Dear Alki UCC,
It was a joyous service last Sunday as we welcomed Rev. Phil Hodson to our church and into our pulpit! You can check out service highlights and Q&A linked here.
In the Q&A, Rev. Phil said that he challenges every one of the churches in our Conference to focus on three things: one in the Sanctuary, one in the neighborhood and one in the wider world.
Recognizing that we do much more than three things, he also reminds us of the importance of doing a few things really well. I want to lift up his words about ministry with the neighborhood. He said: “Pick one thing that says who you are and speaks to your community and engages in ministry with them. The days of us doing ministry for people are over. When you do ministry for someone, they ain’t never going to set foot in your church. Because that’s the place they came to get the thing they needed.
And there’s a presumption that they don’t want to know you and you don’t want to know them. And we can buck that all we want, but it’s not going to change. It never has. So do ministry with your community. Show up in your community. Be present in that way and proclaim who you are with them. Engage together.”
This is so important, because ministry is not about checking things off a list so that we can feel better about ourselves. Ministry is about relationships rooted in love. In all we do, let us keep that as our foundation. We will always be doing a lot of things, Alki UCC. But let's keep it all rooted in love, in relationships.
And let’s do a few things really well, so that we know who we are. We are not 31 flavors. We are Alki UCC!
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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To schedule time with Pastor Emily, check out this handy online form.
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Artist Registration Now Open for
Alki UCC Autumn Festival & Art Market
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 Saturday, October 25
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Community Supper at 6:00 pm
Alki UCC's first-ever Autumn Festival & Art Market is shaping up to be a festive community event with something for everyone!
From an art market, morning coffee cart, light lunch, baked goods and kids’ activities, followed by an all community supper, this will be a day full of creativity, fellowship and delight.
Read all about it here.
We would especially like to showcase emerging talent, so spread the word!
The artist registration form is linked here with details on how to sign up.
You won’t want to miss the Festival’s German-themed Community Supper at 6:00 pm. RSVP here and invite your family and friends!
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"Arts at Alki" Debut Concert September 18
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Alki UCC PresentsMidday Jazz with the Susan Pascal QuartetThursday, 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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Fall Retreat Recommended Reading
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We look forward to gathering with all who registered for our fall retreat at Pilgrim Firs from 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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Cut/Paste Email TODAY to Seattle Mayor & Council to Pass Vital Tree Protection
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council@seattle.gov
bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
Subject: Pass tree protection Amendments 93 and 102
Dear Council Members and Mayor Harrell,
Thank you to all the council members who have shown a sincere interest in protecting Seattle’s urban tree canopy. In our experience, the amendments that will be most effective in accomplishing this goal are Amendments 93 and 102.
We therefore urge you to focus on passing these two amendments.
• Amendment 93 – Neighborhood Residential Tree Canopy Requirements: Guarantees open ground on new lots and prevents nearly 95% lot coverage with hard surfaces. Without it, new trees may be planted in spaces too small to survive, and land will be paved over, accelerating tree loss. This amendment is especially important for frontline communities that rely on new plantings to achieve tree equity.
• Amendment 102 – Alternate Site Plan Authority: Restores SDCI’s authority to require alternate site plans that incorporate trees and closes loopholes that allow complete tree removal. We urge that it be revised to also protect Tier 3 trees.
We urge you to act now to approve these amendments. At the current pace of tree removal (345 private property trees per month), delaying action by just six months could result in 2,000 additional trees lost, with negative impacts on public health and environmental justice. While these amendments are necessary, they are not sufficient: without reducing hardscape allowances, Seattle is on track to further increase urban heat islands, where we already rank 5th in the nation.
Sincerely,
Your name address email
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Alki Community Council
Call to Action: Demand Due Process for Last- Minute Proposal to "Rezone Alki"
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95 Acres.
Sweeping Changes.
No Due Process.
Sudden amendment to Rezone Alki
leaves little time to respond.
But you still can.
Email before September 12.
See map for affected area.
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You're invited to this compelling, immersive theater experience.
Sunday, October 19 at 4:00Westside Unitarian 7141 California Ave SW wsuu.org
Seven detained. No questions answered.
Decisions rendered. Lives changed forever.
All in less than 60 minutes.
Margaret O'Donnell's The Detention Lottery takes us where family, friends and cameras cannot go: all-but-secret immigration detention courtrooms. We hear desperate conversations between attorneys and their clients, and life-and-death decisions made in a traffic court setting.
Detainees are “arrested” from the audience, their cases rapidly judged, and their fates sealed, in a system that subjects all within it to maximum stress.
Playwright and retired immigration attorney Margaret O’Donnell brings real-world expertise to this unflinching drama. Stay for a talkback afterward to extend your experience.
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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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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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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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Worship this Sunday,
September 14
at 10:00 am
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Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist
John C
Scripture
Exodus 32:7-14
The Message
“A Change of Mind”
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Take This Moment
John Bell
#412, God Moves in Mysterious Ways
You Are Welcome Here Mark Miller
#286, Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
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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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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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Tuesday Bible Study Resumes
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Join us via Zoom for our ongoing Tuesday Bible Study as we gather again this fall.
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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Community Clog Dance Classes
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Introduction to Clogging
Beginners Classes:
New Students Welcome
Sundays, September 21 through October 5
1:00 pm/Anderson Hall
Experience the fun of clog dancing, an active, rhythmic dance form that originated in the Appalachian Mountains blending Irish, Scottish, German, and Native American influences into one lively tradition!
While rooted in bluegrass, today’s clog dancing embraces a wide variety of genres, from country to pop, so there is something for everyone!
With more than 30 years of teaching experience in the Pacific Northwest, instructor Diane Jacobsen shares her passion: “I am so excited to introduce dancers of all ages to the basics and beyond! No partners needed so everyone can go at their own pace!”
New students are welcome to join introductory sessions Sundays, September 21 through October 5. Classes begin at 1 pm.
No formal attendance fee, suggested freewill donation of $10 per class to Alki UCC.
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2025 Northwest Women's Retreat
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November 7-9
Stevenson, WA
Registration now open!
This open and affirming gathering warmly welcomes all who identify as women. The retreat theme, “Embrace Joy," is explored through movement, music, creativity, nature, and more.
Retreat cost: $265
Registration deadline: October 4, 2025
Details and registration here
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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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West Seattle Indivisible: Volunteers Wanted for September 21 International Peace Day "Human Banner"
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West Seattle Clothesline Needs a New Home!
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Alki UCC Community Choir is Back!
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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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Bring your loose coins to church and fill up our container to support our fund-raising efforts!
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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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