Church Fire Update
On August 25, 2023, our church building of 40 years was burned beyond repair due to the actions of an arsonist. County and Federal officials subsequently indicated that the fire was a random act in which an arsonist set fire to the church building under darkness of the early morning hours. The arsonist visited other churches that night, and is unknown to our members, so her motive is unknown. Fire crews were unable to quench the flames in time to prevent a total loss of the building. We are thankful that no one was seriously injured during the fire.
During the past year, our congregation has gathered in various rented locations and currently uses a Maltby school as our gathering place. We are thankful to the Monroe School district for allowing us to lease this facility, and hope to remain there until we can have our own facility again. God has blessed us with hearts and minds to adapt to these changes, but it has been a hardship for our Sunday school, services schedule and fellowship opportunities. After careful consideration involving various complications and factors related to rebuilding in the same location, our congregation determined that the best course of action would be remain in the immediate area and build in a different location. The planning phase of the new building is now underway, and we trust that God will provide the means necessary to complete the project.
“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”
During the past year, our congregation has gathered in various rented locations and currently uses a Maltby school as our gathering place. We are thankful to the Monroe School district for allowing us to lease this facility, and hope to remain there until we can have our own facility again. God has blessed us with hearts and minds to adapt to these changes, but it has been a hardship for our Sunday school, services schedule and fellowship opportunities. After careful consideration involving various complications and factors related to rebuilding in the same location, our congregation determined that the best course of action would be remain in the immediate area and build in a different location. The planning phase of the new building is now underway, and we trust that God will provide the means necessary to complete the project.
“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”
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About the Seattle Laestadian Lutheran Church
Who we are can be answered in two ways. On an individual basis we are young and old. We have a variety of everyday callings in life. Some are teachers, engineers, doctors, stay-at-home moms, students, tradesmen and of course some are now enjoying the retirement years. Most importantly we are individuals who have been called by the grace of God to be partakers of the hope of eternal life. We individually have been given grace to believe the forgiveness of our own sins in Jesus' name and blood. This grace has opened the door of heaven to us.
As a church, we are part of the Laestadian Lutheran Church. The Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC) was organized on June 9, 1973, under the name "Association of American Laestadian Congregations" (AALC). The association changed its name in 1994 in order to better convey its spiritual heritage and the nature of its organization. The teachings of Laestadianism are based on the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions. Centermost among these teachings is the sermon of Jesus' suffering, death, and victorious resurrection. The work of Jesus Christ continues in this world as the work of the Holy Spirit in Christ's congregation. Thus, the Laestadian Lutheran Church teaches of God's kingdom and preaches repentance and the forgiveness of sins. We hold, in accord with the Lutheran Confessions, that the Bible is the highest guide and authority for Christian faith, doctrine and life.
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As a church, we are part of the Laestadian Lutheran Church. The Laestadian Lutheran Church (LLC) was organized on June 9, 1973, under the name "Association of American Laestadian Congregations" (AALC). The association changed its name in 1994 in order to better convey its spiritual heritage and the nature of its organization. The teachings of Laestadianism are based on the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions. Centermost among these teachings is the sermon of Jesus' suffering, death, and victorious resurrection. The work of Jesus Christ continues in this world as the work of the Holy Spirit in Christ's congregation. Thus, the Laestadian Lutheran Church teaches of God's kingdom and preaches repentance and the forgiveness of sins. We hold, in accord with the Lutheran Confessions, that the Bible is the highest guide and authority for Christian faith, doctrine and life.
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