SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024 is a red letter day for Chapel by the Sea! Fifty days of prayer concludes with both sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Three new members are presented at spirit-filled worship on Sunday July 7, 2024 And two baptisms in the river after worship.
Advent
Dear Siblings in Christ, Scottophiles, Celtophiles, Chapel Friends, and Friends in Christ: Something new this year to “pre-prepare” us for Advent. Our advent gatherings will begin on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 pm via Zoom. Let me know if you’d like to join via Zoom and I’ll send you the link. In the meantime enjoy this devotional and join the conversation on Dec. 1. Celtic Advent Begins today November 15, 2022 Begin your...
ST ANDREW’S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE – ADVENT DAY 2
For all the Scotophiles out there, my Presbyterian friends, Chapel friends and members I commend [the 30 November] worship service from Jerusalem which includes participants from other parts of the world including our own PCUSA ecumenical associate. This is the first time a digital service from The St. Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church, Jerusalem has been made available for St. Andrew’s Day – November 30! Founded in 1919 to honor...
Hunger Action Team finds angels in response to area needs
When Chapel By The Sea Presbyterian Church formed its Hunger Action Team (HAT), the name implied the focus. When CBTS was designated a Hunger Action Congregation by Presbyterian Hunger Program, bringing North Beach hunger security was the goal. Covid-19 changed the direction. HAT created Coronavirus Safety Kits. HAT partners are Cindy Stearns, CBTS member, Clint Davis, North Beach Community Emergency Response Team, and Phyllis Shaughnessy,...
Message from the Manse–June 2020
Dear Friends in Christ, PENTECOST 2020 – Come, Holy Spirit! Fall afresh on us. Our gathering online today was more lament than celebration. Acts 2:1-21 offers up hope in the Spirit. A record number joined us and we paired up with prayer partners. With so much to pray for and act on in light of this week’s events in the US and 100K+ deaths in the US due to the pandemic, we are launching our second annual 50 Days of Prayer...
Message from the Manse–May, 2020
Greetings from Chapel by the Sea and Eastertide blessings! The session of Chapel by the Sea has suspended worship until further notice. On May 1, 2020 Governor Inslee extended our stay-at-home order until May 31. For now prayer and worship continue at home and over social media. Join us online over Zoom and offline praying for each other and loving our neighbor. One of my spiritual disciplines is to go to the chapel every day at noon to...