Dear Alki UCC,
This is what mentoring looks like: when the kindergartner asks to pass the plate for the offering in church and has never done it before and the first grader takes her by the hand to show her the way.
She patiently teaches, using experiential and embodied learning, encouraging gestures and warm smiles to communicate: yes, this row next. That’s the way. A non-verbal cue here, a hushed instruction there, confidence growing.
The two walk together to the front, and the newest leader hands the offering plate to the pastor. The teaching ends with a gesture that communicates volumes: you did it! Now it’s time to rejoin your family, and here is where you are sitting.
What many of us witnessed last Sunday was truly the most beautiful example of mentoring I have seen.
We grown-ups don’t always get this right. We forget to mentor one another. Will we let the children show us the way? Will we allow them to teach us?
What we may lack in numbers of children at Alki UCC we make up for in spades with the astounding leadership skills of the youngest among us. Let us follow their example.
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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A Future Story of Alki UCC
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About six years ago, in late 2019, our church community went through a transitional period of change after our longtime settled pastor retired. It was time for decision-making about what was next for us. This included a purposeful discernment about who we wanted to become. The process involved “house meetings” where we gathered in groups of 6 to 8 in designated leaders' homes to discuss our future. With about 97% participation across several members’ homes, we developed a future story involving a music program, children’s program, multi-faith worship and 12-Step programs within a “community center.”
We were so excited to call our next pastor, who could help us lead through this! Then, in March 2020, everything stopped due to COVID-19. We had to pivot quickly. After several transitional pastors, we called Pastor Emily as a three-quarter-time designated-term pastor. Six years later, we are on our way to our future story!
And our future of Alki UCC is bustling!
This vibrant atmosphere thrives because of our community's dedication and shared efforts. Everyone contributes meaningfully when organizing community events, volunteering for outreach programs or maintaining the shared spaces we cherish. Our weekly gatherings and wider collaborations remind us that Alki UCC is not just a place of worship but a beacon of hope and connection for many.
Thanks to your generosity of time, talent and treasure, we all have stories about why we love the Alki UCC Community.
This time of stewardship is when we ALL plan to provide financial support for your community's missions and ministries! Because we are self-governed, we are also self-funded. This community of Alki UCC has a few sources of income that cover the expenses of the building, office equipment and supplies, staff, Ministry Teams and support for the wider UCC and other missions. The most important source of income to support our future is your financial contribution with a pledge of sustainable giving.
In the coming weeks, you will hear stories from our community’s past, present and plans for our future. And we need to do all of this responsibly. This church community has been around for more than 100 years, and we hope that this community can continue well into the future! It is up to all of us!
During this Stewardship season, we invite you to help shape what is possible for our beloved Alki UCC community in the years ahead. In the coming weeks, we ask that you listen to these stories from our community. As you do when thinking about your future, think about what matters most. In June, we will ask that you please prayerfully consider a sustainable pledge of support to help us continue our shared ministry.
The plan is to be transparent about our finances, so please feel free to call, email, or text to schedule time with me or any of our council members!
Now, Let’s Do this….. Together!
— Shannon P for the Stewardship team
For questions and more info: stewardship@alkiucc.org
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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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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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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,
May 11
at 10:00 am
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Let's Do This Together!
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist
Marilynn M
Scripture
Acts 9:36-43
Let’s Get Up!
Moment of Stewardship
Council
Executive Team
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Welcome Home
Mark Miller
People Rise Up
Randy W. Johnson
Draw the Circle Wide
Mark Miller
#497, Guide My Fee
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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Whale Trail Petition Calls for Alki Point Access
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Founded in 2008 by Donna Sandstrom, The Whale Trail was created to "build awareness of the endangered southern resident orcas throughout their range." From 16 inaugural sites in Washington there are now more than 150 spanning the west coast from California to British Columbia.
The Whale Trail features four sites in West Seattle, including Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint on Beach Drive — the best place in Seattle to watch whales from shore!
Donna and other community members recently met with SDOT in the Alki UCC Parlor to discuss the City’s changes to Alki Point, which have had a harmful impact on safety, accessibility and marine conservation programs in the area. For example, “Street Closed” signs have effectively kept people away, and cut them off from a public shoreline, city park and marine reserve.
The group is asking the City to find solutions that better meet the needs of the wider community.
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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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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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Private Tour at
Recompose Funeral Home
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in SODO with no-host Death Cafe afterwards
@ Hudson
Monday, May 12
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
max 25 participants, email to reserve a spot
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