Dear Alki UCC,
Easter joy cannot be contained! It is not merely one Sunday in the church year, but a whole season that lasts seven Sundays.
Eastertide is an opportunity to be awake to resurrection and new life in our midst. This Sunday we will encounter the post-resurrected Jesus when he appeared among his disciples, asked for something to eat and opened their minds to the Scriptures, to resurrection.
He told them: “You are witnesses to these things.” How might we be witnesses to Christ among us? How might we be open to new life?
From Jan Richardson’s poem,
“In the Breath, Another Breathing”
from Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons
Let it be
we will not
try to fathom what comes
to meet us
in the stillness
but simply open
to the approach
of a mystery
we hardly dared
to dream.
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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 Poetry Sunday is April 21
Bring a poem inspired by Earth Day!
Share your poetry selection during worship OR, if you would like for someone else to read it, send your poem to Pastor Emily
If you would like musical accompaniment or underscoring of your poetry reading, please contact Stephen in the next few days at music@alkiucc.org or chat with him this Sunday at church.
Image by Trust Tru Katsande on Unsplash
Pentecost is May 19
The Worship and Music Team is seeking creative input in planning a service full of joy and fiery spirit!
Contact Pastor Emily or Joe M to join in the collaboration.
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Last Week to Submit Feedback
Pastor Emily's Assessment of Ministry (Annual Review)
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From the National UCC A Sure Foundation:
Because ministry never happens in isolation, and because effective ministry is responsive both to the Spirit’s prompting and to the needs of the congregation, regular assessment of ministry is a critical element to developing and maintaining healthy, thriving congregations and healthy, growing leaders.
Your voice is needed to help evaluate and celebrate Pastor's Emily time with us. As we begin our discernment, we are fully invested in her success as well as the success of Alki UCC.
What reflections can you share about her call as a pastor thus far? What more can we do together to support her and the growth of our faith community?
Collaboration and transparency are our preeminent guideposts. Please communicate your thoughts personally, either by phone or email, to one of the team members.
We are:
Julia P, representing the church Council
Cinda S, representing Personnel committee
Vicky S, representing the Search committee
Julia C, representing the church Council
Chad K, representing the congregation
Note: Phone calls also welcome! Contact the church office if you need a number.
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Plastics: What are They? Why Should We be Concerned?
Special Presentation after Worship Sunday, April 21
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As a followup to Alki UCC's "Giving Up Plastics for Lent" congregational challenge, Joe A presents a timely and eye-popping presentation on the nature and description of plastics, and their consequential impact on the environment, ecological balance and human health.
Titled "The Recycle Symbol Identifications for Recyclable Plastic Products," the class handout is available online here, or you can pick up a printed copy on April 21.
For those of you that attend Joe’s workshop, we will have giveaways as a thank you gift! Plus a great lunch too!
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Bill McKibben Featured at UCC Earth Summit
Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 am PT
Attend online via Zoom!
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 Celebrated writer/activist Bill McKibben delivers the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture for the UCC’s second annual Earth Summit on Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time).
A panel of award-winning grassroots leaders is currently in a David-versus-Goliath struggle against Formosa Plastics, one of the world’s largest producers of plastics.
A denomination-wide event, the summit highlights and lifts up those who have been doing incredible work within our denomination to advance climate justice.
Register now to join us!
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Take the Earth Month Quiz:
"Plastic Fact Check"
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As we continue to reduce plastic usage the Social Justice/Outreach Team will continue to share helpful information to remind us of the consumer habits we are working to change ... like buying those little plastic purchases that are so habitual you don’t realize that they're plastic until you unpack your bag at home!
With reminders and practice we will think about plastic and create new purchase patterns.
With that in mind please click on the image below for a reminder of how each of us make a difference for our planet. It's a fun and informative quiz — enjoy! |
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We thank you, O God, for the beauty of this life.
We give you gratitude for the relationships in our lives and this community of faith.
We pray for all those who grieve.
In particular, we pray for Joe M and family at the loss of his brother, Charlie.
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
We pray especially for Rev. Joan Carter, Cinda's mother Jackie S, Alki UCC's Peruvian Families Seeking Asylum, Julia C's friend Jessie T and family, Amy Y's mother Corlene, Davney and Bob S, Sue's B's friends Mary and Louise, and Nick L.
We pray for our wider world.
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
Phil. 4:6-7
Wars and conflicts continue to escalate around the world, and our hearts especially go out to the people of Palestine.
Injustices and inequalities manifest as racism, discrimination, gender-based violence, economic disparities, and other issues. As a communal response to uplift these sorrows and support our neighbors near and far, General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson calls the church to a season of prayer. Prayer undergirds our witness, ministry, and advocacy as we work for peace and a just world for all.
This is an open invitation to anyone who feels called to offer a prayer to end violence in any manifestation, and to bring about peace. Share your prayers using the People’s Prayers for Peace form on this page. New prayers are published on this page daily.
Publishing is at the discretion of the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ and prayers may be edited for content and length.
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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 button, 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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Worship this Sunday,
April 14
at 10:00 am
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Third Sunday of Easter
Christ Among Us
Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist:
Charlie H
Scripture
Luke 24:36b-48
Stephen Anthony Rawson
Music Director
Music Highlights
When Peace, Like a River
Horatio Spafford
#236 Hallelujah
You Are Good/Forever
Israel Houghton
and Chris Tomlin
#436 God of Grace
and God of Glory
Bridge Over
Troubled Water
Paul Simon
Image courtesy Charlie H
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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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Crafting for Community this Sunday
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Join us after hospitality hour in the Parlor.
Bring your crafting tools of choice or borrow from our communal supplies. Would you like to learn to crochet or knit? We’d love to teach you!
Come work on a current project or make items to share with those in need. We’ll gather 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Photo courtesy Unsplash
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One Delegate Spot Left!
PNCUCC Annual Meeting 2024
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April 26 - 28
Plymouth Church Seattle
1217 6th Avenue
Our theme, "Forward Together" is based on 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
Join us to welcome UCC General Minister Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, who will be our preacher on Friday. During Saturday worship, we welcome two new conference congregations.
All business sessions are hybrid (in-person and online).
Information and registration form here
Please contact Pastor Emily if you would like to be an Alki UCC delegate. Scholarships are available.
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Tuesday
Online Bible Study Continues
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Noon to 1:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for our ongoing Tuesday study group.
You have the option to attend every Tuesday or whenever your schedule permits!
Explore multiple options throughout the year for Bible study, book/video discussions and classes.
Stay tuned for updates.
If you're already registered for Tuesday Bible Study,
just use your unique link to log in.
If not, welcome! Register here: Zoom Registration
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New West Seattle Monthly PFLAG Support Meeting Begins Next Tuesday,
April 16
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Admiral Church
4320 SW Hill
Third Tuesdays from
7:30 to 9:00 pm
PFLAG meetings are support for LGBTQIA+ allies and those who want to learn how to support the ones they love.
Admiral Church's Pastor Andrew Conley-Holcom is host; sessions are co-facilitated by Cori Luckenbach and Debbie Gordon
Pastor Andrew notes: “I am over the moon excited to work with Cori to bring PFLAG to this wonderful neighborhood. The first West Seattle meeting is a celebration of our community!”
Register here
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Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20 with "Duwamish Alive!"
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Help Restore Our River!
Saturday, April 20
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
We will be restoring habitat at multiple locations throughout the watershed along the Duwamish ... its upland forests and creeks.
We are all connected and all are invited: volunteers and visitors alike. Instruction, tools, and snacks are provided for restoration activities. This is a family friendly event, all ages welcome.
Information and volunteer registration here.
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Fauntleroy Church Spring "Recycle Roundup"
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Saturday, April 27
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
9140 California Ave, SW
It's free!
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Free Community Shredding Opportunity
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Sunday, April 28
9:00 am to Noon
Westwood Village
northwest parking lot
Donations (food and/or cash) requested for the White Center Food Bank. Sponsored by John L Scott Real estate
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