COMMUNITY LIFE

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 10:10 A.M. in Bloedel Hall Moderated by Dean Thomason The Holy Land is complicated, and peace seems so far off. Yet anyone who visits is captivated by the people and place. David Wild says: “After years of watching films and reading about the situation in Israel/Palestine, I decided to visit on my own. It was a surprising trip — I met remarkable people and was by myself at the Holy Sites. Being a filmmaker, I had to … Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026   A Holy Lent Each year on Ash Wednesday, we are invited “to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” At times, we may have heard that described as a time to “give something up” or “take something on.” What might it be like to approach a “Holy Lent” as an invitation to live incarnationally and sacramentally? Join Canon Wendy … Read More

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Suggested donation: $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family. Registration requested. It’s time to party in the nave for Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras) before the start of Lent—load up pancakes with chocolate chips and whipped cream, chat it up with other cathedral parishioners, and listen to live music. We have crafts and games for the kids and kids-at-heart. Chef Marc Aubertin and the youth will be preparing our meal. In addition to pancakes, … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026   Reflections on Hiking in Nepal with Canon Kleinschmidt Canon Kleinschmidt will share stories, photos, and videos from his sabbatical project last October: a trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. The Sherpa people, Buddhist monks, yaks, helicopter pilots, fellow trekkers, stormy weather, and some of the most famous peaks and glaciers in the world will be featured, along with modest personal insights about the spiritual practices of sabbath-keeping and pilgrimage.

DOCUMENTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING: 2026 Meeting Agenda Last Year’s Annual Meeting Minutes (from January 26, 2025) Candidates for Vestry and Convention Delegate (also available as a pdf) 2025 Annual Report (note that financial reports will be distributed at the meeting) SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026 Meeting called to order at 8 A.M. Voting, 8:05 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. (in person only) Business Meeting, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom The 2026 Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Cathedral … Read More

Distributed at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Click in the lower right of the reader below to read the report full-screen. Or download a pdf if you prefer. Previous years’ Annual Reports and other records can be found here.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is available (suggested donation: $8/adult; $25/family max.). “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” —The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us on the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend as people of all ages and abilities gather for a day of service. We’ll begin our afternoon together with a pizza lunch from Pagliacci (suggested donation: $8/adult; $25/family max) before heading … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026, 6:45–8:30 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall only. Post-film discussion and dessert 8:30-9 p.m. with Rev. Adam Conley Film Screening: SUGARCANE, A Documentary About the Indian Residential School System Join the Saint Mark’s community for a compelling opportunity, a screening of SUGARCANE, the award-winning feature documentary. SUGARCANE is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of Church and … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026   Letters from Prison—St. Paul, Bonhoeffer, and King FACILITATED BY DEAN STEVE THOMASON St. Paul wrote at least four of his New Testament letters while in prison. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a prolific writer in the concentration camps of WWII, and Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is considered by many to make the compelling case for civil rights. Something about the crucible of confinement prompts prophetic figures to write more prolifically. There are themes that run … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and parking lot. Registration requested.   Join us for an evening of worship, tradition, and fellowship as we mark the end of the season of Christmas and observe great feast of the revealing of the Light of Christ in the world SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4:30 p.m. – Choral Evensong. We begin with an evensong liturgy incorporating scripture readings for the feast of the Epiphany, in the nave and livestreamed. 5:30 p.m. – The … Read More

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. 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. Belden Lane suggests that while there are times when we descend … Read More

AN ADVENT QUIET MORNING WITH THE VERY REV. KATE MOOREHEAD CARROLL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. 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. Note that the video recording started several minutes into the presentation. About the Presenter The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll is the 10th Dean … 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

UPDATE (December 12): This year’s Alternative Gift Market and Giving Tree raised an amazing combined total of over $12,900 in cash and gift cards for the Threshold Fund and our community partners: Casa Latina, Lambert House, Lowell Elementary, L’Arche Seattle, L’Honey Tacoma, Operation Nightwatch, and Seattle Seafarers. Plus, on top of that, a sleigh full of toys for Mary’s Place and eleven warm and colorful outfits for Lowell students! A team of more than forty people made the 2025 Alternative … 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