COMMUNITY LIFE

FOUR SATURDAYS: SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 14, OCTOBER 28, AND NOVEMBER 18, 2023, 10 A.M.–2 P.M. Parishioner Robert Hayden, longtime forest steward for the Saint Mark’s Greenbelt, led a wonderful tour through the Greenbelt last Sunday. Now it’s time to get our hands dirty! Work parties are scheduled every 2 weeks beginning Saturday, September 30, then October 14, October 28, and November 18. Each work party is limited to 18 people, and you MUST SIGN UP BEFOREHAND for each date. More details … Read More

  Justice Work as Spiritual Practice: Remarks on the Connection between Spiritual Life, Restorative Justice, and Hope Presented by The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty at the Restorative Justice Retreat, Saturday, September 9, 2023 As we begin our retreat today, let’s explore the context of our justice work – the water we swim in. The suffering and injustice active in the world is on full display. Climate change, weather refugees, and the impact on all of creation is real and … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO GUEST SERMON: SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 24, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services SPECIAL FORUM: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7–8 P.M., Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom We are honored to welcome back Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines (EDSP). He will be our guest preacher at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, September 24. (The Diocese of Olympia partnered over 10 years ago with the EDSP to create the Carbon … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only SMALL GROUPS MEET: ONCE A WEEK STARTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, THROUGH NOVEMBER 26. Groups will meet online via Zoom OR in person. Registration required; deadline to register October 4. Sunday groups begin October 22 and conclude on November 26. Thursday groups will not meet on Thanksgiving, and will have their final meeting on November 30. The Radix Project is an opportunity to gather in small … Read More

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Bloedel Hall All current and aspiring liturgical ministers are invited to join a day of conversations and training on Saturday, September 23 in Bloedel Hall (note: not the Cathedral Nave). Dean Steve Thomason, Sacristan Michael Seewer, and others have redesigned the training from years past, so be prepared to have some fun, good conversation, and conclude with a simple lunch of soup and salad (vegan options available). All liturgical ministers are asked to attend one … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 3–4 P.M., Leffler Garden Hosted by the 20s/30s group and the Creation Care Ministry Learn about composting basics at home and how to use compost in your home garden. Representatives from the City of Seattle’s Master Composter Sustainability Program and Nurturing Roots Farm will guide the interactive discussion and activities. Enjoy snacks and refreshments on the Cathedral front porch before the St. Francis Celebration and Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 that day. Questions? Email … Read More

The Visual Arts Ministry of Saint Mark’s is planning a community photography exhibition for the “Hallway Gallery”—the semicircular office hallway on the floor above Bloedel Hall. Inspired by the multiple pilgrimage opportunities offered by Saint Mark’s in the coming season, the theme for the exhibit will be We Walk Together: Reflections on Pilgrimage. Have you been on spiritual pilgrimage, either through Saint Mark’s or with another community? Is there one photograph from your journey that especially resonates with you? Please … Read More

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 6–7:30 P.M. on the front lawn, patio, and labyrinth. No registration; RSVP welcome but not required—email Canon Barrie.  Everyone is welcome to an end-of-summer, back-to-school gathering on Friday evening, September 8—to reconnect in person, have some fun together, and celebrate the amazing kids of our community. Bring a blanket and your own picnic dinner. The cathedral will provide ice water and lemonade for everyone, plus cupcakes for dessert! Activities will include: Live string band music! (banjo, fiddle, … Read More

The leaders of the Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Stewardship Ministry will present a five-week series of reflections, prayers, mediations, and short stories to prepare the way for our 2024 Stewardship Campaign. We welcome your thoughts and reflections in response, either using the comment box at the bottom of this page, or via email. If you have any questions or reactions, please write Junior Warden for Stewardship Chris Rigos at: crigos33@gmail.com WEEK 5—WHEREVER YOU ARE by Amanda Davis Wherever you are … Read More

UPDATED WITH PHOTOS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 10:10-10:50 A.M., meet at the Greenbelt sign off the lower south parking lot Urban Forest Steward Robert Hayden will lead a Greenbelt Tour for all ages on Sunday, September 17, co-sponsored by Intergenerational Ministries and Creation Care. Learn about this precious urban green space and the public-private partnership that works to maintain it, and see up close the work that needs to be done now. UPDATE: Check out a few photos from the tour … Read More

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1 P.M., at Little Water Cantina, 2865 Eastlake Ave E Celebrate the end of summer and approach of autumn with a Queer in Christ Picnic! Join co-hosts Michael Seewer and Vicky Greenbaum for an afternoon of bites and beverages at Little Water Cantina on Eastlake Ave on September at 1 p.m. Please email Michael to RSVP so we know how large of a table to get: mseewer@saintmarks.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 10 A.M., meet by the Saint Mark’s labyrinth   Join in for a day full of pumpkin picking, apple cider, and everything else Fall! Meet at Saint Mark’s and carpool to Swans Trail Farms. The festivities will continue with an option to attend the Composting Workshop presented by Nurturing Roots Farm at 3 p.m., and the St. Francis Day Celebration and Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 p.m. RSVP encouraged but not required. Email Julia Cooper: julia7cooper@gmail.com

FOURTH FRIDAYS, 8–9 A.M.: SEPTMBER 22, 2023 OCTOBER 27, 2023 NOVEMBER 17, 2023 DECEMBER 22, 2023 JANUARY 26, 2024 FEBRUARY 23, 2024 MARCH 22, 2024 APRIL 26, 2024 MAY 24, 2024 at Saint Bread, 1421 NE Boat Street, Seattle Start the day with fellowship and reflection at Saint Bread, a bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle. Seating is outside so dress accordingly for weather. Questions? Contact Hilary McLeland-Wieser: Hmcleland12@live.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMEBER 10 Saint Mark’s “Homecoming Sunday” and Ministry Fair is just around the corner! On Sunday, September 10, all the ministries of the cathedral will be blessed and commissioned for the new program year during the morning liturgies. Then, following both the 9 and 11a.m. services, the Ministry Fair will take place in the cathedral nave. Come and learn from the ministry leaders and volunteers of Saint Mark’s about the many opportunities to grow in faith and relationship with … Read More

Queer in Christ Book Discussion: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 12:30 P.M., Room 210 For the first QuiC Book Group gathering, ministry leaders have chosen Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson, a moving memoire about growing up queer in an abusive religious family in 1970s Britain. The first half of the book contains many scenes which will be familiar to readers of Winterson’s essential 1985 Lesbian novel … Read More

UPDATED WITH VIDEO SUNDAY, SEPTMEBER 3, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Choir School Director and Interim Director of Youth Ministry Rebekah Gilmore took a six-week sabbatical this summer, involving research and observation of choir programs at other churches, along with a trip to Ireland. Hear about what she learned at this Sunday morning forum between the 9 and 11 a.m. services on September 3. UPDATE: A complete video may be seen below: