9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in person and livestreamed

4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong

in person and livestreamed

in person and livestreamed

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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 4:30 P.M., on the outdoor labyrinth and front lawn

On Saturday, October 2, Saint Mark's will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition—with music offered by acclaimed Seattle improvisor James Falzone and the young choristers of Choir School, and including prayers for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth. Following the service, animals can receive an individual blessing from a priest if desired. All are invited to attend, with or without their animal companions (leashed or kenneled). Stuffed animals are also welcome to be blessed, as are photographs of pets who would not find attending the event a blessed experience. You are welcome to bring your own chair to use on the lawn, although chairs will also be provided.

Click here for an invitation to participate from Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Michael Curry, and special guest.

THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 4:30 P.M., in person and livestreamed

Continuing the celebration of Creation launched with the Blessing of Animals on October 2, Saint Mark's Cathedral commemorates the lives of Saints Clare and Francis of Assisi in Choral Evensong on the Eve of the Feast of Saint Francis. The intergenerational Evensong Choir will offer H. Walford Davies' magical setting of Psalm 121, I lift up my eyes to the hills, John Rutter's beloved setting of For the beauty of the earth, and Stanford's stately settings of the Songs of Mary and Simeon in the key of C.

If you are new to Choral Evensong, learn more about the liturgy and choir here. You can get a taste of the sound of the Evensong Choir in this video from 2019.

Stewardship 2022: ONE BODY—Forward as Beloved Community

Connections: The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 10:10-10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

A nonpolitical, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) organization, AFEDJ is dedicated to raising financial support for schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities in Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. These institutions serve everyone, irrespective of their religion, ethnicity or ability to pay. They build hope for all in the Holy Land, with the Christian values of equity, justice, and respect for the dignity of all at the heart of their efforts. Learn more about the AFEDJ here.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16–17, registration requested

The Peter R. Hallock Symposium begins on Saturday morning with an online key-note address in which Dr. Jason Anderson reflects on Peter Hallock’s timeless music and lasting contributions to the Church, followed by a panel discussion of Hallock’s compositional styles and musicianship. In person at Saint Mark’s that day, there will be an exhibit of visual arts recalling Peter’s life and ministry. Sunday includes a service of Holy Communion with Peter’s music prominently featured, followed by a (livestreamed) reading session of newly published works especially suited to smaller church and parish choirs. The Sunday concludes with a special office of Compline celebration of the Compline Choir’s 65th anniversary, presented by the choir joined by alumni from across the decades.

This promises to be a weekend filled with scholarly discourse and reflection, celebration, and beautiful music in the Holy Box that is Saint Mark’s. All symposium events are free-of-charge, but we ask those who are able to make a contribution in support of the Peter R. Hallock Institute. Visit the event site for full schedule and to register.

The Vestry is a group of laypeople elected by the parish who, along with the Rector, supervise and sustain the finances, facilities and grounds of the Cathedral. New members are needed for both the vestry and to act as delegates at next year's Diocesan Convention.

Members of the Nominating Committee will be in the back of the cathedral nave each Sunday in October to answer questions and accept names of those interested. If you would like to nominate someone or would like more information about either of these important roles, please send an email to [email protected] or look here.

Code Red for Humanity: Video Now Available

If you missed last Wednesday's important online presentation by Dr. Lisa Graumlich about the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, a recording of the event is now available, along with the slides from the talk and a list of references and resources. Find the video and other materials here.

As more and more groups, both within and outside the cathedral community, are resuming in-person meetings, everyone who gathers in this place should know about the cathedral's recently-overhauled Facilities Calendar and Facilities Request Form. It can be found on the Saint Mark's website by hovering over "Connect" in the top bar menu, and then selecting "Reserve a Space." Before planning any in-person gathering anywhere on the cathedral property—from a one-on-one meeting in the conference room to a huge gathering in the nave—take a look at the Facilities Calendar to see if any of the spaces you want to use are already reserved. Then follow the link to the Facilities Request Form to request the space(s) you would like to use. Out of consideration for the entire community, you MUST make a reservation if you plan to use a space on the cathedral campus.

Please note that if the space does not appear to be reserved on the Facilities Calendar, that does NOT guarantee that the space is available; and submitting a request does NOT guarantee a reservation—a member of staff will reply to your request as soon as they are able. Also note that the Facilities Calendar is distinct from the cathedral's Events Calendar, which lists events, both at the cathedral and online-only, to which the public is invited. In contrast, the Facilities Calendar lists reserved spaces, including many things to which the public is not invited, and it does not typically include online-only events. Contact Scheduler Stephen Eddy with any questions: [email protected]

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8-10 A.M., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Ballard

For over three decades, St. Luke’s has been welcoming and serving anyone who needs a meal in their church basement in the heart of Ballard. Each weekday morning, a team of volunteers opens their doors, prepares coffee and food (all of which has been donated), and offers a meal, a cup of coffee, and a warm place to enjoy them to everyone who shows up. On average, they serve over 100 breakfast meals each day Monday through Friday. That’s about 2,000 meals a month. They welcome volunteers from Ballard and beyond who would like to contribute to this service to our homeless neighbors. Learn more here. You can sign up to volunteer right now using the sign-up form here.

Join Episcopalians from parishes around the Diocese of Olympia on trails up and down the I-5 corridor. During the hike the group with share readings from scripture, prayers, silence, conversation, and (when there’s a priest on hand) the bread and wine of the Eucharist. Sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little time experiencing nature in community with fellow travelers. See the full schedule and list of trails at the link here.

This service will be livestreamed.

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 of the Duwamish Tribe. [Learn more]