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Rev. Ron Marshall – a West Seattle community ‘giant’– has died
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The Rev. Ron Marshall has died at the age of 73. His passing was confirmed by First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, where he had been pastor since 1979. Rev....
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FOLLOWUP: Admiral Church overnight-shelter program not expected to start for...
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor “We’re all going to be OK.” So said a neighbor toward the end of the second community meeting about Admiral Church‘s planned partnership with Operation...
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West Seattle’s last freestanding Christian Science church is being sold
When the Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist, closed at what then became The Sanctuary at Admiral, it merged with the Fourteenth Church of Christ, Scientist, in Upper Fauntleroy. Now that church...
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VIDEO: Kol HaNeshamah’s West Seattle ‘Pop-Up Hanukkah’ on festival’s final night
Tonight is the final night of Hanukkah. The evening began with the lighting of eight candles on menorahs all over the world, including the one West Seattle synagogue Kol HaNeshamah brought to Junction...
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FOLLOWUP: Plan scrapped for small shelter at Admiral Church
Last fall, we reported on Admiral Church‘s plan to partner with Operation Nightwatch to host an overnight shelter for 10 men. After meetings in October and November to answer neighborhood questions,...
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Admiral Church considering three paths to its future, to avert ‘financial...
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor More than three years ago, Admiral Church told community members that “big changes” were in its future. Planning for those changes was subsequently shelved....
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PHOTOS: Our Lady of Guadalupe’s prayer walk for Ukraine peace
(WSB photos) Almost a week has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Worldwide signs of support for Ukraine include some here in West Seattle. This morning, Our Lady of Guadalupe students and...
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EASTER/HOLY WEEK: Here’s where to find our list of West Seattle services, and...
(Reader photo from 2019 Easter sunrise service at Forest Lawn) With Easter Sunday one week away, we’ve started a list of West Seattle Holy Week/Easter services in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar....
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FOLLOWUP: Admiral Church chooses a path for its property
(Looking northwest toward Admiral Church. WSB photo from February) Back in February, we covered a community meeting at which Admiral Church leaders explained three paths they were considering to avoid...
View ArticleNext step in Admiral Church’s redevelopment plan: Questions for you
Back in April, we reported on Admiral UCC Church‘s decision on what future to pursue for its half-acre North Admiral site, after years of discussion, both within the church and with the wider...
View ArticleEaster/Holy Week/Passover services? West Seattle list in progress
As we do most years, we’re building a list of Easter/Holy Week/Passover services in West Seattle. Several local faith institutions already have sent their info, but we’d welcome more – date/time/brief...
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Kol HaNeshamah welcomes new rabbi with salmon release at Fauntleroy Creek
Story by Judy Pickens Photos by Tom Trulin Special to West Seattle Blog Installation of a new rabbi usually doesn’t include a salmon release – but it just made sense for Kol HaNeshamah, West Seattle’s...
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VIDEO: Peace Pole, benches dedicated at Our Lady of Guadalupe
As noted here Saturday, the Rotary Club of West Seattle has now placed five Peace Poles around West Seattle, part of a worldwide initiative. But the story behind the one dedicated Sunday at Our Lady...
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As new minister joins Westside Unitarian, community invited to Sunday...
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Gatewood has a new minister, and is extending an invitation to everyone in the community to the annual ingathering service and celebration this Sunday,...
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FOLLOWUP: Admiral Church finalizes affordable-housing future for its campus...
(Photo by Joanne Murray for Admiral Church) For four years, we’ve been reporting on Admiral Church‘s soul-searching over how to best ensure its future viability, while utilizing its half-acre campus...
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