Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents—Seven Last Words of Christ

    Cathedral Nave

    PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025, 7:30 P.M. Seven Last Words of Christ Sarah Pizzichemi & Brandon Vance, violins, Justin Kurys, viola, & Timothy Pizzichemi, cello Skyros Quartet will perform Joseph Haydn’s own arrangement for string quartet of his Seven Last Words of Christ — a meditation on Jesus’ utterances from the cross, excerpted from each of the four gospels — in observance of the coming Holy Week. Tickets available here

    $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 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

    Cathedral House Room 210

    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

  • Cathedral Yoga cancelled

    Cathedral Yoga
    Cathedral Nave

    PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Cathedral Yoga on Monday, April 14, 2025 (since yoga is always suspended on the Monday before Easter). Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on the Monday after Easter, April 21. Learn more here. Question? Write to yoga@saintmarks.org

  • Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing on Monday in Holy Week

    Cathedral Nave

    MONDAY, APRIL 14, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave This service of Holy Eucharist is offered in the cathedral nave, but with the chairs and altar rearranged to create a more intimate experience. To the familiar Eucharistic liturgy, special prayers for healing (for yourself or others) are added. There is the option to participate in the ancient practice of anointing and laying on of hands by a priest.

  • In-person Morning Prayer

    In-person Morning Prayer
    Thomsen Chapel

    In-Person Morning and Evening Prayer, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Lent TUESDAYS IN LENT (March 11–April 15), 8:15–8:45 A.M., in Thomsen Chapel WEDNESDAYS IN LENT (March 12–April 9), 5:30–6 P.M., in McCaw Chapel (behind the altar in the cathedral nave) Hosted by 20s/30s Group—All are welcome During Lent, the 20s/30s Group invites all who are interested in deepening their experience of the Daily Office by joining them for morning or evening prayer together in person. Gather in Thomsen Chapel on Tuesdays at … Read More

  • Chrism Mass

    Cathedral Nave

    TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, APRIL 15, 11 A.M. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed offered with the Nowrthwest Washington Synod of the ELCA blessing of holy oil with renewal of ordination vows

  • *Alcoholics Anonymous (Knuckleheads)

    Bloedel Hall

    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.

  • Contemplative Eucharist for Tuesday in Holy Week

    Cathedral Nave

    TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave On Tuesday in Holy Week (when the Contemplative Prayer group would usually meet), experience a special version of the Contemplative Eucharist liturgy that is offered Sundays at 7 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel. This is a liturgy of silence and stillness, following the familiar structure of the Holy Eucharist, with generous time for reflection and listening to the still small voice within. If you have never experienced the Sunday 7 p.m. service, … Read More

  • Tenebrae

    Cathedral Nave

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Tenebrae is, for many, a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's, with its plainchant psalms and laments and a cappella meditations. The liturgy for Wednesday of Holy Week as we have it today was created by combining elements of three prayer offices, originally appointed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, containing unique elements that have inspired composers through the centuries. These elements include the chanting of portions of the Book of Lamentations, … Read More

  • 20s/30s Post-Tenebrae Reflection

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 8:30 P.M., location TBA Join the 20s/30s group after the Tenebrae service for a brief time of reflection over tea and cookies. In the dimness of Holy Week, we'll hold space for both shadows and light—grief and hope—through guided reflection and conversation. Whether you feel full of questions or simply need a place to rest, come as you are to linger and be in the mystery of this holy season. You are welcome to bring a baked … Read More

  • TRIDUUM: THE SACRED THREE DAYS

    April 17: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.  •  Maundy Thursday Liturgy  April 18: Good Friday 11 a.m.  •  Stations of the Cross Liturgy  12 p.m. •  Good Friday Liturgy  7 p.m.  •  Good Friday Liturgy  April 19: Holy Saturday  12 p.m.  •  Holy Saturday Liturgy 8:30 p.m.  •  The Great Vigil of Easter 

  • Morning Prayer for Maundy Thursday 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. PLEASE NOTE: Morning Prayer uses the SAME LINK as weekday Evening Prayer: join using this link.

  • Bulletin Stuffing Party

    Bloedel Hall

    THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1–4 P.M., Bloedel Hall On Easter Sunday Saint Mark's will welcome as many as two thousand people through the doors of the cathedral, and each one of those people needs a bulletin stuffed by hand with inserts and donation envelopes. Come join the party! Refreshments and good company provided. This year volunteers will also be preparing a few hundred candles for the Easter Vigil Liturgy. Many hands make light work! Questions, contact Barbara Erickson: berickson@saintmarks.org

  • Maundy Thursday Liturgy

    Cathedral Nave

    THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. We remember the Last Supper and Jesus' final teachings to his friends. Liturgy of The Word; Washing of Feet; Holy Eucharist. The service concludes with the Stripping of the Altar.

  • Vigil at the Altar of Repose

    Begins at the conclusion the Maundy Thursday Service, ends Friday morning Bread and wine consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy are left on the altar in McCaw until sunrise on Friday, and all are invited to spend an hour or more in prayer, inspired by Jesus' words in the Garden of Gethsemane, "could you not stay awake with me one hour?" This year, as in recent years, the vigil will once again be offered as an all night live video … Read More