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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Bellingham Connections

There are so many reasons I am loving being in Bellingham--- Guy Tucker and his two girls are definitely high on the list!

with Edda, Olive and Guy in their Halloween-ready yard

Facetime with Anna when she was on top of Mt. Marathon in Seward

afternoon run to Whatcom Falls

Lake Whatcom

Sunday Sermon

October 11th, 2026 Service at First Pres Bellingham

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Soil and Supper

I got to participate in a lovely seminary class over the weekend at Jubilee Farm.

THEO 6950: Soil and Supper: The Theology of Farming and Shared Meals

A two-day intensive exploring Christian hospitality through farming, cooking, shared meals, and theological reflection. Participants will engage in hands-on learning at Jubilee Farm and prepare a community meal, discovering how caring for creation and welcoming neighbors become practices of faithful ministry.

Friday - sessions and workday at Jubilee Farm in Carnation, WA (9:00-4:00 pm)

Saturday - sessions, meal preparation, and dinner at a local kitchen and dining space in Seattle, WA (1:00-8:30 pm)

One of my favorite parts was spending time with Celeste and Gary (who were on the Camino with me)

Lorelle, Gary, and Celeste

parsnips!

with Brian at SPU

Friday afternoon learning with Kristin Haakenson

Friday, October 9, 2026

13th Annual Kayak to Kirkland

In the summer of 2013, Anna, Taylor and I began a tradition with Evan Goldstein and his daughter Arie to kayak from Magnuson Park to Kirkland, and we've kept the tradition alive. This time around, Evan and I went without the girls to catch up. So much fun!!