LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 12:30 P.M., gather in the back of the nave On the last Sunday of each month, a cathedral docent will offer a guided tour at 12:30 pm. These tours highlighting the cathedral's history and architecture last about an hour and participants move throughout the building, though the elevator is available. Meet at the back of the nave under the clock at 12:30 pm.
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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1 P.M., in the cathedral nave
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
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave The Office of Compline on Easter Sunday is a special service, which always begins with the Peter Hallock's setting of the canticle Pascha Nostrum sung in procession with hand bells. The anthem for Easter 2025 will be Jacob Handl's thrilling Christus surrexit. 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 … Read More
8:30 a.m. • Festal Eucharist Music by the Cathedral Choir with organ, brass, percussion, and hand bells. In person in the cathedral nave only. 8:30 service is not livestreamed. Incense is not used. 11 a.m. • Festal Eucharist Music by the Cathedral Choir with organ, brass, percussion, and hand bells. 11 a.m. service is in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Incense is used at the 11 a.m. service only. Easter Egg Hunts will be offered on the front lawn after the conclusion … Read More
8:30 a.m. • Festal Eucharist Music by the Cathedral Choir with organ, brass, percussion, and hand bells. In person in the cathedral nave only. 8:30 service is not livestreamed. Incense is not used. 11 a.m. • Festal Eucharist Music by the Cathedral Choir with organ, brass, percussion, and hand bells. 11 a.m. service is in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Incense is used at the 11 a.m. service only. Easter Egg Hunts will be offered on the front lawn after the conclusion … Read More
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 8:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed The most solemn night of the Christian year. Lighting of the New Fire and Paschal Candle; Exsultet; Baptisms, First Eucharist of Easter. Music by the Senior Choristers, Cathedral Schola and Cathedral Choir. Incense is used.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave A stark liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer, in person in the cathedral nave only. Note that this liturgy will begin with 15 minutes of silent meditation, with the spoken liturgy commencing at 12:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 11 A.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. We remember the Last Supper and Jesus' final teachings to his friends. Liturgy of The Word; Washing of Feet; Holy Eucharist. The service concludes with the Stripping of the Altar.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Tenebrae is, for many, a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's, with its plainchant psalms and laments and a cappella meditations. The liturgy for Wednesday of Holy Week as we have it today was created by combining elements of three prayer offices, originally appointed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, containing unique elements that have inspired composers through the centuries. These elements include the chanting of portions of the Book of Lamentations, … Read More
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave On Tuesday in Holy Week (when the Contemplative Prayer group would usually meet), experience a special version of the Contemplative Eucharist liturgy that is offered Sundays at 7 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel. This is a liturgy of silence and stillness, following the familiar structure of the Holy Eucharist, with generous time for reflection and listening to the still small voice within. If you have never experienced the Sunday 7 p.m. service, … Read More
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, APRIL 15, 11 A.M. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed offered with the Nowrthwest Washington Synod of the ELCA blessing of holy oil with renewal of ordination vows
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave This service of Holy Eucharist is offered in the cathedral nave, but with the chairs and altar rearranged to create a more intimate experience. To the familiar Eucharistic liturgy, special prayers for healing (for yourself or others) are added. There is the option to participate in the ancient practice of anointing and laying on of hands by a priest.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Cathedral Yoga on Monday, April 14, 2025 (since yoga is always suspended on the Monday before Easter). Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on the Monday after Easter, April 21. Learn more here. Question? Write to yoga@saintmarks.org
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
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025, 7:30 P.M. Seven Last Words of Christ Sarah Pizzichemi & Brandon Vance, violins, Justin Kurys, viola, & Timothy Pizzichemi, cello Skyros Quartet will perform Joseph Haydn’s own arrangement for string quartet of his Seven Last Words of Christ — a meditation on Jesus’ utterances from the cross, excerpted from each of the four gospels — in observance of the coming Holy Week. Tickets available here