The annual send-off for the Pacific and Alaska commercial fishing fleet is happening this weekend at Fishermen’s Terminal.
This year marks the 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet. The late Pastor O.L. Haavik of Ballard First Lutheran Church started the tradition—this year, the church’s Pastor Erik R. Wilson Weiberg and Pastor Elise Scott will co-lead the service.
“We will offer thanks to God for the fishing community, remembering the risks they take each day to provide seafood for our tables. 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,” according to the event information.
This year’s Blessing of the Fleet is happening on March 9 at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public, and they’ll have coffee and cookies following the service.
“The public is invited to attend this celebration, asking God’s blessing for a bountiful season, peace upon the unpredictable sea, and a safe journey home.”
Photo: Port of Seattle
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