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SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Sunday, July 26, 2026: The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist

Thomsen Chapel

9 a.m. • Holy Eucharist

cathedral nave

11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist

cathedral nave & livestreamed

12:30 p.m. • Cathedral Tour

meet at the back of the nave

9:30 p.m. • Compline

cathedral nave & broadcast on KING FM

HEADLINES

Cover photo shows Garden Ministry volunteers working amidst the hydrangeas, daisies, and lavender.

QUICK LINKS: LEAFLETS | READINGS | VIDEO ARCHIVE | SERMONS | CALENDAR

Visiting Choir: Seattle Choral Company

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 11 A.M.

On Sunday, we will welcome back the Seattle Choral Company and their Artistic Director, Freddie Coleman. Founded in 1982 by Maestro Coleman, the Seattle Choral Company has, over the course of 44 years, become one of the region’s most accomplished and respected choral organizations. They are an Artist-in-Residence choir at Saint Mark’s. Within the past three years, SCC has become a notably powerful advocate for new choral music, and music composed by hitherto underrepresented composers. 

The choir will offer portions of the Missa brevis (Short Mass) by Becky McGlade. Becky was born in 1974 and grew up in Cornwall. She studied music at Royal Holloway, University of London, and after graduating, returned to Cornwall where she now leads a busy musical life as a composer, cellist, and piano and cello teacher. Becky developed a love of singing at an early age and her interest in sacred choral music grew during her time as a member of the Royal Holloway Chapel Choir. She now composes mainly choral music and draws much of her inspiration from her Christian faith. Her works, which include psalm settings, carols, and settings of other texts, biblical and secular, are written in a recognizable, engaging, and personal style.

Cathedral Tour

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 12:30 P.M., meet at the back of the nave

On the last Sunday of each month, a cathedral docent offers a guided tour following the 11 a.m. service. These tours highlight the cathedral’s history and architecture and last about an hour as participants move throughout the building. An elevator is available for those who need it. Meet at the back of the nave under the clock at 12:30 p.m.

The Women of the Compline Choir

SUNDAY, JULY 26 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 9:30 P.M., in the nave

The Women of the Compline Choir return this Sunday to offer the Office of Compline featuring Hildegard of Bingen's O Frondens Virga, arranged by Christopher Foss, the beloved hymn For the beauty of the earth, arranged by Cantus tenor, Paul John Rudoi, and the anthem The Glorious City, by Canadian composer, Stephanie Martin. The women will also sing next Sunday, August 2.

The Great Cathedral Read-In

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2-4 P.M., in the nave

On Saturday, August 1, we are hosting The Great Cathedral Read-In! In the cool and quiet of the cathedral nave, we're inviting folks from the cathedral and the neighborhood to come rest and read. Bring your own book, or pick up a book here.

We invite you to donate one or two books you've really enjoyed (please no more than 2 per person) for us to make available on August 1. Books can be fiction or nonfiction and any genre; please only donate books in good condition. You may drop books off at the book table in the nave this Sunday or at the front office to the attention of Canon Barrie on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 12:30 P.M., meet at the back of the nave

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.

Compline Choir 70th / 7th Anniversary Celebration

Seventy years ago, Peter Hallock invited twelve men from the University of Washington to study and sing plainchant together; this study group became known by the office it regularly sang—Compline. Seven years ago, Jason Anderson invited Rebekah Gilmore to form a women’s expression of the Compline Choir to sing the office while the men were on pilgrimage to England. Together, we are one choir with two distinct expressions, a shared love of the office we pray and chant—Compline—and an affection for the splendid acoustic and supportive, loving community at Saint Mark’s Cathedral.

We invite our friends and supporters to join us for the celebration of the Compline Choir’s 70th and 7th anniversaries this summer on August 15 and 16.

FESTIVAL BANQUET

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 6:30-8:30 P.M. in Bloedel Hall

Enjoy a festive, catered three-course Mediterranean inspired banquet with food and non-alcoholic beverages; a beer and wine cash bar will be available. Get an update on the Living Stones II: Building A Sound Future capital campaign and enjoy the sounds of a vocal ensemble comprised of members from the Compline Choir.

Cost: $50 / $100 for VIP. VIP tickets help us to include others for whom the cost would be a barrier. Registration required by July 27 at 5 p.m. PT.

COMPLINE IN WORSHIP

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

The Compline Choir will lead the music in our morning services: the Compline Choir women at the 9 a.m. service and the Compline Choir men at the 11 a.m. service.

At 9:30 p.m., the culminating event of the weekend is a special women’s and men’s combined Compline service, featuring music by Elaine Hagenberg, Kevin Siegfried, Jessica French, and Peter Hallock, including Hallock’s monumental anthem Phoenix, with Naomi Kato, harp, and Page Smith, cello. Jason Anderson and Rebekah Gilmore will direct. Compline is followed with Organ by Night, featuring Michael Kleinschmidt on the Flentrop organ. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Two Spaces Open for Footsteps of Paul Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey

led by Dean Thomason, October 8-19, 2026

Two people have had to give up their reservations for the pilgrimage due to health reasons, so we now have an open room. Two persons or a couple can share the room or one person can pay a premium for it to be a private room. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your spiritual life. The full details of the pilgrimage, including itinerary and cost, can be found in this brochure.

Register here by August 1; first come, first served. For more information, contact Dean Thomason.

Welcoming Dean Steve and Kathy Home

This Sunday, we invite you to write a short note of greeting and appreciation to Dean Steve and Kathy Thomason (and/or share a small drawing!) as we prepare to welcome them home from their sabbatical on Sunday, August 2. There will be a bulletin board with notepads in the Coffee Corner available for this purpose. We’ll present the notes during announcements on August 2, along with our prayers of blessing and thanksgiving for their safe return.

Cathedral Building & Grounds Specialist Position Open

We have posted the open role for the Cathedral Building & Grounds Specialist. The Specialist will approach the entirety of their work with grace, good humor, and an unwavering commitment to serving the cathedral community in lifegiving ways. The person serving in this role must be a highly relational person with initiative and a demonstrated ability to work well with people of all ages. As a key member of the Cathedral Support Services team, the Specialist will work closely with the dean, subdean, cathedral administrator, staff and lay leaders, and community partners, in an array of settings in support of the Cathedral’s mission and ministries. Read the full job description here.

Call for Entries: Quilt Exhibit at Saint Mark's Cathedral

presented by the Visual Arts Ministry and Quilt Ministry

We invite quilters from across the Episcopal Church in Western Washington to submit their original works reflecting our theme: “The Joy of Creating.” Quilts will be hung in the cathedral nave, January 3 -31, 2027.

Registration opens August 3, 2026 and closes October 23, 2026. More information and the entry form is here.

"Fruits of the Spirit" Exhibit

The Visual Arts Ministry invites you to enjoy the “Fruits of the Spirit” exhibit in the Coffee Corner. Inspired by Galatians 5:22-25, this colorful collection features art by Sandy Nelson and serves as a powerful reminder of living, as guided by the Spirit!

These are two of nine screen prints. Reflection question: How does one maintain faithfulness when the world is in disarray and peace seems elusive?

Save the Date: All-Parish Gratitude Dinner

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6-8 P.M. in Bloedel Hall

Join us for an evening of gratitude as we kick off our stewardship season and celebrate the many ways Saint Mark's boldly proclaims the good news—not only with our lips, but in our lives.

Together, we'll give thanks for a community that welcomes all, serves generously, and makes room for everyone at God's table. We hope you'll be part of this joyful evening of fellowship as we celebrate all that God is doing in and through Saint Mark's.

Watch for your invitation and registration details in September. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Center for Spirituality and Action - Apply by August 1

"The CSA program helped me bring spirituality into my everyday life. Before, my pattern was to say my morning prayers and then 'park God on a shelf' until bedtime. As the program progressed, I began integrating God into my daily routine—not quite 'praying unceasingly,' but definitely prayer became more woven into my day. I also felt deeply supported by the group and am so grateful to have connected with some truly remarkable folks from Saint Mark's." — Jean, 2025-2026 CSA participant

Are you considering applying to the Saint Mark’s Center for Spirituality and Action’s 2026-2027 cohort? Do you have questions about what the experience is like, or whether it is a good fit for your life at this time? Would you like to talk to someone about their CSA experience? Contact the Center’s Director, the Rev. Carol Westpfahl to be connected with a past participant and learn more about their cohort experience.

FROM THE EPISCOPAL SERVICE CORPS

Episcopal Service Corps Still Accepting Applications for 2026-2027

Many at Saint Mark’s will remember that the cathedral hosted an Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) residential program from 2016 to 2023. A couple of Seattle Service Corps alumni are now members and active in the parish!

If you or someone you know, typically in their early-mid 20s, is looking for a unique growth experience, check out ESC! These programs foster life skills, professional experience, discernment for life goals, tools for staying in relationship and building community, and cultivating a bedrock life of prayer. All while having a little fun along the way!

Learn more about the open positions and apply to ESC.

Volunteer with Our Meal Sharing Ministries

Parishioners from Saint Mark’s regularly prepare and serve meals for two programs: dinner monthly for men aged 50+ who are currently living at St. Martin de Porres shelter and breakfast monthly through First Covenant Church’s Community Breakfast. We have a few volunteer openings in our summer schedule, particularly for the First Covenant Breakfast on Saturday, September 5 (Labor Day Weekend).

To learn more or to sign up to volunteer, contact Peter Snyder.

FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Migrant Justice Volunteer Opportunity

Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila has tirelessly advocated for our migrant neighbors over the last several years in countless hands-on ways. Saint Marks’ parishioner Gerard van Wesep is a longtime volunteer in their legal clinic. They recently lost significant grant funding for multiple case managers and part-time legal assistance staff and are trying to supplement their efforts for now with volunteers with relevant experience. If you have this kind of background as well as daytime availability, please connect with the Church directly via this volunteer interest form.

FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Mental Health Training for Young Adults (Ages 20-40)

Christ Church Tacoma is hosting a four-week series titled "Keep/Watch for Suicide Prevention: Becoming a Community of Care." Using a curriculum from the Keep/Watch Project, an Episcopal program, the training will reflect on ways young adults can normalize mental health conversations while learning tools to prevent suicidality and intervene in active suicidal behavior.

The training will be facilitated virtually by the Project Director Holle Tubbs. Holle (she/her) is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader who currently serves as Director of Youth Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

All training sessions will be offered virtually on Tuesdays, July 28 and August 4, 18, and 25. Learn more here and RSVP to Alex French.

PASTORAL CARE

A funeral service for Eulalie "Lee" Schneider will be held in the nave on Thursday, August 13 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in Bloedel Hall.

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.

We also invite your prayers as informed by:

• The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
• The Diocese of Olympia Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
• The Saint Mark's, Seattle, Cathedral Cycle of Prayer

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, July 26

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.

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.

Monday, July 27
at 6:30 p.m. in the cathedral nave

Cathedral Yoga will be led by Jeff Jackson. Doors open to welcome participants at 6 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 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.

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 all the Coast Salish tribes. [Learn more]