COMMUNITY LIFE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed RESCHEDULED FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE IN DECEMBER DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Saint Mark’s Pageant of the Nativity is a children’s Christmas pageant like no other. In 2015, the leadership of Saint Mark’s Cathedral formulated a vision for a offering that centered Holy Scripture, took full advantage of the inspiring space of the cathedral nave, could be enjoyed by children … Read More

Art by Saint Mark’s community member Sandy Nelson; used by permission. (Click to enlarge.) Learn more about Sandy and her work here. The Return of The Radix Project OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only Click here to download the participant packet (pdf), containing guidelines, scripture selections, discussion questions, and accompanying visual art. The Radix Project is an opportunity to gather in small groups, share their stories, reflect on Holy Scripture and sacred art, and … Read More

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN THOMASON DECEMBER 14, 2022 Dear friends, As you have likely noted, late last week King County Public Health officials reasserted a strong recommendation for masks to be worn in public indoor settings (which would include church services). The primary reason for this is the confluence of three viruses—COVID, influenza and RSV—sweeping through the population as winter approaches. The impetus for this reassertion of the mask recommendation at this time is about hospitalization rates and capacity, and the fact that … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 7 & 14, 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). NOTE: This presentation has been rescheduled from its original date FACILITATED BY DEAN STEVE THOMASON The Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s presents this timely presentation from Dean Steve Thomason. We are in a paradigm shift of seismic proportions.  Drawing on the evolutionary theology of Teilhard de Chardin and the ground-breaking … Read More

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave Thomsen Chapel (note change of location) Although the Christmas season is claimed by our culture as festive and happy, for many people it is a painful time of year. Memories of loved ones who have passed away or other losses can stir up grief and exacerbate loneliness. For those who are grappling with the loss of health or happier times, the expectation of jolliness can feel oppressive. And for others, preparation … Read More

DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 18 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 found … Read More

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7–9 P.M. A tradition since 1949, the houses on this section of NE Park Road in Ravenna transform into Candy Cane Lane, a display of lights and decorations representing traditions and themes from around the world. We’ll meet first at the home of Penny and Rob Reid (6114 21st Ave NE) from 7–8 pm. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then walk together to Candy Cane Lane, just a under a mile away. Please note: Penny and … Read More

NOTE: The Pageant of the Nativity, originally scheduled for December 20, was rescheduled due to snow, and will replace this event on January 6.  FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 6–8 P.M., Bloedel Hall, cathedral nave, and outdoors Vegetarian chili, toppings, cornbread will be served from 6–6:45 p.m., then a simple and lovely Eucharistic liturgy will be offered in the nave, concluding with a procession with the Advent Wreath to the outdoor bonfire. Bring Christmas greens from your own home to burn as … Read More

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Between the morning services on Sunday December 11, Saint Mark’s Intergenerational Council will host a cookie swap in Bloedel Hall! Please come, with or without cookies—but if you are able, we’d love you to bring two dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of the recipe to share. You’ll go home with other delicious treats and new recipes to try! We’ll also wrap gifts for Lowell Elementary School children—if you have some … Read More

Once again, Saint Mark’s is sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place. Casa Latina have asked for gift cards, Lowell Elementary School have specific gifts for some students as well as gift cards requested, and Mary’s Place has requested specific gifts for children under 10 years old. The Giving Tree is full of tags and will be placed in the nave for the next three Sundays. Pick a tag off the Giving Tree … Read More

November 13, 2022 Autumn returns with the rain and cold. This time it seemed to happen overnight. I talk with my daughter over WhatsApp and—along with the beloved and very mobile grandson Walter—she shows me the blue skies, the red and golden leaves of Buffalo New York. The flames of autumn give way to grays and ash. I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one around here who welcomed the rain with a sense of relief—more so this year … Read More

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Green Lake — 111 NE 80th St., Seattle Join Amanda Findley at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in McLachlan Hall for this special Quiet Morning preparing ourselves for the Season of Advent. The focus this year will be on meditational movement practice, so wear something comfortable! Enjoy the wonderful opportunity for inner reflection and renewing silence as the season of prayerful expectation unfolds. This event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s … Read More

UPDATE, November 17 The community of Saint Mark’s quickly and generously answered the appeal from Lowell Elementary for winter clothes. Lowell staff have told us, “The children are cozy and warm, and the parents and staff are so happy! We are grateful for your generosity.” November 4, 2022 As the weather becomes precipitously colder, Lowell Elementary School has alerted us to an immediate need for children’s winter coats and gloves. Low temperatures in the 30s are predicted for next week! … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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). Saint Mark’s parishioner Elizabeth Hawkins has been living and working in San Salvador since 2019. A former immigration attorney, she travelled to El Salvador to research the complex factors that lead people to attempt to emigrate to the United States. She will give us an update about the current situation in El Salvador. Elizabeth … Read More

Click on the flyer image below to enlarge. UPDATED WITH VIDEO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022,  7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave or via livestream Download the service leaflet for this event here (pdf). A complete video is now available below 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 … Read More

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1:30–4 P.M., meet at Carkeek Park trailhead, 6th Ave. NW and NW 100th Pl., rain or shine. The next intergeneration hike will explore Carkeek Park, near Northgate. After meeting at the trailhead, the group will follow Pipers Creek, which a group of citizen activists have restored as an active salmon run. The the trail passes one of Seattle’s early farmsteads, where old apple trees still bear fruit. Some people could walk straight to the … Read More