COMMUNITY LIFE

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 NEW DETAILS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 9:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M., in person only, in the cathedral nave and outdoors. Registration requested. Facilitated by Wendy Claire Barrie, Cathedral Canon for Intergenerational Ministries This offering for children, youth, and adults is an intentionally intergenerational exploration of embodied spiritual practices. The doors will open at 9 a.m., and we’ll begin at 9:30 a.m. with prayer, song, and an introduction to the day’s activities. Feel free to come and go as you desire; we’ll … 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.

Read Saint Mark’s Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action. Read Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols. A Message from Dean Thomason Police Violence in Memphis and Our Response Dear friends, “On my honor, I will never betray my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always maintain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of my community, and … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, at the 9 a.m. liturgy only Saint Mark’s will have another Instructed Eucharist on Sunday, January 29 as part of the 9 a.m. liturgy that day. This service will include additional explanation, both printed in the bulletin and spoken aloud, about why elements of the liturgy are the way they are, where they come from, and what they mean. Community members of all ages and all levels of familiarity with the Episcopal tradition will learn something new … Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6:45-8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and Thomsen Chapel, in person only. Optional community dinner served 6-6:30 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family). This in-person only event looks ahead to Candlemas, the Feast of the Presentation (February 2, midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox) of the infant Jesus in the temple, when Simeon recognizes him as the Anointed One, “the Light to enlighten the Nations.” Traditionally, it is the day in which candles are blessed for … Read More

The Meal Sharing Ministry program at Saint Mark’s is an evolving, growing ministry in collaboration with several programs in Seattle worknig to combat hunger. Our current partenrs include Saint Martin de Porres Men’s Shelter, Teen Feed in the University District, and the Breakfast Club at First Covenant Church. We are hoping to work with Tent City again this coming summer, while they are in residence in our cathedral parking lot. We provide a hot dinner to Saint Martin de Porres, … Read More

Vestry Members Continuing in Office Term ends February 2024:  Carmen Brady Chris Rigos Scott Kovacs Kathy Minsch Katie Prettyman, Diocesan Member (Trinity, Everett) Term ends February 2025: Wayne Duncan Scott Hulet Kristen Kelly Justin Mills Tina Blondino, Diocesan Member (St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah) Term ends January 2026: Four members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting UPDATE: The new Vestry members elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting were: Greg Hamm, Peter Snyder, Doug Thorpe, and Alexandra Thompson The full slate of candidates … Read More

UPDATE: There is a video recording of this event, but the video will not be made public at this time. If you would like to see the video, please contact ministry leaders Doug Thorpe and Steve Moen. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 7 P.M., in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom. The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme is the leading mental health non-governmental organization in the Gaza Strip. At this Symposium, Gaza Strip psychiatrist Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei will visit in person, and give an update … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023, 6:45–8:15 P.M., online via Zoom only, but those who wish to join for the parish supper at 6 p.m. will participate together in Room 210 Julia Duin, Newsweek’s contributing editor for religion as well as the daughter of long-time Saint Mark’s parishioners Robert and Phyllis Duin, shares what were the top religion stories for 2022 and how she covered them. Ranging from the Trump prophets and a praying football coach in Bremerton to Mormons’ … Read More

Please click on the image below to enlarge. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (note change in time), in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom; registration required for either option Facilitated by Phil Cousineau A pilgrimage is a spiritually transformative journey to a sacred place. This workshop will focus on seven spiritual practices intended to augment your travels, whether sacred or secular. Each practice is designed to help the traveler be present in the moment, to experience … Read More

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday February 5, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.  As in past years, we will vote to elect new members to the Vestry and delegates and alternates to Diocesean Convention. In addition, there will be a vote to approve the Second Restated Bylaws. 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. … Read More

UPDATE, FEBRUARY 16, 2023 The Popals have now moved to their new apartment in the Shoreline area! They are excited about the location, as it’s just 3 minutes away from friends, plus they’ve already met another Afghan family in the building (with a boy Mustafa’s age!) also newly settling in. They moved off the Saint Mark’s Cathedral campus on Tuesday of last week, and express their sincerest thanks for the warm welcome and many gifts and thoughtful donations received as … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 12:15 P.M., Leffler House Have you “aged out” of the 20s/30s group, or are you 40+ and desire fellowship and friendship centered around opportunities for fellowship and shared prayer? A new ministry for folks in their 40s and 50s is forming. Gather for brunch on Sunday, January 29, served in Leffler Living Room, starting after the 11 a.m. liturgy ends. (Leffler Living Room is on the south side of the Cathedral Campus, just across the parking lot). Curate … Read More

SERMON: SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services “FRIENDS TALKING” FORUM: 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Saint Mark’s is honored to welcome (back) The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation of the Diocese of Olympia, as guest preacher on January 15, the weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Carla served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church. After being received into this communion in 2001, she … Read More

UPDATE: Due to an oversight, this presentation was inadvertently not recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 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). Facilitated by Killian Noe. A presentation of The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s. Most of us suffer from mistaken identity. We identify as the trauma we have endured or the behaviors that emerge from that trauma. The spiritual journey is the … Read More