This Sunday, November 5, 10:00 am
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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, and celebrating the “communion of saints” in the sacrament of holy communion.
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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The Alki UCC treasury grew by $1,070 from the sale of indulgences  last Sunday.
It’s not too late to reduce the time you or a loved one spend in Purgatory. Get in the spirit of corrupt practices that inspired the Protestant Reformation and help your church at the same time.
There are a few more of these treasured certificates available, and Pastor Diane is happy to sell you one this Sunday too.
Not feeling particularly guilty yourself? Buy one for your spouse or neighbor!
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Just in time for All Saints Sunday, today is “All Brackets’ Day” for Lent Madness fans!
 Ever since Florence Nightingale was crowned with the 2017 Golden Halo, the anticipation over the 2018 Lent Madness bracket has been nearly unquenchable. Today the names have been released of the 32 nominees for the coveted 2018 Golden Halo Award.
Head to lentmadness.org to browse the complete list of saintly nominees for 2018 and order your own “Saintly Scorecard” so you are ready to play on February 15!
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It's a Perfect Time to Join Our Choir
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Have you been wishing you could sing with the choir but can’t commit long-term? Or thinking it might be something you’d enjoy, but don’t know if you can sing well enough? This Sunday the choir will begin rehearsing music for Advent and Christmas, so it’s a great time to give it a try, see if you like it, and it’s okay if you just join for the holiday season.
Rehearsals are after worship, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. See Marshan if you have questions, or just drop in and give it a try.
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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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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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Prayers
Jeff Jolly and family on the death of Jeff’s nephew, Craig Jolly, last Sunday, after a long struggle with brain cancer.
Marshan and Darrell Goodwin-Moultry, on the death of Darrell’s uncle. They will be in Chicago next weekend for the memorial service.
Sallie Neillie and Bob Jackson, who are both having surgery next week to remove a cancerous melanoma.
Sue Backs’ husband, Dick, having heart issues and probably getting a pacemaker next week.
Elise Piraino, who should be returning home today after having major back surgery on Tuesday.
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
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 extremist violence in New York City and around the 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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Supporting Alki UCC:
Online Giving
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Worship
& Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
Choir Rehearsal
Sunday at 11:30 am
Book Discussion
Monday at 6:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Bible Study
Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Sacred Conversations
on Race Movie Night
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Home of Pastor Diane
and Mary Douglass
Alki Kids Place
Monday - Friday
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Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Set your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night and get an extra hour of sleep.
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Second Wednesday Sacred Conversations on Race
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Movie Night!
This coming Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 pm at Pastor Diane and Mary’s
We decided to watch “Hidden Figures” together, followed by a short discussion. We’re sure many of you have seen it by now, but it’s different to watch as a group and discuss in light of what we’re learning about racism and white privilege. Caution – the TV room can’t hold a lot of people, but the picture and sound are great, and we’d rather be in a home than in the church parlor.
So please RSVP to Diane if you plan to attend so we can arrange the room accordingly!
Please arrive by 7:00 pm; the “play” button will be pressed at 7:15 pm sharp! Popcorn provided; BYOB.
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Casey Johnson and Nekya Young have found a house to rent in Burien and are moving in this weekend. After losing everything in Hurricane Harvey, the two are starting over here in Seattle, where Casey could got a job at Denny Middle School. Your generous donations, totaling $2400, has been used toward that huge first month-last month-security deposit amount needed in order to sign a lease. Many thanks to all who helped out, and especially to Laura and Shelley Petrie for taking them into their own home these last six weeks and getting us involved.
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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 are available for signatures at church. 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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