• Men’s Retreat at Camp Huston: The Art of Forgiveness

    FRIDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15–17, 2024, at Camp Huston Retreat Center in Gold Bar, WA, registration required LED BY DEAN STEVE THOMASON This weekend retreat is designed to create the space for quiet reflection, time away from the burdens of daily life, spacious time in nature, conversations with other men of faith, and worship. It will be a time of spiritual reflection and renewal with focused reflections and conversations related to forgiveness as the catalyst for healing and hope. Steve Thomason, Dean … Read More

  • Holy Eucharist (8)

    A spoken service of Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel, with sermon and hymns.

  • Holy Eucharist (9)

    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.

  • Middle School Donuts & Discussion

    SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 10:10 A.M., Leffler House Living Room 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

  • Godly Play

    Godly Play

    FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH, 10–11 A.M., in the St Nicholas Building, 2nd floor Note: Godly Play will NOT meet on November 3, due to the Baptism celebration on All Saints' Sunday. It will meet on the second Sunday of the months, November 10, instead. It will them meet on November 17 as usual. Developed over the course of the last 40 years, Godly Play is a Montessori-informed curriculum and method of exploring the sacred stories and practices of our … Read More

  • Sunday Forum on Taizé

    SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall This Sunday forum will include a number of reports and updates related to prayer in the style of Taizé at Saint Mark's. Sacristan Michael Seewer will offer a brief report on his visit to the monastery of Taizé in France during his just-concluded sabbatical. (Note that his complete sabbatical report to the community will be scheduled on a future Sunday, likely in January.) Hannah Hochkeppel will introduce some of the songs that will be sung … 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/

  • Second Sunday Book Group

    Second Sunday Cathedral Book Group SECOND SUNDAY OF ODD-NUMBERED MONTHS, 12:30 P.M.–2 P.M., in person in Cathedral House Room 210 A lively book discussion group, sometimes led by special guests. Books are selected by members of the the group themselves. Recent selections have included The Overstory by Richard Powers, The Second Mountain by David Brooks, The Sword of the Lord by Saint Mark's member Andrew Himes, and Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels. All are welcome. See recent and upcoming titles … Read More

  • Third Acter Potluck

    Third Acter Potluck

    THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 12:30–2 P.M., Leffler House Join us, all those age 60 and above for conversation, sharing, laughter. All feelings and ideas welcome, as we build community learning to age with grace and love. Bring a snack or dish to share. Coffee and tea provided. Contact Elizabeth Clark-Stern (ecstern@yahoo.com) or Kathy Minsch (kminsch@gmail.com)

  • Restorative Justice Council Meeting

    SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 3:30–5 P.M., online via Zoom only More than ever it is important that we join together in our work for justice. There will be ministry updates and considering next steps in our work. . Questions, email Scott Hulet at: rshjourney2@gmail.com  

  • Queer Conversations

    Queer Conversations

    FOLLOWING EVENSONG ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 5:30 P.M., Leffler House PLEASE NOTE: The May conversation has been moved to the second Sunday, May 11.  Join the Queer in Christ ministry after Choral Evensong for “Queer Conversations”. We will meet following the conclusion of Evensong in Leffler Living Room, for refreshment, fellowship, and a discussion on a variety of topics. Learn more here. Upcoming Conversations: MAY 4 MAY 11: Co-Creating with God Why did God make wheat, but not … Read More

  • Contemplative Eucharist

    Contemplative Eucharist

    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

  • 20s/30s Questioning Together

    SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7:30 P.M., in Leffler House NOTE: moved to the THIRD Sunday in November due to Veterans Day A conversation on Gaza led by Prof. Doug Thorpe. At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Hilary: hmcleland12@live.com or 20s30s@saintmarks.org

  • The Office of Compline

    Compline

    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 livestreamed on the cathedral's livestream page, or on complinechoir.org, or on Facebook: facebook.com/SaintMarksSeattle or facebook.com/complinechoir or on YouTube: youtube.com/c/SaintMarksEpiscopalCathedralSeattle Video of recent services may be seen … Read More

  • Organ by Night (10:10 p.m)

    Organ by Night (10:10 p.m)

    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

  • *Capitol Hill Al-Anon Family Group

    Open to anyone interested in the family disease of alcoholism. Some groups invite members of the professional community to hear how the Al-Anon program aids in recovery. Families Friends and Observers Welcome. Located at St Marks Cathedral. Use the administrative office entrance, and go upstairs to the second floor conference room. On holiday Mondays we meet on Zoom only. Meeting is now in person NOTE: On holidays when the cathedral offices are closed, or on rare occasions when there is … Read More

  • Evening Prayer Online

    Evening Prayer Online

    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.

  • Cathedral Yoga

    Cathedral Yoga

    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

  • Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online)

    Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online)

    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