Author Archives: Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

Invitation Aug 18 2019 Nigerian Sunday! Next Sunday, August 18, we will celebrate our annual Nigerian Eucharist.  People of Nigerian background will come from far and near to join with St. Barnabas in worship, singing, and food.  Parts of the … Continue reading →

The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name.1 If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, … Continue reading →

Christ, who is the image of God.1 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.2 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of … Continue reading →

Our Eucharist (communion) liturgy begins with a Collect (short prayer) for Purity.  Here it is in the traditional 1928 version:  Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the … Continue reading →

We made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them.1 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.3 Casting all your care upon him; for he … Continue reading →

One of the glories of the Anglican tradition has been the use of a Book of Common Prayer.  Christians in the United States, England, Australia, India, and elsewhere could know that they were following (generally) the same liturgy and saying the … Continue reading →

A popular English Hymn begins like this: O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home. Under the shadow of thy throne thy saints have dwelt … Continue reading →

What does God think about Sin? The answers may surprise you. God is utterly opposed to every sin, even small ones.  Not because God is a picky killjoy, but because God knows that sins separate us from him and from … Continue reading →

The better than Junk Trunk Sale! Members of St. Barnabas will be loading up their trunks, with stuff to offer many sale bargains. They will drive to the church and display all of their wares for sale! After 3:00 pm … Continue reading →

If you find cause for joy, give thanks to God, who wants you to have joy with him forever. If you find disappointment or suffering, remember that God loved you so much that he sent his son, Jesus, to suffer … Continue reading →