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SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, May 3, 2026: The Fifth Sunday of Easter
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8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave
10 a.m. • Ministry Fair
cathedral nave
10:10 a.m. • Godly Play
St. Nicholas Bldg., 2nd Floor
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave & livestreamed
12:30 p.m. • Ministry Fair
cathedral nave
4:30 p.m. • Evensong
cathedral nave & livestreamed
5:30 p.m. • Queer Conversations
Leffler House
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
cathedral nave & broadcast on KING FM
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Sunday, May 3, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 6:45-8:15 p.m. in Bloedel Hall
Application deadline is August 1
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Cover photo shows Rick Steves during The Traveler and the Bishop on the State of American Democracy and Christian Nationalism on April 26, 2026. | |
THE WISDOM SCHOOL
Write Around the Corner
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 9 A.M.-NOON
Facilitated by the Rev. Mary Lindberg
How do we write our way into the unknown during times of change in our lives? How can writing alone and with others give us clues about what lies beyond our thresholds, and empower us to take steps forward in faith? This writing workshop offers us the chance to discover wisdom, imagination, and connections to others through the written word. Pastor Mary Lindberg believes in the power of the pen as a spiritual tool. She serves as a Spiritual Director and leads writing groups, particularly with underserved groups, using the supportive Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method. Mary has published books for adults and children.
Fee: $29 (includes sales tax now required by the state). Registration is required.
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Ministry Fair
SUNDAY, MAY 3, following the 9 & 11 A.M. services in the nave
Ministry Fair is a great opportunity to learn about Saint Mark's many diverse ministries when they're all together at the same time and in the same place. What new ministry might you be drawn to? Fun, festivities, and lots of information will be on hand after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services this Sunday, May 3
Questions? Email Olivier Santos or The Rev. Adam Conley.
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Final Choral Evensong of the Program Year
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 4:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's invites one and all to raise their prayers and praises to The Risen One in the brilliant afternoon light of the first Sunday in May. The Evensong Choir will offer "Rejoice in the Lamb" by Benjamin Britten — a cantata which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th century sacred music. It is Britten's musical condensation of a 1,200-line poem by Christopher Smart, a wildly imaginative 18th century English poet. In addition, the choir will sing the Songs of Mary and Simeon (Magnificat and Nunc dimittis) in the dramatic setting composed by Philip W. J. Stopford in 2014 for the choir of St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, Ireland. This will be the final monthly offering of Choral Evensong until Sunday, October 4.
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Queer Conversations: Chosen Family Gathering & Family Dinner Potluck
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 5:30 P.M. in Leffler House living room
Join us for an evening celebrating the sacred gift of chosen family — the people who have claimed us, held us, and helped us become who we are. We’ll honor the communities of care we intentionally build, share stories of the kin who sustain us, and enjoy a relaxed family dinner potluck together.
All are welcome as we gather for connection, reflection, and a celebration of the families we choose in love. If you’d like, you’re warmly invited to bring a dish to share, but it’s absolutely not required. Your presence — and your belonging — are the heart of the table.
Questions? Email Queer in Christ leaders.
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Spring Nature Therapy Walks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 & SATURDAY, JUNE 20
10 A.M.-NOON at Volunteer Park (registration required)
In early observance of Rogation Days, the parish will offer two Spring Nature Therapy Walks in Volunteer Park. These will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on May 6 (in observance of Rogation Days) and on June 20 (the Eve of the Summer Solstice). 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.
For more information, you may contact Canon Rich Weyls.
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Cathedral Commons
Prophet of Justice, Prophet of Life: William Stringfellow
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 6:45-8:15 P.M. in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom
Join our curate, the Rev. Adam Conley for an introduction to the life, writings, and prophetic witness of William Stringfellow. Stringfellow was a civil rights lawyer and lay Episcopalian who called the church to action in the 1960s and 1970s in the face of historic injustices. This 20th century Christian prophet has piercing words of moral clarity to speak directly to our present day. Come gain insights into Stringfellow's insistence that the church’s commitment to social justice must always remain rooted in the Word of God and the corporate worship of the church.
Program is free; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)
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Liturgical Ministers Training
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 10 A.M.-NOON in the cathedral nave
All current and aspiring liturgical ministers are invited to join a morning of learning and training on Saturday, May 9 in the cathedral nave from 10 a.m. to Noon. This time, in addition to our theological exploration of the “whys” of liturgy, we will cover safety considerations and emergency protocols relevant to worship leaders. Individual ministry groups will have time to gather as well. All liturgical ministers are asked to attend one of these trainings at least once every three years.
RSVP using this form. Questions? Email David Poortinga.
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Second Sunday Book Group: We Hereby Refuse
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 12:30 P.M. in Cathedral House 210
For our May book discussion Second Sunday Book Group is reading We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration, a graphic novel based upon painstaking research about those who resisted being sent to internment camps during WW II. Most stories from that time tell about people who didn't resist because they wanted to prove their loyalty to the U.S. This book is about three resisters. It was written and illustrated by four people who live in our area. Why this book now? For one reason, to gain a more complete understanding of that period and, for another reason, because it has some parallels to our time.
Questions? Contact Pearl McElheran.
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Cathedral Commons
The Art & Craft of God's Praise: The Hidden Life of Pipe Organs
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 & 20, 6:45 P.M. in Bloedel Hall
This two-part forum on May 13 and 20 will be like that dissection lab in high school in which you got an unforgettable glimpse into a small creature's inner workings and learned how they are manifest on a larger scale in your own body. Here, guided by Canon Kleinschmidt, you will get to participate in taking apart and reassembling a miniature pipe organ! Equipped with insights gained through that unusual experience, you will then be introduced to the art, science, and history of organ building on a cathedral-sized scale. Why do pipe organs sound the way they do? Why do they look the way they do? Why, for centuries, have human beings found them useful in acts of public worship? Why might an instrument with such ancient origins be relevant to us today, and to all those who will come after us? Come and see!
Program is free; optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($8/adult; $25/family max.)
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SAINT MARK'S MUSIC SERIES
All Bach on the Flentrop Organ
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 7:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave
Renée Anne Louprette will perform Saint Mark’s annual All-Bach concert. Described as “technically nimble and dynamic” and “among the greatest performers of our time,” she has garnered particular acclaim for her recording of J.S. Bach’s “Great Eighteen Chorales.”
🎫 Tickets
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Center for Spirituality and Action: Fall 2026 Cohort Applications
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1, 2026
BUILDING YOUR CONNECTION TO GOD
Do you feel drawn to growing your relationship with God? Would you like to explore deepening your spiritual life within a supportive group of prayer, study, connection and service? Are you interested in learning how to pray in silence? The Center for Spirituality and Action is taking applications for its 9-month cohort, starting September 2026. Check out the details at the CSA webpage.
Please contact the Center's director, the Rev. Carol Westpfahl.
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Lowell Elementary Teacher Appreciation
MAKE A CARD OR BRING BAKED GOODS ON SUNDAY, MAY 3: sign up here
We are celebrating the hardworking and dedicated staff at Lowell Elementary School during Teacher Appreciation Week by painting watercolor cards at Ministry Fair and baking treats for their special coffee cart morning.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to bake! We have a few more slots available; sign up here. Please drop off your muffins or bars at Saint Mark's before or during the Ministry Fair this Sunday, May 3.
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Register for Baptism on Pentecost
Pentecost is one of four dates on the Church calendar set aside as particularly appropriate for Baptism. On Sunday, May 24 baptisms will occur at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services.
Learn more about Baptism here. If you are ready to register yourself or your child for Baptism on this day, please submit the form here. Questions? Contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie.
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Register for Choir Camp
Camp activities include sightsinging, 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
Choral Arts NW Presents: This Love Between Us
SUNDAY, MAY 17, at 3 P.M. in the cathedral nave
An "East meets West" experience, this offering pairs J. S. Bach's effervescent Magnificat with Indian American composer Reene Esmail's This Love Between Us, a transcendent amalgamation of classical Indian/Hindustani styles and Western classical traditions. All featuring the 40 voices of Choral Arts NW, and special guests the Seattle Bach Festival Orchestra and the UW Chamber Singers.
Any Saint Mark's member can use the coupon code CATHEDRAL2026 before May 5 to receive a 5% discount on purchase of tickets of this offering. Note that this discount will not be available at the door.
🎫 Tickets & information
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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 3
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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Sunday, May 3
at 10:10 a.m. on the second floor of the Saint Nicholas Building
Preschool-2nd graders will hear the story of The Good Shepherd & World Communion while 3rd-5th graders will explore Knowing Jesus in a New Way V–VII. Find the schedule of upcoming stories here.
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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 4
at 6:30 pm in the cathedral nave
Cathedral Yoga will be lead by Tami Hafzalla, followed by a tea social. Doors open to welcome participants at 6 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 5
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 6
at 5:30 p.m. in McCaw Chapel
Each Wednesday we hold Evening Prayer, typically followed by Wednesday Evening Community Dinner and Cathedral Commons.
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Thursday, May 7
at 7:30 a.m. in Thomsen Chapel
A service of Holy Eucharist is offered and followed by fellowship and a community breakfast in Leffler House.
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Saturday, May 9
at 9 a.m.-Noon
Garden volunteers meet to plant, weed, compost, and make our campus beautiful. All are welcome to join.
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