|
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, June 14, 2026: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
| |
8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave
10 am • Baccalaureate Celebration
Coffee Corner
10:10 am • Sunday Forum
Bloedel Hall
11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
cathedral nave & livestreamed
12:30 p.m. • 40s/50s Brunch
Leffler House Living Room
9:30 p.m. • Compline
cathedral nave & broadcast on KING FM
| | |
On Monday, June 15, 7 p.m. on Zoom
On Sunday, June 21 following the 11 a.m. service
Celebrate Pride Month with the Saint Mark's and Episcopal community
| |
Cover photo shows children and families in the nave carpets in May 2026. | |
Hunger Offering
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
The Hunger Offering supports six food programs doing critical work to reduce hunger in our local area: Ballard Food Bank, Food Bank at St. Mary's, Immanuel Community Services, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Pike Market Food Bank, and Saint Mark's Meal Sharing Ministry. A special offering is collected the second Sunday of every month; make a contribution online here or via Venmo (@SaintMarksCathedralSeattle). Stop by the table in the coffee corner on Sunday to learn more.
| |
Baccalaureate Sunday
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
This Sunday during the 9 a.m. service, we'll offer a blessing for those graduating this year. A reception with cake will follow in the coffee corner.
|
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.
|
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. Please sign up if you are able to bring food or drink, but all are welcome regardless of whether you can bring something or not.
Questions? Contact Kate Halamay.
|
Youth Confirmation Information Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 7 P.M. on Zoom
This Youth Confirmation Information Meeting will help parents and youth consider joining the 2026-27 cohort. We will discuss the structure of the class schedule, dates, what is covered, the role of parents in the process and what confirmation classes prepare you to do. The confirmation schedule for the 2026-27 year is here.
|
Cathedral Closed for Juneteenth
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
The cathedral and offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
|
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.
|
Farewell Reception for our Seminarian, Alison Leary
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 12:30 P.M. in the nave
For the last two years, the Rev. Alison Leary has been our seminarian and a faithful ministry partner. She has been a steady pastoral and liturgical presence among us and has assisted with the Women's Retreat for the last three years. Alison was ordained to the transitional diaconate last December, recently graduated from the General Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, and will be starting as the Curate at Trinity Parish in Seattle on July 1.
Her last day serving as a transitional Deacon at Saint Mark’s will be Sunday, June 21. Please join us following the 11 a.m. service that morning for a reception in the Coffee Corner of the Nave as we celebrate her ministry and anticipate her ordination to the priesthood here at the cathedral on Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. Sign up here to bring something for the reception on June 21.
|
Organ by Night
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 10 P.M. in the nave and organ loft
Susanna Valleau will offer this month's Organ by Night music following Compline next Sunday, June 21. She presently serves as Music Director at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Shoreline. She will play works by Ken Yukl, Daniel Gawthrop, and Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.
On every third Sunday of the month, organists offer 20 minutes of music on the mighty Flentrop organ, and encourage listeners to join them in the gallery to see and hear the organ and organist up close. They are also happy to answer questions about the music and the organ itself.
|
Pride at Saint Mark's
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Gather with fellow Episcopalians to celebrate Trans Pride. All are welcome to bring a blanket or a chair and meet at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater for a time of celebrating Trans life and community. More information and the link to register is here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Saint Mark’s will host a booth at the Capitol Hill PrideFest to share information about Queer in Christ and other inclusive ministries. Email queerinchrist@saintmarks.org to sign up to volunteer.
| |
The cathedral nave will be open to all for Quiet Pride from 1 to 4 p.m. for anyone who wants to sit, cool off, hydrate, and rest in a calm and quiet space during PrideFest. We’ll also offer refreshments, rainbow crafting, contemplative practices, a quiet space for sensory-sensitive folks, kid-friendly activities, and a station to honor queer ancestors. This event is co-hosted by QuiC and the Intergenerational Council. Sign up to support this event here.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
The Diocese of Olympia will host a booth at the Seattle Center PrideFest. More information and a link to register to volunteer is here.
The Diocese is also inviting Episcopalians from the Diocese to march in the Seattle Pride Parade. More information and a link to register is here.
To learn more and join in Pride celebrations at Saint Mark’s, email the Queer in Christ leadership queerinchrist@saintmarks.org.
| |
Bishop LaBelle's Letter on Trinity Sunday
On Trinity Sunday, Saint Mark's joined churches across the Diocese in reading a letter written by Bishop LaBelle in response to the United States' new green card policy.
"The predominant culture of western industrialized countries, and especially our own, focuses on the individual above the collective whole. It is easy to succumb to the siren call that our individual needs and desires always take precedence over the needs and desires of others. That as long as we and ours are taken care of, what happens to others is of little or no concern. This is antithetical to the way of Jesus. It is anti-Christ."
Read the full letter here.
|
Summer Devotionals Now Available
Pick up a copy of “Find Your Slow Summer,” the devotional from our friends at SALT Project now available in the Coffee Corner of the cathedral nave. This beautifully designed, ten-page guide includes 50 slow summer ideas - but don’t think of it as a to-do list. Instead, it’s a menu of marvels from which you can pick and choose as the Spirit moves!
These creative ideas for individuals and households with and without children will invite you to kick off your shoes, get sand between your toes, dance in the rain, go star-gazing, ban the busy, and slow down enough to enjoy God’s beauty all around.
|
Donating Lost & Found Items
Stop by the Lost & Found bin in Bloedel Hall anytime the church is open before Wednesday, June 24, when uncollected items will be donated. Small or valuable items (wallets, jewelry, etc.) can be retrieved from the Front Office during business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
|
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. 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. Thank you in advance for your patience as this critical work advances.
|
Tiny House Construction on Campus
The Saint Mark's Habitat for Humanity Ministry, in collaboration with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), is building another Tiny House. During the first few weeks of June, a small portion of the parking lot will be fenced off to accommodate this project. Upon completion, LIHI will deliver the house to one of their local Tiny House Villages, which provide transitional housing and professional support for persons experiencing homelessness. The Tiny House movement in Seattle is currently enjoying somewhat of a renaissance with renewed support from Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council.
|
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.
|
Center for Spirituality and Action Applications Open
“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
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.
| |
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
|
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Jesuit Volunteer Corp Northwest: JV EnCorps
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest’s JV EnCorps program offers meaningful ways for volunteers who are 40+ to connect with others who are committed to justice, community and reflection. As members serve others, they meet monthly within a reflective and supportive community.
JV EnCorps groups are open to new members for the 2026-27 program year, which will begin with opening retreats in September. Learn more here and apply by August 31.
|
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Se'Si'Le: Traveling to an Ancestral Future
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 6-8 P.M. in the cathedral nave
Se'Si'Le is partnering with tribal, environmental, and faith-based organizations on their Seven Sisters Campaign. This public engagement and leadership initiative responds directly to an unprecedented ecological emergency by amplifying Indigenous women’s leadership—leaders whose approaches emphasize relational responsibility, ecosystem restoration, collective action, and long-term stewardship. By centering Indigenous ways of knowing, the campaign advances solutions grounded in accountability, resilience, and care for future generations. All are welcome to attend; learn more here.
| | |
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:
|
| 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. | | |
Saturday, June 13
at 9 a.m. on the front lawn
Garden volunteers are planting, weeding, composting, and making our campus beautiful. All are welcome to participate.
| | |
Sunday, June 14
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.
| | |
Sunday, June 14 at 10:10 a.m. in Bloedel Hall
Canon Emily Griffin and Senior Warden Julia Logan will lead the Parish Book Discussion on For Everything a Season in this Sunday's forum hour.
| | |
Sunday, June 14
at 12:30 p.m.
in Leffler House
All in their 40s and 50s are welcome to join for this potluck brunch.
| | |
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, June 15
at 6:30 pm in the cathedral nave
Cathedral Yoga will be led by Annabell Dumez-Matheson, followed by a Sound Bath. Doors open to welcome participants at 6 p.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.
| | |
Tuesday, June 16
at Noon on Zoom
Each week, this group meets to study and pray over the Holy Scripture appointed by the lectionary for the coming Sunday.
| | |
Thursday, June 18
at 7:30 a.m. on Zoom
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] | | |
|
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
206.323.0300
info@saintmarks.org
www.saintmarks.org
|
| Connect with Saint Mark's | | | | |
