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Sunday, January 12, 2025:

The First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord (with Episcopal Visitation)

8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in Thomsen Chapel


9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the cathedral nave


10 a.m. • High School Coffee & Conversation

in Leffler House


10:10 a.m. • "Friends Talking" Forum with Bishop LaBelle

in Bloedel Hall


11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the nave and livestreamed


12:30 p.m. • Book Study: Evicted

in Cathedral House Room 210


*3 p.m. • Seattle Bach Festival Concert

in the cathedral nave


7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist

in the cathedral nave


7:30 p.m. • 20s/30s Questioning Together

in Leffler House


9:30 p.m. • Compline

in the nave and livestreamed

Cover photo by Gerard van Wesep shows the baptismal font with the fragrant cedar aspergilla used at Saint Mark's

NEW THIS WEEK

Episcopal Visitation

new details of Sunday's Baptismal liturgy


20s/30s Questioning Together

accompanying others in pain


Saint Mark's and Sanctuary

an important conversation about for this moment in time


Choir School Open Houses

see what being a cathedral chorister is like


A Cash Course in Non-Violence

Sunday forum on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend


Afternoon of Service

for all ages and abilities


Rescheduled: Donna Jean's Place Work Party

the space is ready for finishing touches, January 25


Sacristan's Sabbatical Report

Michael Seewer's travels and learnings


Volunteers Needed

seeking compline greeters and livestream operators


Choir Camp 2025

registration now open

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Bishop LaBelle’s Episcopal Visitation on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025


Our newly consecrated bishop, The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle, will preside and preach at all three morning services on Sunday, January 12—8, 9, and 11 a.m. This is his official "Episcopal Visitation" that occurs only once every three years. (The word "Episcopal" here just means "relating to a bishop.")


It is customary for the bishop to offer Baptisms and Confirmations/Receptions on this day, and January 12 happens to be the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, one of the four Baptismal Feasts of the church year. At 9 a.m., Holly Elena Schultz will be baptized and Jack Turner will reaffirm his baptismal vows. At 11 a.m., Evie Noelle Sperka and Janet Lee Leduc will be baptized. Janet will also be confirmed.

"Friends Talking" Forum with Dean Thomason


10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall


Bishop LaBelle and Dean Thomason will offer a "Friends Talking" Forum in Bloedel Hall at 10:10 a.m. This informal conversation between the 9 and 11 a.m. services is a great opportunity for the cathedral community to continue to get to know our diocese’s new leader, and to hear how things have been going so far.

High School Coffee & Conversation  


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Leffler House


All high school youth are invited to an informal time of coffee, treats, and conversation as we regather for the new year. 

20s/30s QUESTIONING TOGETHER

Spirituality of Presence: Accompanying Others in Suffering and Pain with Canon Rich


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House


What does it mean to accompany others through spiritual suffering and pain? What is our call as Christians to show up in care for others while also tending to our own souls in the discomfort of entering the suffering of others? Join January's installment of the the monthly 20s/30s discussion series Questioning Together as we host Canon Rich Weyls, Canon for Community Life at Saint Mark’s, who has previously worked in hospital chaplaincy, alongside parishioners Else Trygstad-Burke and Molly Bosch who work in mental health care. We will explore what it means to accompany others who experience pain while also caring for our own souls through the lens of our faith.


At 9:15, there is an option to head over to Compline together. Questions? Email Molly: Molly.bosch@outlook.com or 20s30s@saintmarks.org

CATHEDRAL COMMONS

Saint Mark's and Sanctuary—Responding to the Needs of Our Time


led by Dean Steve Thomason and Canon Emily Griffin


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)


The Saint Mark's Vestry has once again authorized Saint Mark’s serving as a Sanctuary Hub, if called upon by the Sanctuary Network in our region. Join Dean Thomason and Canon Emily Griffin as we explore ways to respond compassionately and with intention, guided by our mandate to respect the dignity of every human being. Key to this effort will be a cohort of volunteers to serve in various ways, and we hope to engage in conversation during this evening about how we responsibly do that together. All are welcome—please invite friends who may be similarly inclined.


See Dean Thomason and Canon Griffin's video invitation below:

Choir School Open Houses


Have you wondered what it is like to be a cathedral chorister? Interested families are invited to attend Choir School Open Houses during January.


Schola (high school age, and changed-voice tenors/basses)

THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 7:30–8:45 P.M


Junior Choristers (age 5–2nd grade)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 3:30–4:15 P.M.


Senior Choristers (3rd grade–8th grade)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 4:30–5:15 P.M.


Learn more at saintmarks.org/choirschool, and contact Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore with questions at choirschool@saintmarks.org. Please pass this invitation along to anyone you think may be interested!

Accessibility Task Force Meeting


THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, 4:30–6 P.M., via Zoom


The next virtual meeting of Saint Mark's Accessibility Task Force will be on Thursday January 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific! Task force chair, Michael Garrett, will provide information on key terms and concepts related to disability and accessibility. We will also be discussing the approach and process for conducting the accessibility audit as we initiate the collaborative discovery process about our cathedral community in four key categories: physical facilities, attitude and culture, communications, and events and services. We plan on recording this presentation, so if you are not able to make the meeting, you can access the recording. Join the virtual meeting using this Zoom link.

SUNDAY MORNING FORUM

A Crash Course on Non-Violence  


SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall


In this forum on MLK Weekend, we'll take a brief look at the fascinating history of non-violence with a special emphasis on the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a student of Mohandus (Mahatma) Gandhi, who brought back his learnings to the leaders of the American Civil Rights movement. A Black gay man and a Quaker, Rustin became a trusted advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr, and was the organizer of the March on Washington. While the principles of non-violence deserve much more time than this forum allows, Canon Barrie will provide resources for further exploration, including the pledge of non-violence and the invitation to a participate in the annual Season of Non-Violence.

An Afternoon of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend—Registration Now Open


SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 12:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall, registration requested. Lunch is provided.


"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" —The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


On the Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, people all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the cathedral in the afternoon for a variety of projects in the service of our community partners. There will be activities in service of Operation Nightwatch/Donna Jean's Place Shelter, L'Arche Seattle, and Lowell Elementary School. Some of the activities will be seated, while others will be more active—you can indicate your preference when you register. We'll start with lunch. Register using this link.

UPDATE: Women's Shelter Work Party, Dedication Rescheduled


WORK PARTY: SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M., St. Nicholas Bldg, 1st floor


BLESSING & DEDICATION: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10:10–10:40 A.M.


Build-out of the new shelter space on the cathedral's property is nearing completion now, and a work day to clean and set up the space for the women is scheduled for Saturday, January 25. Please contact Operation Nightwatch volunteer coordinator Michelle Aguilar Ramirez if you’d like to sign up for that work day, or to serve regularly once the women arrive in early February: michelle@seattlenightwatch.org


The Blessing and Dedication of the Shelter has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 2, 10:15–10:40 a.m., as part of an Open House that day running 9 a.m.–1 p.m. All are welcome.


UPDATE: Our year-end appeal at Saint Mark’s for the shelter generated many much-needed hygiene products for the women to use, and cash donations totaling $28,696.50. Such generosity! These gifts will be used to furnish the shelter and help with operational support—which will cost about $1000 per woman per month. If you’ve not yet had a chance to give and would like to, you can do so here. (Select "New Emergency Women's Shelter" from the list of options.) Thank you!

SUNDAY MORNING FORUM

Sacristan Michael Seewer Sabbatical Report 


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall


Cathedral Sacristan and Head Verger Michael Seewer spent seven weeks last fall traveling around Europe, visiting cathedrals and other houses of worship to study their liturgical practices, including several days at the community of Taizé in France. Hear about what he saw and learned at this Sunday morning forum between the 9 and 11 a.m. services in Bloedel Hall.

COMING SOON

JANUARY 12

In-person discussion of Evicted:

BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 12; THEN JANUARY 19 and FEBRUARY 2, 12:30–2 P.M.


Zoom discussion of Evicted:

THREE THURSDAYS: JANUARY 16 & 23 and FEBRUARY 6, 7–8:30 P.M.


In-person discussion of Poverty, by America:

THREE SUNDAYS: FEBRUARY 9, 16, and 23, 12:30–2 P.M.


Zoom discussion of Poverty, by America:

THREE THURSDAYS: FEBRUARY 13, 20, and 27, 7–8:30 P.M.


Registration requiredregister using this form.


The Intergenerational Council, the Restorative Justice Council, and the Affordable Housing Committee invite the entire community of Saint Mark's to participate in a book study this winter to help us better understand issues of housing insecurity and houselessness. We've chosen two books by Matthew Desmond, Evicted from 2016 and Poverty, by Americapublished in 2023. Learn more here. Register using this form.

JANUARY 14

NEXT SERVICE: JANUARY 14, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed


Liturgies of prayer in the style of Taizé began at Saint Mark's in April of 2022, and since then they have become a valued part of the liturgical offerings of the cathedral. The Taizé ministry leaders are pleased to announce that, starting in January 2025, the service will now be offered monthly, on the second Tuesday of each month. The next service will be on Tuesday, January 14. Visit saintmarks.org/taize for the schedule through May 2025 (note: no liturgy in March), as well as leaflets and video of past services, and general information. If you'd like to get more involved in any way—as a musician, reader, or organizer—email David Poortinga and the other Taizé leaders at taize@saintmarks.org

JANUARY 17 & 19

THE SAINT MARK'S MUSIC SERIES

Organ Plus in Thomsen Chapel with Laura Loge, soprano & John Stuntebeck, organ


FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025, 7:30 P.M.,

or SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025, 3 P.M., in Thomsen Chapel and livestreamed; purchase tickets ($20–25) here for Friday and here for Sunday.


The next concert of the Saint Mark's Music Series will be this season's Organ Plus recital, a program of rarely-heard Scandinavian church music in Thomsen Chapel on Friday evening January 17 OR Sunday afternoon, January 19. Soprano Laura Loge and Saint Mark’s Associate Organist John Stuntebeck will explore ancient Norwegian stevtoner, Danish organ works from the 17th through the 21st centuries, Swedish church arias, folk song and hymns, and settings of religious texts up to the present. This event was rescheduled from October due to illness. Find the complete program and ticket links here.

JANUARY 18

LAST CHANCE: REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, JANUARY 17


GROUP MEETS SIX SATURDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 18, 2025, AND ENDING APRIL 26, 2025, 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Leffler House; registration required.


Sacred Ground is a place to study racism in our country and to share our personal stories about race. The facilitators think that now is a particularly important time in our history to uncover these truths about our institutions and our own experiences as we search for healing and strive for justice and peace among all people. Sacred Ground is an offering of The Episcopal Church Office of Racial Reconciliation, and the curriculum continues to be updated with new videos and readings. The participants' support for each other will deepen as we enjoy learning together in community over six Saturdays—January through April, 2025.


Find more details and register here. Deadline to sign up is Friday, January 17. You are also welcome to contact the organizers with any questions you may have by emailing: sacredground@saintmarks.org

JANUARY 22 & 29

TWO WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 22 & 29, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional Community Dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)


A two-part Cathedral Commons forum led by Dean Steve Thomason


Our world is seemingly on fire, and the uncertainties of our time translate to a sense of chaos and upheaval. Anxiety and anger run amok. Under threat of change, the human impulse is to conservative inertia or even regression, which invariably leads to injustice and oppression. We are seeing that; we are living in this crucible moment when the paradigms that have historically made sense in the social fabric will not hold, and tweaks to them will not suffice. Paradigm shifts (revolutionary insights) are needed as we find our way. We are on the cusp of something as significant as Newtonian cosmology or modern Cognitive Psychology, but we will only breakthrough to new paradigms if we let go of the basic assumptions of the prevailing theories of social constructs built on a misguided transactional calculus. Hint: Jesus was on to something big!

JANUARY 26

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 12:30–2 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom


The 2025 Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Cathedral Parish, Seattle, will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom. The meeting will include election of parish Vestry members and delegates/alternates to Diocesan Convention. A brochure featuring the candidates is now available here, and will be available in the back of the nave starting Sunday, January 5. We’ll also hear reports from the Dean, Senior Warden, and ministry leaders. The Dean will bestow Pro Christo Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our vibrant parish. As with last year, there will be no potluck meal, but light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.


NOTE:

The meeting will again be hybrid—you can attend in Bloedel Hall or via Zoom. Join online using this Zoom link.


There will be no potluck meal again this year. Light snacks and coffee/tea/water will be available to those in Bloedel Hall, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you find that helpful.


Elections will occur slightly differently this year—see notice here. This year, online voting for those joining the meeting remotely will not be available. Votes may be cast in person any time between 8:05 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. As usual, there is no early voting or proxy voting, per the cathedral bylaws. The election rules will be read by the Cathedral Chancellor during the meeting.

FEBRUARY 2

NEXT SERIES: FOUR SUNDAYS, STARTING FEBRUARY 2, 2025, 12:30–2 P.M., Leffler Living Room OR online via Zoom. Registration required.


Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, consider attending this four-class series, facilitated by clergy and staff, where we explore the basics of the Christian faith through an Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to Saint Mark’s, or simply interested in sharing and learning more, you are welcome. Those who are interested in baptism at the Easter Vigil (April 2025) or who would like to prepare for confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, or reaffirmation of faith on Cathedral Day (May 2025) are strongly encouraged to attend the Inquirers' Class. More information and registration link here.

FEBRUARY 2

FIRST SUNDAYS, JANUARY–APRIL, NEXT MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 12:30–1:30 P.M., February gathering only is in the St. Nicholas Bldg., 2nd floor


Gather to read and learn from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants. A group is meeting once per month to discuss select chapters of this collection of essays. This book group is hosted by the 20s/30s Group, but all are welcome to join. Contact Julia at julia7cooper@gmail.com to RSVP and to get updates.


You are welcome to attend whether or not you attended the first meeting. For the February meeting, we will focus on the chapters "An Offering" through "Maple Sugar Moon."

FEBRUARY 12

THE WISDOM SCHOOL AT SAINT MARK'S

Icon Workshop and Forums with Priest, Author, and Iconographer Peter Pearson


Cathedral Commons Forum: WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 12, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom


Icon Writing Workshop: THURSDAY–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13–15, registration required.


Guest Sermon and "Friends Talking" Forum, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16


Fr. Peter Pearson, a Franciscan who has been studying and painting icons for more than fifty years and has published several books on the spirituality of icons, will be present at Saint Mark's the week of February 12 to offer a Wednesday evening Cathedral Commons forum (free and open to all, in person of via Zoom), and a practical workshop over three days, Thursday through Saturday, in which participants will be invited to envision and paint an icon image of Christ (registration required; cost $450—a few spots remain.).


On Sunday, February 16, Fr. Pearson will preach at the 9 and 11 a.m. morning services and participate in an informal "Friends Talking" forum in the 10 a.m. hour. Find more information about all of these offerings, including registration information for the three-day workshop, here.


In conjunction with the workshop, sermon, and forums listed above, members of the Saint Mark's Visual Arts Ministry will be installing a selection of Fr. Pearson's icons in the worship space of the cathedral in the coming weeks

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Videos now Available


Video of this week's Cathedral Commons forum with Canon Wendy Clarie Barrie, Unpacking the Creeds, along with the handout and other resources, can be found here.


Hundreds of other forums and presentations can be found collected in a YouTube playlist here. Other playlists on the cathedral's YouTube channel include Sunday morning liturgies, Compline, special services, and anthem videos.

Volunteer Opportunities


At this time there is a particular need for volunteers interested in operating the cameras for livestreamed liturgies in the nave and/or hybrid events in Bloedel Hall. Prior experience is not required, although an interest in video production is helpful. The job requires quick thinking and can be stressful, but it's also creative and fun. Contact Greg Bloch to learn more: gbloch@saintmarks.org


There is also a need for Compline Hospitality Ministers, volunteers who are a friendly face and welcoming presence for all those attending Compline each Sunday night. (This position is called "Hospitality Minister" because it combines the distinct roles of Usher and Greeter into one.) This role is simple but important—for many people, Compline is the first time they have come through the cathedral's doors, so you may be the first cathedral community member they will ever encounter. This role is open to all, and is a particularly good opportunity for couples to volunteer together. Ministers serve once a month or less. Contact Michael Seewer to learn more: mseewer@saintmarks.org

Registration is Open for Choir Camp 2025


CAMP DATES: JULY 14–18, 2025 (plus Sunday morning participation July 20), Senior Choristers 9 a.m.4 p.m.; Junior Choristers 9 a.m.12 p.m.


Age 5 through 8th graders are encouraged to register now!


Choir Camp is a great opportunity for your child to grow in confidence as a singer, develop excellent musical skills as a chorister and make strong friendships that give instant community to your child here at the Cathedral. Campers will develop their music theory knowledge, vocal skills, and rhythm work while experiencing art and crafts activities, singing in the beautiful cathedral acoustic, playing games, and making new friends.  


More information and registration links at: saintmarks.org/choircamp

MealTrain Requests—The Nelson-Brown Family, Heather Millar


The cathedral Community Meal Delivery Ministry uses the online tool MealTrain to organize and simplify the donation of food to members of our community going throguh difficult times.


Chris Brown, beloved cathedral staff member, began chemotherapy on December 24. Donations of meals would be greatly appreciated by Chris, his wife Sandy Nelson, and their daughter Elsie Nelson Brown. Sign up at: mealtrain.com/27kl2e


Heather Millar is currently recovering from injuries relating to a fall. If you can help out while her mobility is limited, please sign up at this link: mealtrain.com/3voy6w


PLEASE NOTE: Heather's home is in Ballard, and the Nelson-Browns live in Greenwood/Phinney Ridge. If you would like to contribute a meal, but transportation is an issue for you, contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie and we will work out delivery. Please also contact Canon Barrie if you know of someone else in the community who would appreciate the gift of some meals: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

Statement by Episcopal Relief & Development on the Ongoing Wildfires in Southern California


January 9, 2025


Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support to partners in California that are being affected by the devastating and fast-growing Palisades, Woodley, Eaton and Hurst fires.


Emergency responders are currently working to contain the 100 mph wind-fueled fires that are consuming the dry land. At least five people have died and around 130,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. Places of worship, businesses and other buildings have been heavily damaged. There are widespread power outages impacting hundreds of thousands of people.


“We are heartbroken by the death and damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California and are praying for all affected,” said Lura Steele, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are working with our partners to assess evacuee needs and provide support in the coming days.”


Please pray for the people affected by the wildfires. Supporting ERD's Wildfire Response Fund will help communities around the world respond to the impact of fires.

FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Seattle Bach Festival: Celebratory Inaugural Concert


THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY, 12, 2025, 3 P.M., in the Saint Mark's cathedral nave


Get your New Year with off to a great start with the Celebratory Inaugural Concert of the Seattle Bach Festival with all the bells and whistles: a full baroque orchestra with trumpets, timpani and winds. Bach’s Cantata 29 was written for the 1731 “Ratswechsel” in Leipzig, a lavish ceremony celebrating the inauguration of the new Leipzig Town Council and a fitting and joyful start for our Seattle Bach Festival. We are honored to welcome Dr. Michael Maul, the Director of the Bach Archiv Leipzig and the Leipzig Bach Festival as our Guest of Honor for the opening weekend of the Seattle Bach Festival. Find details and ticket link here.

Godly Play will next be offered Sunday, January 19, in the 10 a.m. hour. The Weavers (age 3 to grade 2) will explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and the Fishers (grades 3 to 5) will engage with the Parable of the Sower.


Godly Play is offered for kids age 3 through fifth grade on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on Monday, January 13. The instructor will be Tami Hafzalla.


The leaders of Yoga Ministry have recently begun sending out a monthly newsletter to participants, which includes the monthly schedule, profiles of the instructors, and reports on various topics of interest. Sign up to receive future issue (as well as occasional special announcements) here.

Tuesday Noon Bible Study gathers on Tuesdays, 12–1:30 p.m. on Zoom for study and prayer over the lectionary, led by a rota of cathedral clergy and staff. To learn more or participate, email: biblestudy@saintmarks.org

The Contemplative Prayer group meets most Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Read more here.


The group will not meet on January 14, due to the Taizé liturgy that evening.

Ralph's Quilt

The Next Quilt Ministry work party will be Thursday, January 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cathedral House Room 210.


The group gathers monthly on the third Thursday of the month to work on pieces together, plan future projects, and to share stories and a potluck lunch in community.


If you’d like to learn more or get involved, email: quilting@saintmarks.org

FUNERALS


A funeral for David Harms will be offered

SATURDAY, JANAURY 25, 1 P.M. in the cathedral nave


A funeral for Scott Cochrane will be offered

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 11 A.M., in the cathedral nave


A funeral for Jonie Pritchard will be offered

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1:30 P.M. in the cathedral nave

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday, January 12, 2025:

The Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord

(with Episcopal Visitation)


Download the service leaflets in advance here.

Join the 11 a.m. service via livestream here.


Read the Scriptures appointed for this Sunday here.


Scripture:

Isaiah 43:1–7

Psalm 29

Acts 8:14–17

Luke 3:15–17, 21–22

8 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider & Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop of Olympia


Hymns:

Hail to the Lord’s anointed [Hymn # 616]

Christ, when for us you were baptized [Hymn # 121]


Organ:

Dietrich Buxtehude, Chorale-prelude on Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BuxWV 180

Thomas Sanders Dupuis, Trumpet Voluntary

9 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave

Presider & Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop of Olympia


Hymns:

Hail to the Lord’s anointed [Hymn # 616]

Christ, when for us you were baptized [Hymn # 121]

O love, how deep, how broad, how high [Hymn #449]


Choir:

James MacMillan, Think of how God loves you

arr. Carl Haywood, Wade in the water


Organ:

William Farley Smith, Wade in the water!

Thomas Sanders Dupuis, Trumpet Voluntary

11 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave & livestreamed

Presider & Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop of Olympia


Hymns:

Hail to the Lord’s anointed [Hymn # 616]

Christ, when for us you were baptized [Hymn # 121]

O love, how deep, how broad, how high [Hymn #449]


Choir:

William Hayes, We sing of God, the mighty source of all things

Kevin Siegfried, Vidi aquam

John Gardner, Tomorrow shall be my dancing day 


Organ:

Dietrich Buxtehude, Chorale-prelude on Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BuxWV 180

Michael Praetorius, Chorale-prelude on Nun lob, mein Seel’ den Herren

7 P.M. CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider: The Rev. Canon Emily Griffin


Musician: Naomi Kato, harp

9:30 P.M. COMPLINE

in the cathedral nave & livestreamed

A beloved Seattle tradition since 1956. Broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM, and king.org; livestreamed on saintmarks.org and Facebook and YouTube; and available as a podcast. Learn more here.


Office will include a Rite of Transition of a Choir Member to Inactive Status—Vernon Nicodemus


Highlights:

Peter R. Hallock, Psalm 29

Orlando Gibbons, Nunc dimittis Tone VI

Peter R. Hallock, The Baptism of Christ

Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change.

Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy


THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12:30 P.M., meet in the rear of the nave following the 11 a.m. service.


A newcomers' coffee with clergy is offered on the first Sunday of each month immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave. 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.

EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE


Children's Chapel is offered on Sunday during the 9 a.m. Sunday service. All children are invited to join the Gospel procession and gather around the Deacon as the Gospel is proclaimed. Then children pre-school through 2nd grade will process to Thomsen Chapel for storytelling, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return to their families in the nave at the Peace. If you have any questions or would like to help out, please contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie at: wbarrie@saintmarks.org

Each week, those for whom the community has been asked to pray are published each Friday afternoon in the Cathedral Prayer List, found as a PDF at saintmarks.org/prayer


On that same page, find information about joining the cathedral's Prayer Chain, to receive emails about individual prayer requests as they are submitted. The prayer list is also available in printed form in the back of the nave.

Weekday Services


Daily Morning Prayer is offered online via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 7:30 a.m.


Daily Evening Prayer is offered via Zoom, Monday–Friday at 6 p.m.


Thursday Morning Chapel Eucharist: A service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel on the 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays of the month only. Starting in January 2025, this service has moved to 7:30 a.m.

Saint Mark’s Cathedral acknowledges that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, who are still here, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the life all the Coast Salish tribes. [Learn more]

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