October 20, 2024 — The Rev Canon Britt Olson
Feast Day of St. Luke Today we are celebrating the Feast of St. Luke, our patronal saint. Actually, the original Episcopal congregation in Ballard was named St. Stephen’s and the … Read More
September 29, 2024 — Dr. Kristen Daley Mosier
When we follow in the way of Jesus Christ the only boundary line is the one that leads us closer to the Triune God. It’s that line that differentiates moving toward or away from Love incarnate—which means that the line evades clear definition. … Read More
September 22, 2024 — The Rev. Canon Britt Olson
Proper 20, Year B — Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 The Wisdom of Solomon is not included in the 66 canonical books of … Read More
September 15, 2024 — Rev. Rody Rowe
Why the Cross? Mark 8:27-38 To be a Christian is to believe in the God known in one Jesus of Nazareth WHO WAS CRUCIFIED. To be a Christian is to … Read More
August 25, 2024 — The Rev. Mary Petty Anderson
Proper 16, Year B This is an O‑ring. No surprises there. If you’re of a certain age, you may remember where you were when the collapse of an O-ring caused … Read More
July 7, 2024 — The Rev Canon Britt Olson
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
June 30, 2024 — The Rev Mary Petty Anderson
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
June 16, 2024 — The Rev Canon Britt Olson
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
June 2, 2024 — The Rev. Canon Britt Olson
“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
May 26, 2024 — The Rev Canon Britt Olson
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