This Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 am
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Pastor Bruce begins a new sermon series on Creation with "Why Recycling Matters" as the lead theme. Kathy Heinemann and Stephanie Trinneer from Admiral UCC give an offering of Special Music in their interpretation of Cornerstone by Lari Goss.
Our Scripture is Genesis 1.
This Sunday and next, August 12 & 19, we welcome our friends from Admiral UCC, who will be joining us for worship.
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Becoming an Immigrant-Welcoming Community
Next Meeting Sunday, August 19 at 2:00 pm
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The plight of refugees at our southern border is dire.
Facing collapsing economies and violence in their home countries, desperate people hazard long, dangerous journeys, frequently with no more than they can carry to the Mexican/US border.When they finally arrive, they are confronted with a chaotic reception, made increasingly hostile by the current administration's inhumane immigration policies and practices.
Camps have sprung up along the border where individuals and  families wait for weeks for even a first interview. Even if they're permitted to enter, they face a years-long legal limbo in which they cannot work and face incarceration in this country. The scale of the crisis is unimaginable.
After worship at Admiral on July 29, a group from all three West Seattle UCC congregations met to begin discussing how we can help. Three short-term steps were identified:
⇒ Pastor Leah from Fauntleroy will visit the AZ/Mexico border Aug 26-30. Local UCCs there have identified desperately-needed supplies (soap, towels, etc.) for stranded refugees. Donations for this purpose are needed right now! See Border Immigrant Relief Donations Drive details below.
⇒ Fox Island UCC will come to West Seattle and share details of its prison ministry at SeaTac and Tacoma in support of detainees held in both prisons and how we can support them the last week of August; details to follow.
⇒ Each congregation is starting to explore the challenges of becoming an “Immigrant-Welcoming Community,” as outlined in National and PNW Conference UCC materials.
A second meeting of this group is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 19 in our Parlor.
If you have passion or simply curiosity in this mission, please join us!
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.
OR
Send your donation directly with a few clicks.
We've set up Wish Lists at
Click on Find a List or Registry
Enter Good Shepherd UCC
and
Click on "Registries & Lists" on the top menu
Click on "Search for an organization" link
Enter Good Shepherd UCC
Note: the selected items are suggestions only. Feel free to add your own donations. Target may have a minimum order.
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Support Our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors
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Delridge Overpass Demonstration
Monday, August 13
5:30 to 7:00 pm
 Join Hate Free Delridge on the overpass at Oregon Street and Delridge Way (between Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and the Delridge Community Center) for a show of support for our immigrant and refugee neighbors.
We’ll have our HFD banner and some signs. Bring yours too — with messages about supporting immigrants and refugees. (It’s good if they’re big enough for the cars to see.)
For more information, contact Dave.
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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.
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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Recent Concerns: Prayers for Sue Backs' brother in law, Dave, who is in a hospital in Ohio after suffering a stroke.
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: Victims and all those affected by the deadly earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok; 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 at 8:30 am
Sunday Worship and
Church School
Sunday at 10:00 am
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Sunday Summer Picnic August 26
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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's the plan 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 Board of Directors
Other food: Potluck! Bring your favorite dish to share —salads, desserts, chips, whatever you love.
Beverages: We'll have some ice tea and lemonade, but also bring what you'd like to drink.
Games: Yes, there will be games! We've got the whole west lawn to play in. Got a game ... bring it along
Want to help: Let us know — there's plenty to do.
Contact Dave and Vicky Smith
Questions, suggestions: Also happily answered by Dave and Vicky
Your very festive
Board of Directors
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If you feel strongly about King County investing in low income housing, please send a quick email to Dow Constantine and Joe McDermott on the choice between upgrading Safeco field versus building low income housing.
Suggested email message:
Prioritize housing over home runs! Please invest the Hotel/Motel tax in low income housing, not Safeco field. Thank you.
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Click to contact!
Dow Constantine
Joe McDermott
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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!
We have some work to complete on the remaining two houses: interior paneling, caulking, trim work, stair building, install sub floor, vinyl flooring, etc.
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Pastor Susan is back from vacation..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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Paella Party Benefit for West Seattle Helpline
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Saturday, Sept 8
6:30 to 9:00 pm
C&P Coffee
5612 California Ave SW
$25 tickets must be purchased in advance.
A fun, festive and delicious way to support the West Seattle Helpline, the beloved local nonprofit that helps our neighbors stay in their homes during a financial crisis.
Enjoy a plate of paella and and drink while supporting the Helpline's efforts to prevent homelessness.
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