SATURDAY, MAY 10, 8 A.M. - SUNDAY, MAY 11, 8 A.M. As part of our Living Stones II: Building a Sound Future capital campaign, there will be a 24-hour virtual Prayer Vigil from 8 A.M. on May 10 until 8 A.M. on May 11. The purpose of this Vigil is to pray for the St. Mark's Cathedral community, its people and ministries, and intentions. You are invited to sign up for a period of one hour during the Vigil. You … Read More
The garden volunteers meet to work on the second Saturday of the month 9 a.m.–noon, from February through November, planting, weeding, composting and making our campus beautiful. Prior gardening experience is not required, only enthusiasm! Bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them. Contact Norva Osborn: gardening@saintmarks.org
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
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 10 A.M., at Discovery Park Join 20s/30s members for a morning hike through beautiful Discovery Park in Magnolia. You can either: a) Meet at Saint Mark's in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to carpool, or b) Meet at Discovery Park South Parking Lot at 10 a.m. Please RSVP to julia7cooper@gmail.com to note whether you would like to carpool or will meet at the park.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1 P.M.–9:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and around the cathedral campus Join together as a cathedral community for a Day of Prayer and Spiritual Practices on Saturday, May 10, 2025. In addition to an online 24-hour prayer vigil led by at-home volunteers, we will offer in-person prayer and several spiritual practice opportunities at the Cathedral from 1–9:30 p.m. The day will be bookmarked by hourly prayers with facilitator-led spiritual practices, including: centering prayer, Taizé chants, meditative Greenbelt … Read More
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.
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.
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 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
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2025, 3 P.M., cathedral nave More details and ticket link here. Two of Bach’s most beloved cantatas, BWV 140 “Wachet auf” and 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, are paired with Telemann’s exuberant concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins. Program: JS Bach, Cantata BWV 140, “Wachet auf” Georg Philip Telemann, Concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins JS Bach, Cantata BWV BWV 147, “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben” Vocal Soloists: Danielle Reutter-Harrah, … Read More
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
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. 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.
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
MONDAY, MAY 12, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom All cathedral community members are welcome to a special meeting of the Intergenerational Council this Monday. We'll be planning for upcoming events discussing highlights and challenges from this report on a recent YouGov survey of 1500 US adults that found intergenerational connection and collaboration may increase engagement in faith spaces. All are welcome. Join using this link.
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