(5) “…the fact is, without safe and secure shelter, children of God are left on our streets to be harassed, stolen away, and they die. I believe strongly that every single church in this city has the privilege of land, buildings, and social clout to protect those who most need it.”
(4) “this tiny church is proof of what can be done when we decide to use the house of Jesus as a shelter to the nations and use the privilege we inherited to be not just shelter, but a sanctuary.”
(3)“would we be like those priests and scribes of old who then looked for a way to kill him because he challenged our comfort and authority? Or would we be like the Holy Mother and say “Here I am, servant of the Lord; let it be according to your word”?
(2) “I’ve found myself wondering though, if Jesus walked through those doors today and shouted to us like he did in the temple, ‘My house is a house of shelter for all the nations. But you have made it an empty palace for the privileged…’
We co-hosted a Faith Summit for Shelter today with our SHARE/WHEEL partners. Here is some of Pastor Jeny’s talk:
“This past week, a church service in Minnesota was disrupted by protesters and I’ve read many comments from government officials about how Jesus would never disrupt a worship service.”
You can register as a conscientious objector status with us. Ask Pastor Jeny about how. www.pcusa.org/sites/defaul...
Pastor Jeny wrote the lectionary reflection for November 9th in Presbyterian Outlook. Pastor Haley wrote the lectionary we will use that Sunday as well.
How two small Kansas churches serve their towns
Churches in two small Kansas towns wondered what was missing. Now, a library, an after-school program and a daycare center are making their communities stronger. — Catherine Neelly Burton
Pastor Martín wrote this great article as part of his other job and we want y’all to read it too!
Follow the link to add your voice to our denominational message.
How much do you have to make to afford Seattle 'out of whack' rents?
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Thank you Rev. Ott for blessing us yesterday!
Happy Easter Bluesky! We pray that we can all live into the promise of life over death, hope over fear, and justice over oppression.
If y'all have photos from today's marches to share, email them to Pastor Jeny. Please blur out faces or only share ones from the back of people's heads for your own safety. Thank-you to everyone who marched today!!
Investing in relationships over church programs
The church’s potential to reach the younger generations depends on our ability to prioritize relational ministry over programmatic ministry, writes Aaron Neff.
#Repost
Picture with a blue, white and pink background. Black words on the front that say “Happy Transgender Day of Visibility. You are seen. You are known. You are loved” There is a small heart that is filled with the Trans flag. At the bottom is the Presbyterian Outlook logo
To our Transgender and Non-Binary siblings: You are fully known and loved by God. We see you today and always. 🏳️⚧️
When other institutions of higher education are backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Columbia Theological Seminary has decided to stay committed to the diversity, equity and inclusion policies that have shaped its community. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #DEI #Advocacy
During a recent clean up, we found the original pulpit Bible, given by the Sunday School in 1911 when the church was just 12 years old. Back then, we were called Ballard Presbyterian and were located on the corner of 17th & Market in Ballard.
“We may and must speak with one voice in this matter today…”, from the preamble of the Declaration of Barmen, the German Churches response to Hitler’s takeover of the church as part of his rise to power.
If they will come for one, they will come for all.
We continue our REVEAL week by looking at power and intersectionality. "We always talk about the compounding factors of our unique stories and how they intersect with power and leadership. This is why humanizing all our experiences is so crucial." - Turning Over Tables, pg.30, Kathy Escobar
CNP rejoices in the ratification of Amendment 24-A enshrining, for the first time, recognition of LGBTQIA+ people in the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and declaring the denomination’s commitment to their full participation and representation in church worship, governance and life.
Today's service is now posted to YouTube. This Lent, we are following Kathy Escobar's devotional, "Turning Over Tables: A Lenten Call for Disrupting Power." It's a wonderful one, especially now. Blessings everyone.
Today we begin our Lenten Journey, using Kathy Escobar’s book, Turning Over Tables: A Lenten Call to Disrupting Power. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 7pm.
Feb 28 is a nationwide Economic Boycott to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, endorsed by the BIPOC pastors of Seattle Presbytery. Avoid shopping or eating at major retailers or fast-food, either in person or on-line. Instead support local and POC-owned businesses, using cash if possible.
PC(USA) joins religious freedom lawsuit challenging ICE enforcement actions in churches
Plaintiffs hold a press conference to explain their interfaith effort to help protect all God’s children.
@pcusa.bsky.social #Immigration
MAJOR BREAKING: Pope Francis has written a letter to US Bishops saying he’s following “major crisis” of “mass deportations;” takes on Vance saying “The true ordo amoris that must be promoted is that which we discover by meditating constantly on the parable of the “Good Samaritan”
“Christianity is at its purest and most beautiful when it is counterintuitive and unwieldy—that is, when it is least amenable to human convenience.”
Today’s worship service is now posted to YouTube. Have a blessed week.
