LENT
February 22: Ash Wednesday
7 a.m. • Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (in person only)
12 p.m. • Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (livestream and in person)
7 p.m. • Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes (livestream and in person)
During Lent, Saint Mark's is collaborating with St. Paul's, Seattle, to offer Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m., Monday–Friday, in addition to Evening Prayer at 6 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn more here. Also during Lent, the in-person Evening Prayer offering is suspended, and all Evening Prayer liturgies will be online via Zoom only.
February 26: The First Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist with Decalogue
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist with The Great Litany in Procession •
in the cathedral nave; in person only
10:10 a.m. • Sunday Forum with Dean Thomason: Planning Your Funeral and Preparing Your Will as Lenten Practice
Adults of all ages are invited to engage in this spiritual practice for Lent. In Bloedel Hall; in person.
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist with The Great Litany in Procession
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
7:30–Questioning Together: Theodicy and Suffering
in person in Leffler House
9:30 p.m. • Compline
livestream, broadcast, and in person
Online Morning and Evening Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Tuesday Bible Study, Centering Prayer, and the Thursday morning liturgy are all offered as usual the week of February 27.
Monday, February 27
6:30–7 p.m. • Cathedral Yoga • Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave
Tuesday, February 28
12–1:30 p.m. • Tuesday Noon Bible Study
Online via Zoom only. A weekly conversation about the lectionary texts for the coming week, led by a rotating member of the cathedral clergy or staff. Join early at 11:30 a.m. for social time and chat.
7–8 p.m. • Centering Prayer
in the cathedral nave
Wednesday, March 1
6–6:30 p.m. • Community Dinner • $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family
There is no Cathedral Commons presentation planned for March 1, but the community dinner will be served as usual.
Thursday, March 2
7 a.m. • Thursday Morning Chapel Eucharist
7 p.m. • Mideast Focus Film Series presents: Inside Israeli Apartheid
Saturday, March 4
7:30–9:30 p.m. Kory Caudill & Wordsmith: The Concert for the Human Family
in person in the cathedral nave; reserve tickets here ($20–$35). Co-sponsored by Abbey Arts, Saint Mark's Cathedral, and the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
March 5: The Second Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; in person only
10–11 a.m. Godly Play
For ages 3 and up. In the St Nicholas Bldg., 2nd Floor
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
Newcomers' Coffee Hour with Clergy
in person only; meet in the rear of the nave following the conclusion of the 11 a.m. liturgy
4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9:30 p.m. • Compline
livestream, broadcast, and in person
Online Morning and Evening Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Tuesday Bible Study, Centering Prayer, and the Thursday morning liturgy are all offered as usual the week of March 6.
Monday, March 6
6–6:30 p.m. • Organ Meditation before Cathedral Yoga
6:30–7 p.m. • Cathedral Yoga • Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave
Tuesday, March 7
6–8 p.m. • 20s/30s First Tuesday Centering Prayer and Dinner
Join members of the 20s/30s group for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. in Leffler House, then join the Centering Prayer group from 7–8 p.m.
7–8 p.m. • Centering Prayer
in the cathedral nave
Wednesday, March 8
6–6:30 p.m. • Community Dinner • $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family
6:45–8:15 p.m. • Cathedral Commons: Hymns as Spiritual Nourishment (PART 1)
with Canon Michael Kleinschmidt; in person in Bloedel Hall only
Saturday, March 11
9 a.m.–12 p.m. • Cathedral Campus Gardening
All are welcome! Just bring gloves and a water bottle.
9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. • A Lenten Quiet Morning
A variety of contemplative spiritual practices will be offered throughout the morning in the living room at Leffler House on the cathedral campus.
A 20s/30s Collaboration with SMC Youth. Meet in Leffler House to assemble and stuff care packages for SMC students away at college and then enjoy a chili bar with toppings and cornbread.
March 12: The Third Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; in person only
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
Discussing A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini; in person in Room 210 and online via Zoom
35 p.m. • *Choir of the Sound—The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace
Get tickets here
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9:30 p.m. • Compline
livestream, broadcast, and in person
Online Morning and Evening Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Tuesday Bible Study, and the Thursday morning liturgy are all offered as usual the week of March 13. Centering Prayer is suspended due to the Taizé service on Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, March 14
6:30–7:30 p.m. • "Climate Conversations" with the Creation Care Ministry
online via Zoom only
Candlelit Prayer in the Style of Taizé
in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Wednesday, March 15
6–6:30 p.m. • Community Dinner • $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family
6:45–8:15 p.m. • Cathedral Commons: Hymns as Spiritual Nourishment (PART 2)
with Canon Michael Kleinschmidt; in person in Bloedel Hall only
Thursday, March 16
7 p.m. • Mideast Focus Film Series presents: Tantura
Friday, March 17
"Is Christianity Worth Saving?"—A One-Day Interactive Event with Brian McLaren
A six-and-a-half hour interactive experience in the cathedral nave featuring Brian McLaren, acclaimed author, speaker, activist, public theologian, and interrogator of 21st Century American Christian expression. Tickets: Regular, $39 | "Bring a Friend," $69 | "Team" (up to five people), $139. Register here.
Saturday, March 18
The Music Series presents: Biber’s Mystery Sonatas
in Thomsen Chapel; with Tekla Cunningham, baroque violin, Henry Lebedinsky, organ and harpsichord, and David Morris, viola da gamba and lirone. Two identical performances on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Tickets $20–25.
March 19: The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; in person only
10–11 a.m. Godly Play • For ages 3 and up.
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
4The Music Series presents: Biber’s Mystery Sonatas
in Thomsen Chapel; with Tekla Cunningham, baroque violin, Henry Lebedinsky, organ and harpsichord, and David Morris, viola da gamba and lirone. Two identical performances on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Tickets $20–25.
7:30–9 p.m. • 20s/30s Conversation: All Desires Known: A Theology of Sexuality
a conversation with Dean Steve Thomason in Leffler House
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9:30 p.m. • Special Compline of Lament and Memorial
livestream, broadcast, and in person.
NOTE: Compline on March 19 will feature special elements of lament and memorial for the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Seattle.
10–10:30 p.m. • Organ by Night
in person only
Online Morning and Evening Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Tuesday Bible Study, Centering Prayer, and the Thursday morning liturgy are all offered as usual the week of March 20.
Monday, March 20
6:30–7 p.m. • Cathedral Yoga • Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave
Sound Bath after Cathedral Yoga
Wednesday, March 22
6–6:30 p.m. • Community Dinner • $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family
6:45–8:15 p.m. • Cathedral Commons: Out of the Ashes—A Story of Recovery and Hope • in person and online
with author and Saint Mark's member Sallie Crotty; in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom
Saturday, March 25
*Seattle Choral Company presents: The Fruit of Silence
Featuring John Rutter's Requiem. Get tickets here
March 26: The Fifth Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; in person only
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in Thomsen Chapel; in person only
9:30 p.m. • Compline
livestream, broadcast, and in person
Online Morning and Evening Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Tuesday Bible Study, Centering Prayer, and the Thursday morning liturgy are all offered as usual the week of March 27.
Wednesday, March 29
6–6:30 p.m. • Community Dinner • $6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family
Thursday, March 30
7 p.m. • Mideast Focus Film Series presents: H2: The Occupation Lab
Friday, March 31
20s/30s Coffee Break at Saint Bread
at Saint Bread, 1421 NE Boat Street, Seattle (University District)
Saturday, April 1
Saint Mark’s Cathedral Schola and Early Music Youth Academy present: Baroque Choral Favorites
a joint concert by the cathedral's youth choir and the period-instrument orchestra of Seattle Historical Arts for Kids, presenting masterworks by Vivaldi, Pergolesi, and Vivaldi
at Madison Park Beach
HOLY WEEK
UPDATE: Please see more information and explanations for each of the liturgical offerings in Holy Week 2023 here: Introduction to Holy Week 2023
April 2: Palm Sunday
8 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel, and Holy Eucharist; in person only in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, Reading of the Passion, Holy Eucharist; in person only in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, Reading of the Passion, Holy Eucharist; in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
12:30 p.m. • Bilingual Stations of the Cross Liturgy
A communal walking of the Stations of the Cross offered in English and Spanish. All are welcome. A 20s/30s brunch and discussion follows the service in Leffler House.
12:30 p.m. • Newcomers' Coffee Hour with Clergy
NOTE: No Newcomers' Coffee on April 2 (Palm Sunday). The next gathering will be May 7.
4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong on Palm Sunday
in the cathedral nave; livestream and in person
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline on Palm Sunday
livestream, broadcast, and in person
April 3: Monday in Holy Week
7 p.m. • Contemplative Holy Eucharist
In the Cathedral nave.
NOTE: Cathedral Yoga is cancelled on Monday, April 3.
NOTE: Regular weekday 6 p.m. online Evening Prayer and 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer online services are suspended throughout Holy Week.
April 4: Tuesday in Holy Week
11 a.m. • Chrism Mass
Bishops and clergy from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia and the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA will join together for a service in which holy oil is consecrated for use by communities throughout the diocese in the coming year, with renewal of clergy vows. Bishop Skelton will preside; Bishop Wee will preach. In the cathedral nave and livestreamed.
7 p.m. • Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
In the cathedral nave.
NOTE: Tuesday Bible Study and Centering Prayer are canceled on Tuesday, April 4.
April 5: Wednesday in Holy Week
7 p.m. • Tenebrae
Chanted psalms and lamentation as darkness falls; in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed.
NOTE: No Community Dinner or Cathedral Commons program on Wednesday in Holy Week.
TRIDUUM: THE SACRED THREE DAYS
April 6: Maundy Thursday
7 a.m. • Morning Prayer on Maundy Thursday
in person in Thomsen Chapel
5:30 p.m. • 20s/30s Agape Meal
in Leffler House. Please RSVP to Luke Abdow at: labdow@saintmarks.org
7 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Liturgy
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.
Vigil at the Altar of Repose • begins at the conclusion the Maundy Thursday Service, ends Friday morning
Bread and wine consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy are left on the altar in McCaw until sunrise on Friday, and all are invited to spend an hour or more in prayer, inspired by Jesus' words in the Garden of Gethsemene, "could you not stay awake with me one hour?" This year, as in recent years, the vigil will once again be offered as an all night live video feed.
April 7: Good Friday
11 a.m. • Stations of the Cross Liturgy
12 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy
in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
7 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy
in person 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.
It is the tradition at Saint Mark's to offer The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as “private confession,” on Good Friday. If this is something you would like, please contact any member of the clergy.
April 8: Holy Saturday
12 p.m. • Holy Saturday Liturgy
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.
8:30 p.m. • The Great Vigil of Easter
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. In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed.
Midnight Breakfast after the Easter Vigil
at Lost Lake Cafe on Capitol Hill. Hosted by the 20s/30s Group, but all are welcome!
