• *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. 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 YogaSUSPENDED

    Cathedral Yoga

    PLEASE NOTE: Cathedral Yoga will be suspended on the evening of February 10 due to the multi-faith gathering for migrant justice that evening. Yoga will resume as usual on Monday, February 17. Learn more about Cathedral Yoga here. Questions? Write to yoga@saintmarks.org

  • Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: A Multi-Faith Gathering in Chaotic Times

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In such a time as this, when chaos and confusion are threatening migrant communities, we as people of faith are called to reaffirm our values and uphold the dignity of every human being. People of all faiths who seek strength in this moment are welcome to this peaceful gathering as we ground ourselves in community, prayer, and song and commit to active and practical solidarity with our migrant neighbors. … 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

  • Third Acters Monthly Online Meet-up

    Third Acters

    SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3–4:30 P.M., online via Zoom Everyone ages 60+ is invited to join the Third Acters monthly Zoom meeting on the second Tuesday of each month! We build community with a check-in, during which time we exchange stories, inspiration and often, joy. Then we introduce a theme or question such as, “How are you increasing your intimacy with God as you age?” Or “What is your experience of downsizing your home?” Then, we invite sharing. We begin … 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. 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.

  • *Alcoholics Anonymous (Knuckleheads)

    Knuckleheads (CLOSED) NOTE: In-person meeting will not happen on Tuesday, December 24, but the group will meet virtually at the usual time. Meeting information Men only. In-person and online. Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm In-person Online Closed Men One Hour More information here. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.” This meeting is being held in person and on zoom.

  • Prayer in the Style of Taizé

    Prayer in the Style of Taizé

    SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed An evening prayer service with music in the style of Taizé is now offered monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. More information and video and leaflets from past services can be found here. 2025 Taizé Schedule TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, 7 P.M. in the week of the Feast of the Baptism of Christ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025, 7 P.M. … 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. 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 Commons: Exploring Icons

    Cathedral Commons

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 12, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) Byzantine iconography is an ancient and deeply prayerful art form in the Christian tradition, dating back nearly to the apostolic times. Over the centuries, it has evolved and developed as the faith spread throughout the world. Iconography follows a highly systematic and disciplined process which has been handed from teacher to student for centuries. It’s also … Read More

  • A Brush with God: An Icon Workshop

    THURSDAY–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13–15, 2025, registration required. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6:30–9 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 6:30–9 P.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 9 A.M.–4 P.M. (additional session Sunday afternoon, February 16, if needed)  Byzantine Iconography is a highly structured and disciplined art form which combines prayer and painting techniques to create serene images of Christ, Mary, the angels and the saints following centuries old guidelines. Peter Pearson has been studying and painting icons for more than fifty years and teaching others to do so for over … 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. 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.

  • Monthly Climate Conversations

    Monthly Climate Conversations

    THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:30–7:30 P.M., online via Zoom NOTE: There will be no Climate Conversation in March. Conversations resume April 10. Join fellow parishioners in these monthly climate conversations to learn about practical ways to reduce your impact on the environment. Participants also share insights on how they take action to care for God’s creation and mitigate climate change. Find the link to register and a list of upcoming topics, along with materials from two and a … Read More

  • Community Book Study, January/February 2025

    Community Book Study, January/February 2025

    Evicted book study groups meet SUNDAYS, JANUARY 12, 19 and FEBRUARY 2, 12:30 pm–2 pm, in person THURSDAYS, JANUARY 16, 23 and FEBRUARY 6, 7–8:30pm, on Zoom Poverty by America book study groups meet SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 9, 16 and 23, 12:30 pm–2 pm, in person THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 13, 20, 27, 7–8:30pm, on Zoom The Intergenerational Council, the Restorative Justice Council, and the Affordable Housing Committee invite the entire community of Saint Mark's to participate in a book study this winter to help us better understand issues of housing insecurity … 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. 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.

  • *Clear Mountain Buddhist Monastery: Meditation, Teaching & Social

    *Clear Mountain Buddhist Monastery: Meditation, Teaching & Social

    SATURDAYS, 9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M, Skinner Auditorium The meeting is occasionally moved to Bloedel Hall. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom or YouTube livestream. Saint Mark's Cathedral cathedral is the host this meeting of the Clear Mountain Buddhist Monastery community. Join for a morning of meditation, teaching, and spiritual conversation over coffee! Each Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., local practitioners gather together in the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Skinner Auditorium (located in the St Nicholas School … Read More

  • Greenbelt Work Parties

    Greenbelt Work Parties

    SATURDAYS: FEBRUARY 1, FEBRUARY 15, MARCH 22, APRIL 19, MAY 17, JUNE 14 10 A.M.–2 P.M. RSVP required. Monthly Saturday morning work parties organized by Green Seattle Partnership resume on February 1. You must register to participate, as these work parties are limited to 15 people. Long sleeved shirt and pants, closed toed shoes, a hat, (gloves if you have them), water, and a snack for lunch. Find more information by searching for "Greenbelt" here. Direct questions to Forest Steward … Read More