Rector’s Letter | September 2025
As summer turns to fall, the Parish Council and I are excited for the season ahead. Over the next week, you’ll hear more about our Harbor Groups, updates on ministry opportunities, plans for the Annual Congregational Meeting and the process for nominating and electing new vestry members.
Faith & Vocation: Ruth Rogers Lewis
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Raquel Bolender
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
To care for our brothers and sisters of different tongues, we’d like to draw your attention to Washington Immigrant Solidarity (WAISN), the largest immigrant justice group in Washington. It fights for the rights of immigrants and refugees statewide.
Introducing Heritage Mission: Bringing the Church to Care Facilities
The elderly in our care facilities are the widows and widowers, many of whom will die alone and forgotten. Tragically, the American church has forgotten about a demographic that God has particular affection towards.
The Church's Response to Human Trafficking: Watch the Replay & Learn More
If you missed the educational webinar on anti-human trafficking hosted by the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains (DRM) Justice and Mercy Team on Wednesday, June 4, the replay is now available!
Faith & Vocation: Luz Bratcher
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Beka Johnson
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Attention, Givers! We’re Switching Giving Platforms
On May 26th, we will transition to a new online giving system called Planning Center Giving.
[Webinar] The Church's Response to Human Trafficking
We invite you to attend an educational webinar on anti-human trafficking hosted by the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains (DRM) Justice and Mercy Team on Wednesday, June 4 from 6–7:30 p.m. Pacific via Zoom.
Faith & Vocation: Jesse Wilson
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Julie Bettis
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Thomas Deebel
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Emily Wahl
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
Faith & Vocation: Amanda Hawkins
Based on a Barna study only 45% of monthly church-goers say they felt a strong sense of support in their career from their church. At Harbor Anglican we want to see that change. As part of a year long project focused on faith and vocation we are highlighting various parishioners by having them answer seven questions.
2025 Winter Harbor Groups
Harbor Groups resume this month! If you are new to Harbor, we encourage you to check out one of our Harbor groups in an area near you.
History & Prayers for Thanksgiving
Learn the history surrounding this unique national holiday and the first proclamation of a day of Thanksgiving and see a short Thanksgiving Litany and Thanksgiving prayer to be used as you gather with friends and family.
Ways to Serve with REST This Christmas Season
We at Harbor Anglican have an opportunity to serve with REST this December. Learn more.
We Have A Church App—Here’s How to Get Started
Everything you need to know about the new Harbor app through Church Center by Planning Center.
Membership with Harbor Anglican
Learn more about church membership at Harbor Anglican and see next steps to complete by Joining Sunday.