• An Afternoon of Service

    Bloedel Hall

    An Afternoon of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is available (suggested donation: $8/adult; $25/family max.). "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" --The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, people all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the cathedral in the afternoon for a variety of projects in the … Read More

  • Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel

    Saint Mark’s Music Series
    Thomsen Chapel

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026, 3 P.M. SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026, 3 P.M (TWO IDENTICAL PERFORMANCES) Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel Henry Lebedinsky, organ & Brian Shaw, trumpet Music for organ and trumpet will enliven Thomsen chapel with works spanning the centuries, from the Baroque to Modern times, featuring Henry Lebedinsky on the Marion Camp Oliver organ and Brian Shaw on trumpet. On the program: Selections to be determined Saturday tickets available here Sunday tickets available here Livestream only available on the … Read More

    $20 – $25
  • 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

  • Organ by Night (10:10 p.m)

    Organ by Night (10:10 p.m)
    Cathedral Nave

    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

  • MLK Jr. Day Holiday

    Cathedral and offices closed. Evening 12-step group and Cathedral Yoga meet as usual  

  • 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.

  • MLK Day Rally & March

    Garfield High School 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    MONDAY, JANUARY 19 at Garfield High School 9:30 A.M. Workshops; 11 A.M. Rally; 12:30 P.M. March begins All are invited to march with other members of the Saint Mark's community in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March, starting at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle 98122. There will be Opportunity Workshops from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Garfield classrooms, a rally in the Garfield gym at 11:00 a.m., and then the march will commence from the Garfield main parking lot at … 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.

  • 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.

  • Vestry Meeting

    Vestry Meeting
    Diocesan House 1551 10th Ave E, Seattle, United States +1 more

    The Vestry meets once a month, usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month. (Note: there is no fourth-Tuesday Vestry meeting in February, due to the Vestry retreat earlier that month. Vestry meets on the second Tuesday of December and the Third Tuesday in January.) Meetings typically occur in Diocesan House. For an interim time, meetings will be in person in Leffler House. Vestry meetings are open to the public. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Vestry. Please write to … Read More

  • 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.

  • Cathedral Commons—Reflections on Hiking in Nepal

    Cathedral Commons
    Bloedel Hall

    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom.   Reflections on Hiking in Nepal with Canon Kleinschmidt Canon Kleinschmidt will share stories, photos, and videos from his sabbatical project last October: a trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. The Sherpa people, Buddhist monks, yaks, helicopter pilots, fellow trekkers, stormy weather, and some of the most famous peaks and glaciers in the world will be featured, along with modest personal insights about the spiritual practices … Read More