“Words make you think, music makes you feel,
a song makes you feel a thought”
— E.Y Harburg
I am so very excited for this weekend’s worship service, Choir Sunday! Worship this week will be led collectively by the Worship and Music Team, Alki UCC Community Choir, Pastor Emily and myself as we invite you to join us into our world as music-makers.
Alki UCC has a rich history of music-making and this Sunday is a time to fill the sanctuary with song, soul and a joyful noise that reflects the depth of our faith and the power of our communal voice. Our service this Sunday invites everyone to not just listen — but participate.
As we lift our voices in everything from psalms to contemporary anthems like Reckless Love and True Colors, we’ll reflect on why we sing: to connect, to heal, to celebrate, to grieve, to transform.
 One of the morning's highlights will be a guided vocal warm-up, inviting us to prepare our bodies and spirits to fully engage with the music. Our beloved Alki UCC Community Choir will be front and center to offer a powerful lineup of musical offerings. An exploration of what scripture says about music is woven throughout with readings from “The Words of Her Mouth: Songs for the Struggle” led by members of the Worship & Music Team and our church leaders.
Whether you’re a lifelong choir member or someone who simply sings in the car, this service is for you. Bring your whole self — tender or triumphant — and prepare to be moved.
Let’s make a joyful noise — beautiful, bold, messy, magnificent. And above all, let us be reminded: We are all instruments of praise.
With a song in my heart,
— Daniel
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UCC "Strengthen the Church"
Special Offering this Sunday
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This week we receive the Strengthen the Church offering, one of five annual special mission offerings of the UCC.
These funds support church transformation and vitality initiatives. Half of what churches receive stays right here in the Pacific Northwest Conference, and half goes to the national setting.
Please give generously this Sunday to support our wider church! More information here.
Donate online via alkiucc.org and enter "Strengthen the Church" in the dedication line.
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 The 2025 Stewardship Campaign is now in full swing! You have heard from most of your ministry teams about the past, present and future of our Alki United Church of Christ community and how each of us plays a role in making this a vibrant and beautiful place to worship.
And please join us as we celebrate with the Worship Logistics and Worship & Music teams this Choir Sunday.
The Stewardship packets were distributed in person this past Sunday, June 8, after Gary reviewed our draft budget for the upcoming year. If you missed the opportunity to pick up your packet, it will arrive in your mailbox this week with a copy of the draft budget.
Regardless of how you received your packets, please take a moment to prayerfully consider how you will support your community with a financial pledge.
There are several ways to return your pledge: mail, in person, or online. IF you did not receive your packet, please email the church office or pick one up at worship this Sunday.
Then join us on June 22 as we celebrate our community's commitment to the future of Alkk UCC! As a special bonus, there will be a drawing for prizes for those who turn in their pledge on or before Sunday, June 22! — Shannon P for the Stewardship Team
Upcoming:
Stewardship Sunday is on June 22. Join in a special celebration to celebrate giving and hand deliver your Pledge card during worship.
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, June 29 is embedded in 10:00 am worship, highlighted by a vote on the budget and council executive team
We need a quorum of members to approve the outcome of both votes. Please plan to join. The Council is providing Hospitality Hour Goodies.
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Alki Co-op Preschool Moves to Youngstown Cultural Arts Center this Saturday
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We are grateful for all the years (decades!) that this amazing program has found a home in Alki UCC. We wish the Co-op the very best as they transition to their new location and in the many years to come.
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JUSTICE FOR ALL!!!
Weekend Highlights
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Rally Sign-Making at Alki UCC Parlor
Friday, June 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Materials Provided!
Snark Encouraged!!
Saturday, June 14 at Noon
West Seattle No Kings Rally at Admiral Junction
Join our group from Alki UCC!
Rides Offered from Alki Church and back
For those who would prefer to attend the No Kings Rally at Cal Anderson Park, you are invited to join thousands of other concerned citizens at the park and march united to Seattle Center as part of a nationwide protest with millions of people defiantly shouting: NO KINGS IN AMERICA!
West Seattle Indivisible has chartered two buses for the rally which are currently waitlisted. Updates here.
Possible alternate transportation option is the C-Line from West Seattle to downtown to join the march to Seattle Center.
NO KINGS DAY OF DEFIANCE RALLY
• Saturday, June 14
• Noon to 3:00 pm
• Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave
In America, we don’t do kings.
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Calling All Archivist Wannabes!!!
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The fascinating and precious Alki UCC archives currently stored on the third floor need to be sorted, organized and moved SOON. No experience is needed. Just a desire to protect Alki UCC's storied past.
We need to form a team soon and start work by the end of June.
Please contact Julia P to join in this fun work or if you have questions.
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Echoes of Hope:
Benefit Concert to Support Refugees
in Seattle
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Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30pm
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
7500 Greenwood Ave N
"Echoes of Hope" is more than a concert—it’s a call to compassion. Through the universal language of music, this benefit concert raises critical support for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), whose lifesaving work brings shelter, education, and dignity to people uprooted by war, disaster, and persecution.
Information and tickets
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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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Worship this Sunday,
June 15
at 10:00 am
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Choir
Sunday
Let’s Praise!
Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Scriptures
Psalm 104:33-34
Psalm 33:3
Psalm 98:4
Psalm 150:6
Moment of Stewardship
Worship and Music
Worship Logistics
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
God’s Eye Is
on the Sparrow
True Colors
Billy Steinberg/Tom Kelly
You Will Be Found
Benj Pasek/Justin Paul
What A Wonderful World George White/Bob Thiele
Reckless Love
Cory Asbury
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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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Alki UCC Donations Drive this Sunday
June 15
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11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front Courtyard
Priority Needs:
Clean and wearable Men's Work/Casual Clothing
New Socks
Non-Perishable Food
We also welcome clean and wearable men's/women's outerwear suitable for the season, hygiene items and camping gear.
Remember:
You can bring
your donations
to the church
at any time!
The Westside Interfaith Network (WIN), our donations drive partner, distributes your contributions through WIN's "The Welcome Table,"
a weekly Saturday meal for low income and unsheltered folks
hosted in White Center.
This distribution serves as a stop-gap for many people relying on weekly visits to the food bank. Thank you for your generosity!
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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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World Refugee Day 2025
Global Village
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Saturday, June 28
Noon to 5:00 pm
Foster High School
4242 S 144th Street
Tukwila, WA
Celebrate and honor refugees from around the world. Enjoy live performances, cultural tables, nonprofit resources, small business immigrant owners, kids zone, free food and more.
Info here
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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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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
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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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