Dear Alki UCC,
The Annual Meeting of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ took place last weekend in Yakima. Julia P, Cinda S and I were glad to represent you.
It was a meeting light on business, as we had no resolutions on which to vote for the first time that I can remember. We did vote on the budget, which included a deficit of about $58,000 which will be covered by reserves.
Despite the deficit, and four church closures over the last few years, our Conference is growing. The primary way we are growing is in bringing in Samoan congregations, seven churches over the last three years.
This diversity of culture is stretching and evolving the Conference in beautiful, and at times uncomfortable ways. Several people of color spoke from the heart about their experience of racism in our Conference. Stories about white people saying that they wanted leaders of color, and then not listening to them or respecting them once they were in leadership.
Confronting our culture of white supremacy mythology and nurturing true belonging is our growing edge. Beginning this year, all clergy will be required to take antiracism training every three years. This is one way that we will work to actively dismantle racism in our conference. I pray for humility for myself and for us all, that our majority white conference will engage in deep listening with love as our foundation.
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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Stewardship Kick-Off/
New Worship Series Begins this Sunday
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Let’s Do This Together!
"So let’s do it — full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. God always keeps God’s word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but encouraging one another, especially as we see the big Day approaching." — Hebrews 10:25 The Message
In this worship series, together with our Stewardship campaign, we will be invited to consider how we might come together with a spirit of abundance, not scarcity. Even and especially now in this country, we must live out the counter-narrative of loving our enemies, bridging divides and widening our welcome.
Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going
and encourage one another, for we all belong.
Let’s BE the church!
Let’s do this together!
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Yes! Let's DO This Together!
You’re Invited!
 Join us THIS Sunday during worship for our Stewardship Kickoff Celebration at Alki UCC!
Stewardship is more than just a tradition — it’s how we live out our calling as a vibrant, connected church community.
Be inspired as we unveil this year’s powerful Stewardship theme, share stories of impact, and cast a vision for the future of Alki UCC.
Special highlights Include:
• A heartfelt message on what stewardship truly means in our lives today
• Meet and greet with your Church Council – say hello to our excellent leaders!
• Exciting giveaways – yes, there will be fun prizes!
• A joyful time of community, reflection and looking ahead together
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Let’s step into the new season with gratitude, generosity and bold hope of abundance! — Shannon P for your Stewardship Team |
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Admiral Church presents
The Idolatry of Whiteness
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Six consecutive Sundays beginning May 4
Noon to 1:15 pm
4320 SW Hill Street
Registration fee: $20 to cover printed materials for all six sessions and contributes to the honorarium for our guest lecturer and presenter, Black American history scholar AJ Musewe.
TO REGISTER:
Click here to email Pastor Andrew and let him know to expect you. In response, he'll digitally send you the first batch of readings
"White was no ethnicity. It did not embody history or a sense of place... White was a political designation." — David Billings
The United States of America was both designed to be a place where we collectively recognize "all (humans) are created equal," and a place where that equality was originally limited only to White men in the ownership caste.
As the United States as expanded its definition of human, Whiteness has continued to be an issue, one our society has yet to fully grapple with. In this 6 week course, we will read from great 20th and 21st century thinkers about how they have come to understand the power of Whiteness and what can be done to dismantle it in the name of "liberty and justice for all."
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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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Thanks to all who use 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 • Bread Tags • Contact lens packaging • Electronic cords, chargers, adapters • Laptops • Light bulbs, household socket bulbs • Loose plastic caps (the small caps on soups, milk, beverages) • Metal Bottle Caps • Multi Layer Plastic Film • Plastic Film • Portable devices, cell phones, tablets • Prescription Pill Bottles and caps • Reusable egg cartons-dozen eggs only, plastic or cardboard • Rubber Bands • Twist Ties • Wine corks
Questions? Find a Sustainable Steward: Aly H, Ann P, Cinda S, Joe A, Julia C, Lisa G, Nancy H, Marilynn M,
Thank you for being a sustainable steward,
— Outreach/Social Justice team
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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.
 Don P was reunited with his beloved Imy in heaven on Easter morning. Don and Imy were dear long-time Alki UCC members.
Don was devoted to his wife and their four children: Lisa, Kathy, Page and Don. Please pray for peace and comfort for them in their grief.
Don Peterson Memorial Service
Saturday, May 17 at 4:00 pm
Alki UCC Sanctuary
Comfort the hearts of all who grieve and hold them close.
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
We pray for Vicky S' friend Sue; 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 Livestreamed on YouTube
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The Sunday worship Livestream video appears at 10:00 am every week at the top of the page. Sunday Worship recordings
are accessed at the same link.
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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,
May 4
at 10:00 am
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Let's Do This Together!
Stewardship
Kick-Off
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist
Shelby M
Scripture
John 21:1-19
Let’s Go Fishing!
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights:
Come and Fill
Mark A Miller
You Are Welcome Here Gerard DeMan
#330, Let Us
Break Bread Together
#562, Take My Gifts
I Give You My Heart Hillsong
Image:
Fallon Michael
on Unsplash
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Sunday Worship Livestreamed on YouTube
The Sunday worship Live Stream video appears at 10:00 am every week at the top of the page.
Please "subscribe" to the Alki UCC channel
in order to participate
in the live chat.
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Wednesday, May 7
6:30 to 8:30 pm
New(ish) to Alki UCC?
Come to a Newcomer Gathering at Pastor Emily’s home next Wednesday evening.
Email Pastor Emily to RSVP and for more information.
Get to know other people who are new to the church, learn more about the UCC and our faith community and opportunities for belonging.
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"Godly Play"
this Sunday
after Worship
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Have you longed for a spiritual practice to meet the needs of your progressive family?
Come and experience Godly Play at Alki United Church of Christ!
The Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives. It is based on the knowledge that children are already spiritual beings. In Godly Play, all are invited to wonder.
Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play at Alki UCC is for kids ages 3-12 and their caregivers. Children and adults explore spirituality alongside one another in our circle.
Our next sessions are Sundays, May 3 and
June 1 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in Room 22 (Religious Education room on the office level).
For more information, please contact Pastor Emily.
I wonder what part you will like best . . . ?
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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!
Questions? Contact Pastor Emily
or Rev. Penny.
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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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