This Sunday, August 5 at 10:00 am
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 Visiting Pastor Bruce Wilson presents part three of his series on Three Great Loves: Love of Children. Sunday's sermon is on Guns, Mental Health and other Taboo Topics.
Our scripture is Matthew 19: 14.
On Sundays, August 12 & 19 the Admiral congregation has been invited to join us for worship at our regular 10:00 am start time. Visiting Pastor Bruce Wilson is leading worship.
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West Seattle UCC Churches Join Forces to Support UCC Immigrant Welcoming Congregations Initiative
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After worship last Sunday at Admiral Church, Anne Van Dyne, Sue Backs, Doug Gunwaldsen and I joined members of Admiral and Fauntleroy UCC to discuss how the three congregations could work together on the immigration crisis. When asked for our personal reasons for participating, responses ranged from “I’m just angry,” to “I’m sickened by our country’s policy of separating families,” to “This is what my faith calls me to do.”
Join us! Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate in working  on this issue. Our first step is to develop short and long term “learning and action models” to engage, educate and mobilize our individual congregations and our community in this critical work. The issues of asylum, immigration and family separation will be central to our work, which will be guided by the principles of the UCC's "Immigrant Welcoming Congregations" initiative.
Please contact the Church Office to be kept informed of future meetings/activities and to get involved. — Cinda Stenger
When injustice becomes law, peaceful resistance becomes duty.
Our First Call to Action!
Donations Drive
for Immigrant Families on the Southern Border
The UCC SW Conference and Good Shepard UCC in Sahuarita, AZ, have issued an appeal for basic supplies urgently needed by people stranded at the US/Mexican border, most of whom are seeking asylum.
Donations of
- razors,
- toothbrushes,
- travel size toothpaste,
- bath soap,
- shampoo,
- towels,
- washcloths and
- feminine products
are requested, as well as
- small toys,
- coloring books and
- crayons for the children.
Bring your donations to the narthex by August 26 and we will have them shipped to Good Shepard for distribution.
By next week, we will also have created online wish lists at Target and Amazon so that you can select and ship your donations directly with just a few clicks.
Read about and support Keeping Families Together, including the UCC call to Keep Faith with the Border.
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Host Homes Needed for Homeless Youth through YMCA Program
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 YMCA's proven and successful Host Home Program matches homeless young people aged 18-24 with community hosts who provide a living space and a vital opportunity for these youth to experience stability and build living skills.
More than 1500 homeless young adults spend their nights without safe shelter. Because this age group has been deceptively characterized as "single/employable adults," targeted resources and services are little-to-none, exacerbating hunger and desperation.
How you can make a difference:
Participants are clean/sober, have a case manager and life goals for jobs/education/permanent housing. Most have jobs or are in school during the day. Hosts, who are 21 or older, participate for 6 months. They provide an available room/private space, meals and encouragement. Hosts are also asked to have home/renter's insurance and to talk with their guest's Case Manager as needed.
Hosts also receive a $300 monthly stipend for expenses.
More information here, OR contact Scott: (206) 749-7545.
This is a simple/direct way to make an impact on our homeless crisis. Thank you, Cinda Stenger
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For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Lesa Henry, Jeff Jolly & family, Charley Rosenberry
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
Larry Gill's nephew, Paul; Lisa Burke, Penny Matthews, Bev Connor, Patty Magnuson’s brother, Shelley Webster, Jan Cochran
For home bound members/friends of Alki UCC: Ruth Okada, Doris Colbert
Wider World: All those affected by the devastating wildfires in California; children, parents and all those affected by myriad inhumane immigration policies/practices; prayers for fewer guns and for all victims of gun violence; victims and survivors of extremist violence around the world; 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.
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Click on the big, blue donate button at alkiucc.org to make your secure online donation.
You will be redirected to our contributions page where you click on the PayPal button to donate online. Other giving options are also noted.
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Tiny House Build/
Camp Second Chance
Saturday
Sunday Worship and
Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
Board of Directors
Thursday at 6:30 pm
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Sunday Summer Picnic August 26:
Picnic FAQs
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We know you’ve already marked your calendars — and circled AUGUST 26 in red — for our summer potluck BBQ picnic. Here are a few FAQ answers so you can prepare for the big day:
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Food: Chicken and hot dogs on
the grill, provided by your BOD
Other food: Potluck salads,
desserts, chips, whatever
you love
Beverages: We’re figuring this
out; stay tuned
Games: Yes, there will be
games!
Offers to help: Gladly accepted!
Contact Dave and Vicky Smith
Questions, suggestions: Also
happily answered by Dave and
Vicky
Your very festive
Board of Directors
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Tomorrow!
Tiny House Build at Camp Second Chance
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Calling all Volunteers! We need you this Saturday.
Camp Second Chance, 9701 Myers Way S
Parking lot is in the front; carpooling encouraged
Check with Kathy Herigstad for details. We also welcome folks who can bring lunch or snacks!
Kathy invites you to check out a time lapse video taken of the Tiny House build on Saturday, July 21. The whole day condensed into few minutes ... Enjoy!
Check out their progress!!
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Pastoral/Parish Care Update
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During Pastor Susan’s vacation through Monday, August 6, The Rev. Amy Hitchens is providing pastoral care. Alki UCC Parish Care nurse Emily Hitchens is your first contact during that time to direct you to the best resource. Her contacts are:
(206) 824-6816 home
(206) 947-3935 cell
Pastor Susan returns on Tuesday, August 7.The best way to reach her is by text: (206) 349-7285 (please identify yourself); next best is email: last best is phone: (206) 349-7285.
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Alki UCC member Emily Hitchens is our Parish Nurse and leads the Parish Care team. You can contact her directly to request help with rides/meals or other logistics associated with illness, injury or major life disruptions.
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Tyree Scott Summer Freedom School
August 7-11
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You are invited to attend a Youth Undoing Institutional Racism's (YUIR) Freedom School, a four day workshop for young people aged 13-26 designed to prepare participants to be effective organizers for justice.
Bethany UCC
6320 Beacon Ave S
Breakfast and lunch provided
Register here
If you have further questions, please reach out at youthuir@gmail.com
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