This Sunday, October 28, 10:00 am
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Halloween! What’s not to love — ghosts, goblins, fabulous costumes  and CANDY! But the holiday we sometimes forget about in the Christian Church is All Saints Day on November 1.
We celebrate those who have died as saints of the church; as the community of Saints we gather in to lift up those names who showed us the way of Christ.
Please join us this Sunday as we remember, celebrate and give thanks for those loved ones who are with us now in spirit.
Peace,
Bruce Wilson
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Pastor Bruce's sermon is "Faith has made you well." Our scripture is
Mark 10:46-52. Julia Peeler is teaching Sunday School, and childcare for infants and toddlers has resumed in the Nursery.
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Immigrant Task Force Meeting
This Sunday at 2:00 pm
Alki UCC Parlor
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Please join our fellow concerned congregants of Admiral and  Fauntleroy UCC as we work together to learn about and help alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters seeking refuge in our country.
The situation at our Southern Border is dire and heartbreaking.
To make matters worse, the current Federal position on immigration and refugees is alarming and begs for our response as a faith community called to live and act as Jesus Christ. — Cinda Stenger
 Below is an excerpt from Guest Preacher Dale Hindmarsh's recent sermon titled "God of Refuge." Does his heart inspire yours to respond?
As we wander through the chaos of our nation’s response to persons seeking or who have found refuge within our boarders, we can justifiably moan with the psalmist, with Job, with the prophets, and with Jesus, “how long O Lord…”
Our faith calls us to first experience life through the eyes of the refuge seeker, the immigrant, before we wring our hands in fear and angered confusion. Our faith journey, historically and personally, is an immigrant story about a band of outcasts seeking shelter and refuge, Israelites who flee for their lives, seeking refuge in a land of promise and covenant with God.
When do we seek refuge for our lives? How do we receive those who come to us for refuge? How do we live within a world of awakening diversity? Will we welcome, or will we fear and exclude?
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Attention Immigrant Advocates
Call for Urgent Action
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YOUR voice is urgently needed on the Trump administration's  proposed change to the federal rule on Public Charge, a policy that will harshly impact millions of immigrant families
The proposed rule change has been posted to the Federal Register and is now open for public comment.
 As part of the Protecting Immigrant Families coalition in WA, we have a unique faith community portal to use. There, you can add your voice to the thousands of advocates across America who have already said NO to this cruel and unnecessary proposal.
Please write a comment today at: http://bit.ly/FANopposesPublicChargeRule.
A suggested message is below, but in order to be counted it is important to add a line or two from your unique perspective, a story, why you care about this issue.
As a person of faith I am deeply concerned about the impact of the proposed administrative rule change on our immigrant community members and their families. Our immigrant community plays a very important role in supporting the vitality of our local, state, and nation’s economy.
[ADD PERSONAL EXAMPLES HERE]
This rule change will impact the ability of our neighbors to access basic services like food, housing, and health care. My faith tradition’s values speak of welcome to the stranger, unity of the family, and care for the well-being of all who reside in our state and nation. For these reasons, the Department should immediately withdraw its current proposal and dedicate its efforts to advancing policies that strengthen, rather than undermine, the ability of immigrants to support themselves and their families in the future.
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"Speaking of Dying"
Film Screening and Discussion
Saturday, November 3 at 9:30 am
St. John the Baptist episcopal Church
3050 California Ave SW
Speaking of Dying: A Short Film Dedicated to the Idea That We  Can All Have a Better Death
Designed to inform and empower viewers, the film illustrates the benefits of speaking openly about the end of life before there is a crisis. Speaking of Dying is produced by Trudy James, ME, a long-time interfaith hospital chaplain who has supported many people with terminal illness and facilitated many end of life planning groups. www.speaking of dying.com
Hand Drumming Class
Saturday, November 3 at 2:30 pm
Admiral Church
Led by professional drummer and teacher Simone LaDrumma
Beginners and all skill levels welcome. Contact the Admiral church office for information and registration.
Philosophy Club
Pastor Andrew from Admiral Church is starting a monthly "Philosophy Club" on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm.
Soprano's Antico Neapolitana Pizza
2348 California Ave SW
The first topic is: "In the 21st century, what is preventing tyranny?" Questions? Call Pastor Andrew at 206.512.7537
"Harvest of Empire" Film Screening
Sunday, November 18 at 5:00 pm
Admiral Church
The Untold Story of Latinos in America
“We are all Americans of the New World, and our most dangerous enemies are not each other, but the great wall of ignorance between us.” Juan González, Harvest of Empire
At a time of heated and divisive debate over immigration, Harvest of Empire is an acclaimed feature-length documentary that reveals the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today.
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Faith Action Network Annual Dinner
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Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 pm
Renton Pavilion Event Center
233 Burnett Avenue South
Join us to celebrate unprecedented victories in the state legislature, as we brace ourselves for ongoing struggles at the federal level.
Information and registration here
Contact Julia Peeler if you're interested in forming an Alki UCC table.
Early bird registration ends October 31.
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Cash Only Requested:
Donations Drive for Immigrant Families
on the Southern Border
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 Your donations benefit Good Shepard UCC in Sahuarita, AZ, for the supplies they purchase for 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.
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Prayers
Dayle Banks, who took a fall this week and is at home recovering.
The Family of Nancy Ross Packard invites the Alki UCC community to a celebration of her life on Sunday, November 4, from 1-4 pm, at the Lodge at Camp Long, 5200 - 35th SW, Seattle. Nancy passed in September. Come share your memories and reminisce with family and friends. Food will be provided.
Celebration of Life for John Polansky
Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 am
Welcome Table Christian Church, 1322 S Bayview St, Seattle
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 UCC: Ruth Okada, Doris Colbert
Wider World: All those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia; 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 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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Camp Second Chance
Tiny House Build
Saturday at 9:00 am
"The Town of Alki"
Saturday at 2:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Sunday at 9:00 am
Sunday Worship
& Communion
Sunday at 10:00 am
Immigrant Task Force
Meeting
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
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Tomorrow!
Tiny House Build
at Camp Second Chance
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Camp Second Chance
9701 Myers Way S
Parking lot is in the front; carpooling encouraged
Alternative start time is 11:00 am for folks who want to work later into the afternoon.
This Saturday we are hosting a build team of Home Depot Managers from the surrounding Puget Sound stores.
We continue with construction on the current five homes and welcome all volunteers to continue the good work in our unified effort as neighbors building a better future.
All levels of experience welcome!
Tomasz Biernacki
tomasz@pechara.com
Let us know if you are attending ASAP
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Tomorrow!
The Town of Alki:
Great Hopes and Fountainhead of Tears
Free Historical Presentation at Alki UCC Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 pm
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 Join Alki resident and historian Phil Hoffman for an engaging and provocative presentation on Alki's earliest days. Founded by Charles Terry in 1853, the Town of Alki was deserted by 1856. Hoffman examines the myriad challenges that led to the Town's demise, including the lack of fresh water and trade impediments caused by the surrounding steep hills and slopes.
The historian also illuminates the seldom-told story of Terry's nefarious motivations and business dealings that dispossessed the native Duwamish people of their lands — an egregious act of social injustice that persists to this day.
Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 pm
Alki UCC Parlor
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Sock Donations Drive with KHN
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As the weather begins to cool, clean, dry socks are the items most sought-after items by our homeless neighbors.
Your donations go to WIN, the Westside Interfaith Network, for distribution at the Welcome Table, weekly White Center lunch and through holiday gift bags for the homeless community.
Please bring in your sock
donations early and often!
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Joe Aprile's Art Show and Sale
This Weekend
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Saturday, October 27 & Sunday, October 28
10 am – 4 pm
• Large inventory
• Low Prices
• Framed and Matted Art and Photography
• Original Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry
Photo Cards
Joe & Julia's Place
8145 29th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
206 650-4349
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Pastor Susan's 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.
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Click on the big, blue donate button at alkiucc.org to make your secure online donation.
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