Dear Alki UCC,
It will be a joy to welcome Rev. Phil Hodson to our church and to the pulpit this Sunday!
As Designated Conference Minister of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ, Phil is truly pastor to the pastors. I immensely appreciate his guidance, wisdom and prayers.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Rev. Phil through my work on the Church Development Committee, and we share a passion for the importance of new church starts and empowering those who are sensing a call to innovative ministry.
 Rev. Phil Hodson joined the Pacific Northwest Conference as Acting Conference Minister on February 1, 2024. At a special vote of the Conference, the delegates approved him as the Designated Conference Minister in September of 2024. Phil comes to us from the South Central Conference, where he served as Conference Minister. Before that, he was a local pastor specializing in new church starts and revitalizations. He is passionate about church growth, made possible by sharing our values in the public square. Phil and his wife Joelle are the proud parents of Xander, Xane, Xackary and Xavier. They currently reside in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Stay after worship for a Q & A with Rev. Phil to ask questions about the Conference or anything else you’d like to ask!
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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To schedule time with Pastor Emily, check out this handy online form.
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Back to School Blessings: Community Walk‐By
This Sunday, September 7 from 4:0 0‐5:00 pm
Front Courtyard
Whether you’re embarking on your first day of preschool or in the home‐stretch of earning your PhD, all students are invited to stop by our main entrance to receive a back to school blessing by Pastor Emily, fun pins, stickers and snacks!
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Alki UCC Presents
Midday Jazz with the Susan Pascal Quartet
Thursday, September 18 from Noon to 1:00 pm
Sanctuary
Led by Seattle jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal, the Susan Pascal Quartet is featured in a noontime program to launch Alki UCC's "Arts at Alki" 2025-2026 Concert Series.
Pascal's eclectic musical interests are reflected in her own projects, including her "straight-ahead" jazz group, the Susan Pascal Quartet, which has been nominated twice for Best Acoustic Group by Seattle's Earshot Jazz.
Pascal has been greeted by enthusiastic audiences at concerts in Singapore and across the United States, including appearances at Earshot jazz Festival and Consortium Jazz Port Townsend. she has been a a special guest artist with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra and Seattle's Gypsy jazz group, Pearl Django.
"Arts at Alki" concerts are free, open to the public and appropriate for listeners of all ages. Pay what you like donations are welcome; proceeds help fund future concerts at Alki UCC.
"Fluid stick work and coherent, compact solos
make this vibraphonist a delight."
—The Stranger, Seattle
"breathtaking"
—All About Jazz
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Bible Study Resumes Tuesday, September 9
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Join us via Zoom for our ongoing Tuesday Bible Study as we gather again this fall beginning September 9.
Led by Pastor Emily and Rev. Penny, we meet from noon to 1:30 pm for spiritual practice, deep listening and wisdom-seeking.
Faith formation is what happens when we set aside our own agendas, individually and collectively, and show up for God. Our faith is formed when we listen to our own inner longing in response to God’s call in our hearts.
Join us for the journey!
If you already registered, just use your same unique link to join us. OR sign up to attend here.
Attend all sessions, or occasionally ... whatever works for you.
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Used Car Donations Benefit Alki UCC!
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CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) is dedicated to helping non-profit organizations such as Alki UCC raise thousands of dollars in vehicle donations through successful car donation programs.
CarEasy.org is just what it says — easy. They handle everything from beginning to end of the donation process, including marketing, free pick-up, selling, mailing a thank you letter with tax information to the donor (you!) and most importantly, mailing a check to Alki UCC!
If you would like to donate your used vehicle (car, motorcycle, boat, plane or RV), avoid the hassle of a private sale and benefit Alki UCC in the process, go to CarEasy.org, enter Alki UCC in search under choose a non-profit, and get started! Or call CARS at 1.855.500.RIDE and they will do the rest!
A special shout-out to Diane J for getting this going. Questions: contact the church office.
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Pilgrim Firs ... Here We Come!
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Thanks to all who registered for the Alki UCC Fall Retreat at Pilgrim Firs! We look forward to gathering with you in Port Orchard, September 19-21.
In preparation for the Retreat and if you’re so inclined, Penny recommends beginning to read Inviting Silence: Universal Principles of Meditation by Gunilla Norris. She notes: "It is a small book, easy to read and full of helpful guidance for anyone interested in learning about meditation and the practice of silence."
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Collect and Bring in Your WS Thriftway Receipts to Benefit the WS Food Bank
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West Seattle Thriftway actively supports the West Seattle Food Bank by donating 1% of customer receipts to the food bank.
Save and bring in your receipts to help feed our Neighbors in Need.
Look for the labeled Tupperware container (thank you, Marilynn!) on top of the Sustainable Steward Cubbies.
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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 use of the Sustainable Stewards Cubbie Corner (SSCC) continues to grow as new people add their wiped down clean, crumb free items in the Cubbies at the NW corner or the Narthex.
A full list of items collected weekly is linked here.
Contact Aly H with questions.
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 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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 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,
September 7
at 10:00 am
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with Communion
Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Rev. Phil Hodson
Designated Conference Minister of the Pacific Northwest Conference UCC, Guest Preacher.
Liturgist
Julia C
Scripture
Jeremiah 18:1-11
The Message
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
The Presence of
Our God is Here
Kurt Carr
Draw the Circle Wide
Mark Miller
Lords Prayer
Jamie Brown
#360, Thuma Mina
Communion Contemplation
Mary Martin
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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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October 25 Autumn Art Festival Update
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The team met recently and is happy to report that things are moving along and getting more exciting!
The artist registration form will be available soon on alkiucc.org. Stay tuned for that announcement!
If you know of an emerging artist let them know when registration opens and invite them to apply online.
Artist applications must be received by Friday, September 26.
Autumnal decoration ideas are welcome. Let Ann or Patty know if you know if you have suggestions and/or know where to get cornstalks, hay bales or other autumn decorations
Alki UCC will be selling the church's own stored art ... a treasure trove of wonderful creations found by Julia P.
Art aficionados are needed to consult on pricing.
Many hands are needed to make the festival a success! Sign up early (and often!) for tasks you'd like to help with. Volunteer forms available soon.
— Vicky S
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Friday, October 3
6:00 pm
Fauntleroy Church UCC
9140 California Ave. SW (fully accessible)
The Westside Interfaith Network’s second-annual chili cook-off fundraiser!
Competitors will be vying for the coveted “Golden Crockpot” award, all to benefit the caring services that WIN provides to West Seattle-White Center neighbors, including the free Welcome Table meal every Saturday.
Your cook-off ticket includes unlimited chili sampling, calming sides and two votes for your favorite recipe;
A spirited “dessert dash” caps the evening on a sweet note.
Tickets: westsideinterfaith.com
or use the QR code.
$30/adult
$15/kids ages 5-12.
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Bring your loose coins to church and fill up our container to support our fund-raising efforts!
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Fauntleroy Church
Invites You:
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2nd Time Sale
Saturday, September 13
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 14
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Kitchenware, Furniture, Books, Toys, Linens, Crafts and more
Recycle Roundup
Saturday, September 20
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
List of accepted items linked here.
9140 California Ave SW
More info here:
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Alki UCC Community Choir is Back!
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NOTE: There will be no rehearsal after church this Sunday. Instead, we welcome you to attend the Conference Minister Q&A.
For those interested in singing with the Alki UCC Community Choir please report to the sanctuary at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings for warmups /music review for the Sunday service.
Choir rehearsals are at their usual time Sunday afternoons from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
For more information or for questions about the Alki UCC Community choir please email Daniel at music@alkiucc.org
Come join us in music and community!
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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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