Dear Alki UCC,
This week in Bible Study we talked about how we wish those in power in our country would read and take seriously the verses in the Bible that teach us how to treat immigrants and refugees.
One said, “I’m going to send the verses we’ve studied to the President.” Another had the idea to send them to our democratic representatives, so that they could spread the word. And then another added that we could send them to Christian Nationalist organizations.
We all agreed that this was some good that we could do, and decided to expand the invitation to all of you. You can find the body of the letter linked below, to adapt if you’d like, copy and paste into a contact form:
Letter with Bible verses about immigrants and refugees
You can write to the President and VP here.
You might also send the verses to our democratic representatives: Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Pramila Jayapal. This link from UCC will auto-populate with contact info for all three officials.
Or perhaps even a Christian Nationalist Group, such as Turning Point USA.
However one interprets Scripture, whether metaphorically or literally or anything in between, there is no mistaking God's intent for us to love immigrants and refugees.
God has commanded us to have mercy on them and treat them as we want to be treated.
It could not be stated more plainly in Scripture. Love Knows No Borders! Spread the word!
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To schedule time with Pastor Emily, check out this handy online form.
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Congregational Meeting
this 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.
Please plan on attending!
A quorum in needed for the vote to count.
Questions will be taken at the Congregational Meeting or ask any Council Member for details.
Prayerfully submitted,
— Julia P, Moderator
and Council Members
Note: The meeting is in-person only and will not be livestreamed.
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Pastor Emily Leads "Godly Play" this Sunday,
November 2, 11:30 am to 12:20 pm
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Sessions are the first Sunday of the month
in the preschool space downstairs.
Have you longed for a spiritual practice to meet the needs of your progressive family?
Come and experience Godly Play at Alki United Church of Christ!
The Godly Play® method is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance. Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play at Alki UCC is for kids ages 3-12 and their caregivers.
Children and adults explore spirituality alongside one another in our circle. Contact Pastor Emily with questions.
I wonder what part you will like best . . . ?
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Calling All Cooks!!
Food/Hosts Needed for WIN Hot Lunch
this 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, 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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Autumn Festival/Art Market Highlights
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What an amazing array of gifts and talents our congregation has! Our creativity, organization and hard work produced Alki UCC’s first ever and very successful Autumn Festival and Art Market event.
Thank you to everyone who helped plan, who created countless forms, who encouraged artists to participate, who advertised, who baked, who set up, who decorated, who cooked, who attended and who cleaned up. And special thanks to the artists who shared their unique work with us.
 A true team effort made for a fun and festive atmosphere, many compliments, and best of all, an event for the community.
Let's do it again next year, but a little earlier, on Saturday, October 10. Mark your calendars now!
— Vicky S
Congrats to our own Diane J for winning the Great Pumpkin "Guess the Weight" Raffle. Check out this terrific photo and mention in the West Seattle Blog!
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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 had 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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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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Get that extra hour
of sleep!
A reminder to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
See you at worship!
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Worship this Sunday,
November 2
at 10:00 am
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Holy is Each One: Immigrant Stories and The God Who Sees
All Saints' Day
and
Holy Communion
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Ephesians 2:19-22
NRSV and
The Message
Liturgist
Cinda S
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
#398, Shadow and Substance
O God, We Give Thanks
Traditional Welsh Melody
#373, They Did Not
Build in Vain
When the Saints Go Marching In
African-American melody/arr. Joel A. Erickson
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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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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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Friday, November 14
5-8 pm
Saturday, November 15
10 am-5 pm
Sunday, November 16
11 am-3 pm
Hosted by Fauntleroy Church at 9140 California Avenue SW, this annual community event showcases 19 local artists and artistic crafters who show, discuss and sell the fruits of their creativity.
The venue is fully accessible and “just browsing” is free!
More info here.
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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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