COMMUNITY LIFE

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, APRIL 3, at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Special “Friends Talking” Forum, 10:10 a.m. in Bloedel Hall, or via Zoom It is our delight to welcome The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff as Guest Preacher April 3. In 2018 he was called to serve as Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop’s staff. In his role, Hauff is responsible for enabling and empowering Indigenous peoples and their respective communities … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed  Experience a new worship offering at Saint Mark’s: Taizé Prayer, on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the nave, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Four members of the Saint Mark’s community have been collaborating for the last 6 months in planning this service, and are delighted to add Taizé Prayer to the cathedral’s worship life. The service on April 5 will be a one-time offering, so … Read More

Each year at this time, all are invited to make a special contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one, in order to help underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the celebration of the Feast of the Resurrection, which this year includes a full complement of brass and percussion for Peter Hallock’s Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem, a thrilling anthem written in 1983 especially for this space and this choir. Fill out the form below, or use … Read More

On three Sundays—March 20, March 27, and April 3, 2022—Saint Mark’s is gathering needed supplies for Mary’s Place. Please bring your donations of disposable diapers (any size), baby wipes, travel-sized toiletries, or deodorant and place them in the large wicker baskets in the Coffee Corner, and they will be delivered to families at Mary’s Place. Learn more about the work of Mary’s Place here.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 23 & 30, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom A Forum with The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker Over the course of this two-week series, Rev. Linzi will explore embodiment as a way to come to know and love ourselves, each other, and God more fully; discussing together why this is essential for the mission of the Church. Drawing from interdisciplinary thinkers, Scripture, and spiritual practice, Rev. Linzi will frame this … Read More

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 7:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall or join in via livestream Join the adults, teens, and kids of the Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir for CHOIR UNVESTED, an evening of brilliant entertainment, gourmet desserts, and a silent auction. Enjoy delicious treats by Chef Marc Aubertin and refreshing beverages as you listen to the members of the choir sing favorites from The Sound of Music, Godspell, Pippin, and other Broadway gems. Choir Unvested is a fundraiser for the choir’s upcoming pilgrimage … Read More

Final Report of St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022, 6:30-8 P.M. (note evening time!), in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom The St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee has completed 18 months of study and reported its recommendations to the Vestry, which has received the report and adopted those recommendations. Next step is to report to the cathedral parish. Committee members will do so in a special forum to which all are invited. Final Report of St. Nicholas Exploratory Committee UPDATE: … Read More

MARCH 3, 2022 Dean Thomason has prepared this brief (~2-minute) video message, announcing that the cathedral will resume offering the cup of wine to the entire congregation at the time of Holy Communion, on a strictly optional basis, beginning this Sunday, March 6, 2022. Please watch, and email the Dean at sthomason@saintmarks.org with any questions you may have.

(Click to enlarge) UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 9 & 16, 2022, 6:45–8:15 P.M. PACIFIC TIME, via Zoom only, registration required.  In the last few years, scientists have discovered what indigenous communities have known for countless generations: that the emotional and physical lives of our ancestors will fundamentally affect our emotional and physical lives as well. Yet, this concept of generational spirituality is underexplored in our faith communities. In this two part series, The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, Saint … Read More

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at Saint Mark’s Cathedral This gathering is open to all and free. The morning is designed to help us move deeply into the sacred seasons with morning prayer, centering prayer, walking meditation, and unstructured time for reflection held in shared silence. Freewill donations gratefully accepted ($10–15 suggested). For more information, contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie.

MARCH 2, 2022 (ASH WEDNESDAY) Dear friends, For Christians, the Season of Lent offers a certain wisdom—that death is understood not merely as an event that occurs at the end of life, but also as an ever-present character in the story of our lives. Death is a mystery to be contemplated while we live. For the past few years, I’ve made an annual appeal at the beginning of Lent for each adult at Saint Mark’s to undertake the work of … Read More

Since Lent 2018, the Stations of the Cross by artist Virginia Maksymowicz have been displayed in the nave of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle. Although they were originally commissioned by St Thomas Episcopal Church in Lancaster, PA—a very different kind of church interior than Saint Mark’s—their elemental quality and stark appearance resonate visually and spiritually with the nave of Saint Mark’s. Many are surprised to learn that they were not created specifically for this space! In fact, they have only been on … Read More

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall or via Zoom Rev. Linzi, the newest member of Saint Mark’s clergy team, is excited for the opportunity to gather with the people of the parish for this Sunday forum – her spouse, Troy, will be here too. Linzi will share some of her surprising story, which begins as an outspoken and committed atheist living and working in London, England, and she will also introduce the Cathedral Commons she’ll be leading later this … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 6–6:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave On Monday, March 14, 2022, beginning at 6 p.m., Saint Mark’s Associate Organist John Stuntebeck will offer 30 minutes of drone-based improvisations on the Mighty Flentrop, as an aid to reflection and meditation, and as a prelude to yoga practice. Cathedral Yoga will follow immediately at 6:30 p.m. Arrive at any time between 6 and 6:30, but note that the nave will not be open until just … Read More

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2 P.M., meet at the Tradition Lake trailhead For the second intergenerational hike, intrepid hiker Betsy Bell has chosen a route that’s friendly to seniors and preschoolers. We’ll meet at the Tradition Lake trailhead at the end of the road at High Point exit off I-90. This includes the Swamp Trail which has a fun series of story boards about Zoe and the creatures in the area, the Ruth Kees Big Tree and Tradition Lake trails, about 2.5 to 3 … Read More

BIBLIOGRAPHY Esther de Waal, The Celtic Way of Prayer John Phillip Newell, Listening for the Heartbeat of God John Phillip Newell, Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer David Adams, Borderlands Michael Rodgers & Marcus Losack, Glendalough: A Celtic Pilgrimage Thomas Cahill, How the Irish Saved Civilization Alexander Carmichael, Carmina Gadelica Philip Sheldrake, Living Between Worlds: Place and Journey in Celtic Spirituality Alistair Maclean, Hebridean Altars UPDATED WITH VIDEO TWO WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 16 & 23, 2022, 6:45 p.m.–8:15 p.m., in Bloedel Hall … Read More