Northminster Presbyterian
@northminsterpres.bsky.social
A queer-affirming, progressive PC(USA) church in NW Seattle.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jeny Carlson
Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Martín Jiménez
Director of Ministry: Dustin Wilsor
Website: https://www.northminsterpres.org
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jeny Carlson
Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Martín Jiménez
Director of Ministry: Dustin Wilsor
Website: https://www.northminsterpres.org
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All our services are on our YouTube channel. We try to get them up by 1pm PST each Sunday. youtube.com/@northminste...
Pastor Jeny wrote the lectionary reflection for November 9th in Presbyterian Outlook. Pastor Haley wrote the lectionary we will use that Sunday as well.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — November 9, 2025
What if resurrection isn’t only about life after death — but freedom right now? Jeny Carlson reflects.
What if resurrection isn’t only about life after death — but freedom right now? Jeny Carlson reflects.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost — November 9, 2025
Jesus’ response to the Sadducees in Luke 20 reveals resurrection as a promise of freedom — especially for women — to live fully as God’s beloved today.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Pastor Jeny wrote the lectionary reflection for November 9th in Presbyterian Outlook. Pastor Haley wrote the lectionary we will use that Sunday as well.
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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
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
How two small Kansas churches serve their towns
Two Kansas small churches saw unmet needs and responded with a library, daycare and after-school program — strengthening rural community life.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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!
christandcascadia.com/2025/08/21/l...
Article I wrote.
Article I wrote.
Lavish Invitation and Celebration - Christ & Cascadia
A lavish celebration. A new rite of passage in a Seattle church that would be a stake in the ground formalizing and celebrating a new relationship. A growing church. A curious faith. At least two co-s...
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September 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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.
The PC(USA) Office of Public Witness has issued an Action Alert lamenting the increasing militarization of our cities and calling on Presbyterians to act with moral clarity. Read the full action alert and compose a message to your government officials here: www.votervoice.net/PCUSA/Campai... #PCUSA
August 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents?
Rising rents are particularly hard on Seattle renters, with the high cost pushing homeownership further out of reach. And nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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!
On Sunday, Presbyterian Outlook Editor and Publisher Teri McDowell Ott visited Seattle, Washington, to participate in a joint worship service between Wallingford Presbyterian Church, Northminster Presbyterian Church and Woodland Park Presbyterian Church.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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.
April 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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!!
April 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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!!
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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
The church’s potential to reach the younger generations depends on our ability to prioritize relational ministry over programmatic ministry, writes Aaron Neff.
#Repost
Investing in relationships over church programs - The Presbyterian Outlook
The church’s potential to reach the younger generations depends on our ability to prioritize relational ministry over programmatic ministry, writes Aaron Neff.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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
The church’s potential to reach the younger generations depends on our ability to prioritize relational ministry over programmatic ministry, writes Aaron Neff.
#Repost
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To our Transgender and Non-Binary siblings: You are fully known and loved by God. We see you today and always. 🏳️⚧️
March 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
To our Transgender and Non-Binary siblings: You are fully known and loved by God. We see you today and always. 🏳️⚧️
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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
March 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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.
March 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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.
If they will come for one, they will come for all.
Free Mahmoud Khalil. It's important to protect speech, even, perhaps especially, when we don't agree what's being said. If we don't support other people's First Amendment rights, then who will protect ours? We have to all be in this together.
Free Mahmoud Khalil.
March 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“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.
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
March 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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
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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.
CNP Celebrates Presbyteries’ Approval of Amendment 24-A, Recognizing LGBTQIA+ People in Church Constitution
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians 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.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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.
Sunday Service 3/9/25
YouTube video by Northminster Presbyterian
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March 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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.
March 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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.
February 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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.
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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
Plaintiffs hold a press conference to explain their interfaith effort to help protect all God’s children.
@pcusa.bsky.social #Immigration
PC(USA) joins religious freedom lawsuit challenging ICE enforcement actions in churches - The Presbyterian Outlook
Plaintiffs hold a press conference to explain their interfaith effort to help protect all God’s children.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
Plaintiffs hold a press conference to explain their interfaith effort to help protect all God’s children.
@pcusa.bsky.social #Immigration
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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”
February 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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”
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This is the best thing I’ve watched in a long time. We need connections. Lots of them.
Watch Join or Die | Netflix
This documentary examines social scientist Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" theory of how declining community engagement created an American civic crisis.
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February 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This is the best thing I’ve watched in a long time. We need connections. Lots of them.
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“Christianity is at its purest and most beautiful when it is counterintuitive and unwieldy—that is, when it is least amenable to human convenience.”
‘A Very Christian Concept’ — The Atlantic
Ideas The faith’s mandate is more arduous than J. D. Vance’s account seems to allow. February 09, 2025 Donald Trump campaigned, in part, on returning political power to American Christians. “If I get ...
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February 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“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.
Sunday Service 2/9/25
YouTube video by Northminster Presbyterian
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February 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today’s worship service is now posted to YouTube. Have a blessed week.
A good article to read ahead of this Sunday's sermon, if you're up for it.
JD Vance accidentally directed us to a crucial moral question — Vox
Theology isn’t usually part of the job description for America’s vice president, but that’s not stopping JD Vance from giving it a try just a couple of weeks into his new position.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A good article to read ahead of this Sunday's sermon, if you're up for it.
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