On most Wednesday nights, a delicious dinner is served in Bloedel Hall from 6 to 6:30. (Note: Food service ends at 6:30 p.m., sharp.) On Summer Hiatus in June, July, and August $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family Cathedral Commons programs often follow at 6:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Letters from Prison—St. Paul, Bonhoeffer, and King FACILITATED BY DEAN STEVE THOMASON St. Paul wrote at least four of his New Testament letters while in prison. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a prolific writer in the concentration camps of WWII, and Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is considered by many to make the compelling case for civil rights. Something about the crucible of confinement prompts … Read More
An Afternoon of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is available (suggested donation: $8/adult; $25/family max.). "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" --The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, people all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the cathedral in the afternoon for a variety of projects in the … Read More
On most Wednesday nights, a delicious dinner is served in Bloedel Hall from 6 to 6:30. (Note: Food service ends at 6:30 p.m., sharp.) On Summer Hiatus in June, July, and August $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family Cathedral Commons programs often follow at 6:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Reflections on Hiking in Nepal with Canon Kleinschmidt Canon Kleinschmidt will share stories, photos, and videos from his sabbatical project last October: a trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. The Sherpa people, Buddhist monks, yaks, helicopter pilots, fellow trekkers, stormy weather, and some of the most famous peaks and glaciers in the world will be featured, along with modest personal insights about the spiritual practices … Read More
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom The 2025 Annual Meeting of St. Mark's Cathedral Parish, Seattle, will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will include election of parish Vestry members and delegates/alternates to Diocesan Convention. A brochure featuring the candidates is now available here, and will be available in the back of the nave starting Sunday, January 5. We’ll also hear reports from the … Read More
On most Wednesday nights, a delicious dinner is served in Bloedel Hall from 6 to 6:30. (Note: Food service ends at 6:30 p.m., sharp.) On Summer Hiatus in June, July, and August $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family Cathedral Commons programs often follow at 6:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall only. Post-film discussion and dessert 8:30-9 p.m. Film Screening: SUGARCANE, A Documentary About the Indian Residential School System Join the Saint Mark’s community for a compelling opportunity, a screening of SUGARCANE, the award-winning feature documentary. SUGARCANE is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of Church and government. This urgent and timely film … Read More
A LENTEN QUIET MORNING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom, registration required. with the Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, OSH From the beginning, we were created for belonging and community. And yet, community also comes with many challenges, including the temptations of individualism, conformity, competition and power. How do we discern and nourish the truth of who we are and who our neighbor is? How do we manage the variations of … Read More
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2025, 9 A.M.–2:30 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED (coming soon) with Deirdre Ní Chinnéide Join renowned spiritual guide and retreat leader from the Aran Islands of Western Ireland in a journey through the heart of the Celtic Christian tradition. Resting in the arms of God, we will explore the call to listen through scripture, music, reflection and prayer—and together, create a healing space with amazing grace and compassion for ourselves … Read More
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, 6:45-8:15 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Rich Weyls Grief is the human response to any sort of loss in life. The experience of grief is a liminal space, a threshold between what was and what is, between presence and absence, between the known and the mysterious. In this session, we will explore various forms of grief and move beyond classical stage theories to examine the cognitive, … Read More
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, 9 A.M.-12 P.M. in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED (coming soon) Facilitated by The Rev. Mary Lindberg How do we write our way into the unknown during times of change in our lives? How can writing alone and with others give us clues about what lies beyond our thresholds, and empower us to take steps forward in faith? This writing workshop offers us the chance to discover wisdom, imagination, and connections … Read More