• Godly Play

    Godly Play
    St. Nicholas Bldg., 2nd floor

    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

  • Sunday Forum on Holden Village

    Sunday Forum
    Bloedel Hall

    SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Community member Sandy Nelson and Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will announce a special opportunity for Saint Mark's members to stay as a group at Holden Village in the summer of 2026. Holden Village is a retreat center operated by the Lutheran church since 1962, located in the mountains above Lake Chelan. Its isolation and breathtaking natural beauty make it an extraordinary and unique location for spiritual renewal and transformation, beloved by many around … Read More

  • Holy Eucharist (11)

    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/

  • Newcomers’ Coffee Hour with Clergy

    Newcomers’ Coffee Hour with Clergy
    Leffler Living Room

    IMMEDIATELY FOLLOING THE CONCLUSION OF THE 11 A.M. SERVICE For many years, a Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy has been offered on the first Sunday of each month, for guests, newcomers, and anyone with questions about this community and its liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service on the first Sunday of the month. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions.

  • Inquirers’ Class

    Inquirers’ Class
    Leffler Living Room +1 more

    FOUR SUNDAYS, STARTING JANUARY 4, 2026, 12:30–2 P.M., Leffler Living Room (or cathedral nave) This series is a hybrid offering, register to receive link. Registration required. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, consider attending this four-class series, facilitated by clergy and staff, where we explore the basics of the Christian faith through an Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Saint Mark’s, or simply interested in sharing and learning more, you are welcome. More information here. Winter 2026 dates … Read More

  • Choral Evensong

    Choral Evensong

    FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, OCTOBER–MAY, 4:30 P.M., in person in the cathedral nave, and livestreamed The ancient practice of singing evening prayers is a longstanding practice in many Christian traditions. In English cathedrals, this practice developed, through the centuries, into a special sung service, and today Choral Evensong is a treasure among Christian liturgies and a jewel of the Anglican choral tradition. The Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir, an intergenerational choir of children, teenagers, and adults, offers this beautiful service once … Read More

  • Burning of the Greens and Chili Supper

    Cathedral Nave

    SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and parking lot Join us for an evening of worship, tradition, and fellowship as we mark the end of the season of Christmas and observe great feast of the revealing of the Light of Christ in the world SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4:30 p.m. – Choral Evensong. We begin with an evensong liturgy incorporating scripture readings for the feast of the Epiphany, in the nave and livestreamed. 5:30 p.m. – The … Read More

  • Contemplative Eucharist

    Contemplative Eucharist
    Thomsen Chapel

    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

  • The Office of Compline

    Compline
    Cathedral Nave

    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

  • Morning Prayer Online

    Morning Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • Evening Prayer Online

    Evening Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • Cathedral Yoga

    Cathedral Yoga
    Cathedral Nave

    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

  • Morning Prayer Online

    Morning Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online)

    Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online)
    Online via Zoom

    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

  • Evening Prayer Online

    Evening Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • Contemplative Prayer

    Contemplative Prayer
    Cathedral Nave

    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

  • Morning Prayer Online

    Morning Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • In-person Wednesday Evening Prayer

    In-person Wednesday Evening Prayer
    McCaw Chapel (in the cathedral nave)

    EVERY WEDNESDAY, 5:30–6 P.M., in McCaw Chapel (behind the altar in the cathedral nave) Gather in McCaw Chapel—the space in the cathedral nave behind the altar platform, beneath the rose window. Whatever your prior experience with the Daily Office, come and pray together in community. Attendees can head down to the community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. immediately following the service, and are encouraged to stick around for a Cathedral Commons forum if one is scheduled. Questions? Email David Poortinga (dpoortinga@saintmarks.org)

  • Evening Prayer Online

    Evening Prayer Online
    Online via Zoom

    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.

  • Community Dinner

    Community Dinner
    Bloedel Hall

    On most Wednesday nights, a delicious dinner is served in Bloedel Hall from 6 to 6:30. (Note: Food service ends at 6:30 p.m., sharp.) On Summer Hiatus in June, July, and August $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family Cathedral Commons programs often follow at 6:45 p.m.