"Stories, Questions, Listening Hearts"
This Sunday at 10:00 am
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 This Second Sunday in Lent we draw close to Jesus as he begins his last journey to Jerusalem. He offers a deep lament for God’s children even as Herod is bent on killing him.
Ultimately, we all face barriers. Some are formidable, others impossible to overcome. How do we deal? What do we learn from Jesus?
New this season is the Worship Design Team’s decision to have members offer some of their own faith stories during worship. On Sunday, we welcome Bonita Corliss as she shares. After singing together a song she has chosen, there will be a chance for folks to respond to Bonita’s words. — Pastor Terry
Our scripture is Luke 13:31-35
Barriers … fears … do we learn something from attempting “the impossible?”
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Rev. Terry Teigen Leading Lenten/Easter Worship and Providing Pastoral Care
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The Lenten Design team is working with Rev. Terry Teigen, Alki UCC's  visiting pastor for Lent and through Easter. In addition to leading worship, he is available for pastoral care during that period. Contact the Church Office for details.
Terry is a lifelong resident of the Puget Sound region. He received his MDiv from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, and was ordained as a United Presbyterian pastor.
In 1984 Terry made the shift to the United Church of Christ and served Normandy Park and Admiral congregations in the Pacific Northwest Conference.
In 2008 he became a spiritual care provider (chaplain) at Horizon House, a UCC-affiliated retirement community on First Hill. Now retired, Terry continues to engage in ministry. He and his life partner, Martha, have lived in West Seattle since 2001 and are happily involved grandparents of three granddaughters.
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Lent Madness ... The Game is ON!
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Who will win the Golden Halo?
Have you signed up at LentMadness.org for a daily chance to learn about and vote for your favorite “saint?”
Check the poster in the Narthex to see who will go on to the Saintly Sixteen.
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How you can easily help a local Honduran refugee family
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Our partner synagogue, Kol HaNeshamah (KHN) has been sponsoring a Honduran refugee family — Magdiel, Mirna and two-year-old Joshua, who are seeking asylum in the United States.
Since they don't yet have legal status to work for pay, KHN has been underwriting their housing, food, utilities and other living costs.
The family has recently incurred unexpected medical bills and KHN is requesting our help.
Contributions of any size and grocery card gift cards are most welcome.
You can make a donation by:
♦ Writing a check to Alki UCC with "Refugee Family" in the memo line, or
♦ Donating a grocery gift card, marked "Refugee Family."
Leave the check or card in the collections tray on Sunday or send to the Church Office at 6115 SW Hinds, Seattle 98116.
Learn more about Mirna, Magdiel and Joshua's journey in this video and here.
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Pacific Northwest Conference UCC
Annual Meeting 2019
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Saturday, April 27
First Congregational Church, Bellevue
The one-day meeting begins with a continental breakfast at 8:00 am, followed by Gathering and opening at 9:00 am. The day’s schedule includes worship, business, presentations, songs and more.
Registration info here! Sign up by April 5 for Early Bird Discount.
For important details, please read General Information. Volunteers are needed and appreciated!
You are also invited to the Progressive Christian Revival taking place on Friday night before the Annual Meeting. This transformational worship event is open to all. It is not part of the Annual Meeting and is free of charge.
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Message from Ruth Okada:
The lost sheep is found...I am quite well settled
in my retirement home now.
My new address is:
Nikkei Manor Apt. 311
700 - 6th Avenue S
Seattle, Washington 98104
My new phone number: (206) 787-1886
With best wishes and love, Ruth Okada
Happy Trails, Sallie & Liese!
Best wishes to long-time Alki UCC members Sallie Neillie and Liese Frankenstein, who are moving to Bend, Oregon at the end of the month. You will surely be missed!
Both Sallie and Liese are valued, long-time members of our community and we thank them for their generous support and donations of time and talent through the years. A special shout-out goes to Sallie, who took on serving with Laura Petrie as a co-Financial Secretary. On behalf of the Board and congregation, Rod Peeler expresses his sincere appreciation for a job well-done in an ongoing, and sometimes under-appreciated, service to our church for which we should all be grateful.
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Kathy Herigstad and family, friends and family of Jeanne Anderson, Amy Young and family, friends and family of Eric Erickson, Lesa Henry, Charley Rosenberry
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
John Constantine, Dayle Banks, Kathy Herigstad's sister Jackie, Dave Smith, Don Peterson, Larry Gill's nephew, Paul; Penny Matthews, Shelley Webster, Jan Cochran
For home bound members/friends of Alki UCC:
Ruth Okada, Doris Colbert
Prayers for the victims and all those affected by the
horrific shootings this morning at two mosques in
Christchurch, New Zealand.
Wider World: All those affected by myriad inhumane immigration policies; 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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Tiny House Build
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Sunday at 9:00 am
The Second Sunday in Lent Worship
Sunday at 10:00 am
Congregational Meeting
Sunday after Worship
Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
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Congregational Meeting Sunday, March 17
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Join us after worship!
You'll hear important updates and get all your questions answered about current church matters, including our search for an interim pastor and recent discussions with the Admiral Church pastor.
Please attend!
We have important matters that require full congregational input and discussion.
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Tiny House Build at Camp Second Chance this Saturday
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9701 Myers Way S
Parking lot is in the front; carpooling encouraged
Time to start the next two homes! Come join us this Saturday.
Provide a Lunch to the Team If you would like to donate a lunch for the group, please coordinate with Michelle Gaither.
Tomasz Biernacki
Building Coordinator
Sound Foundations NW
Camp Second Chance Open House This Sunday
March 17
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Enjoy food, music, art and a tour.
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Tiny House Donor Thanks Alki UCC
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Following is the note that accompanied a generous donation to our Tiny House project:
Most people wish the best for their neighbors and give gladly when they know their needs.
In that spirit, we are donating $6,000 towards two tiny houses at Camp Second Chance.
Thank you, Alki UCC, for all you do in our community.
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Movie Showing
Harvest of Empire
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Tuesday, March 26
at 6:30 pm
Fauntleroy Church
9140 California Ave SW
Harvest of Empire is a powerful documentary exposing the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and today's immigration crisis.
A discussion led by Pastor Andrew Conley-Holcom follows the screening.
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Our friends at N-SID-SEN and Pilgrim Firs remind you that summer camp season is just around the corner!
Check out the brochures on the publications table in the Narthex.
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Click on the big, blue donate button at alkiucc.org to make your secure online donation.
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