Many thanks to those of you who actually remembered to bring something of spiritual significance to you for the altar last Sunday. I never know how these things are going to turn out! I wish I’d had time to take a photo after worship before the precious items were gathered  up and taken home, but some of the things I remember seeing were a brown stuffed horse, a small black metal crow, an AA anniversary token (congratulations!), a copy of J. Philip Newell’s book Christ of the Celts, a coffee mug, a painting of a sunflower, a round river stone, a photograph. I only wish we’d had more time to hear a brief word about each object and what it means to you.
This will be my last Sunday with you for a while. On Tuesday or Wednesday I’ll be signing out for three weeks of vacation followed by a week of study leave/planning time. I look forward to doting on my dear Mary, who has seen very little of me the last four-five weeks, clearing my head, catching my breath, stretching my muscles, reading a good mystery, and kayaking various lakes in the West Kootenays of British Columbia.
I’m still working on the line up, but three of your guest preachers will be Terry Teigen, Bruce Wilson and Susan Fairo — all good friends of this church and solid preachers.
The Board of Directors and its AKP subcommittee have a firm plan in place to have Alki Kids Place open for the new school year, and kindly rejected my offer to delay my vacation a week in order to help with that — so as soon as I get loose ends tied up, off I go! Meanwhile, I hope to see you on Sunday morning for one last shower of blessing prayers, this time for the earth and all who dwell upon it.
— Diane
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*A Grand Night for Singing
August 5 Concert to be Rescheduled
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The "Music with a Heart" concert previously set for Saturday,
August 5 will be rescheduled to a September date.
Stay tuned for details.
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* Summer Food Drive Challenge
to Benefit the West Seattle Food Bank
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The first barrel is BARELY full ... let's step it up for a strong finish by September 5!
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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* In Our Circle of Prayer
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Prayers
Charley Rosenberry, whose beloved 86-year old mother has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
DJ Wilson, who is having hip replacement surgery this week
Connie and Jason Huynh, dealing with some painful hassles in the early stages of pregnancy.
Bev and Jim Connor called to say that their infant great-granddaughter’s surgery went very well, and to thank everyone for your prayers.
Congratulations to Lisa Gilmore and Amy Young who recently got engaged to be married.
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Lisa Doepken and her grandson's family, The family of Mary Mason, Russ Thornock, Doris Colbert, Jason Huynh, Trish Dodds, Cinda Stenger, Sue Backs, Cynthia Jolly, Julia Chase, Scott Mathews, Maria Brodahl
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
Lesa Henry, who is being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. 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 home bound 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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“Bless to Me.”
We conclude our summer series on Celtic Christianity/Blessing Prayers with a focus this week on “Blessing the World.” This includes the earth itself as well as all the people and nations of the world.
As the psalmist wrote, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it; the world, and all those who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1).
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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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* Choir Workshop:
Sat, Sept 9
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For choir members and anyone thinking about joining the choir.
We’ll start working on some new music, dust off some favorites from last year, and prepare something to sing for worship the next morning.
Let’s get the new music season off to a rocking good start!
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Alki UCC Board of Directors
2017-2018
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Rod Peeler, Chair
Shannon Peterson,
Vice Chair
Jason Huynh,
Secretary
Susan Fairo
Sandra Johnson
Dan Kennedy
Patty Magnuson
Scott Mathews
Mark Terao
Ex Officio:
(Voice but no vote)
Doug Gunwaldsen, Treasurer
Kristin Michael,
Business Manager
Diane Darling, Pastor
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Supporting Alki UCC:
Online Giving
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