Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church

07/27/2026

God of peace, be known to all overcome with fear this night. Be present in the most vulnerable of places, especially in our own city. We pray for the victims of the mass shooting at Seattle Center this evening, and for an end to gun violence everywhere. Amen.

07/12/2026

Lutheran Summer Music (LSM)is in full swing right now with festival concerts and PRLC's own Emily Carr is attending! She is singing with the Festival Choir on Friday July 17th and playing the violin in the Festival Orchestra on Saturday July 18th, both at 5PM Pacific Time. Emily will also be in the Musical Theater Showcase on July 16th at 2PM Pacific Time. All LSM concerts are available to livestream or watch on demand from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. https://www.lsmacademy.org/live Emily we're so proud of you and excited to hear about your experience!

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06/22/2026

An amazing Children's Sunday at PRLC! On June 21 our children and youth led worship by ushering, reading scripture, preaching, praying, assisting with communion and sharing musical gifts. We also celebrated and thanked one of the people who nurtured a generation of children and young adults at PRLC: Roberta Diesner who has taught and led choirs here from 1961 to 1996 and continues to bless this community with her loving example. (Photos courtesy of Passionflowerservices.com).

06/17/2026

Today, we honor the memory of the Emanuel Nine and continue to commit ourselves to the work of justice, reconciliation and faith.

"Creator God,

You lovingly created every person in Your beautiful image. We confess that we have not loved and protected Your beloved creation well. Racism and hate continue to blossom, disfiguring Your beautiful and divine plan for human life.

Help our unbelief, O God, in the realities of racism and oppression; remove the scales from our eyes and our hearts. Forgive us for our participation, both knowingly and unknowingly, in its flourishing. Give us the courage to remember and share these true stories of cruelty and injustice, and those who, because of it, lost their lives and freedom. Grant us determination and an accountable community to interrupt these unjust systems. Help us to use our voices, our agency, and our faith to advocate for justice.

Amen."

We invite you to reflect on their story at LivingLutheran.org.

06/12/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit moving through the church in powerful ways! Thanks be to God for Pr. Nancy L. Winder and others who followed God’s call.

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle will celebrate 50 years of women Lutheran pastors, honoring pioneering clergy and the legacy of Rev. Nancy Winder.

06/07/2026

Today we welcome the Seattle Women’s Chorus in worship! We give thanks for their witness through song! See you at 10 am!

05/13/2026

This will be a great day in our synod!

05/13/2026

Minister of Sacred Hospitality and Service

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, seeks a full-time Minister of Sacred Hospitality and Service to join an enthusiastic and committed staff. We seek someone deeply rooted in faith through Jesus Christ, with a strong commitment to social ministry and justice, and a keen sense of hospitality and welcome. This leader will help us broaden our understanding of outreach to include service of all kinds: through charity, advocacy and justice. The Minister of Sacred Hospitality and Service will work closely with our pastor to guide the ministries of the congregation, with a special emphasis on helping all who come to PRLC find connection, a sense of belonging and purposeful use of their God-given gifts.
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04/25/2026

Check out this great opportunity!

Another Synod Gathering Workshop to introduce!

Cultivating Stories of Generosity - with Presenter Rev. Shannyn Fuerst (Pastor at Faith, Seattle) - Throughout the generations storytelling has been a way of sharing wisdom, celebration, and knowledge. Storytelling takes many forms. Written, spoken, and visual storytelling requires finesse to effectively share about acts of generosity. This workshop will offer tips and tricks to sharing your narratives in ways that are engaging online, in person, via sermons, written and visual formats, and social media.

Learn more about - and get registered for - the May 30 Synod Gathering here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/synod-gathering/2026-05-30

04/06/2026

Christ is Risen! During Holy Week our PRLC community journeyed together from darkness to light: through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to the Great Vigil of Easter and The Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Sunday! Alleluia! (Photos Courtesy of PassionflowerServices.com).