Dear Alki UCC,
In my sermon last week (linked here), I mentioned author Cole Arthur Riley and her book This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us. She describes the mutuality inherent in belonging: “There is comfort in being welcomed, but there is dignity in knowing that your arrival just shifted a group toward deeper wholeness.”
Each one of us is necessary and has a purpose in Christ’s body, the church.
When we receive new members on Sunday, January 29, they join Alki UCC in a covenantal relationship — a promise that extends both ways. Our new members decide to join the church and all of us enter into a covenant with them. The whole body shifts toward a deeper wholeness.
During the service, our congregation is asked if they "receive these people into full membership of this church." Here is the response:
"We do! We gladly welcome you into this community of faith, enfolding you with our love and committing ourselves to your care. It is in our relationship with one another, as well as in our worship, study and service, that the life of this church is built.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ, courageously sharing God’s love with each other and the world."
I am especially looking forward to the rite of reception for new members, because I myself will become a member! If you are not already a member, and would like to join me, please let me know. Alki UCC would be blessed to have you among us. Your arrival has shifted the church toward deeper wholeness.
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
Week of January 19 Update
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Since two of our families were vaguely threatened with possible deportation at recent government check-ins, it is critical to secure legal representation for our asylum seekers ASAP.
Despite the best efforts of Michael Ramos of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, we have not been able to engage the services of pro bono attorneys.
This is serious. Asylum seekers have virtually no chance of being granted asylum if they do not have an attorney. Fortunately, a law firm recommended by Fauntleroy’s Pastor Leah has agreed to take the cases of our three families with young children. We will be asking the families to contribute what they can, but we also need to help with monthly legal payments.
Next step ... expanding our village. Here's how you can help:
Join us for a post-worship conversation at Fauntleroy UCC this Sunday, January 22 with Michael Ramos. We will hear about the legal side of seeking asylum, and then brainstorm fundraising ideas. If you are unable to attend, please contact me with any fundraising suggestions you may have.
Meanwhile, we continue to arrange medical and dental checkups for our young Peruvian children, and follow up on medical issues some of their parents are facing. Thanks to Apple Health insurance for the children and charity care for the adults, bills are low to nonexistent.
— 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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From Your Faith Formation Team
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The Faith Formation ministry team thanks all the folks who joined in our Advent Bible Study. Even on Zoom we were able to share the scriptures and respond in a safe space. We discovered that even though we have heard the stories before, we have much to learn from our Book and our Faith’s history. The curriculum offered essays, poems, art and research options that gave richness and depth to our time together. Thanks to all who gathered weekly and shared their stories.
We look forward to continuing our Bible Study during Lent using the Sanctified Arts curriculum. A book study is also planned which you will hear more about soon.
Ash Wednesday is February 22. Please join us throughout the Lenten season as we deepen our search and knowledge of our faith.
We welcome your questions and comments about Faith Formation team programs and invite your participation.
— Russ T, Julia P. and Pastor Emily
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Prayers of Condolence and Comfort for the family and friends of longtime Alki UCC member Anne Sakrison, who passed away on Tuesday morning. Service details are being developed.
Continued prayers of healing and recovery for Ruth B, who is still at Swedish pending release to a rehab facility. Sandy, Ruth's daughter, asks for "prayers for patience, strength and transfer to the best rehab facility to meet her mom’s needs."
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Liese F and family, 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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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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This Sunday,
January 22
at 10:00 am
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Third Sunday
after Epiphany
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Accompanist:
Becky Cain
Guitarist:
Bethany Bevier
Liturgist:
Julia P
Sermon:
"All In: Follow Me"
Scripture:
Isaiah 9:1-2
Matthew 4:12-23
NRSV
Music Highlights:
Gather Us, O God
Monica Brown
All Are Welcome
Marty Haugen
#173, You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
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.
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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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"Companionship Training" Free Workshop
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Sunday, February 12
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Fauntleroy UCC
9140 California Ave SW
Created by the Mental Health Chaplaincy, the session is designed to equip laity to be a caring, listening presence for those in need of human connection, whether from loneliness, stress, or a crisis event.
The free workshop offers a rich discussion of the five Companionship practices:
Hospitality
Neighboring
Sharing the journey side-by-side
Listening
Accompaniment
Please consider participating to enrich the hospitality our congregation offers to all.
Details here
To sign up, contact the Fauntleroy Church office
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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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 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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