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A Reconciling in Christ community
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 - June 28, 2020
The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself. From worship we are sent on our baptismal mission: to serve the little ones of this world and to be a sign of God’s merciful welcome.
The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself. From worship we are sent on our baptismal mission: to serve the little ones of this world and to be a sign of God’s merciful welcome.
SUNDAY WORSHIP - June 21, 2020
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and love make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ in the world.
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and love make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ in the world.
More services:
Virtual Worship: June 14, 2020
Virtual Worship: June 7, 2020 - Holy Trinity Sunday - Message by The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Virtual Worship: May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Virtual Worship: May 24, 2020 - Message by Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod
Virtual Worship: May 17, 2020
Virtual Worship: May 10, 2020
Virtual Worship: May 3, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 26, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 19, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday
Virtual Worship: June 14, 2020
Virtual Worship: June 7, 2020 - Holy Trinity Sunday - Message by The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Virtual Worship: May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Virtual Worship: May 24, 2020 - Message by Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod
Virtual Worship: May 17, 2020
Virtual Worship: May 10, 2020
Virtual Worship: May 3, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 26, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 19, 2020
Virtual Worship: April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday
Virtual Worship: April 10, 2020 - Good Friday
Virtual Worship: April 9, 2020 - Maundy Thursday
Virtual Worship: April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday
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
- Wednesday evening Lenten worship and Soup Suppers
- 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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