SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 8 a.m. Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 11 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong in the Nave (First Sundays, October-May) 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9:30 p.m. Compline in the Cathedral Nave,
chanted by the Compline Choir and broadcast live on King 98.1 fm
A chorister holds a candle during the 2016 Pageant of the Nativity at Saint Mark’s.
WEEKDAY SERVICE TIMES Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in McCaw or Thomsen Chapel Mondays, 7:15 p.m. Centering Prayer in Thomsen Chapel Wednesdays, 12 noon Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Thursdays, 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel For more information about Worship and Prayer at Saint Mark’s visit saintmarks.org.
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LENT HOLY WEEK & EASTER Worship, music and more for the season of preparation for the Resurrection.
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PHOTO ROUND UP
Blessing of the Animals, departure of Becky Morrill, 2016 Ministry Fair, All Saints’ Sunday and Baptisms
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CENTERPIECE
Renewing Our Covenant, a sermon preached by the Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector
10 RENEWING OUR COVENANT A Statement of Commitment and Action, and what you can do to take action now.
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BAIL FUND GIVES HOPE
An update from Northwest Community Bail Fund.
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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
Saint Mark’s Capital Campaign construction breaks ground in April.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Saint Mark’s Annual Meeting Report
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AROUND CAMPUS
Checking in with the Seattle Service Corps; A special exhibit comes to the Cathedral Nave; Staff Changes at Saint Mark’s
ON THE COVER: Three Senior Choristers help to fill the Baptismal Font at the Baptism of our Lord on January 8, 2017.
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