• 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

  • The Amazing Grace of Celtic Spirituality and Its Relevance in Our World Today

    SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2025, 9 A.M.–2:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED (coming soon) with Deirdre Ní Chinnéide Join renowned spiritual guide and retreat leader from the Aran Islands of Western Ireland in a journey through the heart of the Celtic Christian tradition. Resting in the arms of God, we will explore the call to listen through scripture, music, reflection and prayer—and together, create a healing space with amazing grace and compassion for ourselves … 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

  • Middle School Bowling

    T​he St. Mark's Middle School youth (6th-8th grade) are going bowling together on Sunday, April 19. This is a schedule change. Sign up and come join us! Sunday, April 19  3:00 - 4:30PM *Meet at west Seattle Bowl (4505 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116) Please RSVP here. Cost: $15 cash or Venmo @SaintMarksCathedralSeattle to cover lane and shoe rental and note "Middle School Bowling".

  • 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

  • Wisdom School—Write Around the Corner

    Wisdom School

    SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, 9 A.M.-12 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED  Facilitated by The Rev. Mary Lindberg How do we write our way into the unknown during times of change in our lives? How can writing alone and with others give us clues about what lies beyond our thresholds, and empower us to take steps forward in faith? This writing workshop offers us the chance to discover wisdom, imagination, and connections to others … Read More

  • Cathedral Commons—Prophet of Justice, Prophet of Life

    Cathedral Commons

    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 gain insights into Stringfellow's insistence that the church’s commitment to social justice must always remain … Read More

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

    Cathedral Commons

    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 unusual experience, you will then be introduced to the art, science, … Read More

  • 2026 Women’s Retreat

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 2026 Women’s Retreat — "Seasons of Life and the Poetry of Denise Levertov" FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 15-17, 2026, at Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat in Union, WA ➡️ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Led by the Rev. Canon Emily Griffin There are seasons to our relationships - with God, each other, and the world around us. It is a challenge to be fully present in whatever season we’re facing and to remember that it too will pass. We … Read More

  • Sunday Forum

    What draws you to the Episcopal Church? What keeps you here, and what might be missing, or different from what you've experienced elsewhere? In Sunday's forum, hosted by Canon Wendy Claire Barrie, we'll watch a short and moving video audit of an Episcopal church by YouTuber Jared Smith and reflect together on his experience and our own.

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

    Cathedral Commons

    This two-part forum offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the pipe organs. In part one on May 13, participants took apart and reassembled a miniature pipe organ. This Wednesday, equipped with insight gained through that experience, you'll be introduced to the art, science, and history of organ building on a cathedral-sized scale. Why do pipe organs sound the way they do? Why do they look the way they do? Why, for centuries, have human beings found them useful … Read More

  • Explore Diverse Theological Perspectives in the Early Church

    FROM ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Dr. Elaine Pagels, an American historian of religion and one of the leading scholars of early Christianity and Gnosticism, will discuss her newest book Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus. Dr. Pagels is especially known for her work on the Nag Hammadi discovery, which revealed diverse theological perspectives in the first centuries of Christianity. Program is free; but registration is required. The event will take place at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4805 NE … Read More

  • Sunday Forum: Interfaith Partnership

    In this forum, we'll be joined by members of Clear Mountain Monastery to hear more about their ministry, share about our partnership, and preview the chants and songs for the Interfaith Taize service on June 9.

  • Baccalaureate Sunday

    We will recognize and bless graduates of high school, college, trade and vocational schools, and post-secondary programs on Sunday, June 14 during the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Join us after the service for a festive reception.