Dear Alki UCC,
I had a wonderful experience learning the art of labyrinth facilitation from Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, the founder of the modern labyrinth movement. She has trained over 6,000 labyrinth facilitators all over the world!
You may wonder: "Why is there a need for labyrinth facilitators? Don’t we simply put one foot in front of the other and walk them?"
Yes. That is true. It is very simple.
And. It is also incredibly complex.
Labyrinths are an ancient archetype dating back nearly 5,000 years. They have a rich, varied and mysterious history.
There is no right way to walk a labyrinth. There are as many ways to engage with labyrinths as there are humans.
Labyrinth facilitators are trained in how to present the labyrinth in a concise way, how to hold space, how to respond to unusual happenings in a labyrinth walk, and how to create and lead labyrinth events. We also learn about many types of labyrinths, reasons one might walk a labyrinth, the history of labyrinths and how to help people process their labyrinth experience.
The labyrinth is a liminal space. Liminal means “in between.” As we have been exploring in our Lent series, Everything in Between: Meeting God in the Midst of Extremes, a lot can happen in between, in a space of ambiguity. It is the space of mystery, a sacred meeting place.
We’ll have an opportunity to walk our canvas labyrinth at our Good Friday service at noon on April 18. In this time of uncertainty and anxiety, labyrinth walking can be an especially powerful spiritual practice for grounding, clarity and renewal. May God meet us on the labyrinth.
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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You can always schedule an appointment with Pastor Emily by using this handy online tool linked here.
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This Sunday, April 6: A Time of Sharing What We Learned ... Giving Up Plastics for Lent
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 As we near the end of Lent the Alki UCC Outreach & Social Justice Team is hosting coffee hour after church this Sunday, April 6. An informal sharing follows.
Please bring the list of plastic items you found at home, and join us to share what you discovered about plastics.
We'll share our new discoveries of plastic-free alternatives, and discuss solutions for the items you found. If you have an unusual or difficult item to find a swap for bring it along. We plan to learn about items others found that you may have but didn’t even notice. Let’s discuss and celebrate us being aware and working to change during this time of sharing and celebration as we reflect on the highs and lows of our Lenten plastic swap.
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Take the Alki UCC Challenge!!
We're hoping this year's Plastic Lenten Fast sparks increased awareness of the plastic you use daily and a renewed motivation to find simple alternatives to reduce waste and be better stewards of this amazing gift from God, our Earth.
Photo by Antoine GIRET on Unsplash
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Alki UCC Lenten Worship and Study
"everything in between"
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 Guided by the Gospel of Luke, our Lenten study illuminates the stories and parables that defined Jesus’ final chapter in ministry.
Our friends at A Sanctified Art have provided an e-reader version of the devotional; please contact the church office for the link. Print devotionals are available at Sunday worship.
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Lent Bible Study is on Tuesdays at Noon and Sundays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm via Zoom, See story at right for registration and other details.
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PNCUCC Annual Meeting
Registration Now Open
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Annual Meeting
Pacific Northwest Conference of the UCC
Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
in Yakima
"Creating Sacred Space" is this year's theme
Alki UCC can have three delegates. Contact Pastor Emily if you're interested in attending.
Check out the
PNCUCC Annual Meeting Page
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Thanks to all who used our narthex Sustainable Cubbies
Sustainable Stewards Cubbie Corner (SSCC)
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Please drop off your wiped down clean, crumb free,
totally dry items in the Cubbies
at the northwest corner of the Narthex.
The following categories are accepted in the cubbies weekly:
• Batteries, household size batteries
• Light bulbs, household socket bulbs
• Plastic Film, grab a cheat sheet in the Parlor after church
• Multi Layer Plastic Film, grab a cheat sheet in the Parlor after church
• Loose plastic caps (the small caps on soups, milk, beverages)
• Metal Bottle Caps
• Rubber Bands
• Twist Ties
• Bread Tags
• Electronic cords, chargers, adapters
• Wine corks
• Prescription Pill Bottles and caps
• Portable devices, cell phones, tablets.
• Laptops
• Reusable egg cartons-dozen eggs only, plastic or cardboard
• Contact lens packaging
Thank you for being a sustainable steward,
— Aly H and the Outreach/Social Justice team
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Transgender Day of Visibility
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We hold them in our hearts every day. Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people.
More info here.
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Ever-present God, we give you thanks.
We give you gratitude for the relationships in our lives and our community of faith.
We pray for all those who grieve.
Comfort their hearts and hold them close.
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
We pray for Jill S, recovering at home from a hip replacement; Cora, high school-age friend of Julia C's granddaughter, who is facing a significant health challenge; Vicky S' friend Sue; Karen B, recovering from a stroke; Julia C's cousin Scott M, facing a critical health challenge; Pastor Emily's friends Rich, Julie and Bryson; our Peruvian immigrant friends and for all who seek peace and safety in our country; for Sandy J's cousin Barbara; Dan K facing various health issues; Rev. Joan C; Cinda's mother Jackie S; Julia C's friend Jessie T and family, Amy Y's mother Corlene; Sue's B's friends Mary and Louise; and Nick L.
We pray for our wider world.
We pray for all the people and places in our world affected by war. We ask for wisdom for decision-makers and strength for justice-seekers. We pray for victims of violence, for refugees and asylum-seekers. We pray for all who are hungry, desperate, and in need of support.
In all of these things, we trust that you are with us. In all of these things, we ask for you to strengthen us. Help us to see you in those around us. Help us to love as you love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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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! |
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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 6
at 10:00 am
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The Fifth
Sunday in Lent
with
Communion
everything between
righteousness & mercy
Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist
John C
Scripture
Luke 19:1-10
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights:
Rejoice, Give Thanks
and Sing!
Arr. Lloyd Larson
#742, Gathered Here in the Mystery of This Hour
#487, Surely No One Can Be Safer
Righteous Mercy
Words: Anna Strickland Music: Rowland H. Prichard, Ralph Vaughn Williams
#547, Amazing Grace
Image:
"Zacchaeus"
by Lauren Wright Pittman
A Sanctified Art
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When you register, please use your first/last name plus your email address.
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Possible Change in Alki UCC Streaming Platform for
Sunday Worship
In an effort to improve the viewing experience, we are exploring a shift
to livestreaming
directly to YouTube.
Check back next week
for an update.
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Alki Community Choir Open Rehearsals
Sundays:
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Music Director Daniel Self invites you to share in the joy of music-making!
No previous music or singing experience required. All are welcome, no matter where you are on your musical journey.
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A Sumptuous, Splendid Hospitality Hour
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Thanks to the many talented and gracious hosts who bring such deliciousness and beauty to our Sunday gatherings!
Courtesy of Julia C, here's a taste of last week's offerings.
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"Hands Off"
National Day of Action Rally
this Saturday, April 5
Noon to 3:00 pm
Seattle Center
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Alki UCC Zoom Bible Study Sunday Evening and Tuesday Noon
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Alki UCC offers two sessions of weekly Zoom Bible study; register for one or both and come when you can!
Tuesdays
Noon to 1:30 pm
co-led by Pastor Emily
and Rev. Penny
Register here for Tuesday series.
Sundays
5:00 to 6:00 pmled by Rev. Penny Register here for Sunday series. All are welcome, newcomers especially! Weekly attendance is not required; come to one or more sessions on either day, depending on what works for you. Please note that each series has a dedicated one-time Zoom registration link. Toe-dipping welcome; personal sharing is invited and respected; questions are encouraged. We are all seekers!
Join us for our Lent/Easter series!
Questions? Contact Pastor Emily
or Rev. Penny.
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