Author Archives: Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

What is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.1 My days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good. They are passed away as the swift … Continue reading →

God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.2 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.3 There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn … Continue reading →

Lent is a season of the church year that emphasizes repentance. Jesus said, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” To repent means to turn around, to make a new start. Christians need to do this continually because … Continue reading →

February 26, 2023 – Sunday Morning Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord.1 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.2 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday service of imposition of Ashes and Eucharist will be observed on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Noon and 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

Oh that thou wouldest keep me from evil.1 Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.2  The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.3 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not … Continue reading →

The twelve days of Christmas concluded on January 5. Now begins the season of Epiphany (from a Greek word that means “show forth” or “reveal”). This season celebrates the fact that Jesus was revealed to the world as God with … Continue reading →

The Christian celebration of Christmas begins on December 25 and runs for twelve days (twelve days of Christmas, there is a song in that). Throughout this festival, we remember with awe and wonder the fact that God, who created the … Continue reading →

We are celebrating Christmas at two services and hoping you can join us at one or both! Christmas Eve: Saturday December 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Christmas Eve will be a candlelight service and our Christmas choir will sing. Enjoy … Continue reading →

Third Sunday in Advent – The season of Advent continues. If you wish to join the Christmas choir, you are welcome to arrive at 9:00 am on Sunday for practice. The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday, … Continue reading →