91st Annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend at Fishermen’s Terminal

Meghan Walker Ballard

The spring departure of the local fishing fleet is approaching, and this Sunday, they’ll be honored in the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet.

The blessing will be on March 17 at 2pm at the Fishermen’s Memorial site at the terminal.

The tradition was started 91 years ago by the late Pastor O.L. Haavik of Ballard First Lutheran Church. Now, it’s led by First Lutheran Pastors Erik R. Wilson Weiberg and Elise Scott. In the ceremony, they’ll offer thanks for the fishing community, “remember the risks they take each day to provide seafood for our tables,” the church writes in the event info.

“We will also pray that their families will be healthy and protected during their time of separation. We will remember those who went out to sea and never returned.”

The North Pacific Fishing Fleet will be represented by “The Admiral” owner Tom Meiners during the ceremony.

The Blessing of the Fleet is free and open to the public — coffee and cookies will be available after the service.

Photo from the 2018 Blessing of the Fleet, from First Lutheran’s Facebook page

66 thoughts to “91st Annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend at Fishermen’s Terminal”

        1. You’re the one who made the misogynistic comment. Also, your ignorance is showing. Take a look at the local Mennonite church. They have multiple female pastors.

      1. So judging by the down votes on these messages i/we can assume that either UB has two logins or there are two people that agree with his posts! Why?

          1. Paitking – not extremes but the fact that he can blatantly bully and abuse other members is not acceptable to me and I intend to get it stopped after it accused me of doing that, which I did not.

          2. Paintking, liken UB to termites or cockroaches. Yeah you could live with them, but they are annoying, have no helpful or redeeming qualities and only ruin a good thing, so why would you not want them gone?

          3. Huh. I was just pointing out a FACT
            Tell me how many Orthodox Jewish Rabbis or Muslim Imams are women?
            None.
            Pathetic censorship hags with your religious and cultural double standards.

          4. Sorry, if you are specifically referring to the Bible then you are actually NOT pointing out fact.
            Pathetic troll with your tired and boring comments.

          5. UB – again, you were not pointing out a “fact” when you posted “Female clergy is against Scripture. Is this some kind of pagan ceremony? “If you were than post the “fact”.
            And FWIW this topic is about Blessing the Fleet with the Ballard First Lutheran Church, so try to keep on topic.

  3. Its sad everyone here feels their political ideology is more important then Fisherman’s lives.
    So shallow, go tweet something, in fact just GO!

  6. Acer Support is a team of well experienced experts who takes care of your Acer devices. If you are facing any problem with your Acer device like your device is crashed, device is not working properly or any other problem then contact toll free number of Acer Tech Support and get instant help. For more information:- https://techsupportsnumber.com/acer-support/

  18. Here is a section for a chat on Epson printer problems, here you can discuss your issues with other customers and see the advice of other customers for fix your problems, here many of expert customers to give useful information on your questions.For more information:- https://www.epsonprintersupport.net/

  19. HP Printers Troubleshooting is active helpline that is available round the clock to resolve Hp printer problems. If you face any problem with your printer like device is not working properly, paper jamming issue, cable wire problem and others then reach experts of HP Printer Support and get instant help.

  20. Require printer software for your device? Software printer Software Installer will do the needful for you. The installer will download and print software for your device. visit samsung.com/printersetup to download the Software printer Software Installer

  25. The HP smart app whose use is recommended by HP will keep an eye on your Ink levels and when they reduce below a certain point, the app will trigger a message to HP who will then dispatch an ink cartridge at a rate lower than the market price. However you need to have subscribed to the HP Instant Ink program to avail this offer. For more information regarding to HP Printer repair just visit our site https://www.all-printer-repair.com/

  26. This 123.hp.com/ojpro8035 office printer is capable of offering faster prints at 20 pages per minute. Most importantly this printer contains a “self-healing Wi-Fi” feature which helps you keep your Wi-Fi network stable and reliable.Now that we’ve come to the end of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8035 printer setup process, if you’ve any further queries, navigate to our web page. For more of your queries try our blogs or just contact our customer support team at the toll-free number +1-888-214-1820.

  27. This all-in-one multi-function printer comes along with an “inkjet” feature which allows you to print in a greater range of paper sizes. The low-energy consumption feature of 123.hp.com/envy5055 printer will be ideal for home and business purposes. For more of you queries on HP Envy 5055 Driver download and setup try our blogs at https://www.hpenvy4500.com/how-to-download-hp-envy-5055-driver/ or just make a call at the toll-free number.

  28. I read your blog, it was interesting and worth sharing. Being of an online growing community, I want to share you some best ways travel with Delta Airlines. For cheap tickets dial Delta Airlines Phone Number and speak to the agents, They will book you instantly the tickets through Delta Airlines Reservations Phone Number. For more information visit:- https://delta.airlines-phone-number.com/

  29. As the best on call booking experts, we ensure that for any class of journey economy, business or first with Southwest Airlines, Taking note of the financial plan for your journey, we ensure that your Southwest Airlines Reservations are perfectly customized to your needs of budget. We also assist you with your pre-flight queries related to airfares, baggage/pet/infant policy, route/destination information, cancellation rules, etc. Call us anytime 24×7 on our toll-free number at http://southwest-airlines-reservations.org/

  31. If you are making any planning to have a trip with American airlines, feel free to contact the helpline number of American Reservations. As American airlines are the best airline and offers the best booking services & support to its customers, do not get worried about the bookings. Get it done by the specialized American Reservations executive helps.

  36. Book your flights with us, and you’ll be able to save a lot of time with our efficient Lufthansa Customer Service. We provide you with the best guidance with check-in service. Using that, if you’re flying domestic, you can check in as far in advance as 24 hours and as late as one hour before the flight.

  37. Lufthansa Airlines have a route journey to various domestic and international locations across the world. The facilities at the Lufthansa Airlines Flights are of premium quality irrespective of the classes. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the deals that suit you and reserve your seats with Lufthansa Airlines Reservations.

  38. Get the accurate and correct information regarding air journey with United Airlines Official Site, and mark a great journey with your loved ones at great ease. If you have booked or are considering booking a trip via United Airlines, you might be wondering what is included on a United journey and how flying with us can be different from the trips you have booked with other airlines.

  39. To keep your time save you can also check in through the website. Now you don’t need to stand in a queue at the airport. Here you will get world class facility even at very reasonable and very affordable prices. So connect with us at Spirit Airlines Customer Service and make your journey unforgettable.

  41. We provide assistance in providing low cost flight reservations. You can also book flight tickets by calling our American phone number and asking the representative to book low-cost American Airlines flights and reservations. Our team provides you 24-hour helpline service.

  44. If you are worried about the long and complex procedures at the airport or in the flight. Then relax and let us do it for you. With the easiest booking process, you get 24×7 assistance from our experts at the Customer service team. Call us at the helpline numbers given on Lufthansa Airlines Reservations Official Site.

  45. Finding the flights with the whole package is very difficult as we know. But when you connect with us at Spirit Airlines Contact Number you can easily resolve your all problems at just a single call. You can book your tickets from anywhere. Our motive is to make your journey more beautiful than you think.

  51. Pests can be a serious risk for the business. Species like flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches can affect customers and employees in several ways, including illnesses, irritating bites, bad feelings, which can damage the reputation of a firm. Only professional pest control treatment can give you full results in a small time.‘Find the best Pest Control Palmdale CA service easily without upscale assistance
    Visit : https://pestcontrol-ca.com/palmdale/

Leave a Reply