A new video from the Office of the Bishop Recently the diocese posted a new campaign video with Bishop Melissa Skelton encouraging everyone in the region to learn more about … Read More
The fact that Jesus continued faithfully to live into his identity and to serve and love others in spite of opposition and rejection can be an encouragement to us when we experience similar criticism and hostility. We are not to be surprised at disbelief, distrust, rejection and failure. We follow a Savior who took on the worst of human behavior on the cross and by his love and God’s power transformed despair into hope, sorrow into joy and death into life.… Read More
Notice that he does not claim to have healed her. He gives her the credit. It is she who has believed the stories she has heard about this person, and she has enough faith to step into the circle. And then, with a gentle sort of grace, Jesus blesses her:… Read More
And it looks great! The long wait is over! Edible Hope has finally launched its new and improved website, making it easier than ever before to donate and volunteer. Please … Read More
July 12 – 14 Ballard Seafood Fest is coming soon! This annual celebration of Ballard’s maritime heritage is the biggest community event of the year. It’s also a great opportunity … Read More
Jesus’ image of the Kingdom of God is of a place of rest, safety, comfort and shelter for the least and the last and the lost. It is not about being big or grand or successful but rather about welcoming and caring for those for whom life’s circumstances are very difficult. This vision calls all who follow Jesus to a life which is more concerned with the vulnerable than with image or esteem.… Read More
“When we are cracked open, it is God’s light that will pour forth. When we get out of the way by not trying to be God but just to be our most authentic, vulnerable and true selves, then the light of Christ will show in our lives. This is so counterintuitive. We try to be strong, to be perfect, to fix everything and to overcome every challenge. Meanwhile there is a more glorious and beautiful light that can only illumine us when we allow ourselves to be weak.”… Read More
That’s kind of how life in the Spirit feels to me. Sometimes you’re flowing with a creative power and presence as it takes you in fresh directions and other times, your little boat is overwhelmed and you’ve capsized into deep water. The Spirit has the power to heal and the power to bring us to our knees.… Read More
Easter 7 Every year at this time one of my parishioners used to remind me that Mother’s Day was nearly impossible for him. He had been abused horribly by his … Read More
Thank you so much for joining us at Lagunitas last week! It was incredible to be with so many people that support our mission to feed and support our neighbors. … Read More