Sunday Forum

Sunday Forums foster relationships within the Saint Mark's community, provide an opportunity to meet distinguished guests, or draw us into a deeper consideration of an element of the Christian faith and life. Find information on upcoming forums below; the schedule and descriptions are subject to change.

Canon Wendy Claire Barrie (wbarrie@saintmarks.org)

occasional Sundays, 10:10 a.m. in Bloedel Hall

Upcoming Events

Sunday Forum: The Visual Storytelling Project

The Visual Storytelling Project is a museum-caliber set of eight panels that tell the story of housing discrimination and Black resilience in the neighborhoods in and around Capitol Hill. As the cathedral and its partners prepare to break ground on Cathedral Place, a new Affordable Housing Community being planned on the site of the former St. Nicholas School, the storyboard project will educate the community on the historic practices that continue to have a measurable impact on the neighborhood, such … Read More

Intergenerational Godly Play

Godly Play is a Montessori-based curriculum that recognizes that children are already in relationship with God. This week, we are inviting children and adults alike for an Intergenerational Godly Play class, where we'll wonder about Peter's Journey together.

Intergenerational Godly Play

Godly Play is a Montessori-based curriculum that recognizes that children are already in relationship with God. This week, we are inviting children and adults alike for an Intergenerational Godly Play class, where we'll hear about the Story of St. Nicholas. We'll also stuff stockings for Donna Jean's Place.

Recent Forum Offerings

Sunday Forum: For Everything a Season Book Discussion

Before Dean Steve left on sabbatical, he asked the staff and vestry, as well as the cathedral parish as a whole, to read and discuss Joan Chittister’s For Everything a Season. As the staff and vestry reflect upon the seasons of our communal life, it’s now time to open the circle wider. Join Canon Emily Griffin and Senior Warden Julia Logan for either or both sessions as we explore how an understanding of the seasons of life—informed by Ecclesiastes 3—can impact … Read More

Sunday Forum: For Everything a Season Book Discussion

Before Dean Steve left on sabbatical, he asked the staff and vestry, as well as the cathedral parish as a whole, to read and discuss Joan Chittister’s For Everything a Season. As the staff and vestry reflect upon the seasons of our communal life, it’s now time to open the circle wider. Join Canon Emily Griffin and Senior Warden Julia Logan for either or both sessions as we explore how an understanding of the seasons of life—informed by Ecclesiastes 3—can impact … Read More

Sunday Forum: Interfaith Partnership

In this forum, we'll be joined by members of Clear Mountain Monastery to hear more about their ministry, share about our partnership, and preview the chants and songs for the Interfaith Taize service on June 9.

Sunday Forum

What draws you to the Episcopal Church? What keeps you here, and what might be missing, or different from what you've experienced elsewhere? In Sunday's forum, hosted by Canon Wendy Claire Barrie, we'll watch a short and moving video audit of an Episcopal church by YouTuber Jared Smith and reflect together on his experience and our own.

Sunday Forum: Caring for Children Harmed by the War in Gaza and in the West Bank

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 10:10 A.M. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom Dean Thomason has invited leaders from the Princess Basma Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in East Jerusalem, and their satellite clinic in Gaza City, to join us via Zoom to provide updates on the work they do every day, work without which many children would suffer or die. The recent conflict with Iran has deeply impacted their ability to serve children in need, but it has not stopped them from their … Read More

Sunday Forum: Dean Thomason Sabbatical Theme & Plans

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 10:10-10:50 a.m. in Bloedel Hall Dean Thomason is scheduled to begin his long-deferred sabbatical on Easter Monday, April 6th, and will be gone through July. He and Kathy have woven several pieces of travel related to his sabbatical theme of “exploring our families of origin.” In this pre-sabbatical forum he will share several details, and ways the cathedral community can engage in parallel fashion while he is away. All are welcome.

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The Forum Archive contains offerings from May 2026 and earlier.