Author: Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!1 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.2 How great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee!3 This people have … [Read more…]

This election season has been charged with strong feelings and harsh accusations. Remember, no matter what happens, God is in charge. This would be a good time to talk to Him. Here is a prayer from the ACNA 2019 Prayer Book. Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to proclaim the kingdom of God … [Read more…]

The time is changing this Saturday, October 31 (Halloween). You should turn your clocks back by one hour (“fall back”). That way you will be sure to be on time for our Sunday liturgy at 10:00 am. Our procedures for keeping people secure inside have been successful, so the drive-through Eucharist will not continue. This … [Read more…]

The fundamentals of football are simple: a team earns points by carrying the ball over the opposing goal line or by kicking the ball over the goal posts. Knowing this much, you can watch a football game and get a general sense of what is going on, but you’ll miss a lot of things that … [Read more…]

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.2 Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.3 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times, he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which … [Read more…]

We are pleased to be back worshipping inside the church while celebrating a full Eucharist. We have limited our singing to “service music”. Due to mask restrictions it can be hard to sing hymns for some without getting short of breath. We also acknowledge that a community choir practice back in March brought about one … [Read more…]

God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ.1 Judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.2 The Father judgeth no man, but hath … [Read more…]

It is good for me to draw near to God.1 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.2 A day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of … [Read more…]

Readers of this blog may have been jarred to see the faces of some of the greatest monsters of the 20th century in the previous entry. The pictures remind us that evil exists. Historically, other religions have accepted evil as something the gods are powerless or unwilling to oppose, something in which the gods themselves … [Read more…]