Funeral Liturgy for Gregory Helfrich
in the cathedral nave
in the cathedral nave
A spoken service of Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel, with sermon and hymns.
Liturgy with sermon and hymns. Music is offered by Saint Mark’s Singers or children’s choirs. Children’s Chapel is offered during the 9 a.m. service. After the Gospel is proclaimed, children pre-school through 2nd grade are invited to Thomsen Chapel for Bible stories, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return at the Peace. Location: Cathedral Nave This service is not livestreamed.
FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, SEPTEMBER–JUNE (except in November 2025 and April 2026, when it will meet on the second and third Sundays), 10–11 A.M., in the Godly Play classrooms on the 2nd floor of the St. Nicholas Bldg. Between services on Sunday mornings, we create space for children from preschool through elementary school (age 3 up to 5th grade) to deeply experience the texts and stories of the Bible that make us Christian people and form our faith, … Read More
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 10:10 A.M., Leffler House Living Room (Meets on the fifth Sunday in May 2026) Saint Mark's youth 6th through 8th grade, come to Leffler House between the 9 and 11 a.m. services for donuts and discussion. Email Rebekah Gilmore with questions: rgilmore@saintmarks.org
Liturgy and music reflecting the breadth and depth of the Episcopal tradition, with Scripture, sermon, hymns, and choral anthems. Worship in person or online at saintmarks.org/livestream — also streams simultaneously at facebook.com/SaintMarksSeattle and at youtube.com/c/SaintMarksEpiscopalCathedralSeattle/
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 12:30 P.M., in Leffler House The monthly Third Acter Potluck—for anyone age 60 and above—is an opportunity to join in community with one another, exchange stories, give and receive support, and know joy! Bring a dish or snack to share if you can. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Clark-Stern (ecstern@yahoo.com) or Kathy Minsch (kminsch@gmail.com)
The 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".
EVERY SUNDAY, 7 P.M. (SEPTEMBER–JUNE), Thomsen Chapel This evening Eucharist offers periods of silence for reflection, simple meditative music, and lots of candlelight. Anointing and healing blessings are offered after the service. Learn more here. NOTE: in 2025 Contemplative Eucharist is cancelled on November 30 due to the O Antiphons liturgy in the nave at that time. On December 21, the Contemplative Eucharist will be a special service offered especially for those for whom the Holiday season is a difficult or … Read More
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
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave, livestreamed, and broadcast on Classical KING A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is also available as a podcast. To hear each week's service on-demand, search for "Saint Mark's Compline" wherever you get you podcasts, or visit complinepodcast.org. Learn … Read More
THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 10:10 P.M. (immediately following Compline), in the cathedral nave and in the organ loft The tradition of informal mini-concerts on the Flentrop following Compline have introduced generations of Seattleites to the power and beauty of a real pipe organ. All are welcome to listen in the nave, or join the organist in the loft to see what playing an instrument of this size is really like. (The radio program The Organ Loft, which airs on … Read More
Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. Join Morning Prayer using this Zoom link.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Lay readers from Seattle-area congregations including the cathedral lead a spoken service of daily prayer following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979, every weekday evening at 6 p.m. The service lasts approximately 30 minutes. Learn more here. Join online using this Zoom link. Evening Prayer is always cancelled when the cathedral office is closed for holidays or other reasons, or when a special liturgy is being offered in the nave on a weekday evening.
EVERY MONDAY, in the cathedral nave DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. (Door are locked at the beginning of class at 6:30 p.m.) YOGA CLASS 6:30–7:30 P.M. In the sacred space of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, this spiritual practice is designed to improve health, release tension, and deepen spirituality. It is a gentle, restorative, and contemplative practice, and the instructors guide the group in ways that welcome newcomer and experienced practitioners alike. Pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first … Read More
MONDAYS, APRIL 13 & 20, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., in Leffler House Education for Ministry (EfM) is the Episcopal Church’s most rigorous adult formation program. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be part of EfM, here is your chance to find out! The Monday evening EfM group is opening its doors to visitors for two consecutive meetings on April 13th and April 20th. We will be reading and reflecting on God’s Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself … Read More
Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. Join Morning Prayer using this Zoom link.
EVERY TUESDAY, 12–1:30 P.M., online via Zoom only This group provides a weekly conversation around the scripture readings for the following Sunday. Each week a discussion is facilitated by rotating guest leaders, and lively conversation ensues as people share their thoughts about the lessons. The group meets from 12–1:30 p.m. for study and prayer over the lectionary, led by a rotating member of the cathedral staff and clergy. (Join early at 11:30 for social time and chat.) Contact biblestudy@saintmarks.org for more … Read More
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Lay readers from Seattle-area congregations including the cathedral lead a spoken service of daily prayer following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979, every weekday evening at 6 p.m. The service lasts approximately 30 minutes. Learn more here. Join online using this Zoom link. Evening Prayer is always cancelled when the cathedral office is closed for holidays or other reasons, or when a special liturgy is being offered in the nave on a weekday evening.
MOST TUESDAYS, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave NOTE: Contemplative Prayer is suspended when the monthly Taizé service is offered in the nave instead. Contemplative Prayer is also occasionally suspended or relocated on other Tuesdays due to other events and conflicts in the nave. Tuesday evening Contemplative Prayer gatherings begin with a period of silent meditation, followed by discussions on a variety of contemplative practices including Centering Prayer This time of meditative prayer is open to anyone who yearns for a time … Read More