Cathedral Nave

Events at this venue

Today

  • NYE Labyrinth Walk with Midnight Eucharist

    Midnight Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name. Since 1999, Seattle’s most peaceful New Year’s tradition. As the old year passes and a new one begins, take time in the quiet, candle-lit space of the cathedral nave to pause, look inward, and experience a large indoor labyrinth laid out in the nave. Invitations to other contemplative practices will be offered, and musical accompaniment will be provided by guest musicians throughout the evening. Drop by … Read More

  • Cathedral Yoga

    Cathedral Yoga

    EVERY MONDAY, in the cathedral nave DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. (Door are locked at the beginning of class at 6:30 p.m.) YOGA CLASS 6:30–7:30 P.M. In the sacred space of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, this spiritual practice is designed to improve health, release tension, and deepen spirituality. It is a gentle, restorative, and contemplative practice, and the instructors guide the group in ways that welcome newcomer and experienced practitioners alike. Pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first … Read More

  • The Office of Compline

    Compline

    EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave, livestreamed, and broadcast on Classical KING A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is also available as a podcast. To hear each week's service on-demand, search for "Saint Mark's Compline" wherever you get you podcasts, or visit complinepodcast.org. Learn … Read More

  • Special Cathedral Building Tour

    Cathedral Building Tour

    LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 12:30 P.M., gather in the back of the nave NOTE: on December 28, there will be a special extended tour for prospective cathedral docents, starting at 1 p.m. The response to the docent-led cathedral building tours which were part of the summer Sacred Spaces offerings was so positive that they will be offered once a month following the 11 a.m. Sunday morning Eucharist. Learn the story of this community and this amazing building and see … Read More

  • Holy Eucharist (9)

    Liturgy with sermon and hymns. Music is offered by Saint Mark’s Singers or children’s choirs. Children’s Chapel is offered during the 9 a.m. service. After the Gospel is proclaimed, children pre-school through 2nd grade are invited to Thomsen Chapel for Bible stories, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return at the Peace. Location: Cathedral Nave This service is not livestreamed.

  • Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Carols (“Midnight Mass”)

    10:30 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing 11 p.m.  Christmas Eve Solemn Holy Eucharist with Carols ("Midnight Mass") (cathedral nave and livestreamed) Music by the Cathedral Choir with brass and percussion. Incense will be used.

  • Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Carols

    7:10 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Solemn Holy Eucharist with Carols (cathedral nave and livestreamed) music offered by the Evensong Choir with brass and percussion.

  • Christmas Eve Family Eucharist

    3:40 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service with Holy Eucharist  (cathedral nave and livestreamed) A service particularly appropriate for families with young children. Music by the choristers of the Choir School. More information TBA

  • Cathedral Yoga

    Cathedral Yoga

    EVERY MONDAY, in the cathedral nave DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. (Door are locked at the beginning of class at 6:30 p.m.) YOGA CLASS 6:30–7:30 P.M. In the sacred space of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, this spiritual practice is designed to improve health, release tension, and deepen spirituality. It is a gentle, restorative, and contemplative practice, and the instructors guide the group in ways that welcome newcomer and experienced practitioners alike. Pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first … Read More

  • The Office of Compline

    Compline

    EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave, livestreamed, and broadcast on Classical KING A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is livestreamed on the cathedral's livestream page, or on complinechoir.org, or on Facebook: facebook.com/SaintMarksSeattle or facebook.com/complinechoir or on YouTube: youtube.com/c/SaintMarksEpiscopalCathedralSeattle Video of recent services may be seen … Read More

  • The Longest Night 2025

    Contemplative Eucharist

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7 P.M., cathedral nave Each year Saint Mark's offers a service for those for whom the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, and for anyone for whom grief is a companion in life. The service (formerly known as "Blue Christmas") is held near the winter solstice, marking time with intention in the candlelit cathedral while holding space for those present to pray, remember loved ones, and (if desired) have anointing by the priests before we share … Read More

  • *Choral Arts NW presents: Nordic Jul

    Celebrating the season with Nordic fiddling and Yuletide songs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025, 3 P.M., in the cathedral nave or livestreamed with Winter Warmth Gala Fundraiser to follow (Also offered on Saturday, December 20 at First United Methodist Church (Queen Anne) at p.m. and Our Redeemer Lutheran (Ballard) at 7:30 p.m.) Learn more here. IN-PERSON TICKETS LIVESTREAM TICKETS Celebrate the season with Nordic Jul, a festive concert weaving together choral music from sacred and secular traditions, Nordic folk fiddling, and … Read More

  • Holy Eucharist (9)

    Liturgy with sermon and hymns. Music is offered by Saint Mark’s Singers or children’s choirs. Children’s Chapel is offered during the 9 a.m. service. After the Gospel is proclaimed, children pre-school through 2nd grade are invited to Thomsen Chapel for Bible stories, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return at the Peace. Location: Cathedral Nave This service is not livestreamed.

  • *Northwest Boychoir presents: A Festival of Lessons & Carols

    *Northwest Boychoir presents: A Festival of Lessons & Carols

    Northwest Boychoir presents A Festival of Lessons & Carols A Northwest Holiday Tradition: December 6–22, 2025 At Saint Mark's Saturday, December 13, 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, December 20, 7:30 P.M. The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 47th annual presentation of A Festival of Lessons & Carols this December. These holiday concerts showcase the 80-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle. Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons & Carols … Read More

  • Ordinations to the Diaconate

    ordination of transitional deacons 10:30 a.m. in the cathedral nave.

  • THE PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY

    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Saint Mark’s Pageant of the Nativity is a children’s Christmas pageant like no other. In 2015, the leadership of Saint Mark’s Cathedral formulated a vision for a offering that centered Holy Scripture, took full advantage of the inspiring space of the cathedral nave, could be enjoyed by children and adults of every generation, and challenged the choristers of the cathedral to new heights of musical excellence. Video of the pageants … Read More

  • Contemplative Prayer

    Contemplative Prayer

    MOST TUESDAYS, 7–8 P.M., in the cathedral nave NOTE: Contemplative Prayer is suspended when the monthly Taizé service is offered in the nave instead. Contemplative Prayer is also occasionally suspended or relocated on other Tuesdays due to other events and conflicts in the nave.  Tuesday evening Contemplative Prayer gatherings begin with a period of silent meditation, followed by discussions on a variety of contemplative practices including Centering Prayer This time of meditative prayer is open to anyone who yearns for a time … Read More

  • Cathedral Yoga

    Cathedral Yoga

    EVERY MONDAY, in the cathedral nave DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. (Door are locked at the beginning of class at 6:30 p.m.) YOGA CLASS 6:30–7:30 P.M. In the sacred space of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, this spiritual practice is designed to improve health, release tension, and deepen spirituality. It is a gentle, restorative, and contemplative practice, and the instructors guide the group in ways that welcome newcomer and experienced practitioners alike. Pay what you can. Mats are available to borrow (first … Read More

  • The Office of Compline

    Compline

    EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave, livestreamed, and broadcast on Classical KING A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. The service is broadcast live each week on KING 98.1 FM, or streaming at king.org. The service is livestreamed on the cathedral's livestream page, or on complinechoir.org, or on Facebook: facebook.com/SaintMarksSeattle or facebook.com/complinechoir or on YouTube: youtube.com/c/SaintMarksEpiscopalCathedralSeattle Video of recent services may be seen … Read More