• Women’s Retreat on the Hood Canal

    WOMEN'S RETREAT ON HOOD CANAL—UPDATED DESCRIPTION How We Learn to Be Brave FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 30–JUNE 1, 2025, at Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat in Union, WA (also known as St. Andrew’s House) UPDATE (4/30/25): Due to some changes in participants’ schedules, a few spots have re-opened. One single and a couple of double rooms are now available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee: $295 double occupancy, $325 single; includes two nights lodging and all meals Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Partial scholarships … 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.

  • Godly Play

    Godly Play

    FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH, 10–11 A.M., in the St Nicholas Building, 2nd floor On May 4, there will be an open house of the classrooms instead of a usual lesson. On May 18, Godly Play participants are encourages to go to Bloedel Hall, where Canon Griffin will be offering a Godly Play lesson for the whole congregation. Godly Play meets as usual on the first and third Sundays June, June 1 and 15, and then takes a … Read More

  • Interfaith Taizé Forum

    Sunday Forum

    SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Come to Bloedel Hall between the 9 and 11 a.m. liturgies on Sunday, June 1 for an informational forum in preparation for the Interfaith Taizé liturgy to be offered in the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, a collaboration between the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Taizé Ministry and Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (the faith community which currently meets on the Saint Mark’s property on Saturday mornings). At this Sunday morning forum, the organizers … 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

    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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • *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 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

  • 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.

  • 20s/30s First Tuesday Tacos & Contemplative Prayer

    20s/30s First Tuesday Centering Prayer and Dinner

    FIRST TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, 6 P.M., in the St Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor (note new venue) Taco Tuesday (along with Contemplative Prayer itself) is on summer hiatus in July and August. They will resume in September. Come share a meal with us and practice sacred stillness with the wider cathedral community. Join in for a taco dinner at 6 p.m. in Leffler House—tortillas, beans and chips and salsa provided, just bring a favorite side—and conversation to start the week. … Read More

  • *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.

  • Joyful Noise: Early Childhood Music (Tiny Tones)

    Joyful Noise

    WEDNESDAYS, MAY 7 - JUNE 4, St. Nicholas Building, Room 102 JOYFUL NOISE is a new, play-based musical offering at Saint Mark’s Cathedral for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (and their chosen adults!) to explore sound, build the foundations of music theory, and develop key physical and social-emotional skills in a joyful, welcoming community. Classes take place on Wednesdays from May 7 to June 4, 2025, in Room 102 of the St. Nicholas Building. Tiny Tones (ages 0–3) meets from 4–4:45 … Read More

  • Joyful Noise: Early Childhood Music (Happy Harmonizers)

    Joyful Noise

    WEDNESDAYS, MAY 7 - JUNE 4, St. Nicholas Building, Room 102 JOYFUL NOISE is a new, play-based musical offering at Saint Mark’s Cathedral for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (and their chosen adults!) to explore sound, build the foundations of music theory, and develop key physical and social-emotional skills in a joyful, welcoming community. Classes take place on Wednesdays from May 7 to June 4, 2025, in Room 102 of the St. Nicholas Building. Tiny Tones (ages 0–3) meets from 4–4:45 … Read More

  • In-Person Evening Prayer

    In-Person Evening Prayer

    EVERY WEDNESDAY (March 23–June 4, 2025), 5:30–6 P.M., in McCaw Chapel (behind the altar in the cathedral nave) A service of Evening Prayer was held in person on Wednesdays as a special offering during Lent 2025. The reaction was so positive that the participants have decided to continue it through June 4. 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 … Read More