About The Rubric

The Rubric is Saint Mark's Cathedral's magazine, in continual publication since December of 1890. Its mission is to tell the story of who we are as a community: as a parish, as a cathedral for the Diocese of Olympia, as Episcopalians, and as Christians. The articles in each issue showcase members, volunteers, programs and ways we help transform this community and the world.

The Rubric was named "Best Print Publication (Parish or Cathedral)" at the 2023 Polly Bond Awards for Excellence in Church Communications, awarded at the annual conference of Episcopal Communicators at Camp Allen, Texas, April 2023. It also received an "Award of Merit" in the 2022 Polly Bond Awards, awarded May 2022 in Savannah, Georgia.

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Click on the cover images to see recent cathedral Annual Reports.

 

 

 

Like The Rubric, the 2021 Annual Report was also honored in the 2023 Polly Bond Awards.

CURRENT ISSUE

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Contents include:

AN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP LaBELLE
the ninth Bishop of Olympia

AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATES
a new timeline for an ongoing project

STEWARDSHIP AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
reflecting on gifts and giving

MOVEABLE FEASTS
new neighborhood gatherings

A NEW MINISTRY LAUNCHES
The Center for Spirituality and Action

“THE SPIRIT BLEW THROUGH US”
a report from a Celtic pilgrimage

SACRED SPACES
special art & events at the cathedral

SCULPTURE GIFTED TO SAINT MARK’S
a beautiful addition to the cathedral grounds from sculptor Julie Speidel

INFANT CREMAINS LAID TO REST
the cathedral columbarium sees the end of an 88-year-long journey

THOMSEN CHAPEL DOORS RESTORED
a generous gift and a stunning transformation

... plus staff updates, photo roundup, and more!

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Some older issues can be found here. For issues from 2012 and earlier, please contact the cathedral.