community celebration. All are welcome, and feel free to bring others in your circles to join the fête. Turkeys (and a vegetarian alternative main dish) will be … Read More

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 A.M.–1 P.M. (after the 9 and 11 a.m. services), in Bloedel Hall. Sign up to volunteer here. You won’t want to miss this year’s Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bloedel Hall. This year’s market will include unique handmade items you won’t find anywhere else, a bake sale with delicious treats, opportunities to donate to meaningful causes, and more. This event benefits our community partner organizations: Lowell Elementary … Read More

A Forum with Braver Angels WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7–8:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom NOTE UPDATED TIME!* Register here to attend in person in Bloedel Hall* Register here to participate online via Zoom Capacity for the in-person event is strictly limited. If you register, but your plans change and you can no longer attend in person, please email Erik Donner in the cathedral office at edonner@saintmarks.org to cancel your reservation. You may register to participate online via … Read More

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall. Fee: $25, includes lunch. Registration required. NOTE: This workshop will be offered only in person, but the presentation will be recorded and a video will be poste on this page following the event. Topics Covered: The Roles and Commitment of a Safety Ministry Team “The First 30 Seconds”-Case Studies of Active Assailants and Killers and Lessons Learned Normal Human Response to Deadly Force Situations and how it affects survival “Until … Read More

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Special Parish Forum: Affordable Housing Project Updates Join the Affordable Housing Committee to discuss key project milestones and meet some of the partners in our work. This forum will provide updates and insights from Redwood Housing, Saint Mark’s development partner, community engagement planning, and an opportunity to preview initial visioning for an innovative community-based organization model that will help guide the development of a housing community … Read More

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom WITH THE REV. ADAM CONLEY The recent election of Sarah Mullaly as the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury is an historic event. What is the Archbishop of Canterbury all about? How did this clerical role gain such primacy? What does the recent election mean for the Episcopal Church, the Church of England, and the worldwide Anglican Communion? Fr. Adam will guide an exploration … Read More

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:30 P.M., on the front lawn and labyrinth On Saturday, October 4, Saint Mark’s will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. This Saturday afternoon outdoor offering has a truly festive community atmosphere. The cathedral extends a special invitation to folks in the neighborhood who may not usually attend Saint Mark’s. Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome. The service at 4:30 p.m. includes prayers for healing humanity’s … Read More

Part of the Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s 2025-26 season  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Emily Griffin Thresholds are places for entering and leaving­—for moving from one kind of space or time to another. We make these kinds of transitions throughout our lives but often don’t know how to prepare for them, mark them, or discern the shape of our lives in light of them. … Read More

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 FACILITATED BY ALICIA DIVERS This two-day workshop invites participants to explore the Enneagram not only as a tool for understanding personality but as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness through the body. Through gentle practices, reflection, and shared inquiry, we’ll consider how our habitual patterns live within us physically—and how tuning into the body can open us to healing, presence, and the sacred. No prior experience with the Enneagram or somatic work … Read More