This Sunday, October 29:
Reformation Sunday
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Five hundred years ago -— on October 31, 1517 — a priest named Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, or points for discussion, on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg Germany.
The questions he raised about the Church’s practices and theology launched what we now refer to as the Protestant Reformation.
This Sunday we commemorate this historic 500th anniversary,  pondering what it means for us today. On a lighter note, after the service Pastor Diane will be selling indulgences (certificates of forgiveness) to support the treasury of Alki UCC — a playful, and hopefully fruitful, reminder of the corruption that Luther protested so vehemently in 1517!
Bring your checkbook!
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Final Notice re: Faith Action Network Annual Dinner
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If we are going to purchase tickets for an Alki UCC table of ten (at  early bird rate) the reservations need to be made by Tuesday.
If you want to attend and sit with other Alki people, please let Pastor Diane know by this Sunday. Otherwise we’ll just make our own individual reservations, or try to join Kol HaNeshamah.
The dinner is Sunday, November 19, 5:30 pm, at the Renton Pavillion Event Center. Early bird tickets are $70 each. Event Information Here
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Given our current financial constraints, we won’t be hiring a new Children’s Ministry Coordinator to replace Candi Terao for a while. We’ll be depending on volunteers to carry out our Church School program for the forseeable future.
 Fortunately, we have a good, user-friendly curriculum and several experienced teachers who already commit one Sunday a month to our children; we just need three or four more people willing to be with the children during worship once every four-six weeks, and we’ll be fine.
Please let Pastor Diane know if you feel called to be one of those people!
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Itching to sing with the choir, but too busy most of the year? Come join the choir for Advent and Christmas!
 We’re having four special rehearsals right after worship on November 5, 12, 19 and 26, and we’d love to have you join us. No audition required.
Text, call, or email me if you have questions about the schedule or whether this is a good fit for you.
— Marshan
Phone/text (206) 406-5789
Goodwinmoultrycounseling@gmail.com
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"Blues for John T. Williams" at Alki UCC Saturday November 18
to Benefit West Seattle Helpline
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Jazz Saxophonist Steve Griggs leads a compelling program of stories and music honoring the native carver and exploring the abuse of force by the Seattle Police Department.
with
Jay Thomas trumpet 
Phil Sparks bass
Susan Pascal vibes
Milo Petersen percussion
Net proceeds benefit the West Seattle Helpline, a beloved nonprofit social service agency offering emergency assistance for West Seattle residents.
A free will offering of $20 is suggested.
Refreshments & treats served at intermission.
Blues for John T. Williams
Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 pm
The Sanctuary
Alki United Church of Christ
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Save the date!
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, we return to The Hall at Fauntleroy for another round of indulgence: dining, dancing, and bidding on wonderful auction items.
This year we’ll have a costume competition, too, with special prize baskets for creative souls who immerse themselves in the spirit of Mardi Gras.
We need to raise money, so let’s put the fun in fundraiser again this year! Details to follow soon.
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West Seattle Helpline Fall Fundraiser
Dinner & Auction
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Friday, November 3 at 6:00 pm
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave SW
Join the West Seattle Helpline for an Evening of Celebrating and  Strengthening our Wonderful West Seattle Community!
Cinda Stenger welcomes you at her tables. Please join me for a terrific evening of love and support of West Seattle Helpline. We stop homelessness by helping our neighbors stay in their homes when experiencing a financial crisis.
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For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Gary Gesellchen, Charley Rosenberry, Lisa Doepken and her grandson's family, the family of Mary Mason, Russ Thornock, Doris Colbert, Jason Huynh, Trish Dodds, Cynthia Jolly, Julia Chase, Scott Mathews, Maria Brodahl
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
John Kinsman, Candi Terao’s father Dean Jacobson, Elise Piraino, Joe Mitter, Dan Kennedy's brother Bill, Dayle Banks, Lesa Henry, Shelley Webster, 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:
Victims and survivors of the devastation in California, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, the Caribbean, India and Bangladesh; prayers for fewer guns and for all victims of gun violence; 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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Choir Rehearsal
Sunday at 9:00 am
Worship
& Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
Reinhardt Circle
Thursday at 12:30 pm
Choir – NO Choir Rehearsal on Tuesday night (Halloween!) Rehearsal November 5 after worship, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Alki Kids Place
Monday - Friday
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Next Sunday, November 5:
All Saints Sunday
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The first Sunday of November we celebrate All Saints Day, remembering loved ones who have died in the past year, and any year. You’re invited to bring a photograph of a loved one, framed or unframed, whom you want to remember that morning
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West Seattle Monster Dash to Benefit South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools
Tomorrow
Saturday, October 28
at Lincoln Park
9:30 am, Kids Dash 10:30 am
Costume Contest 11:00 am
Be sure to dress up!
Information here.
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Seattle Mayoral Candidates, Jenny Durkan & Cary Moon, Face-Off on Social Justice Issues
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This Sunday, October 29 at 12:30 pm
Plymouth Church UCC
1217 Sixth Avenue
(free parking in Plymouth Garage)
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Petitions to "De-Escalate Washington"
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I-940 is an initiative to the Washington State Legislature to “build  bridges between communities and police to make EVERYONE safe”.
Initiative Petitions will be available for signatures at church on Sunday. See Julia Peeler for further information.
Help put I-940 before the Legislature at the 2018 session! More information here.
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Community Workshop on "Anti-Bias Education"
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The Alki Coop Preschool
invites you to this important community event
"Anti-Bias Education in Challenging Times:
Responding to Children's Questions about Differences"
Wednesday, November 29
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Anderson Hall
This workshop will provide families with a framework and practical tips on how to respond to children's comments and questions about differences and how to have courageous conversations about potentially challenging topics. Speaker Debbie LeeKeenan is co-author of 'Leading Anti-bias Early Childhood Programs: A Guide for Change.'
Register at: wscoop.events@gmail.com.
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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
Ex Officio:
(Voice but no vote)
Kristin Michael,
Business Manager
Diane Darling, Pastor
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Supporting Alki UCC:
Online Giving
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