Beloved Christ, This is winter time for the world’s soul.  Grant that we not lose hope, that the health care workers not lose heart, that we remember Julian of Norwich’s assurances that “All Shall be well” … Outside the rain pours, people are losing their homes, dishonesty and factions tear families asunder.  Where now is […]

Here’s the 8 AM bulletin. The 8 AM YouTube link. Here’s the 10 AM bulletin. The 10 AM You Tube link.

Dear God, we pray with gratitude for your constant love. Let us each know in our heart, that you love us. You have created us. Thank you for your son Jesus Christ, teaching us how to be in this world in love and service. How priceless is your love, O God. In your light we see light. May […]

Precious Lord, we pray that in this new year, thedignity of human nature will be restored to all peoples, especiallythose fleeing violence and oppression. Our hearts are heavy withtheir sorrow as we pray for a future of safety, shelter, and dignity.In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, happy are they who dwell in your house, whosestrength […]

This Sunday, January 2. With the surge on us the best course of action is to continue not having in person services but gather via Zoom, both the 8am and 10am. Just click here for 8 and here for 10.  Readings for this Sunday, January 2 Jeremiah 31:7-14 Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 or Luke 2:41-52 or Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm […]

This Sunday, December 26: The 8 AM service is CANCELLED We have Holy Eucharist at 10a.m. You can watch here Here’s the 10 AM bulletin.  Readings for this Sunday December 26 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21

Emmanuel church members wish a Blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to all. With cases increasing in the county, and the local government announcing today an investigation into an outbreak this week on Orcas, I am making the difficult decision to cancel in-person worship today, tomorrow, and Sunday.  This decision is made out of an […]

Eternal God, as we celebrate the birth of your son, our Savior Jesus Christ, we give thanks for your church and its leaders Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh. Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! In the power of the Holy Spirit, make us your advocate.Eternal God, on this second day […]

O God beyond all names and forms—on this fourth and final Sunday of Advent our hearts quicken at the thought of the coming celebration of your birth as a human being, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Your story is told anew as the darkness turns to light. Help us to magnify the wonder of new beginnings […]