August 29th, 2021 | Barry Swindon
In this second-to-last installment of our summer series through Genesis, we reach one of the last tension-filled moments between Joseph and his brothers. Judah, the one who initiated the plan to sell Joseph all those years ago, the one who messed up big time with Tamar…is not the same person as before. Join us and see how it all shakes … Read More →
August 26th, 2021 | Community Updates
Our next education offering to lean into our commitment to be like Jesus in racial justice and intercultural competence is a screening of The Hate U Give on Wednesday evening, September 29th in our Worship Center from 6-9pm. Seating will be socially distanced, and masks required, but you can bring your own dinner and sit in family groups to each while socially … Read More →
August 23rd, 2021 | Community Updates
In this second-to-last installment of our summer series through Genesis, we reach one of the last tension-filled moments between Joseph and his brothers. Judah, the one who initiated the plan to sell Joseph all those years ago, the one who messed up big time with Tamar…is not the same person as before. Join us and see how it all shakes … Read More →
August 22nd, 2021 | Barry Swindon
Joseph only knew his dad up until he was about 17 years old. After that he was carted off and moved from bad place to worse place for the next 25 years. If you put yourself in Joseph’s shoes, what kind of baggage do you think you’d have? What would you think about your family and your father, not knowing … Read More →
August 18th, 2021 | Worth Wheeler
The Governor of Washington announced a new statewide mask mandate yesterday that goes into effect on 8/23/21. The mandate applies to everyone, both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. The Governor stopped short of mandating masks outdoors, but the Washington State Department of Health is strongly recommending we all also wear masks in crowded outdoor settings, such as outdoor concerts, fairs, and farmers … Read More →
August 16th, 2021 | Community Updates
Joseph only knew his dad up until he was about 17 years old. After that he was carted off and moved from bad place to worse place for the next 25 years. If you put yourself in Joseph’s shoes, what kind of baggage do you think you’d have? What would you think about your family and your father, not … Read More →
August 15th, 2021 | Barry Swindon
This week in the narrative we take an important sidestep into the micro-story of Judah, Joseph’s brother who came up with the plan to sell Joseph into slavery. The them of dehumanizing and objectifying others takes center stage and we are faced with a stark set of questions: do we value people enough to let ourselves look bad…or do be … Read More →
August 13th, 2021 | Community Updates
CITY SERVE – At Alki Elementary City Serve is a Christian outreach program, focused on engaging the community at large in improving our children’s schools. Come help us freshen up one of our local schools! This project fits perfectly with OUR VALUES: Live Like Jesus, Do This Together, For the Sake of Others, Live Generously. This will be a labor intensive … Read More →
August 9th, 2021 | Community Updates
This week in the narrative we take an important sidestep into the micro-story of Judah, Joseph’s brother who came up with the plan to sell Joseph into slavery. The them of dehumanizing and objectifying others takes center stage and we are faced with a stark set of questions: do we value people enough to let ourselves look bad…or do be … Read More →
August 8th, 2021 | Barry Swindon
Join us for the latest installment in our Genesis summer series. As Jacob acquiesces to old age he must come to terms with the sorrows and failures of his past, and realizing that God has never given up on him, he finally lives into his calling and passes on his legacy.