COMMUNITY LIFE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021, 7 P.M., in person in the cathedral nave, or livestreamed at saintmarks.org/livestream Please note: For the sake of safety, pre-registration is required to attend this year’s “O” Antiphons liturgy, and proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test* must be presented. More information about this policy may be read at saintmarks.org/advent   The annual “O” Antiphons Liturgy is considered by many to be a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark’s. The particular form … Read More

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Green Lake — 111 NE 80th St., Seattle Join Christine Sine at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church for this special Quiet Morning. Breath prayers, walking meditation, creative and contemplative activities, and unstructured time for quiet reflection will help us rekindle the wonder of Advent. 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 Cathedral and … Read More

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10:10–10:50 A.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. You are invited to bring a crèche (nativity scene) from home and share a story about it. Everyone is welcome—”intergenerational” simply means the presence and participation of two or more generations and really isn’t code for “children and families”—though children and families are warmly encouraged to participate! For those participating in person, don’t forget to bring your nativity scene with you when you come to church … Read More

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6 P.M., Leffler House Drop-in to decorate and frost cookies at Leffler House for an Advent gathering to benefit Edible Hope. Frosting and decorations will be provided. Bring your own pre-baked sugar cookies either homemade or bought. We recommend trying this go-to recipe from Jade Bawcom-Randall. Decorated cookies will be delivered to Edible Hope on Friday, December 3. There will also be an opportunity for those who want to volunteer for the morning meal at Edible Hope from … Read More

Dean Thomason has prepared this brief (3-minute) video message below with important updates regarding the large Advent and Christmas liturgies. In summary: five services—”O” Antiphons, The Pageant of the Nativity, and the Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.—will require that worshippers register online in advance, have total attendance capped, and require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (PCR test administered less than 72 hours before the event) for those 12 and older. Other … Read More

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 6:45–8:15 P.M, via Zoom  Community member 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. Learn more about Elizabeth below. Dean Thomason and Canon Rosario-Cruz will facilitate the discussion. Join using this Zoom link. Please note the the announcement in the printed leaflet incorrectly implied that this conversation would … Read More

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, ALL SERVICES Forum with the Bishop: 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Bishop Rickel to Make His Triennial Visitation Bishop Rickel will make his official visitation to Saint Mark’s Cathedral, preaching and presiding at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, and he will offer Confirmation and Reception at the latter two services. A forum in Bloedel Hall will be held at 10:15 a.m., and he will meet with the vestry in the afternoon. We welcome our bishop … Read More

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 3–5:30 P.M. Youth are invited to join the 2021 youth confirmation class in picking up trash along 10th avenue. Come along to help maintain our beloved earth. When we’ve cleaned up the neighborhood, we will gather for a fall bonfire, short vespers liturgy, and snacks. Meet: 3 p.m. on the cathedral front lawn Bring: Work gloves, mask, camp chair End: 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 4:30 P.M. In person and livestreamed at: https://saintmarks.org/worship/live-stream/ Saint Mark’s Cathedral invites one and all to join in prayer and praise at nightfall to celebrate All Saints, and to commemorate the lives of all those whom we love but see no longer. Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir will offer a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Philip Stopford, composed in 2014 for the Evening Choir of St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, Ireland, and sung here for the … Read More

Now Open: Nominations for candidates for the Saint Mark’s Vestry and for Delegates to Diocesan Convention 2022 The Vestry is a group of laypeople elected by the parish who, along with the Rector, supervise and sustain the finances, facilities and grounds of the Cathedral. New members are needed for both the vestry and to act as delegates at this year’s Diocesan Convention. Members of the Nominating Committee will be in the back of the Nave each Sunday in October to answer … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 8-6 P.M. Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir of children, youth and adults plan to be in England next August to sing daily Evensong services in Chichester and Bristol Cathedrals. They are dedicating as much of their own resources toward the total cost of their pilgrimage as they can. However, they need to raise some additional funds so that the trip is affordable for all. To that end, the choir is hosting a Hymnathon on Saturday, … Read More

COP26 KICK-OFF: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10 A.M. PST, Register here COP26 WORSHIP SERVICE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8 A.M. PST, Register here COP26 CLOSING EVENT: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8 A.M. PST, Register here  UPDATE: The Episcopal Church’s Creation Care office has published a piece by Dr. Lisa Graumlich titled COP26 — What to watch for? What to pray for?.   Attend Virtual COP26 Public Events From October 31 through November 12, 2021, 120 political leaders will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for … Read More

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2 P.M. Faith—Science—Sacred Activism. Hear from leaders of various faiths, including First Peoples, Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian, as they share how their faith tradition calls them to act on climate change. And then join in the discussion with panelists about actions communities can take together to be part of hopeful solutions. This online-only event is co-sponsored by Saint Mark’s. Register here, or contact Marjorie Ringness or Libby Carr if you have questions. View the PDF flyer here.

The new issue of The Rubric contains stories, reports, and reflection by, from, and about the community of Saint Mark’s during these extraordinary times. Read full-screen using the reader below, or download a full pdf here. Click the titles below to read individual stories. Contents of the Fall 2021 issue include: GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN Looking to the future with uncertainty and excitement ATTENDANCE SNAPSHOT online and in-person worship, by the numbers LITURGICAL LIVING: “EVEN AT THE GRAVE WE MAKE … Read More

O Antiphons is a beloved annual liturgy of music and pageantry that marks the beginning of Advent —the season of longing, vigilance, and expectation in preparation for Christmas—which this year is offered Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 7 p.m.. The form of this liturgy that was invented here is now used in churches around the world. An exciting element of this year’s service will be the world premiere of a newly commissioned anthem, conceived and written expressly for the Saint … Read More

A Message from Dean Thomason Dear friends, It is my delight to share the news that Bishop Rickel has appointed Linzi Stahlecker to serve a two-year curacy-in-training program at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Her first day will be January 16, 2022. She is a candidate for the priesthood in this diocese, having been raised up in the community of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lower Queen Anne. She is scheduled to be ordained a transitional deacon in December, and as a … Read More