From the Board of Directors
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 On Tuesday, July 4th, the Director of Alki Kid's Place resigned, effective immediately, and has created a new summer program at a different location.That afternoon, the families and staff were informed of the new location and have moved also.
This is a delicate situation, and we’ll be letting the congregation know more as we feel able to do so. The most helpful thing you can do right now is hold your church leaders in prayer as we take the necessary steps to deal with this matter.
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This Sunday, July 9, 10:00 am
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“Bless to Me.”
The tradition of “blessing prayers” has endured through the centuries among the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. These blessings reveal a sense of the holy in every moment, in every thing, and in every person.
This is a way of life – observing and celebrating, blessing and being blessed by the ordinary objects, moments and encounters in life. Inspired by this tradition of Celtic Christianity, and featuring some of the blessing poems and prayers of Beth Richardson, J. Phillip Newell and others, we will spend the next four Sundays in July steeping in the blessings that surround us.
This Sunday we will also celebrate communion, and for the musical offering Marshan will sing the song The Blessing, written by Graham and Downes, and made popular by Celtic Woman.
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Summer Food Drive Challenge
to Benefit the West Seattle Food Bank
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Thanks for your starter donations ... but we have a long way to go filling that barrel!
For many children in our community and across the US, summer is the hungriest time of year. Our most vulnerable
kids lose access to school feeding programs and food donations dwindle.
Last summer, Alki UCC joined with Admiral &  Fauntleroy churches in a friendly competition to collect at least 1,000 lbs each.
This year, we're upping the donations challenge to 2,500 lbs.. Let's fill up that barrel!
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The WIN Corner:
Update from the Westside Interfaith Network
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Help Plan a Summer Meal
for Mary's Place White Center Residents
Mary's Place, a day shelter for women, has opened a new center in White Center, next to the White Center Food Bank.
 Let's come together to provide a summer meal for the residents, and explore more volunteer opportunities when at the facility.
Please contact either Cinda Stenger: or Sandy Johnson if you are interested in putting together a fun meal. A summer BBQ would be grand!
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Hot Lunch for the Homeless in White Center
Bartell Drugs
9600 15th Avenue SW
Every Saturday!
If you can share an hour of your time between 11:45 am and 2:00 pm, please stop by to lend a hand. Everyone is welcomed; you will be glad that you did.
Ongoing Call for Donations: The need is great, WIN continues to serve about a hundred people every Saturday. Travel size toiletries and hygiene products are always needed, as well as gently used clothes (all types, especially men's clothing and jackets) and socks.
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For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
The family of Mary Mason, Russ Thornock, Doris Colbert, Jason Huynh, Trish Dodds, Cinda Stenger, Sue Backs, Cynthia Jolly, Doug Gunwaldsen, Julia Chase, Scott Mathews, Maria Brodahl
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
Shelley Webster, Bev & Jim Connor's great-grand-daughter Annaliese Phelps, Joe Belcher, Amy Hitchens' aunt Bev, Dayle Banks, Bob Jackson, Jeff Jolly’s nephew Craig
Persons with ongoing needs: Jan Cochran, John Chowning, Eric Erickson
For homebound members/friends of Alki UCC: Ruth Okada, Doris Colbert
Wider World:
Prayers for fewer guns and for all victims of gun violence; victims and all those affected by acts of hate, extremist violence and political unrest; the migrants seeking refuge around the world, and for those who are trying to help and serve them. The rest of the missing schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram, who remain in our hearts as long as they remain missing. The hungry and homeless, the ill and the addicted, the lost and the lonely; the unemployed; US officials and troops serving abroad.
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Worship
& Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
Alki Working Group on
Racism and White
Privilege
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Home of Pastor Diane
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Hi folks,
I'm off on my summer break this Saturday, July 8 through Monday, July 24.
Thanks so much to Jane Gunwaldsen for taking on the newsletter and bulletin in my absence ... and to Jane and Kristin Michael for keeping the office running.
Church Office voicemail will be checked regularly. Please send your newsletter/bulletin submissions directly to Jane Gunwaldsen by Wednesday of each week.
For immediate needs and all pastoral issues, please contact Pastor Diane directly on her cell, (206) 715-1362.
Have a FABU couple of weeks!
Your ChurchLady, la
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Update on Tiny House Construction
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Thanks to everyone who has already signed up!
We are pleased to  announce that we have sent a $6,000 check to Camp Second Chance, in support them of their efforts to build Tiny Houses for their residents.
We will have volunteer opportunities very soon for folks to help them in their endeavors — stay tuned!
Cinda Stenger:
(206) 356-7559
Kathy Herigstad:
(206) 938-7724
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Alki UCC
Board of Directors
(list until July 18)
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Gary Gesellchen, Chair
Rod Peeler, Vice Chair
Shannon Peterson, Secretary
Tara Barber
Sandra Johnson
Dan Kennedy
Patty Magnuson
Shelley Petrie
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Supporting Alki UCC:
Online Giving
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