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Alki UCC Weekly Messenger September 7, 2018
Welcome Back Sunday!
September 9 at 10:00 am
Welcome, it’s a word that we use to invite people in to a common space. Welcome Back are two words to acknowledge that people we care about have been gone and are now back in our lives.
 
As we start this church year, we welcome you back from Summer, knowing that our brains are still trying to wrap themselves around the idea that we have to get back to our normally scheduled lives. As your wrapping your brain around normal duties, we have some opportunities at Church we would like you to make as a part of your normal routine.
 
Perhaps you want to work on our Safe Church Policy of keeping our Sanctuary a Safe place for everyone; Maybe you would like to invest your time in our group looking at Border Issues and what our Christian Response is as Alki UCC; Maybe you would like to serve coffee and cookies (or other tasty treats) to welcome our guests on Sundays. No matter your talent, we have a place for you at the table.
 
We are excited about joining you on your spiritual journey and nurturing it! So as you reach for your Pumpkin Spice Latte and most Cozy sweater, think of ways you can connect with your spirit at Alki UCC. — Bruce
 
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Visiting Pastor Bruce Wilson gives a sermon on Inheritance this Sunday and our scripture is James 2: 1-17.
 
The choir is back from summer break with renewed and joyful spirit. Join us!
Kol HaNeshamah (KHN) High Holy Days Services at Alki UCC/KHN Sept 9 & 10/Sept 18 & 19
Jews around the world welcome in a New Year Sunday nightt The Jewish year is determined by both the movement of the moon and the sun. The holiday of Rosh HaShanah begins as the sun sets, starting a 10-day period of intense reflection, introspection and teshuvah (atonement and forgiveness).

The period culminates at the conclusion of Yom Kippur when the sun sets on Tuesday evening, September 18. During this time, Jews reflect on their actions and interactions of the past year, taking a "fearless moral accounting"... asking forgiveness from those whom they may have hurt, and forgiving those who may have hurt them. Many Jews fast from sundown to sundown on Yom Kippur, wear white, and refrain from wearing leather or other "luxuries."
 
It is an intense and powerful period of renewal. The High Holy Days are then followed by two joyous holidays, Succot and Simchat Torah. During Succot, Jews build temporary huts in which to eat (and sometimes to sleep!), celebrating the bounty of our lives, as well as reminding ourselves of the fragility of life itself. On Simchat Torah we complete the cycle of the reading of the Torah — finishing the last portion of the Book of Deuteronomy, and beginning all over again at the beginning of Genesis. The fall holy days are often referred to as "The Chagim," the holidays. — Rabbi Zari Weiss
 
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Kol HaNeshamah, Alki UCC's partner synagogue, holds its High Holy Days services at Alki UCC/KHN this year as follows:
 
Sunday September 9 at 7:00 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 10, 10:00 am (children’s service 9:00 am)
Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, September 19, 10:00 am (children’s service at 9:00 am)
Yom Kippur
Services through 6:45 pm when congregants break their fast.
 
A tent is already up in the courtyard outside the parlor to shelter guest registration.
 
In accordance with KHN’s practice and the practice of many synagogues across the country, there will be an armed guard at the entrance to the churchagogue for the duration of the services.
 
If you see KHN Congregants and guests carrying food bags into KHN, it is because KHN is collecting nonperishable foods for donation to the Jewish Family Service Pollack Food Pantry.
 
Rabbi Zari notes: "KHN thanks Alki UCC for the opportunity to hold our High Holy Day services at home again this year and we appreciate the support of everyone at our partner church who is helping make this possible."
Alki UCC/KHN Partnership Spotlighted 
in West Seattle Blog
This is the 15th year of our partnership and the
WS Blog sent a reporter/photographer to mark the occasion.
 
Check it out!
Camp Second Chance Tiny House Blessing/Dedication
Saturday, Septmber 22 at Noon
It's a CELEBRATION!
 
Eight (count 'em- 8!!) Tiny Houses have been completed at Camp Second Chance from the donations raised at our Mardi Gras Dinner in 2017.

Come join the choir in blessing these wonderful houses, and their new residents. We will assemble at noon for a tour of the camp.
 
You'll be a witness to the amazing tiny houses that ALKI UCC (and friends) BUILT, enjoy food compliments of Peasant Food Manifesto, then hear the choir sing and take part in the blessing.

Camp Second Chance
9701 Myers Way, Seattle, 98108
 
Note: The Saturday build sessions are on hiatus for several weeks but will resume on an undetermined date, thanks to continuing generous donations. — Cinda Stenger
Calling All Sunday School Teachers
Our children need teachers in Room 22. Julia Chase and Julia Peeler have volunteered for this delightful job. The curriculum is accessible and engaging. The lessons, which can be taught with a little preparation, incorporate reading, games and activities.
 
Please consider joining in the fun! Sign up for one Sunday or sign up for more.  — Julia Peeler
Cash Only Requested:
Donations Drive for Immigrant Families
on the Southern Border
Good Shepard UCC in Sahuarita, AZ, has requested cash donations instead of shipping items so they can respond to changing priorities for supplies needed by people stranded at the US/Mexican border, most of whom are seeking asylum.
 
Make your check out to "Alki UCC" and put Border Supply Drive in the memo line.
 
There is also a basket for cash donations on Sunday.
Our Wider Community
Weaving our Strengths Conference:
Narratives of Hope
Saturday, September 29
8:00 am – 3:15 pm
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
3605 84th Ave SE
Our community is invited to the fifth annual Weaving Our Strengths, a day-long conference of fellowship, inspiration, and skill-building to strengthen local churches’ efforts for the common good.

Registration and workshop details at “Weaving Our Strengths” section of our website.
 
Workshop themes include organizing for church vitality; our call to advocacy; water in Scripture, our lives and world; standing with our Muslim neighbors; equity in daily life; racial justice; civility; environmental and housing justice; spirituality & justice “reset;” cultural humility; and discernment.
In Our Circle of Prayer
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Sue Backs, 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 UCCRuth Okada, Doris Colbert 
 
Wider World: 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 worldmigrants 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.
Alki UCC Website

Check for church news and calendar updates at www.alkiucc.org.
The Week Ahead
Fall Choir Workshop
  Saturday at 10:00 am
  Home of Verona Ryan
Sunday Worship
  and Communion
  Sunday at 10:00 am
Update!
Pastoral/Parish Care 
Pastor Susan is back from vacation. Her cell is (206) 349-7285. Texts are preferred for prompt attention if possible, and please identify yourself. Next best is email: susan.fairo@gmail.com, then phone calls at (206) 349-7285.
 
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Alki UCC member Emily Hitchens is our Parish Nurse and leads the Parish Care team. You can also contact her directly to request help with rides/meals or other logistics associated with illness, injury or major life disruptions.
Keep those Thriftway Receipts Coming!
Bring in your Thriftway receipts to help the West Seattle Food Bank! The bank gets a proportional donation for each and every receipt.
 
 
Our own Wanda Dray periodically collects the receipts and delivers them to the bank. She wants you to know how grateful they are for each and every one.
 
Look for the basket next to the lamp on the table immediately to your right as you enter the narthex.
 
Note: The program does NOT include Met Market receipts. Thank you!
Big News from the Nursery
Stop in the Nursery Sunday morning and see what’s happening.
 
We have hired four new Nursery Attendants: Erica Ijeoma, Samantha Faaherty, Vivian Peil and Catherine Brown.
 
They are high school students with many interests and talents. Get to know them. They are in the Nursery Sundays from 9:45 to 11:15 am.
Paella Party Benefit for West Seattle Helpline
Saturday, September 8
6:00 to 9:00 pm
C&P Coffee 

5612 California Ave SW
Tickets: $25 
in advance at C&P Coffee or at the door.
RSVP required!
 
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.
 
Joey Serquinia, second executive chef of The Harvest Vine, will present a paella feast
Community Resources
Free Medical, Dental and Vision Care at Seattle/King County Clinics for People Struggling to Access and/or Afford Healthcare
September 20–23
Seattle Center
All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status; patients will not be asked for documentation; all services are FREE.
 
• Online information here
Email 
• 206.684.7200
 
Fall Disaster Skills Classes
The Office of Emergency Management has a full calendar of Disaster Skills classes happening throughout the city this fall.
To view the full list of class offerings and to register, go to our Events Calendar and click on each individual class title to see details and access registration link.
 
Classes include: Stop the Bleed, Disaster Skills Workshop, Basic First Aid, Light Search and Rescue
These classes all provide important instruction on key skills that can get you through an emergency and allow you to help those around you.
Alki UCC Online Giving
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.
Alki UCC • 6115 SW Hinds • Seattle, WA 98116
http://www.alkiucc.org
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