Dear Alki UCC,
Last Sunday I quoted journalist Medhi Hasan who said, “Hope is not a mood. Hope is a method. Hope is a discipline. Hope is action. Hope is doing something about a situation that looks bad and needs changing.” (Sermon linked here)
We are witnessing a bad situation with how immigrants are being treated in our country. At the production of The Detention Lottery that some of us attended, we watched the dramatization of seven people in detention being brought before a judge, their fates sealed in moments.
At the Q & A following, three practicing immigration attorneys explained how drastically things have changed in the last 10 months. Greed is at the root, as detention centers are for-profit companies with a national goal of 3000 detentions per day, and shareholders get paid based on the number of filled beds. One of the attorneys remarked that their detained clients are nostalgic for federal prison, because detention is so bleak.
Detention is not new, but the sheer numbers of people being detained has soared. People who are of no threat to society. People who society needs.
So, where is hope? Hope is a method. Hope is what we decide to do. Will we protest? Will we write letters? Will we show up for our neighbors? Will we prayerfully consider what is the good that is ours to do? That is hope, and in that hope, God is always with us.
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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To schedule time with Pastor Emily, check out this handy online form.
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Invite your friends, family and neighbors!!
Alki UCC Autumn Festival & Art Market
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 Saturday, October 25
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Church Celebration Supper
at 6:00 pm
Schedule linked here
We're showcasing ten emerging local artists from our community ... some of whom you may know!
You won't want to miss the delectable Bake Sale (see article below right), Snacks, Children's Crafts and Storytimes, culminating with a Church Celebration Supper.
Out front we'll have a morning coffee cart, courtesy of Creature Coffee Co, an afternoon Dippy's Ice Cream Truck and an Autumnal scene for your selfies.
Hope to see you throughout the day!
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The success of this event needs YOU to help make it happen.
Volunteers still needed!
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RSVP here for the $30/person dinner (children under 18 eat free) and invite your family and friends!
Reservations still accepted.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Supper Menu
Entrees: (Please indicate your entree preference so we can prepare enough of each option.)
Chicken Schnitzel (read that 'Oven Fried Chicken Tenders)
Brats
Vegetarian Brats
Side dishes: (All sides are vegetarian and gluten/dairy free)
Roasted Potatoes
German Potato Salad (cold)
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
(delicious even for non-sauerkraut lovers)
Green Beans
Dessert: Fresh Baked Gingerbread with Whipped Cream
(available gluten and dairy free)
It will be a joy to sit down together to celebrate our first annual event.
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Mayflower Circle Bean Soup is Back
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 It took us almost a decade to get rolling again, but this past Monday a small gathering of us remained flexible and helpful packaging 48 jars of delicious Mayflower Circle Bean Soup.
It’s no coincidence that 2025 is the 70th anniversary of the Mayflower Circle and our timing and jars celebrate the legacy.
Perfect for your own fall comfort meal or gifting during the holiday home visits. Bowls of soup as well as pre-packaged soup jars will be for sale at the Autumn Festival this Saturday. Soup jars will be sold for $6 each.
We hope to see you Saturday as we bring back a tradition that was a part of Alki UCC for decades.
— Aly H
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Congregational Meeting Sunday, November 2, After Worship
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Please join a discussion with Church Council to commit to a loan with Church Building and Loan Fund. The Council voted unanimously to recommend that the Congregation approve this loan.
The loan will be used to fund work already completed and needed for ACB, lights and other potential improvements to Anderson Hall, kitchen lighting, restroom improvements, office areas and sanctuary.
Questions will be taken at the Congregational Meeting or ask any Council Member for details.
Prayerfully submitted, Julia P Moderator and Council Members
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Calling All Cooks!!
Food/Hosts Needed for WIN Hot Lunch
Saturday, November 8
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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, November 8.
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.
Body of Christ Church
1320 SW 102 St, White Center
Saturday, November 8
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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Seattle and West Seattle Rep-re-sent!
Photos from Saturday's "No Kings II" Rally
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Community Clog Dance Classes
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Introduction to Clogging
Beginners Classes:
New Students Welcome
Sundays through October
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. Classes begin at 1 pm.
No formal attendance fee, suggested freewill donation of $10 per class to Alki UCC.
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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.
Special prayers of condolence and comfort for Matt T, whose Dad passed away recently,
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
Prayers of healing for dear, longtime member Bonita C; Jeff D who will have surgery on October 27; and for Jan and Bob's son Tom.
We pray for continued healing for Autumn, who had a recent heart transplant, 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,
October 26
at 10:00 am
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Holy is Each One: Immigrant Stories and The God Who Sees
"Welcoming the Refugee"
Luke 10:25-37
The Message
Worship Leader
Joe M
Liturgist
Rod P
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Welcome to This House
David Cowen
#314 Community of Christ
The Children Come (Finlandia)
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
A Place Called Home (Finlandia)
Jean Sibelius
Words and arr:
Michael Joncas
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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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Please join us Sunday as we celebrate Alki UCC's storied history of welcoming and supporting refugees.
Our 10:00 am service includes Old and New Testament scripture, as well as specific songs, calling us to support refugees and immigrants.
Several members of the congregation will share stories about how Alki UCC welcomed and interacted with refugee families from Cambodia, Afghanistan, Sudan and Peru ... many of whom fled dire circumstances and danger in their home country. — Joe M
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Autumn Festival Baked Goods and Preserves table
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All contributions of sweet treats, baked goods and preserves are welcome. Please bring dessert items pre-packaged in see-through wrap for selling in single servings or for sale as a whole, like a whole pie or cake.
Label each item as appropriate: gluten free, dairy free, nuts, etc.
Suggest a price in a multiple of $2 depending on the ingredients, time and cost.
Thank you,
Emily H and Marilynn
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Want to lead a song this Sunday?
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If you see a song on the music highlights that you'd like to lead the congregation in singing this Sunday, come on by the church between 9:45 to 10:00am on Sunday morning and let Daniel know which song you'd like to lead and/or co-lead.
Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to lead singing!
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Tuesday Bible Study at Noon
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Join us via Zoom for our ongoing Tuesday Bible Study.
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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Bring your loose coins to church and fill up our container to support our fund-raising efforts!
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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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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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