Author Archives: Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

The answer to the question above is “Yes, and no.” God loves you, yes absolutely, and he wants you to live with him forever. This is proved by the fact that God sent his Son, Jesus, to take on human … Continue reading →

This Sunday – October 3rd at Noon we recognize the stewardship of St. Francis for all of God’s creation. We will have a brief liturgy to recognize our role as steward’s of our animal companions. Each pet will be blessed … Continue reading →

St. Barnabas is part of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), a group of Christian churches that trace their heritage back to the Church of England.  The Church of England began as part of the Protestant movement that arose … Continue reading →

Which Church Do You Belong To? Maybe you recognize that there is a “spiritual” dimension to the universe beyond the physical things we can see, but you don’t go to church, or church is not a significant part of your … Continue reading →

Welcome to St. Barnabas! Perhaps you have passed our church a few times and considered attending a service, but you wonder what will happen. For a preview, it’s easy to find a free online copy of the 2019 ACNA Prayer … Continue reading →

That is what Obi-Wan Kenobi says to Luke Skywalker when he  introduces him to the “force” in the first Star Wars movie ( Episode IV, A New Hope). When that movie came out, many people noticed that there were strong … Continue reading →

In Seattle we have just passed through record-breaking heat. In years gone by, preachers could have used this as a mild foretaste of the hellish flames awaiting the ungodly. The modern Anglican style may be less colorful, but we should … Continue reading →

June 11 is the day set aside by the Church to remember St. Barnabas. He is described in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. His name was Joseph. Barnabas or “son of consolation” was apparently a nickname. Acts … Continue reading →

We have completed the great cycle of Lent, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost. Now the Church enters “Ordinary Time.” This does not imply that the time is undistinguished, only that we are now counting Sundays by their relationship to Pentecost (the … Continue reading →

After Jesus’ resurrection, he was with his followers for 40 days, comforting and teaching them. Then he vanished from their sight after telling them to stay in Jerusalem until they were “baptized with the Holy Spirit.” They found out what … Continue reading →