Below is the schedule of past Advent and Christmas events from 2022. For the schedule for 2023, please click here.

All all welcome to attend worship in person, or via livestream (as indicated below) at saintmarks.org/livestream.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All liturgies are open to all without pre-registration.
  • At this time, masks are recommended (not required) in the cathedral buildings. Learn more here.
  • Please do not attend events at the cathedral if you have any symptoms of respiratory infection.
  • A designated "distanced section" remains available on the south side of the cathedral nave, where all must remain masked and distanced from others at all times. In other sections of the nave, you may choose to wear a mask, or not. Spaces in the distanced sections are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • It is cathedral policy that Sunday worship services and liturgies for Principal Feast are never cancelled due to weather, but we ask everyone to consider safety their first priority when making travel decisions. Other cathedral events be canceled or rescheduled as necessary; please check the Winter Weather Advisory page for the most updated information.

Advent

Saturday, November 26

9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.  An Advent Quiet Morning (at St. Andrew's Green Lake, in person only)

A time for inner reflection, regenerative stillness, and meditative movement in anticipation of the season of prayerful expectation.

First Week of Advent
Sunday, November 27

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

7 p.m. The "O" Antiphons Service (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

Advent Procession with lessons and carols—a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's. Incense will be used.

9:30 p.m.  Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

Ancient nighttime prayers—a Seattle tradition since 1956. Learn more here.

 

Monday, November 28

12 p.m. Cathedral Yoga with Andrew Ragan (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, November 29

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom only)

7 p.m.  Centering Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Saturday, December 3

10 a.m. Funeral liturgy for The Rev. Dr. Pete Strimer (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)


Second week of Advent
Sunday, December 4

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, Cathedral Nave)

10:10 a.m.  Sunday Forum with Jaime and Keiko (in person in Bloedel Hall)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

12 p.m. Newcomers' Coffee Hour with Clergy (meet in the back of the nave at the conclusion of the 11 a.m. service)

4:30 p.m.  Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

Evening prayers in an Anglican Cathedral style offered monthly by the Evensong Choir. Incense will be used.

5:30 p.m. Advent & Apocalypse: A 20s/30s Discussion Series (Leffler House)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, December 5

6 p.m. Organ Meditation before Cathedral Yoga, with John Stuntebeck

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga with Luna Miller (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 6

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom OR in person in Leffler House)

5:30 p.m. Climate Conversations: Creation Care Perspectives on Shopping at Christmas Time (online via Zoom only)

7 p.m.  Centering Prayer (cathedral nave)

7 p.m. "Spreadable Hope": A 20s/30s Advent Gathering to Benefit Edible Hope (Leffler House)

 

Wednesday, December 7

6:45 p.m.–8:15 p.m.  Becoming and Belonging: Embodied Spirituality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Part 1) (in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom)

A Wednesday Cathedral Commons gathering led by Dean Steve Thomason. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).

Third week of Advent
Sunday, December 11

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in-person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in-person only, cathedral nave)

10:10 a.m. Intergenerational Advent Forum and Activities (in person in Bloedel Hall)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (in-person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in-person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m. Compline (in-person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, December 12

12 p.m. Cathedral Yoga with Sally Senger (cathedral nave)

 

Tuesday, December 13

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom only)

7 p.m.  Centering Prayer (cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, December 14

6:45 p.m.–8:15 p.m.  Becoming and Belonging: Embodied Spirituality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Part 2) (in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom)

A Wednesday Cathedral Commons gathering led by Dean Steve Thomason. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).

Fourth week of Advent
Sunday, December 18

8 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (in person only, cathedral nave)

11 a.m.  Holy Eucharist (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

7 p.m. Comfort and Peace at Christmas (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

A service of prayer and healing for aching hearts (formerly known as the “Blue Christmas” liturgy)

9:30 p.m. Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, December 19

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga with Luna Miller (cathedral nave)

7:30 p.m. Sound Bath Aural Meditation after Cathedral Yoga, with Andrea Suzuki

 

Tuesday, December 20

12 p.m. Tuesday Noon Bible Study (online via Zoom only)

7 p.m.  The Pageant of the Nativity (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

The Pageant has been postponed due to inclement weather, and has been rescheduled for Friday, January 6, 2023.

Christmas

CHRISTMAS EVE

Saturday, December 24 (All Christmas Eve services are in person and livestreamed from the cathedral nave)

3:50 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

4 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service with Holy Eucharist

A service particularly appropriate for families with young children. Music by the choristers of the Choir School.

7:10 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Solemn Holy Eucharist with Carols

Music by the Evensong Choir. Incense will be used.

10:30 p.m. Musical Prelude and Carol Sing

11 p.m.  Christmas Eve Solemn Holy Eucharist with Carols ("Midnight Mass")

Music by the Cathedral Choir. Incense will be used.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 25

NOTE: One morning service only on Sunday, December 25, at 10 a.m.
The 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist is cancelled. Compline will be offered at 9:30 p.m. as usual.

10 a.m. Christmas Day Festal Eucharist with Carols (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

Music by The Saint Mark's Singers

9:30 p.m.  Compline for Christmas Day (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave) Please note that KING-FM will be airing a recording from the Compline archive on Christmas Day rather than the live event. The livestream video will be live from the cathedral nave as usual.

Christmastide

Saturday, December 31

6 p.m. to midnight New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk and Midnight Eucharist (in person only, cathedral nave)

Since 1999, Seattle's most peaceful New Year's tradition. With contemplative music by guest musicians. All are welcome. At midnight, a simple service of Holy Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name.

The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
Sunday, January 1, 2023

NOTE: All Sunday services will be offered as usual on January 1. 

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. Holy Eucharist (in person only, cathedral nave)

11 a.m. Holy Eucharist (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong (in person and livestreamed; incense will be used)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m.  Compline for New Year's Day (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Monday, January 2, 2023

6 p.m. Organ Meditation before Cathedral Yoga, with John Stuntebeck

6:30 p.m. Cathedral Yoga with Annabell DuMez-Matheson (cathedral nave)

 


Epiphany

The Feast of the Epiphany
Friday, January 6, 2023

7 p.m.  The Pageant of the Nativity (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

A Christmas Pageant like no other, featuring Choir School choristers, the Evensong Choir, and young children of Saint Mark's.
The Pageant, rescheduled due to inclement weather in December, will take the place of the previously-announced Epiphany Celebration, Eucharist & Bonfire.

The First Sunday after the Epiphany:
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Sunday, January 8, 2023

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Renewal of Baptismal Vows (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism (in person only, cathedral nave)

11 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave; incense will be used)

12:30 p.m. Newcomers' Coffee Hour (meet in the back of the nave after the 11 a.m. service concludes)

12:30 p.m. Second Sunday Cathedral Book Group (Room 210 and via Zoom)

7 p.m. Radix Project 9: Hope in Hard Times, Opening Plenary Presentation (online via Zoom only)

5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. (note new time) Advent & Apocalypse: A 20s/30s Discussion Series (Leffler House)

7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist (in person only, Thomsen Chapel)

9:30 p.m. Compline (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)

 

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

6:45 p.m.–8:15 p.m.  Addiction and Love: Reclaiming Our True Identity with author Killian Noe (in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom)

A Wednesday Cathedral Commons offering. Optional community dinner served at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).

 

Friday, January 27, 2023

7:30 p.m. James Falzone's Sighs Too Deep for Words - The Saint Mark's Music Series presents an evening of new compositions and improvisations by acclaimed Seattle musician James Falzone, with special guests.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

7 p.m. Prayer Service in the style of Taizé observing the Feast of the Presentation (in person and livestreamed, cathedral nave)