From the Council Moderator
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Stewardship Update from the Council
Dear Alki UCC:
While our Stewardship Chair Shannon P is recovering from knee surgery, the Church Council requests that you take note of the following Stewardship milestones ... and plan to join us for 10:00 am Sunday worship:
This Sunday, May 25:
Faith Formation Ministry Moment
June 1
Caring Community and Fellowship Ministry Moment
June 8
Pentecost and New Members will be celebrated during worship.
After worship, stay for a brief presentation on Alki UCC's proposed 2025-2026 Budget. It's important to have a quorum for the discussion/vote, so we ask as many of you to be present as possible.
Packets and pledge materials will be available at worship and remaining packets will be mailed.
June 15
Worship and Music/Worship Logistics Ministry Moment
June 22
Stewardship Sunday
A celebration of bringing our pledges for the coming year!
 June 29
Congregational Meeting
To be woven into 10:00 am worship, the meeting is highlighted by a vote on the budget and council executive team, and announcement of our new tenant, A Child Becomes.
Looking forward to seeing our congregation grow and thrive in the coming years.
Thank you, — Julia P
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Calling All Cooks!
Food/Hosts Needed for WIN Hot Lunch Saturday, June 7
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 Alki UCC is joining forces with Admiral UCC and Westside UU's to provide the Westside Interfaith Network's (WIN) hot lunch on Saturday, June 7.
We need casseroles, salads, roasted vegetables and desserts to feed about 150 people. And for people to help hand out donations and supplies to the guests.
Join us in acts of resilience and justice by making and delivering food and love to our marginalized neighbors! All the more fun by combining efforts with other faith community friends.
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Body of Christ Church
1320 SW 102 St, White Center
Saturday, June 7:
Drop off food by 11:30 am, stay to help out till about 1:00 pm
Short and sweet!
More info: contact Cinda
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Moment of Stewardship
by Outreach/Social Justice
May 18, 2025
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This past Sunday we heard from my beloved Ministry Team, Outreach/ Social Justice, as part of our “Let’s Do This…Together!” Stewardship moment.
Team members shared why they are involved with social justice and how much they enjoy serving on this team. We heard about the history of social justice work at Alki UCC, current projects, the need to act on our faith, science and faith, and a love for lists (here’s looking at you Joe!).
We heard a recurring word: community. Our own faith community serving others and working on critical issues in the wider community. Alki UCC is a place for us to do this, and we need Alki UCC to thrive, now into the future. We need each other doing the work together and the wider community needs us as well.
So many of us spoke about why we donate to Alki UCC, and the importance of pledging. Please join us in making your pledge for the coming fiscal year.
Here's a reminder of who is in charge at Alki UCC. All of us are... as we live into the Purpose Statement we created together years ago: “Alki UCC is a faith community growing together as disciples of Jesus Christ, courageously sharing God’s love with each other and the world.”
You are encouraged to join a Ministry Team (or several!), serve on one of the Standing Committees, or let the Church Leadership know how you can help. And of course give generously through the Stewardship Drive!
— Cinda S for Outreach/Social Justice
Questions: stewardship@alkiucc.org
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Pastor Emily hosts the May 7 Newcomer gathering at her home.
Lighting candles for our spiritual mentors
at the Ordination Anniversary Sunday.
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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.
Comfort the hearts of all who grieve and hold them close. We pray for Julie and Bryson who mourn the death of their spouse and dad, Rich.
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; 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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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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Worship this Sunday,
May 25
at 10:00 am
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Sunday's
Service
is
In-Person
Only
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Let's Do This ... Together!
Rev. Tiare M
Liturgist
Rev. Penny M
Worship Leader
Scriptures
Psalm 67
Acts 11:9-16
John 5:1-18
Moment of Stewardship
Faith Formation
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Goodnight Dear Heart Dan Forrest
#591, This Is My Song
All My Days
Laurie Zelman
and Mark A. Miller
#593, Lift Every Voice
and Sing
Image:
Fallon Michael
on Unsplash.
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Church Office Closed Monday for Memorial Day
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Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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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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Admiral Church presents
The Idolatry of Whiteness
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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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Sunday Worship Livestream Resumes June 1
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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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