• Cathedral Commons—Finding Portals into God’s Story

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   Finding Portals into God’s Story—The Bible and Why We Read It (Especially) Today Facilitated by Dean Thomason -- All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours of the Christian Life process “In Scripture, God has uttered for us, not the last word but the first—a word designed to set us off on pilgrimage, in pursuit of that life that God has willed for … Read More

  • Sunday Forum: West Bank Realities with Filmmaker David Wild

    Sunday Forum

    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

  • Cathedral Commons—Praying Shapes Believing

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   Praying Shapes Believing: Common Prayer in the Episcopal/Anglican Tradition Facilitated by Canon Weyls -- All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process There is an ancient adage in Christian liturgy that says, "the law of prayer establishes the law of belief." This class will examine "Common Prayer" in the Anglican tradition using the Book of Common Prayer as our resource. We will see how our … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Baptismal Identity

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Baptismal Identity in the Body of Christ Facilitated by our curate, Fr. Adam Conley — All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process St. Augustine said that Christians are above all, baptized members of Christ’s risen body, the church. This Contours session examines what it means to center baptismal identity in the Christian life. We will draw from … Read More

  • Sunday Forum: Dean Thomason Sabbatical Theme & Plans

    Sunday Forum

    SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 10:10-10:50 a.m. in Bloedel Hall Dean Thomason is scheduled to begin his long-deferred sabbatical on Easter Monday, April 6th, and will be gone through July. He and Kathy have woven several pieces of travel related to his sabbatical theme of “exploring our families of origin.” In this pre-sabbatical forum he will share several details, and ways the cathedral community can engage in parallel fashion while he is away. All are welcome.

  • Cathedral Commons—Episcopal Identity

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   Episcopal Identity Facilitated by the Rev. Emily Griffin — All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process What happened as the Church of England took root on American soil, and how does that history shape us as Episcopalians today? How do we make decisions as a church body, and who holds authority for what? Join us as we take a tour through time and across … Read More

  • Sunday Forum: Caring for Children Harmed by the War in Gaza and in the West Bank

    Sunday Forum

    SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 10:10 A.M. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom Dean Thomason has invited leaders from the Princess Basma Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in East Jerusalem, and their satellite clinic in Gaza City, to join us via Zoom to provide updates on the work they do every day, work without which many children would suffer or die. The recent conflict with Iran has deeply impacted their ability to serve children in need, but it has not stopped them from their … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Eucharistic Living

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   Facilitated by the the Very Rev. Steven Thomason — All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process As part of the Contours of the Christian Life series, Dean Thomason will offer some reflections on the Eucharist and how we embrace sacramental living in our daily lives. We will then reflect on the four principal acts in the Eucharist—take, bless, break and … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Debriefing Holy Week

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process This session of Contours of the Christian Life is an opportunity to unpack and review the sensory-rich, story-full liturgies of Holy Week with Saint Mark's canons and curate, giving special focus to the Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. We'll look at the ancient origins of some … Read More

  • Radix Opening Plenary: Prophetic Voices in Scripture

    OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026, 7 P.M., via Zoom, no registration required While the deadline for registering to participate in a Radix 16 small group has passed, all are warmly invited to join the Radix Planning Team for a plenary conversation on Sunday, April 19 from 7-8 pm on Zoom only as we discuss the theme, Prophetic Voices in Scripture, and its relevance for us now. In the introduction to his 2025 book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Anglican Identity

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   All are welcome, even if you aren't participating in the Contours process In the final session of Contours of the Christian Life, come explore the gifts of our Anglican heritage. We'll telescope back in time to the early days of Christianity in Britain and hold up to the light the treasures of this ancient faith we still hold and cherish. Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will … Read More

  • Grief as a Threshold Experience

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Rich Weyls Grief is the human response to any sort of loss in life. The experience of grief is a liminal space, a threshold between what was and what is, between presence and absence, between the known and the mysterious. In this session, we will explore various forms of grief and move beyond classical stage theories to examine the cognitive, social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of grief and recovery. We will … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Prophet of Justice, Prophet of Life

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026, 6:45-8:15 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Join our curate, the Rev. Adam Conley for an introduction to the life, writings, and prophetic witness of William Stringfellow. Stringfellow was a civil rights lawyer and lay Episcopalian who called the church to action in the 1960s and 1970s in the face of historic injustices. This 20th century Christian prophet has piercing words of moral clarity to speak directly to our present day. Come … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—The Art & Craft of God’s Praise: Hidden Life of Pipe Organs

    Cathedral Commons

    in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom (5/20 only) This two-part forum on May 13 and 20 will be like that dissection lab in high school in which you got an unforgettable glimpse into a small creature's inner workings and learned how they are manifest on a larger scale in your own body. Here, guided by Canon Kleinschmidt, you will get to participate in taking apart and reassembling a miniature pipe organ! Equipped with insights gained through that … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Hidden Life of Pipe Organs

    Cathedral Commons

    in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom (5/20 only) This two-part forum on May 13 and 20 will be like that dissection lab in high school in which you got an unforgettable glimpse into a small creature's inner workings and learned how they are manifest on a larger scale in your own body. Here, guided by Canon Kleinschmidt, you will get to participate in taking apart and reassembling a miniature pipe organ! Equipped with insights gained through that … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—The Art & Craft of God’s Praise: the Hidden Life of Pipe Organs

    Cathedral Commons

    in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom (5/20 only) This two-part forum on May 13 and 20 will be like that dissection lab in high school in which you got an unforgettable glimpse into a small creature's inner workings and learned how they are manifest on a larger scale in your own body. Here, guided by Canon Kleinschmidt, you will get to participate in taking apart and reassembling a miniature pipe organ! Equipped with insights gained through that … Read More