The TERRA exhibit at Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-23 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Through November 23
A 24-foot museum-grade Earth globe is suspended from the central beam in the cathedral nave through November 23. This awe-inspiring exhibit is co-produced by Revival Gatherings and Orbis Globes, in collaboration with Saint Mark’s.
The power of the TERRA Exhibition is in opportunity to experience the “overview effect,” a profound shift in human consciousness previously only made possible by viewing the earth from outer space—when Commander Frank Borman first glimpsed the blue-green marble from Apollo 8, he exclaimed, “This must be what God sees.”
Every weekday during the period when the globe is on display, the cathedral will be open and accessible to the public from 12–5 p.m., and it will form a moving backdrop both for regular weekly offerings (including Compline and Cathedral Yoga) as well as special events. Learn about what’s coming up at saintmarks.org/terra.

Compline, Sung by The Compline Choir
2025-11-02 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-09 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-16 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-23 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-30 21:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:00 pm
A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day, offering prayers before sleep, giving thanks for the blessings of the day that has passed, and asking for “a quiet night and perfect end”. Hundreds pack the cathedral nave each week for this meditative service, while thousands more listen to the live radio broadcast on Classical KING, participate via livestream, or listen to weekly podcasts.
Livestream available at https://complinechoir.org/livestream/ or https://saintmarks.org/worship/live-stream/.

Fundraiser for Afghan Refugee
2025-11-04 - 2025-12-31 | Online
Mohammad once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, as a soldier and medic under fire. While working with the Americans, an IED tore through his convoy injuring his neck and face. In the meantime, he’s still waiting for the Special Immigrant Visa promised to him years ago.
Since 2021, he has lived alone, separated from his wife and young children by borders and bureaucracy. He cannot legally work. His savings are gone. The only thing standing between Mohammad and the street is six months of rent in a shared apartment—$5,000 we can raise together.
Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/supportmohammad

Fundraising for Ukrainian Re-Parole Status
2025-11-05 - 2025-12-31 | Online
Recently, the cost of applying for re-parole to remain in the US legally and be allowed to work, has increased by $1,000 per person. We are raising funds to help offset this cost for families that can’t afford to pay.
One of our clients, Serhii came to the US through the Uniting for Ukraine program in November 2022. Yesterday was his 3-year anniversary of coming to the US. While it was a difficult transition, as he was forced from his hometown in eastern Ukraine after it was destroyed, he is very grateful to be in America. He shared, “I have job, have church and connect with good people. I so happy we have church, house and safety.” This is just one example of the many refugees and immigrants we work with who are grateful to be here despite the uncertainty ahead.
Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ukrainianimmigration

United We Stand: An Interreligious Prayer Vigil in Troubled Times
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
November 5, 7:00 pm
In this time of trial and struggle, as we confront challenges to our civil society and our body politic, we are at a crossroads of conscience. And though the voices of vitriol and extremism often resound loudly, it is the judicious wisdom of resilient and courageous peacemakers who will lead us through this crisis. Prayerful reflection stands as a hopeful response to the static of cynicism.
Join local religious leaders and fellow citizens who will gather in Seattle’s Saint Mark’s Cathedral at this critical juncture of our nation’s history. In times of crisis, we come together. All are invited to join in this brief non-partisan interfaith service of hope, either in-person or via livestream. We ask you to embrace this moment of contemplation and connection, as we affirm the principles that transcend our differences, and the common cause that will bind the wounds of this great nation.
Event co-sponsored by: Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, St. James Catholic Cathedral, Temple De Hirsch Sinai, First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Seattle, and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University

Weekly Online Welcoming & Centering & Prayer
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00
Fridays, starting September 19, 12:00 pm
$20 Suggested Donation to Sacred Waters
Weekly Online Interspiritual Group Contemplative Practices beginning Friday, September 19, via Zoom. Welcoming Prayer meets Fridays from 12:00pm PT to 12:30pm PT. Centering Prayer meets Fridays from 12:30pm PT to approximately 1:00pm PT. Fee: $20/month for either or both sessions. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Though contemplative practices are often thought of as solitary endeavors, community is a very important component in supporting our individual intentions. Whether you’re an experienced contemplative or just starting to engage, you’re welcome to join in!
Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.”
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.
Facilitator: Sylvia Sepulveda is a longtime longtime practitioner, organizer, and facilitator of contemplative group practices. She offers spiritual direction, dreamwork, retreats, and art-based workshops through Secret Garden Practices (https://secretgardenpractices.com/).

The Somatic Enneagram: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body
2025-11-07 18:30 - 2025-11-08 14:30 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
November 7-8
Registration: $65
This two-day workshop invites participants to explore the Enneagram not only as a tool for understanding personality but as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness through the body. Through gentle practices, reflection, and shared inquiry, we’ll consider how our habitual patterns live within us physically—and how tuning into the body can open us to healing, presence, and the sacred. No prior experience with the Enneagram or somatic work is needed—just a willingness to slow down and listen.
Registration required for in-person or online participation (register to receive Zoom link). Fee: $65, includes materials, snacks, light breakfast, and lunch.
Registration links at https://saintmarks.org/2025/10/the-somatic-enneagram-listening-to-the-wisdom-of-the-body/

Spirituality Resistance and Love: How Our Faiths Can Heal Our Democracy
2025-11-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Grace, Bainbridge Island, 8595 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, United States
November 8, 12:00-2:30 pm
This county wide event will explore many paths to healing our faiths provide. The main speakers will represent those who attend churches and those who do not. Any form of spirituality is welcome.
The main speakers will be:

Dee Eisenhauer, Eagle Harbor Congregational
Philip Favero, Quaker Kitsap Meeting
Kathryn Lafond, Sufi
Eric Mason, Grace Episcopal

The speakers will be followed by music and poetry and a 20 minute breakout groups to share our concerns and consider our options. Then there will be time for posting insights from the groups and a Q and A with the speakers where participants may vote on which questions will be asked. At the end of the formal event, there will be a coffee hour where registrants can meet one another and confer with representatives from ten groups at tables to help clarify what they may be called to do. Registrants will be provided a resource materials for faiths and democracy. Follow up meetings after the event will be offered for interested parties.

What Happens When We Die?
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 19:30 | Online
November 12 & 19, 7:00 pm
In the northern hemisphere, the month of November is a witness to the fragility and death of the natural world, a world that includes human beings. In this month, the lectionary readings point us toward the end of all things. In a culture that denies the reality of death, Christian faith offers a significant contrast. Join The Rev. Samuel Torvend, priest associate for adult formation at St. Paul’s, Seattle, as we consider what happens when we die and how the Christian community invites us to prepare for this last calling in life.
To register for these two gatherings, send The Rev. Torvend an email at torvensa@plu.edu with this word in the subject line: MORTEM.

Thin Places: Climate Change and Seeing Earth Whole
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
November 14, 7:30 pm
Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a compelling public conversation with the Rev. Lisa Graumlich, Ph.D., a distinguished climate scientist and ordained deacon.
Held in conjunction with the Terra exhibition—a 24-foot rotating replica of the Earth suspended in the nave—Dr. Graumlich’s talk will explore how climate change reveals our world as a single, interconnected system. She will discuss the “thin places” where science and faith converge, showing us that our climate crisis demands not just new technology, but new eyes to see the Earth whole. The evening will be introduced by Dean Steven Thomason and will feature an extensive Q&A.
Dr. Graumlich is professor emerita of environmental and forest science at the University of Washington, who has served as the dean of the UW College of the Environment and as the president of the American Geophysical Union. She is also a deacon in The Episcopal Church.
Come early or stay late for a Community Resource Fair, with representatives of community, government, and faith-based groups focused on creation care and climate justice, who will have tables set up in the nave. All are invited to visit the information tables before the presentation begins, 6:30–7:30 p.m., or after the conclusion of the Q&A.

2025-2026 College for Congregational Development Saturdays
2025-11-15
Third Saturdays Starting in September
Registration for The College for Congregational Development Saturday Sessions is now open! We will be meeting on the third Saturday of every month starting in September and wrapping up in February 2026. If you have any questions please reach out to Matt Koski, mkoski@ecww.org.
Register here: https://dioceseofolympia1551.formstack.com/forms/2025_2026_6x1_college_for_congregational_development_registration

African Transformative Conference
2025-11-15 11:00 - 18:00 | St. Columba’s, Kent, 26715 Military Rd S, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
November 15, 11:00 am
African churches are some of the fastest growing in our diocese. Join our 6 African congregations and ministries to celebrate and share our diverse cultures and ministry contexts. The Office of Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation invites all of the diocese to this exciting event!
Tentative schedule:
– 10:30 am – Check in, coffee
– 11:00 am – Opening Eucharist & Welcome
– 12:00 pm – Lunch
– 1:30-4:00 pm – Cultural Sharing & Workshops
– 5:00-6:00 pm – Dinner

Emergency Preparedness Workshop
2025-11-18 09:00 - 14:30 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
November 18, 9:00 am
TOPICS COVERED:

The Role and Commitment of a Safety Ministry
“The First 30 Seconds”-Case Studies of Active Assailants and Killers and Lessons Learned
Normal Human Response to Deadly Force Situations and how it affects survival
“Until the Police Arrive” after an incident, big or small.
Run, Hide, Fight” in a typical House of Worship-the challenges
Attackers-what they have in common
Sources for recent descriptive, useful Data on Houses of Worship Deadly Force Incidents, triggers, for use in planning and training.
Intentional Situational Awareness- Staying “Left of Bang”
Most Effective Deterrent’s to Violence-What you can do today.
Starting teams-Politics and Selection of members
References for affordable, quality training for Safety Ministry certification courses, materials, networking with other Safety Ministries nationwide

The content of this presentation includes several actual videos of violence in a house of worship and interviews of heroes. Every effort has been made to avoid any gratuitous display of such. There are valuable lessons to be learned. This is not a topic that one cannot ethically sugar coat and project images of unicorns and rainbows. Respect for those who are victims and heroes is paramount. There will be ample time for discussion of all the materials presented as we proceed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Clergy, Staff, Vestry, Ushers, Front Line Volunteers
Choir, Children & Youth Ministries Leadership
and anyone interested in emergency planning and preparedness.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS:
Ronald J. Miller, MA, MS
Former Special Deputy Cold Case Homicide Investigator, Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Contributing author of “The Watchful Shepherd,” produced by the Faith Based Security Network, soon to be on Amazon.
Joanne L. Miller, RN, ARNP, MHL, MSN (retired)
Retired after 38 years as a Critical Care and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and a Trauma Coordinator for a major metropolitan Level II Trauma Hospital, and as an instructor in Advanced Life Support certification for nurses and physicians. She is also a Certified Firearms Instructor.
The Millers have been presenters at a number of Church workshops on creating a Safety Ministry with a focus on risk mitigation and reduction, and how to set up a safety and security team. Ron is the designated (volunteer) “Safety & Security Coordinator” for the Diocese of Olympia.

Brotherhood Of Saint Andrew Province VIII Workshop
2025-11-22 09:30 - 12:30 | St. John’s | San Juan, Olympia, 114 20th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
November 22, 9:30 am
All interested in knowing about the Brotherhood Of Saint Andrew are invited to this free, in person gathering. Brotherhood Executive Director Tom Welch will be facilitating a morning discussion.

Ditty Bag Packing Day
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John the Baptist, Seattle, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, 98116
November 22, 10:00 am
During the holiday season, the Seattle Seafarers Center (Mission to Seafarers) gives away 1,000 ditty bag care packages to merchant seafarers. These small gifts are one way the Mission welcomes and cares for seafarers especially while they are far away from their families. You help make that happen!
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, join other volunteers from around Puget Sound as we stuff ditty bags for seafarers. We will gather from 10am – noon at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in West Seattle. To find out more, visit our website (www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday) and contact the Seattle Seafarers Center (office@mts-seattle.org).

The "O" Antiphons Advent Liturgy at Saint Mark's Cathedral
2025-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
November 30, 7:00 pm
The annual “O” Antiphons Liturgy is once again offered on the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025, at Saint Mark’s Cathedral and livestreamed. It is considered by many to be a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark’s. The particular form of this liturgy was invented here, first presented in 1986, and is today used by churches around the world. Music for this liturgy is offered by the Senior Choristers of the Choir School, Cathedral Choir, and the Compline Choir —each choir offers their own anthem, with all three choirs coming together at the beginning and end of the service.
The “O” Antiphons service is similar to a “Lessons & Carols” service, but rather than presenting a linear narrative from scripture, it is structured around seven medieval antiphons, each beginning with the word “O” which also form the basis of the hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This beloved cathedral tradition provides a moving and evocative entrance into the Advent season of prayerful expectation. Learn much much and find resources including previous years’ liturgies and an in-depth forum at saintmarks.org/oantiphons
