FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026

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SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Sunday, July 5, 2026: The Sixth 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. • Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy

meet at the back of the cathedral nave

9:30 p.m. • Compline

cathedral nave & broadcast on KING FM

HEADLINES

Cover photo shows a view of Saint Mark's Cathedral, surrounded by the Greenbelt and mountains in the distance, by Kevin Johnson.

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Cathedral Closed for July 4 (Observed July 3)

FRIDAY, JULY 3

The cathedral and offices will be closed today in observance of July 4. Online Evening Prayer will not meet tonight and will resume on Monday, July 6.

Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 12:30 P.M. at the back of the nave

This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions.

Choral Evensong

FRIDAY, JULY 10 5:30 P.M. in the nave

Saint Mark's Cathedral invites one and all to worship at a service of Choral Evensong offered by the children, youth, and adults enrolled in the Royal School of Church Music in America's Summer Training Course West. Four young singers from Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir School are among the course participants this year. The Reverend Josh Hosler, Chaplain of the course and Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, will officiate. The choir will offer a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Sarah MacDonald, and anthems by Jessica French and Bruce Neswick. The Music Director of the course this year is Dr. Jared Johnson, Director of Music and Canon-Elect of Washington National Cathedral (DC); the Course Organist is Dr. Wyatt Smith.

Garden Ministry Work Party

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 9 A.M. - NOON

The garden volunteers meet to work on the second Saturday of the month, from February through November, planting, weeding, composting and making our campus beautiful. Prior gardening experience is not required, only enthusiasm! Bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them. Contact the garden ministry leaders with questions.

Second Sunday Book Group

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 12:30-2 P.M. in Room 210

In July, the Second Sunday Book Group will discuss Culpability (2025) by Bruce Holsinger. In this fictional story, a family has a collision in a self-driving car where three of the five family members are seriously injured and the two occupants in the car they collided with are killed. In the aftermath of this tragedy, the author explores the family's fragility and guilt, the world of AI, and who or what is responsible for the accident. There's both legal and moral responsibility. Are they different? The wife and mother of the family happens to be a world-renowned AI ethicist who is writing a book on humanity's responsibility for the morality of AI systems. Her theories have now come close to home.

Restorative Justice Council Meeting

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 3-4 P.M. on Zoom

The work of the Restorative Justice Council is formed out of a prayerful reflection of Saint Mark’s Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action. The Council supports specific justice ministry programs while nurturing a culture in the cathedral parish where all are encouraged and equipped to live out the call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Guided by a commitment to be in relationship with rather than simply fulfill needs, we seek to heal what is broken, restore what is lost, and foster the possibility of transformation for those we serve and ourselves as well. All are welcome to join for the next bimonthly meeting.

Choir Camp Choral Evensong

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 4 P.M., in the nave and livestreamed

The 20 upper elementary and middle school campers of Choir Camp 2026 will sing Evensong in the nave including the Washington Service by David Hogan. The camp theme is Bones and Breath exploring our sacred bodily vessel, God’s breath of life, and resurrection.

Ordinations to the Priesthood

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 10:30 A.M., in the nave and livestreamed

God willing and the people consenting, Bishop Phil LaBelle will ordain five candidates to the priesthood on Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. —including our seminarian for the last three years, The Rev. Alison Leary. Alison has just begun her curacy at Trinity Parish in Seattle. All are welcome to attend in person or via livestream.

Potluck Lunch & Art-Making Workshop

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 12:15-2 P.M., in the nave

Artist and parishioner Sandy Nelson will offer an art-making workshop for all ages, following the 11 a.m. service when the Choir Campers will sing. The collective art project, “Vessels of Grace,” will be on display in the Coffee Corner in August. There will also be a table set up for free art, as the spirit move you to create.

We’ll begin with a potluck lunch. This event is co-sponsored by Intergenerational Council and the Visual Arts Committee. Please RSVP so Sandy knows how many people to prepare for.

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 15 at 5 p.m. PST.

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

Staffing Update: Gerry Boler

Gerry Boler has resigned from Saint Mark’s, as he returns to work for his family's business. We will miss his kindness, thoughtfulness, and good humor dearly, along with his wide range of technical skills. Though we are sad to lose him, we're happy for him and this next step. 

His last day was Thursday, July 2, and the staff were able to celebrate his work at Saint Mark's before he left. We will soon post an opening for a Building & Grounds Specialist to join the facilities team. If you wish to share any words of thanks and appreciation for Gerry, please email info@saintmarks.org and we will relay your messages.

Support Those Affected by the Earthquakes in Venezuela

Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with partners to support people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. The International Disaster Fund is an important tool for responding to immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery. Please consider contributing to Episcopal Relief & Development’s International Disaster Fund to support these efforts.

Multifaith Statement on America's 250th Anniversary

Saint Mark's clergy are a part of a larger, multifaith network of leaders in the Seattle area. As the 250^th anniversary of the United States approaches, faith leaders are standing together in support of democracy, religious liberty, and commitment to help America live up to its full potential. In this Multifaith Statement, we support the American vision that protects and honors our diverse faith traditions, and we declare that our interconnectedness is our strength, those of faith and those of no faith.

Read the full statement here and consider joining Dean Steve, other cathedral clergy, and people of faith across our region in signing this statement and committing to this sacred work.

Congrats, Adrienne!

Saint Mark's parishioner Adrienne Hubbard was recently selected by National Episcopal Church Women to receive a Women in Healing Professions Graduate Studies Scholarship. Adrienne is pursuing a graduate degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and was chosen to be among the inaugural recipients of this scholarship due to her compelling call to nursing, deep integration of faith and compassionate care, and vision for advancing maternal and child health through both clinical practice and public policy. Adrienne's recognition and commitment to serving the Church through her vocation is a reminder of the importance of laypeople living their faith in their various careers.

Last Chance to 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

Center for Spirituality and Action - Apply by August 1

“CSA has created a wonderful small group experience to promote friendship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Through readings, discussions, and contemplative practices, the program provides a framework in which one's spirituality can be explored, clarified and deepened. It is also a great opportunity for those wishing to have deeper connections to the Saint Mark's community.” — Lee, 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.

Save the Date for Summer Intergenerational Offerings

Save the date for upcoming events intended to build community and connection across generations.

THE GREAT CATHEDRAL READ-IN

Saturday, August 1, 2-4 p.m. in the nave

INTERGENERATIONAL HIKE TO FRANKLIN FALLS

Sunday, August 30, 3-5 p.m.

ALL PARISH PICNIC

Sunday, September 13

PASTORAL CARE

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 5

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, July 5 
at 12:30 p.m. in the nave

This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather at the back of the nave.

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 6
at 6:30 pm in the cathedral nave

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

Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. on the front lawn

Garden volunteers will plant, weed, compost, and making our campus beautiful. All are welcome.

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]