Bloedel Hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Come to Bloedel Hall between the 9 and 11 a.m. liturgies on April 28 for an informational forum in preparation for the Interfaith Taizé liturgy to be offered in the cathedral nave on the evening of Tuesday, May 21, a collaboration between the Saint Mark's Cathedral Taizé Ministry and Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (the faith community which currently meets on the Saint Mark's property on Saturday mornings). At this Sunday morning forum, the organizers of … Read More

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 6:45-8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) At the next Cathedral Commons forum, come hear members of the Stewardship Committee and Creation Care Ministry talk about the many ways we can experience stewardship as spiritual practice. This is an opportunity to explore what stewardship can mean outside the context of the fall annual campaign. With storytelling, humor, small group work, and creativity, let's explore how the new Strategic … Read More

THE WISDOM SCHOOL AT SAINT MARK'S PRESENTS The Rev. Erin Jean Warde—Heal Thyself: Spiritual Practices that Lead Us into Joy SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024, 9:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. Registration required.  Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide this day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul. She offers: “Together we will learn how community, creativity, rest, and joy can care for us when we are struggling, whether that's with mental … Read More

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only, starting in the cathedral nave. Optional community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) An outdoor liturgy for Rogation Day, an observance that dates to the 5th century. For 1,500 years, the weekdays preceding Ascension Day have been marked by outdoor prayers and thanksgiving for the fruitful Earth. Following the community dinner in Bloedel Hall, participants will process around the cathedral grounds, stopping to reflect and pray at significant … Read More

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person only, starting in Bloedel Hall. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) Telling the Truth for a More Just Future As Saint Mark’s Cathedral considers redeveloping the St. Nicholas property for affordable housing, there is an opportunity to reflect on the history of North Capitol Hill in which racial redlining and restrictive covenants discriminated against people of color. Segregation suppressed homeownership and wealth building opportunities for people of color and has … Read More