Upcoming Performances:
Wednesday, April 1st, 7:00 pm, 2026
SEATTLE, WA
Join St. James Cathedral Seattle on Wednesday April 1st as they observe the Office of Tenebræ. The name Tenebræ (the Latin word for "shadows") was originally given to the ancient monastic services of matins (celebrated after midnight) and lauds (celebrated at dawn) of the last three days of Holy Week. By the late Middle Ages, these services were consolidated into a single daily celebration on each evening before Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
Following numerous 20th-century papal reforms, Tenebræ today is celebrated in many different forms. We include the chanting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, in which each verse is introduced by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the gradual extinguishing of candles and other lights in the church to signify the darkness that overshadowed the earth at Christ's crucifixion. The loud noise, or strepitus, at the conclusion of the service suggests the earthquake described in the Passion narratives. The single candle left burning is the symbol and promise of Christ's triumph over death and darkness.
The Cathedral Cantorei will sing the Lamentations of Jeremiah by Thomas Tallis (c.1505–1585), O vos omnes by Paweł Łukaszewski (b. 1968), the sublime Miserere mei, Deus by Gregorio Allegri (c.1582–1652), and plainchant.
Father Michael G. Ryan, presider. This liturgy is open to all—no tickets required. A freewill offering will be taken up during the service.
SEATTLE, WA
Join St. James Cathedral Seattle on Wednesday April 1st as they observe the Office of Tenebræ. The name Tenebræ (the Latin word for "shadows") was originally given to the ancient monastic services of matins (celebrated after midnight) and lauds (celebrated at dawn) of the last three days of Holy Week. By the late Middle Ages, these services were consolidated into a single daily celebration on each evening before Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
Following numerous 20th-century papal reforms, Tenebræ today is celebrated in many different forms. We include the chanting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, in which each verse is introduced by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the gradual extinguishing of candles and other lights in the church to signify the darkness that overshadowed the earth at Christ's crucifixion. The loud noise, or strepitus, at the conclusion of the service suggests the earthquake described in the Passion narratives. The single candle left burning is the symbol and promise of Christ's triumph over death and darkness.
The Cathedral Cantorei will sing the Lamentations of Jeremiah by Thomas Tallis (c.1505–1585), O vos omnes by Paweł Łukaszewski (b. 1968), the sublime Miserere mei, Deus by Gregorio Allegri (c.1582–1652), and plainchant.
Father Michael G. Ryan, presider. This liturgy is open to all—no tickets required. A freewill offering will be taken up during the service.
Friday, April 3rd, 12:00 pm, 2026
SEATTLE, WA
St. James Cathedral observes the traditional Good Friday devotion of Tre Ore ("Three Hours") in which we remember the last words of Christ proclaimed from the cross. These brief exclamations from Jesus alternate with Alessandro Scarlatti's Stabat Mater and meditations by Father Stephen Rowan on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Music is offered by the women of the Cathedral Cantorei and the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Adam.
This liturgy is open to all—no tickets required. A freewill offering will be taken up during the service. If you can't attend in-person, you can view the livestream on the Cathedral Facebook (@stjamesseattle) or Vimeo page.
SEATTLE, WA
St. James Cathedral observes the traditional Good Friday devotion of Tre Ore ("Three Hours") in which we remember the last words of Christ proclaimed from the cross. These brief exclamations from Jesus alternate with Alessandro Scarlatti's Stabat Mater and meditations by Father Stephen Rowan on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Music is offered by the women of the Cathedral Cantorei and the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Adam.
This liturgy is open to all—no tickets required. A freewill offering will be taken up during the service. If you can't attend in-person, you can view the livestream on the Cathedral Facebook (@stjamesseattle) or Vimeo page.
Friday, April 17th, 7:00 pm, 2026
SEATTLE, WA
Mägi Ensemble – Singing Songs from the Baltics — Live (In-Person ) at Plymouth Church Seattle UCC
The Mägi Ensemble is honored to be a part of the Plymouth Congregational UCC Concert Series in Seattle. This concert will feature Laura Jēkabsone’s Folk Mass along with other contemporary compositions from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Welcome reception at 5:30 pm in the Lounge. Doors to the Sanctuary open at 6:30 pm for the concert.
Venue: Sanctuary, Plymouth Church United Church of Christ — 1217 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Please enter through entrance on 6th Ave closest to Seneca Street (Street level door). Check-in at table inside main doors; have your ticket ready (printed or on your phone).
Parking: Limited event parking available in Plymouth garage: 515 University St, Seattle, WA 98101. Parking is first-come, first-served — we recommend carpooling, rideshare, or public transit.
SEATTLE, WA
Mägi Ensemble – Singing Songs from the Baltics — Live (In-Person ) at Plymouth Church Seattle UCC
The Mägi Ensemble is honored to be a part of the Plymouth Congregational UCC Concert Series in Seattle. This concert will feature Laura Jēkabsone’s Folk Mass along with other contemporary compositions from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Welcome reception at 5:30 pm in the Lounge. Doors to the Sanctuary open at 6:30 pm for the concert.
Venue: Sanctuary, Plymouth Church United Church of Christ — 1217 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Please enter through entrance on 6th Ave closest to Seneca Street (Street level door). Check-in at table inside main doors; have your ticket ready (printed or on your phone).
Parking: Limited event parking available in Plymouth garage: 515 University St, Seattle, WA 98101. Parking is first-come, first-served — we recommend carpooling, rideshare, or public transit.