 Dear Alki UCC,
Over the next few weeks we will be asking the question: “What does it mean to be part of a church?”
We’ll explore the idea of being “All In.”
Whether you recently began attending Alki UCC, or have served for decades on every committee, this is a chance to step back and say: "Why do we do this, anyway? What is the church and why do we show up?"
This sermon series will culminate on the final Sunday of the month with a reception of new members and renewal of baptism.
January 15
All In: Come and See
John 1:29-42 tells of Jesus beckoning the disciples to join him in his ministry. We are called to join in collective liberation.
January 22
All In: Follow Me
Matthew 4:12-23 is another story of Jesus calling the disciples, saying to those who had cast aside their fishing nets: “I will make you fish for people.” We are called to grow in faith and follow Jesus.
January 29 New Member Sunday
All In: Do justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly
Micah 6:1-8 exhorts us to embody what we believe. We are called to put our faith in action.
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayed: "Ever present God, you called us to be in relationship with one another and promised to dwell wherever two or three are gathered . . . Open our hearts that we may be bold in finding the riches of inclusion and the treasures of diversity among us."
This upcoming series is for everyone! No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey, there is a place for you at Alki UCC. Let’s be All In together!
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel Installation Service
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Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 pm
Service followed by reception
Join in to celebrate the installation of Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel as our new Pastor!
Sermon preached by Rev. Lynn Likkel.
Music by Cellist Lyn Fulkerson, pianist Becky Cain
and the Alki UCC Choir.
Masks required for attending in-person.
The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom. If you're already registered for Sunday worship on Zoom, use your personal link. If not, welcome! Register here.
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Peruvian Families Seeking Asylum Status
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Please continue to hold our Peruvian asylum-seekers in your prayers.
Our families have very compelling reasons for seeking asylum. Important hearings are coming very soon and will begin to determine whether or not they will be granted asylum and permitted to stay in the US.
Having an attorney to represent an asylum applicant is crucial and legal representation has yet to be established. If a pro-bono attorney cannot be secured, we will be fundraising to pay for one.
— Vicky S
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How to make a monetary donation:
Checks: Make out to Alki UCC with "Peruvian families" in the memo line; leave in Sunday's offering plate or mail to 6115 SW Hinds, Seattle 98116.
Make a secure online donation here.
After entering your $$ amount, click on "Dedicate this Gift" and enter "Peruvian Families" in the Dedicatee's Name box, then click save. To donate with a credit card, click on "choose another payment method" and complete the transaction.
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Mission to De-Clutter
Major Cleanup Scheduled for End of January
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Yoicks!!! During the building closure over the last two years, piles of "stuff" (to use the technical term) grew to critical mass on the Anderson Hall stage (see picture at right) and other areas.
We'll be doing donation/dump runs to clear the clutter at the end of the month, so please speak up asap if you know of specific items that need to find another home in the building.
The Lost and Found Bin, in the corner by the pew opposite the church office, also needs a major re-fresh, so please take a look before it's cleared out as well.
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Prayers of Recovery for our own Ruth B, whose daughter Sandy wrote to sat that: "Mom had a turn of events in her health and is in Swedish Hospital (Cherry Hill Campus) .... she is being evaluated and is in very good hands."
Prayers of Condolence for the family and friends of longtime Alki UCC member and friend Liese F. Julia P writes that:
"Liese let me know that her mother, Kay passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. She moved to be near her other daughter. She was 90 years old and had not been well for several weeks. She had many friends in our neighborhood and was an avid bridge player until she passed."
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Jeff D and family, the Alki UCC community and friends/family of our own Dayle B, the Alki UCC community and friends/family of Nick Tobler-Wolff, Charlie H and family, Todd S and family, Patty M
Recent hospitalization, illness and other concerns:
Becky’s daughter Erinne, Don & Imy P and family, Bonita C, Verona R, Anne S, Dan K, Patty M, Jane C and her family, Sue B's brother Tom and his wife Carla, Julia C's friend Jessie T & family, Amy Y's mother Corlene, Jeff D's brother Andy, former Alki UCC member Mark H, Shannon's "stepmomma" Gail B, Sue B's friends Mary and Louise, Cindy, Jeff and Kirstin's sister-in-law Sue, Kirstin D, Shannon P's father Rev. Dr. Bill, Verona's younger brother Eric, Claire F, Imy P, Kirstin D's father
For homebound members/friends of Alki UCC: Doris C
Wider World: Prayers for all those affected by the coronavirus outbreak; all those suffering from PTSD in the military and around the world; for all those affected by misguided immigration policies; prayers for fewer guns, for all victims and those affected by 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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 For secure, online giving through Give Lively, click the blue button at left, OR, send your check, made out to "Alki UCC," to:6115 SW Hinds, Seattle, WA 98116
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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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This Sunday,
January 15
at 10:00 am
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Second Sunday
after Epiphany
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Accompanist:
Becky Cain
Guitarist:
Bethany Bevier
Liturgist:
Penny M
Theme:
“Be Called, Be Named, and Be Restored”
Sermon:
"All In: Come and See"
Scripture:
Isaiah 49:1-7
John: 1:29-42
NRSV
Music Highlights:
All Are Welcome
Marty Haugen
Rain Down
Jaime Cortez;
based on Psalm 33
They’ll Know We Are Christians
Fr. Peter Scholtes
Join us either in-person (masks required) or virtually via Zoom
If you're already registered for Sunday worship on Zoom, use your personal link. If not, welcome! Register here.
Worship and Music team meeting after choir practice. Contact: Joe M
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Outreach Team
Donations Drive
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This Sunday,
January 15
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front Courtyard
Bring your donations
to Sunday worship!
The Westside Interfaith Network (WIN), our donations drive partner, requests non-perishable food and clean, wearable clothes in all sizes, appropriate for unsheltered men and women in cold weather.
Priority Needs:
men's waterproof outerwear and sleeping bags
All types outdoor gear is critically needed: tents, tarps, backpacks, etc.
Your donations are distributed through WIN's "Welcome Table," a weekly Saturday meal for unsheltered and low-income folks hosted in White Center.
Contact: Cinda S
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PNCUCC January Post Now Online
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Click here to read about our regional conference news including:
• Conference Calendar
• What Churches Need to Know about Tax-Exempt Status
• General Synod 2023
• Nourishing the Seeds of Faith
... and more!
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Sunday Worship Registration
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If you've already registered on Zoom, just use your personal link. If not, welcome! You can register here.
When you register, please use your first/last name plus your email.
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Sunday Worship Videos Posted on YouTube
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Sunday Worship recordings now online! Check out Alki UCC's very own YouTube channel.
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