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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, May 24, 2026: The Feast of Pentecost
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8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave & livestreamed
3 p.m. • Pentecost Run, Ride, Roll
Seward Park
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
cathedral nave & broadcast on KING FM
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Bloedel Hall / Cathedral House HVAC Retrofit
"Fruits of the Spirit" Exhibition
Opening Sunday, May 24 in the Coffee Corner featuring work by Sandy Nelson
On Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed in partnership with Clear Mountain Monastery
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Cover photo shows the Rev. Canon Rich Weyls baptizing a Saint Mark's member on the Feast of Pentecost 2025. | |
Festive Reception on Pentecost
SUNDAY, MAY 24
On Sunday, May 24 we'll celebrate baptisms and the Feast of the Holy Spirit with a festive coffee hour! Please join us in Bloedel Hall following the 9 a.m. service or in the Coffee Corner following the 11
a.m. service. Sign up here to bring something delicious and red.
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Visual Arts Ministry
"Fruits of the Spirit" Exhibit Opening
SUNDAY, MAY 24
The Visual Arts Ministry is opening a new exhibit in the Coffee Corner this Sunday, May 24 titled "Fruits of the Spirit," featuring art by Sandy Nelson.
Inspired by Galatians 5:22-25, this is a colorful collection of images that illustrate the fruits of the Spirit. Each piece represents one of the fruits as written in Galatians with corresponding words from a hymn or scripture verse that relate to the larger word, creating an interesting composition of words and images. These are a powerful reminder of living, as guided by the Spirit!
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Pentecost Ride, Run, Roll
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 3 - 4:30 P.M.
Calling all bikers, scooters, walkers, rollerbladers, runners, unicycles and so forth to join in a Pentecost Sunday Ride/Run/Roll around Seward Park in Southeast Seattle. All ages and generations are encouraged to join in. We will meet on the lawn near the Seward Park Playground at 3 p.m. From there, we will head around the Seward Park 2-mile paved and flat loop. The day ends with traditional root beer floats! Families with children should plan to chaperone their own children around the loop as needed. The park is a popular place on Sunday afternoons, so allow time for parking. Questions? Contact Rebekah Gilmore.
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Closed on Memorial Day
MONDAY, MAY 25
The cathedral and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Online Evening Prayer is suspended. The afternoon 12-step meeting will be relocated. Online Morning Prayer, Cathedral Yoga, Education for Ministry, and the evening 12-step meeting will meet as usual.
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Instructed Evening Prayer
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 5:30 P.M. in McCaw Chapel
Are you curious about what, how, and why we do the things we do during the Daily Office?
The Wednesday Evening Prayer Team invites you to an Instructed Evening Prayer on Wednesday, May 27. This is the last in-person Evening Prayer before going on summer hiatus until September, and note that there is no community dinner or forum this evening.
Instructed Evening Prayer is a mindfully attentive walk through this bedrock prayer liturgy of the Anglican tradition. As with an Instructed Eucharist, the officiant will verbally address each component of Evening Prayer as we pray through the Office together. They will talk through rubrics and movement, name the meaning of particular collects or canticles, and highlight the tradition and theology that shapes how Anglicans have prayed this beloved corporate prayer together for centuries. The Office will last around 45 minutes.
Questions? Contact James Wilcox.
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VAM to SAM
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 10 A.M.
The Visual Arts Ministry is hosting a visit to the Seattle Art Museum on Saturday, May 30. Meet in the museum lobby at 10 a.m. to view the new exhibit Beyond Mysticism before gathering again around 11:30 a.m. for lunch at a cafe and a discussion of the exhibit. Participants should purchase their own tickets, and you can do so at the door or ahead of time here. Questions? Contact Deborah Brown.
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Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 12:15 P.M. in Leffler House
This monthly newcomers' coffee with clergy is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave following the 11 a.m. service. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. And as always, please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
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Worship & Prayer Committee Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 1:30-3 P.M. on Zoom
All are invited to join the next Worship & Prayer Committee meeting (a Committee of the Vestry, but open to all) on Sunday, June 7 on Zoom. The conversation will include a reflection on recent liturgies, a discussion of upcoming liturgies, and a theological reflection.
To get the Zoom link, along with an article to be read in preparation for the meeting for discussion and reflection, email The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin.
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Interfaith Prayer Service
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 7 P.M. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
All are invited to join a special Interfaith Prayer Liturgy in the style of Taizé, co-hosted by Saint Mark's and our neighbors Clear Mountain Monastery Buddhist Community (who meet on the cathedral campus every Saturday morning). The theme of the prayer service, Living Buddha, Living Christ, Living Spirit, celebrates the values that both traditions hold as sacred, represented by the "fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians, and the perfections (parami) of character necessary in Buddhism to achieve enlightenment.
This service was inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Living Buddha, Living Christ. Prayers, readings and chants from both the Christian and Buddhist traditions will highlight the service.
On Sunday, June 7, we will hold a special Sunday Forum at 10:10 a.m. in Bloedel Hall, where we'll be joined by members of Clear Mountain to talk more about our partnership and preview the chants and songs for the service.
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Anti-Racism Training
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. in Bloedel Hall [registration required]
Canon Carla Robinson, Diocesan Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation, will lead this one day training experience which is based on “Seeing the Face of God in Each Other: The Antiracism Training Manual of the Episcopal Church.” We will begin with the conviction, grounded in the Baptismal Covenant, that we are all children of God who still bear the image of God. From there we will learn (or refresh our learning) about the history and teachings of the Episcopal Church regarding race and racism.
Participants will analyze the dynamics of power and oppression so that they can engage in the visioning of an alternate reality for the church and society. That vision for us is the creation of the Beloved Community. As we are always in a state of becoming, this training seeks to help us move along the path of dismantling racism. This is a free event, and lunch will be provided with a suggested donation.
Registration required. Questions? Contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie.
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Parish Book Discussion: For Everything a Season
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 & SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 10:10 A.M. in Bloedel Hall
Before Dean Steve left on sabbatical, he asked the staff and vestry, as well as the cathedral parish as a whole, to read and discuss Joan Chittister’s For Everything a Season. As the staff and vestry reflect upon the seasons of our communal life, it’s now time to open the circle wider.
Join Canon Emily Griffin and Senior Warden Julia Logan for either or both sessions as we explore how an understanding of the seasons of life—informed by Ecclesiastes 3—can impact both our personal and communal lives. We’ll focus on the first half of the book (through page 84) in our first session and the remainder in the second. A few hard copies are available in the parish office for a suggested $20 donation. While we highly recommend reading the book in advance, we’ll provide enough context so that everyone can join us.
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40s/50s Brunch
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 12:30 P.M. in Leffler House
All in their 40s and 50s are welcome to join for conversation, fellowship, and sustenance at a potluck brunch on Sunday, June 14 following the 11 a.m. service. A sign up form will be shared in a future newsletter, but all are welcome regardless of whether you can bring something or not.
Questions? Contact Kate Halamay.
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Spring Nature Therapy Walk
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 10 A.M.-12 P.M.
We are offering a Spring Nature Therapy Walk on the Eve of the Summer Solstice on June 20 in Volunteer Park. The group will meet on the labyrinth at Saint Mark's to begin the journey. The purpose of the walk is to slow down, open our senses, and enjoy the beauty and healing that nature has to offer. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary, and we will walk at a slow, gentle pace.
The walks will be led by Dan Stroh, a certified forest therapy guide, in cooperation with Ancient Earth Outings. There is no cost, but space is limited, so registration is required. Questions? Contact Canon Rich Weyls.
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LIVING STONES II
Bloedel Hall / Cathedral House HVAC Retrofit Begins
As many of you know, Saint Mark’s has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions on campus by 2030. This is a key component of our Living Stones II: Building a Sound Future Capital Campaign. The good news is that we are beginning the next major step. Demolition of the outdated HVAC system for Cathedral House has already begun, and our efforts are now more visible. A protective layer has been added to the floor of Bloedel Hall, and dust protection measures will be installed. Soon, portions of the lower ceiling will be demolished and temporary lighting installed to make way for new pipe work. Our new, beautiful window shades will be temporarily removed to prevent damage. Events currently scheduled in Bloedel will proceed as planned, and our contractors have committed to working on off hours and cleaning up daily to make that possible. Staff offices will soon see changes as well, and every effort will be made to reduce impact during office hours. Thank you in advance for your patience as this critical work advances.
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Call for Names of 2026 Graduates for Baccalaureate Sunday Recognition
We will recognize and bless graduates of high school, college, trade and vocational schools, and post-secondary programs on Sunday, June 14 during the 9 and 11 a.m. services.
If you are graduating this spring and would like to be recognized and blessed at this threshold moment, please submit your name, graduation information, and service preference to Rebekah Gilmore by Thursday, June 4.
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Affordable Housing Community at St. Nicholas
The Affordable Housing Committee is inviting you to participate in the survey being conducted by our communications consulting partner, Uncommon Bridges, as we gather information and ideas. Your input will help us learn more about the priorities for the 136 units of affordable housing through the adaptive reuse of the historic St. Nicholas School on our campus. Take the survey here.
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Center for Spirituality and Action: Applications Open
Are you looking to deepen your spiritual life?
“The nine-month Center for Spirituality and Action (CSA) experience has been nothing short of amazing for me. The Saturday workshops and the readings helped launch the phenomenal growth in my spiritual journey, but meeting weekly with members of the cohort has really provided the on-going support and impetus to continue the discipline of my rule of life. This cohort bonded immediately and the Godly love between us is palpable. If you have an important decision to make and want guidance from the Holy Spirit, or if you just want to become more wise and more deeply rooted spiritually, I highly commend CSA to you.” — Bob C., current CSA participant.
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 cohort. Questions? Contact the Center's director, the Rev. Carol Westpfahl.
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Register for Choir Camp
The Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir School welcomes all children and youth, regardless of church affiliation, to grow as singers, liturgical leaders, and friends during our camp weeks. Camp activities include sight-singing, ear-training, vocal coaching, and nightly sung Compline.
Junior & Senior Chorister Camp
Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17
Junior Choristers
(age 5 to riding 2nd grade): 9 a.m. - Noon
Senior Choristers
(rising 3rd – 8th grade): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Includes a concluding Evensong on Friday, July 17 at 4 p.m. and Sunday morning participation on July 19. Extended Care is available for Junior Chorister campers from Noon - 4 p.m.
Schola Camp (high school and changed-voice tenors and basses)
Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Includes a field trip on August 8 and Sunday morning participation on August 9 at 11 a.m. (call time, 10 a.m.).
🔗 More info & registration form
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo, We Are the Body of Christ: Eucharistic Procession for Migrant Dignity
MONDAY, MAY 25, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Join people of goodwill across Western Washington on Memorial Day at St. Leo’s Church in Tacoma for Mass and a Eucharistic procession to the Northwest Detention Center, led by Archbishop Etienne and inspired by Pope Leo XIV. Together, we witness Christ’s presence in the Eucharist and pray in solidarity with migrants and asylum seekers whose dignity is too often denied, moving united as one Body of Christ.
For more information and to register, click here.
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FROM ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Explore Diverse Theological Perspectives in the Early Church
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 7 P.M. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church [registration required]
Dr. Elaine Pagels, an American historian of religion and one of the leading scholars of early Christianity and Gnosticism, will discuss her newest book Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus. Dr. Pagels is especially known for her work on the Nag Hammadi discovery, which revealed diverse theological perspectives in the first centuries of Christianity.
Program is free; but registration is required.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Choral Company Presents Chariot Jubilee
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 8 P.M. at Seattle First Baptist Church
Saint Mark's Artists-in-Residence, the Seattle Choral Company, presents their season finale on June 6. A compelling meeting of sacred traditions and modern expressions, this concert includes Steve Dobrogosz’s Mass and R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Chariot Jubilee. Also on the program are Reena Esmail’s The Love of Thousands, which sets a Native American poem honoring ancestral strength, and Adolphus Hailstork’s Three Dunbar Hymns, which draws on the poetry of famed African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Together, these works celebrate faith, resilience, and cultural voices through distinct yet harmoniously powerful musical languages.
🎫 Tickets
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To submit a prayer request for the Prayer Chain or to be added to the spoken Prayers of the People on Sunday, send an email to prayers@saintmarks.org or call 206.323.0300 x314.
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| THIS WEEK'S RECURRING OFFERINGS | | Below are recurring offerings at Saint Mark's this week. Click the photo to learn more, or visit our cathedral calendar. | | |
Sunday, May 24
during the 9 a.m. service
in Thomsen Chapel
All children are invited to join the Gospel procession and gather around the Deacon as the Gospel is proclaimed. Parents are welcome to join; otherwise they will return to their families in the nave at the Peace.
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Monday through Friday
on Zoom
Daily Morning Prayer is offered online via Zoom, Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Daily Evening Prayer is offered via Zoom, Monday through Friday at 6 p.m.
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Monday, May 25
at 6:30 pm in the cathedral nave
Cathedral Yoga will be lead by Anne-Phyfe Palmer. Doors open to welcome participants at 6 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 26
Noon on Zoom
Each week, this group meets to study and pray over the Holy Scripture appointed by the lectionary for the coming Sunday.
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Tuesday, May 26
at 7 p.m. in the cathedral nave
Tuesday Contemplative Prayer begins with a period of silent meditation, followed by discussions on a variety of contemplative practices including Centering Prayer.
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Wednesday, May 27
at 5:30 p.m. in McCaw Chapel
Each Wednesday we hold Evening Prayer. This is the last service before going on summer hiatus.
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