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2006 NW 65th STREET SEATTLE, WA 98117 (206) 784-1306 ALL ARE WELCOME. |
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Join us for online worship
A new service will be posted each Sunday by 10:00 a.m.
A new service will be posted each Sunday by 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP - October 18, 2020
The Pharisees approach Jesus in a thinly veiled attempt to trap him on issues of financial obligations to the Roman government. Their question of Jesus, simplified to the extreme, is “who gets your wallet?” If Jesus answered one way, he would be guilty of treason. If he answered the other way, he would have been considered guilty of heresy in the eyes of the religious leaders. Jesus responds by issuing a challenge of his own — give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God. This statement challenges us to ponder: if God created the world and everything in it, what doesn’t belong to God? God wants a whole lot more than just your wallet. God wants your life, wallet and all!
The Pharisees approach Jesus in a thinly veiled attempt to trap him on issues of financial obligations to the Roman government. Their question of Jesus, simplified to the extreme, is “who gets your wallet?” If Jesus answered one way, he would be guilty of treason. If he answered the other way, he would have been considered guilty of heresy in the eyes of the religious leaders. Jesus responds by issuing a challenge of his own — give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God. This statement challenges us to ponder: if God created the world and everything in it, what doesn’t belong to God? God wants a whole lot more than just your wallet. God wants your life, wallet and all!
SUNDAY WORSHIP - October 11, 2020
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection.
Pastor Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop of the NW Washington Synod, will be bringing the message.
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection.
Pastor Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop of the NW Washington Synod, will be bringing the message.
SUNDAY WORSHIP - October 4, 2020
Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, died in 1226. Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation.
Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, died in 1226. Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation.
For more past services, please go to our Virtual Worship page or visit our YouTube channel.
For now, in-person activities and worship services at Ballard First Lutheran are canceled. That includes:
We invite you to watch worship services here on our website (above); new services will be posted each Sunday by 10:00 a.m.
Please remember that you may still support Ballard First Lutheran with your regular giving by clicking the GIVE NOW button below. Offerings can be made through ACH, debit or credit cards.
- Sunday morning worship, both 8:00 am and 10:00 am
- Coffee Hour
- Sunday School, including Adult Forum
- Choir Rehearsal
- Wednesday Bible Study
We invite you to watch worship services here on our website (above); new services will be posted each Sunday by 10:00 a.m.
Please remember that you may still support Ballard First Lutheran with your regular giving by clicking the GIVE NOW button below. Offerings can be made through ACH, debit or credit cards.
Letter from Pastor Elise and Pastor Erik:
June 2020
Dear Friends in Christ,
We miss seeing you in person. If we have learned nothing else during this pandemic, we have certainly come to know not to take the gift of community for granted. We look forward to the day we can be together in person again.
Unfortunately, it will be some time yet before we are able to open our doors for public worship. The Council has been discussing a seven-page checklist outlining the work that would need to be done and the accommodations that would need to be made before we can come together. The checklist consists of recommendations from a document produced by Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee of the North Pacific Synod of the ELCA as well as a document produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the entire church. Both parties strongly urge caution.
In the meantime, we strongly encourage you to stay in touch. Continue to tune in to our online worship as you are able. Contact either of us for pastoral care as needed; we are still striving to provide pastoral ministry and want to be supportive of you during these challenging days. Let us know if you have prayer requests, too, as we continue to hold you in prayer during this time of separation. Contact one another and simply ask, “How are you doing?” or “What does life look like for you during these days?” Numerous people have told us how much it means to them when they hear from fellow church members.
While we have sheltered in place, we have been deeply mindful of the death of George Floyd and the great movement of social change that is emerging. We pray for the transformation of our society, that we may be a less racist, more just, and thus a more peaceful people. We pray that we would find the courage to open our hearts—and our ears... and our minds—to one another. We simply cannot make the changes that are so desperately needed in our land without listening. Pray for that. And be well.
In Christ’s Abiding Love,
Pastor Mary Elise Scott and Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg
Dear Friends in Christ,
We miss seeing you in person. If we have learned nothing else during this pandemic, we have certainly come to know not to take the gift of community for granted. We look forward to the day we can be together in person again.
Unfortunately, it will be some time yet before we are able to open our doors for public worship. The Council has been discussing a seven-page checklist outlining the work that would need to be done and the accommodations that would need to be made before we can come together. The checklist consists of recommendations from a document produced by Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee of the North Pacific Synod of the ELCA as well as a document produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the entire church. Both parties strongly urge caution.
In the meantime, we strongly encourage you to stay in touch. Continue to tune in to our online worship as you are able. Contact either of us for pastoral care as needed; we are still striving to provide pastoral ministry and want to be supportive of you during these challenging days. Let us know if you have prayer requests, too, as we continue to hold you in prayer during this time of separation. Contact one another and simply ask, “How are you doing?” or “What does life look like for you during these days?” Numerous people have told us how much it means to them when they hear from fellow church members.
While we have sheltered in place, we have been deeply mindful of the death of George Floyd and the great movement of social change that is emerging. We pray for the transformation of our society, that we may be a less racist, more just, and thus a more peaceful people. We pray that we would find the courage to open our hearts—and our ears... and our minds—to one another. We simply cannot make the changes that are so desperately needed in our land without listening. Pray for that. And be well.
In Christ’s Abiding Love,
Pastor Mary Elise Scott and Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg
Classes are canceled at this time.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sundays at 9:00-9:50 a.m. Haavik Hall CONFIRMATION CLASSES: 6th-8th Grade Sundays from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Church Office KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL: Ages 3 - 5th Grade Sundays from 9:15-9:45 a.m. Kangaroo Room in the Childcare Building |
"Following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, we at Ballard First Lutheran affirm the dignity and worth of all people...."
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Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg
Pastor Elise Scott 
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FAN features events about justice, peace and care for the environment across the state of Washington.
See FAN website for more info.
See FAN website for more info.
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We are a Greening Congregation. Collectively, we can make our planet better. Learn more at earthministry.org
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