Saturday, May 3, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination.
If you’re planning on being confirmed, received, or reaffirmed at Cathedral Day, be sure to let your rector or vicar know of your intent and RSVP below to reserve a free lunch for you and your party.
We can’t wait to welcome you to YOUR cathedral!
All congregations attending Cathedral Day are encouraged to bring their banners to carry in the procession.
Schedule
- 8:30 am: Check-in opens for participants in the liturgy
- 9:15 am: Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation Rehearsal – Confirmands, Sponsors, Clergy, Church Representatives gather in the nave for rehearsal, meet with Bishop Phil LaBelle.
- 10:10 am: Assemble for Procession – Candidates, sponsors, clergy, and banner holders line up and prepare to process into Saint Mark’s. All congregations attending Cathedral Day are invited to bring their banners and be a part of this procession.
- 10:30 am: Confirmation Liturgy – A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far will open with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners.
- Following the service: Lunch – Food trucks will be at-the-ready outside the cathedral. Register your whole family here for a free lunch at your choice of three eateries.
- 12:30 pm-2:00 pm: Activities for All Ages – Take a docent-led tour of the cathedral and crypt and see chalk art by WWII soldiers; participate in a collaborative art project; hear a demonstration of the mighty Flentrop organ; launch recycled paper airplanes from the organ loft; walk the labyrinth and greenbelt; visit the Lefffler Garden; and bring seeds from our seed library back to your home or church!
Stream the Service or View the Recording
The service will be streamed at saintmarks.org/livestream. After the service, an archive recording will be available on the cathedral website.
