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Wednesday Lenten Series: Almost Banned from the Bible
An evening series in collaboration with Ballard First Lutheran, “Almost-Banned from the Bible” will include a light soup-supper (6:00-6:30 pm), speaker/discussion (6:30-7:15 pm), and compline worship to close (7:15-7:30 pm).
The four books we will cover are Esther, the Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and Revelation. A final session will look at the book the Texas A&M administration has banned from the syllabus in a philosophy course as an expression of race (or “woke”) ideology: Plato’s Symposium. We are excited to welcome religion and philosophy scholars from Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University. Go Here for full details!
Pub Theology Returns! Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday March 3 at 7pm: Gather at our local pub, The Good Society (535 West McGraw St.) for "Conversation without Conversion" — open discussions of deep questions over hearty libations.
"Different brews, different views!"
Absolutely everyone is welcome. We meet every 3 or 4 weeks on a Tuesday at 7pm; dates vary; watch the calendar—we'll keep you posted.
Silent Sip and Read, March 17
We hope you can join us for our March 17 Silent Sip & Read from 7-9 pm, featuring a reading by local poet Danielle Janess! Come enjoy a glass of wine (or a non-alcoholic drink of your choice) and peruse a book selection curated by Queen Anne Book Company while nestling into a quiet space to enjoy your favorite book. Danielle will read at 8pm.
Encore & More
Join Cantor Kyle at the organ on Sunday, March 1 at 4 PM for “Encore and More,” a recital of about 60 minutes, featuring works heard on Sunday mornings plus commentary about the pieces, composers, and the instrument.
Suggested donation $15 (or as you can)
Love, Loneliness, and Isolation
A Special Valentine’s Day Forum series
Think the Bible says marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman? Think again.
Is loneliness the new American epidemic? Likely so!
What does the Bible’s raciest book—an erotic love poem—have to say for single people?
Join us from 9 to 10 AM February 8, 15, or 22!
Seattle Pro Musica
Join Seattle Pro Musica for exciting choral worksby Melissa Dunphy, Nilo Alcala, and Paul Mealor, plus settings of Scottish and American folksongs. Savor a rare Queen Anne neighborhood performance by Seattle’s award-winning choir!
Suggested donation $20 (or as you can)
Mark Salman, piano
Performing works by Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin and more.
Salman’s performances have been described as “powerful,”“astonishing, exacting, evocative,” “wildly imaginative” and “touchingly lyrical.”
Suggested donation $20 (or as you can)
A Letter from Our ELCA Bishops
We share this video in which many of our NW Washington Synod ministers read this letter, written, signed by many of our ELCA Bishops, and shared on Oct. 8, 2025, to take a stand for our faith.
Surviving the Robot Apocalypse
November 8, 2025 • Doors open 7 pm; Music at 7:30
Like troubadours of old, Pythagoras of Cascadia, in his one-man show “Surviving the Robot Apocalypse,” combines storytelling and song to contemplate moments in history when the world seemed to end, what people did about it, and how we might come together again today to do the same.
This event is free. Beverages can be purchased by the glass.
Bach Cantata Vespers
J. S. Bach’s Cantata No. 51
Joyful and virtuosic... Bach’s only cantata written for solo soprano and trumpet.
featuring Cassandra Willock and Morris Northcutt
Suggested donation $20 (or as you can)
Game Night
Join us for an evening of games for all ages!
Bring your favorite board/card game to share or grab one of the many available to play. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks, and come for as much or as little of the festivities as fits into your schedule.
Enjoy playing with neighbors and friends as the fall evenings get darker and chillier.
LWR Spring Ingathering Recap
Rich Mathes shares his recap of Lutheran World Relief projects in May at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church. Thanks to all who stepped up to help!
A Closer Look At Lutherans and Music
Are you interested in “going deeper” about the distinctively Lutheran view of music in worship? We invite you to consider with us the beautiful and meaningful implications for worship life.
What is a Cantor?
What is a cantor? Among Lutherans, the cantor’s role can be summarized as “leader of the congregation’s song.” Learn more about ELCA Cantors and their unique role.
Ridwell at QALC
Queen Anne Lutheran Church is proud to partner with Ridwell to help reduce our collective environmental impact. Learn more about this innovative recycling program led by our Climate Action Team.

