Bloedel Hall

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Cathedral Sacristan and Head Verger Michael Seewer spent seven weeks last fall traveling around Europe, visiting cathedrals and other houses of worship to study their liturgical practices, including several days at the community of Taizé in France. Hear about what he saw and learned at this Sunday morning forum between the 9 and 11 a.m. services in Bloedel Hall. More details here.

UPDATE 2/5: Due to a forecast of inclement weather, this forum has been postponed to a future date TBA. 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.) $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family Cathedral Commons programs often follow at 6:45 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall In this forum on MLK Weekend, we'll take a brief look at the fascinating history of non-violence with a special emphasis on the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a student of Mohandus (Mahatma) Gandhi, who brought back his learnings to the leaders of the American Civil Rights movement. A Black gay man and a Quaker, Rustin became a trusted advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr, and was the organizer of the March on … Read More

1/17 The Moth StorySLAM @ Bloedel Hall, St. Mark's Cathedral 8p show, 7p doors All ages, some seating available, bar w/ID TICKETS HERE   The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… THEME: Happy Accidents Doors Open: 7:00 PM Show Starts: 8:00 PM HAPPY ACCIDENTS: Prepare a five-minute story … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) led by Dean Steve Thomason and Canon Emily Griffin The Saint Mark's Vestry has once again authorized Saint Mark’s serving as a Sanctuary Hub, if called upon by the Sanctuary Network in our region. Join Dean Thomason and Canon Emily Griffin as we explore ways to respond compassionately and with intention, guided by our … Read More

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Bishop Phil LaBelle was consecrated the ninth Bishop of Olympia last September, and this informal conversation between the 9 and 11 a.m. services on the Sunday of his first official Parochial Visitation is a great opportunity for the cathedral community to continue to get to know our diocese's new leader, and to hear how things have been going so far. (This forum takes the place of the Blessing and Dedication of Donna … Read More

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Free, no registration required. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) led by Canon Wendy Claire Barrie The historic Creeds of the Church—most importantly the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed—are an essential and obligatory part of our liturgical tradition, and also a potential stumbling block for many. In this Wednesday forum led Canon Barrie, participants will explore what the Creeds are (and … 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.