On Tuesday, residents of Puget Sound woke to the smell of smoke and a red sun rising. It was caused by wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington. This morning the region woke to a smokey haze from the smoke of fires from Oregon.

Fires are part of the natural order. Plants grow, they dry out in summer, and eventually they catch fire. We can control fires to some extent, but we can’t eliminate them.

Pray for those whose lives and property are in danger and for those helping to contain the fires. Remember also in your prayers those who have been shut in for weeks because of the Covid-19 quarantine. Christians have always led in serving those afflicted by natural disasters and diseases. Here is another opportunity.

We have resumed our services inside the church after observing drive through communion since March 22, 2020. Our schedule is as follows:

Drive through communion – 9:00 am to 9:30 am Sunday mornings.

No mask required

Indoor communion, service with music – 10:00 am, masks and social

distancing required. Bring your BCP

2019 if you have one.

May all be blessed,

Fr. Harley+