Dear Alki UCC,
Last Sunday in worship we heard the story of Jesus walking by the Sea of Galilee, calling to those who would become his disciples, to leave their fishnets and follow him (sermon linked here at 04:23). From creation to flood waters to the Red Sea rolled back, God’s people have been and continue to be people of water. Water baptism is an outward and visible sign of the grace of God.
According to the UCC Book of Worship: “Baptism with water and the Holy Spirit is the sign and seal of our common discipleship. Through baptism, Christians are brought into union with Christ, with each other and with the church of every time and place.”
People of all ages, from infants to older adults are baptized in the United Church of Christ. We recognize the validity of all baptisms, and so there is no need for re-baptism. We do celebrate the powerful ritual, Renewal of Baptism, which is an invitation for all of us who have been baptized to be blessed in the remembering of our baptism.
This Sunday morning, following an adult baptism and the reception of new members, those who choose will be invited forward to receive the sign of the cross marked on their foreheads with water. The words you will hear are: “Remember your baptism and be thankful.”
All you need to do is receive. To let the words echo down into your soul. If you have not been baptized, you are invited to come forward for a blessing.
May we be nourished and refreshed in water and the Holy Spirit.
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 hold our Peruvian Families in your prayers as we move forward together in the asylum-seeking process.
Look for an update next week.
— 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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"The Shack" Featured at
Admiral UCC Faith Based Film Series
Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm
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4320 SW Hill St
 The acclaimed 2017 film is based on the New York Times bestselling novel “The Shack” which takes us on a grieving father’s uplifting spiritual journey, including his encounters with the divine.
More info here at this Facebook Event link
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Special prayers of Healing and Comfort for Denis B, one of the Alki UCC community's newest congregants.
Continued prayers of healing and recovery for Ruth B, who has moved to rehab at Mount St Vincent after two weeks at Swedish Hospital. Her daughter Sandy reports that Ruth "is now ready to regain her strength and mobility. Thank you for your prayers! Please continue to pray for recovery and a smooth transition to the next chapter of her life."
For those grieving the recent death of a loved one:
Family and friends of Anne S, 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, 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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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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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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This Sunday,
January 29
at 10:00 am
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New Member Sunday
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Accompanist:
Becky Cain
Guitarist:
Bethany Bevier
Liturgist:
Cinda S
Sermon:
"All In: Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly"
Scripture:
Micah 6:1-8
Matthew 5:1-12
NRSV
Music Highlights:
Gather Us In
Marty Haugen
#539, Won’t You Let Me Be Your Servant
Here I Am, Lord
Daniel L. Schutte
Break Forth in Joy
Dave and Jean Perry
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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