​Pastor Elise Scott

Phone: (206) 784-1306
Email: [email protected]

Greetings from Ballard First Lutheran Church! Here at BFL we strive to be a loving, inclusive faith community that embodies what it means to be the Body of Christ not only here in Ballard, but also in the greater Seattle area and in the world. How do we do this?  

1. Worship - On Sunday mornings at 10 am (we’d love to have you join us!), we come together for worship through the Word and Sacrament.  Together we hear the word of God and gather at the table so that we may be nourished and sustained by the Word and Bread of Life for the week to come.
2. Living Our Vocations - As St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians, we are one body with many parts.  At Ballard First, we believe that God gives each of us unique and valuable gifts to share with and use in the world.  Regardless of which profession and/or roles you find yourself called to, we believe in encouraging and affirming the gifts we see within our community so that these gifts may be used to help others know and experience God’s work in their lives.
3. Community - At Ballard First Lutheran, we enjoy the company of one another!  Whether it’s coming together to share a soup supper during Lent or fellowship activities such as Movie and game nights, we find that the fellowship we experience together deepens our relationships with one another and enables us to better support each other during the difficult times that life sometimes presents.
4. Service - Jesus commanded, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”  Ballard First takes this teaching to heart by being an active member of Faith Action Network (an interfaith non-profit committed to advocating for the common good), providing community dinners, and by participating in other acts of service throughout our community.
5. Education - Ballard First Lutheran believes that education is imperative to our faith formation and can transform the way in which we interact with the world and people surrounding us.  Ballard First offers a number of educational opportunities including a weekly Bible Study, Adult Forums, and Sunday School for children of all ages.

We hope that you too will find Ballard First to be a loving, inclusive, welcoming faith community built on the foundation of God’s love for our world!  We look forward to seeing you soon!

In Christ’s Peace,
​Pastor Elise Scott

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Pastor Laurie A. Jones is now at Central Lutheran Church in Eugene, OR    READ MORE

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Staff

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Jordyn Perr
​(206) 784-1306
[email protected]

BFL CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR: Karen Hutchison
(206) 784-1307
[email protected]

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR: Alexis Cruikshank
[email protected] 

​MINISTER OF MUSIC: Maddy Barnes
[email protected]
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ACCOMPANIST: Jim Fisher

​ORGANIST: David Lepse

​​CARETAKER: Matt Horton

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Executive Team

PRESIDENT: Marit Turner
VICE PRESIDENT: Jeff Powers
SECRETARY: Monica Porter

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Administrative Leaders

CHILDCARE: Susan Weber
FACILITIES: Edna Peterson
FINANCE: Tina Aure
PERSONNEL: Kathy Johnson