Comfort and Joy: An English Christmas Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00 pm Fifteenth Annual Cathedral Christmas Pre-concert talk at 7:00 pm by director Freddie Coleman Audience carol sing-along at 7:30 pm in the cathedral nave Magnificat by John Rutter Christmas Cantata “Christus Natus Est” by Cecilia Mc Dowall Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams Season Tickets Now Available
A spoken service of Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel, with sermon and hymns.
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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 10 A.M., Gather in Leffler House All 9th–12th grade youth at Saint Mark's are invited to gather in Leffler living room following the 9 a.m. service (around 10 a.m.) for a hot beverage, treats, and a chance to chat with each other until 10:45 a.m.
SECOND SUNDAYS, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Leffler House (Does not meet in December 2025 or April 2026) All high school youth are invited to an informal time of coffee, treats, and conversation.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall The Very Rev. Michael W. DeLashmutt, Ph.D. is the Dean of Chapel and Senior Vice President at The General Theological Seminary. Dean Michael teaches and researches at the intersection of theology, arts, and culture, with work that spans teaching, writing, and spiritual formation. Raised in Poulsob, Washington and with family on Camano Island, he and his wife, Julia (born in Bremerton!) have deep ties to the PNW and are delighted to be at the … Read More
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/
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 3–4 P.M., Leffler House You are cordially invited to join Ruth McRee and James Davidson for a reading of Leo Tolstoy’s classic short story “What Men Live By.” Come to Leffler House Living Room the Second Sunday in Advent, December 8, at 3 p.m. as we discover what is given to humanity, what is not given to humanity, and what we live by. This timeless story is for story-lovers ages 12 and up. There will be light … Read More
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
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
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
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.
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
Every Monday. 7–8 P.M. PDT Closed In-person Wheelchair Access Meeting located in Bloedel Hall. More information here
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
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
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.
The Vestry meets once a month, usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month. 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 Erik Donner with questions, or for the Zoom link to join the meeting: edonner@saintmarks.org.
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.
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.