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.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Special Parish Forum: Friends Talking with Dean Thomason On the heels of her Wisdom School forum, Silence and Honey Cakes: Lessons from the Desert for Modern Communities, The Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe, OSH will join Dean Thomason for a casual conversation in Bloedel Hall on Sunday, February 22 at 10:10 A.M. The Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth (Faith) Bledsoe, OSH is a religious sister in the Order of Saint Helena, an Episcopal monastic order … 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
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, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. A Holy Lent Each year on Ash Wednesday, we are invited "to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word." At times, we may have heard that described as a time to “give something up” or “take something on.” What might it be like to approach a “Holy Lent” as an … 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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
SUNDAY, January 11, 12:30 P.M. (following the 11:00 a.m. service), in Bloedel Hall. RSVP to queerinchrist@saintmarks.org requested. Queer in Christ ministry will join the Beekeeping Ministry for a Potluck in Bloedel Hall on January 11 to listen to a podcast featuring the late environmentalist and “deep ecology” scholar Joanna Macy, followed by a discussion. This facilitated cross-ministry conversation will draw insights from the podcast to reflect on the life and death cycle of bees as a powerful framework and guide … Read More
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025, 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. with The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle, Bishop of Olympia For centuries, Christians have been following Jesus’ lead and heading into the wilderness to find God. Wilderness experiences—both those intentionally taken in the natural world and those unplanned and taken metaphorically —strip away what’s unnecessary in our lives and give us an opportunity to pay attention to the inner workings of the soul. Belden Lane suggests that while there are times when we descend … 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.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall Community member Sandy Nelson and Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will announce a special opportunity for Saint Mark's members to stay as a group at Holden Village in the summer of 2026. Holden Village is a retreat center operated by the Lutheran church since 1962, located in the mountains above Lake Chelan. Its isolation and breathtaking natural beauty make it an extraordinary and unique location for spiritual renewal and transformation, beloved by many around … Read More
Knuckleheads (CLOSED) NOTE: In-person meeting will not happen on Tuesday, December 24, but the group will meet virtually at the usual time. Meeting information Men only. In-person and online. Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm In-person Online Closed Men One Hour More information here. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.” This meeting is being held in person and on zoom.