Polls indicate a growing number of people who answer “None” when asked about their religious affiliation. The number of non-affiliated people has long been higher in the Seattle area than in other parts of the country. Even among people who state a religious affiliation, some attend church only rarely, and some admit that they don’t … [Read more…]
On this Labor Day: Prayer for Commerce and Industry (from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer) O Lord Jesus Christ, in your earthly life you shared our toil and hallowed our labor; Guide those who maintain the commerce and industries of our land, and give to all who labor pride in their work, a just … [Read more…]
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our … [Read more…]
In his letter to the Galatians (3:28), St. Paul wrote: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Paul was addressing potential divisions within the Church and pointing out that the only way to overcome them was … [Read more…]
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 liturgy will be in Igbo, one of the principal languages of Nigeria. You are welcome … [Read more…]
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, and he would have given thee living water.2 If ye … being evil, know how … [Read more…]
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 the Father, he hath declared him. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among … [Read more…]
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 thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly … [Read more…]
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 careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring … [Read more…]
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 same prayers. This unity has fractured over the years, sometimes for good reasons (to modernize … [Read more…]
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