Remembering is why Christ is King

Sermon | November 23, 2025

To watch the sermon click here. The calendar we Christians follow is not random. It begins with the longing of Advent, that season of holy desire for the world at its best. Then Christmas, incarnation, God alive in the world. Epiphany follows, it is the dark season lit by Christ’s light, guiding our actions in

The Christ Mystery

Sermon | June 1, 2025

To watch the sermon, click here. In the name of God; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. We make meaning in our world in lots of different ways. That’s something we talk about at RELATA. When I preached two weeks ago, I talked about making meaning by using frameworks to understand the

The Magnificat and Mary’s Example

Sermon | December 22, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. I have a story to tell you about the Magnificat, Luke chapter 1 verses 46 to 55. Last Sunday, at the 11 am service, I was standing right here in your midst, reading from Luke chapter 3 about John the Baptist. Sabrina was the Verger at 11am and she

Advent IV: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

News | December 22, 2024

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

Rejoicing in Relationship

Sermon | December 15, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. These are the gloomy days in Seattle. The sun, if it appears at all, doesn’t show up until around 8:00 in the morning and then begins to disappear around 4:00 in the afternoon. There’s a persistent mist in the air, and if it’s not misting that generally means it’s

Advent III: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

News | December 15, 2024

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 is a Love Story

Sermon | December 8, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. Today’s Gospel is a love story. The word “love” is not mentioned, and yet I see love pouring from every curved letter and every straight letter that make up the words of the majestic and tender sentences of today’s story. It’s John the Baptist’s love story with Jesus, that

Advent II: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions

News | December 8, 2024

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!

News | December 5, 2024

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

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