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What to Expect
What to Expect
Helpful information when visiting Saint Mark’s
We want you to feel welcomed and as comfortable as possible when visiting Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis, so we’re providing some information to let you know what to expect.
If you enjoy your visit and would like to learn more about our faith community and opportunities to get involved, please follow the link to fill out our Get Connected form.
Worship
Our entire worship experience, from beginning to end, aims to connect us to the very heart and mind of God. You will find a variety of worship styles at various times on Sunday and throughout the week. Check out our schedule, and try each of them to find what best suits you!
Holy Eucharist
All baptized Christians—no matter age or denomination or length of time since you last received the Eucharist—are welcome to receive communion. Episcopalians invite all baptized people to receive, not because we take the Eucharist lightly, but because we take our baptism so seriously.
Visitors who are not baptized Christians are welcome to come forward during the Communion to receive a blessing from the clergy.
Fellowship
Every Sunday at 9:00 AM. and throughout the morning, join us for refreshments in a casual setting to meet new people and reconnect with those you already know. You will find us in the Community Room on the first level, around the corner from the Cathedral Bookshop.
Forums
Two or three times a month, from September through June, there will be a Forum in the Banquet room on the first level, from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM. First and fourth Sundays will be “administrative” in focus, being led by Vestry, which is our elected leadership. Topics will include Finance, Stewardship, and Dean’s Search committee updates. The additional Sundays of the month are open for scheduling, or simply for fellowship.
Kids in Worship
Saint Mark’s Cathedral honors the spiritual lives of children and families, welcoming them to the nave in worship for any and all services. The sound of loud and wiggly kids is holy and part of our worship. We offer a “soft space” in the nave, directly in front of the lectern. There are “beloved” baskets with soft toys and educational materials. Feel free to sit up front, or any place in the nave that suits your family. We are happy that you are present.
Plan Your Visit
For questions about what to expect at Saint Mark's, contact Mary Lusk.