Harrowing Of Hell

Advent IV: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

Kate’s sermon for the last Sunday in Advent focuses on Mary’s Magnificat, drawing attention to its profound significance during this season and its relevance for our faith and lives today. She begins by sharing a moment of ‘epiphany’ while reading from The Saint John’s Bible last Sunday, when the imprint of the Magnificat seemed to

Advent III: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In his sermon, Lex reflects on the gloomy weather of Seattle during Advent, drawing a parallel between the physical darkness and the existential malaise many feel in their lives. He introduces Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written from prison, as a profound example of finding joy and peace in the midst of hardship. Paul’s exhortation

Advent II: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In her sermon, Kelli reflects on the Gospel passage as a profound love story, focusing on the connection between John the Baptist and Jesus, and its implications for our own relationship with Christ. She emphasizes that, although much of Jesus’ life remains hidden, John the Baptist’s life points us to Jesus, a ministry that began

The Annual Tree Lighting is Near!

by Audrey Seale The magic of Advent has begun in the St. Francis courtyard with the raising of the Neighborhood Tree this morning.  Returning for its third year, this 12’ tree comes from the company who creates the Westlake Tree in downtown Seattle every year. Adorned with lights, a star, and silver, gold, and red

Advent I: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

In this week’s sermon, Doyt uses a personal story about an airport misadventure to illustrate the importance of being present and attuned to the moment, especially during the Advent season. While traveling through Madrid, he recounts how his assumptions about a fellow passenger’s destination led him astray, causing him to run through the wrong terminal

Joy to the World!

Good morning Christians, seekers and friends: Merry Christmas! And thank you so much for joining me in celebrating Jesus’ birth today. I have to admit to you all that Christmas morning services are some of my favorite all year, which is always odd since I was born and remain a life-long night owl, AND my

Let it Be

Good morning Christians, seekers, and friends! One of the things I most appreciate about our God is that God, my creator, really loves the real “me.” God is a down-to-earth, lover of all humanity and creation kind of God, who, even though I have spent years trying to live up to my idea of what

God Loves the Small Things

Something very small is about to take place. Something small, yet personally significant, at least to the parents, Mary and Joseph. A baby is going to be born. Certainly, in their hearts, there is a stirring, there is hope.  In their imagination and conversation, they speculate and anticipate. Both have had dreams and visions around

Coming of Age

The season of Advent brings us back to the familiar. The familiar decorations around the house. The familiar music on the radio. For us here in Seattle; the familiar long nights and short days. Maybe even familiar food and holiday drinks appear. And we experience, here in church, very familiar Bible stories. Today we find