COMMUNITY LIFE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom, registration required. with the Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, OSH From the beginning, we were created for belonging and community. And yet, community also comes with many challenges, including the temptations of individualism, conformity, competition and power. How do we discern and nourish the truth of who we are and who our neighbor is? How do we manage the variations of gifts, limitations, calls and … Read More

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom, registration required. with The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle, bishop of olympia For centuries, Christians have been following Jesus’ lead and heading into the wilderness to find God. Wilderness experiences—both those intentionally taken in the natural world and those unplanned and taken metaphorically —strip away what’s unnecessary in our lives and give us an opportunity to pay attention to the inner workings of the soul. … Read More

AN ADVENT QUIET MORNING WITH THE VERY REV. KATE MOOREHEAD CARROLL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom; registration required. Using the witness of sacred scriptures, the wealth of wisdom gleaned from life’s experiences, and the grace given in prayerful waiting, participants will be invited to explore meaning found amidst the ambiguity of life in these remarkable times. Registration required for in-person or online participation (register to receive Zoom link). Suggested … Read More

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 A Cathedral Commons Forum with the Rev Canon Rich Weyls This past summer marked the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea (325). Martin Luther considered it “the most sacred of all councils.” The decrees of the Council helped us find language to describe what we mean when we say “God.” We will explore the historical context of the Council while reflecting upon its rich theology in order to discover significance for today. Rather than … Read More

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 10 A.M.–1 P.M. (after the 9 and 11 a.m. services), in Bloedel Hall. 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 School, Casa Latina, Mary’s Place, … Read More

DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15 WILL BE PRINTED IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETINS. Help underwrite the beautiful flowers and special music of the season by making a special contri­bution in honor or memory of someone. Please fill out the form here or below, or use the paper form inserted in your bulletin on Sunday. Then you can make your gift online at saintmarks.org/give, or donate by check in the offering plate, to the cathedral office, or by mail (instructions may be … Read More

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave Each year Saint Mark’s offers a service for those for whom the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, and for anyone for whom grief is a companion in life. The service (formerly known as “Blue Christmas”) is held near the winter solstice, marking time with intention in the candlelit cathedral while holding space for those present to pray, remember loved ones, and (if desired) have anointing by the priests before … Read More

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025   James Davidson and Molly Bosch share what they are reading, listening to and gifting this season, with a focus on what’s grounding them and giving them hope and joy. Art, music, and literature are particularly important in the current social climate, and those attending in person and on zoom are encouraged to share their personal recommendations. We’ll also talk about alternatives to the holiday consumer frenzy, as a way of making a difference locally and … Read More

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. A VIDEO OF THE PRESENTATION IS NOW AVAILABLE:  Held in conjunction … 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 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.

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