Dear Alki UCC,
Last Sunday we explored the post-resurrection story of Jesus passing through a locked door to breathe peace on his disciples as they huddled together in fear.
Jesus knocked down the door of fear, entered in, bringing peace to a group of unrested souls, breathing the Spirit of God on them, empowering them to follow where God was leading. You can listen to my sermon, based on John 20:19-31 ( linked here). As you consider this story, I invite you to connect to your breathing and let this poem from Jan Richardson wash over you:
Blessing of Breathing
That the first breath
will come without fear.
That the second breath
will come without pain.
The third breath:
that it will come without despair.
And the fourth,
without anxiety.
That the fifth breath
will come with no bitterness.
That the sixth breath
will come for joy.
Breath seven:
that it will come for love.
May the eighth breath
come for freedom.
And the ninth,
for delight.
When the tenth breath comes,
may it be for us
to breathe together,
and the next,
and the next,
until our breathing
is as one,
until our breathing
is no more.
—Jan Richardson
from "The Cure for Sorrow: A Book of Blessings
for Times of Grief"
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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schedule an appointment.
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Join us via Zoom for Ongoing
Tuesday Bible Study
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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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Seattle King County Free Clinic:
FREE Dental/Vision/Medical Care
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April 23 - 26 at Seattle Center
The Seattle/King County Clinic offers FREE dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access or afford healthcare. More than 100 community organizations and thousands of volunteers make the four-day clinic possible each year.
Patients can get services each day on a first-come, first-served basis. All services and procedures are provided free of charge by licensed healthcare professionals. Interpretation services are available, and patients do not need to show identification or proof of immigration status. More information here
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Merciful God, we give you thanks.
We give you gratitude for the beauty of this life, for our relationships and our community of faith.
We pray for all those who grieve. May they find strength and peace.
Prayers of Condolence and Comfort to the family and friends of beloved long-time member Ruth Bell, who passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Ruth's daughter, Sandy, sends the following notice about Ruth's Celebration of Life in Seattle on Saturday, June 20:
Dear friends at Alki UCC,
Ruth Bell's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00-4:00 pm at Seaview Terrace in the community building overlooking the pool.
It will be a casual gathering with appetizers and pastries. We will celebrate who she was and what she meant to each of us.
Please dress for a cheerful garden party to celebrate Ruth.
Seaview Terrace
7019 47th Ave SW
Seattle, WA
We pray for all who seek comfort, guidance or healing.
We lift them up to your loving care.
We pray for our wider world.
We pray for the earth, your good creation entrusted to our care. We pray for those affected by violence, war, and disaster. We pray for leaders to act with integrity and be held accountable for their actions.
In prayer, O God, you hear us and know us. In prayer, we are unburdened and restored. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Please contact the church office to add or remove a prayer request.
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Worship this Sunday,
April 19
at 10:00 am
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Earth Day
Poetry Sunday
Join us for an observance of Earth Day, coming up on April 22.
We'll celebrate God's creation and lament the harm humankind has wrought.
Bring your poems about our Mother Earth to share during the lay-led service.
Vicky S
Worship Leader
Ann P, Julia C, Marilynn M
Liturgists
Scripture
Psalm 104,
New Revised Standard Version, updated edition
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Pray for the Wilderness NCH 557
Earth Song
Frank Ticheli
Word that Blesses, Breaks and Shares Us
Words: Amanda Udis-Kessler (set to the tune Beecher)
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Image:
Tasha Marie on Unsplash
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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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Special Documentary Preview
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Unrecognized Duwamish
Sunday, April 26
11:30 am/Alki UCC Parlor
Details soon
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Call for Singers!
Sign up by
Monday, May 4
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Add your unique voice to
Earth Mother,
Alki UCC's Spring Community Concert
Thursday, May 14, 7:30 pm
All singers ages 16 and older of all experience levels are invited to participate.
The deadline to sign up to sing is Monday, May 4. The only requirement is to attend two mandatory rehearsals at Alki UCC on Wednesdays, May 6 and 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
The Earth Mother program, featuring the Alki UCC Community Choir and friends, celebrates themes of nature and motherhood through a range of provocative and compelling contemporary choral works by living composers.
To sign up, email music@alkiucc.org by May 4 to express your interest in singing with us.
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Fauntleroy Church
Spring Recycle Roundup
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Saturday, April 25
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Church Parking Lot
9140 California Ave, SW
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Alki UCC Men's Group Resumes Monthly Meetings
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Join us for meetings the first Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm:
May 4, June 1, etc.
Our mission is to create a time for men to connect with one another and share what's on their mind in an open, caring environment of listening and support.
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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
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Sunday's Tree Seedling Planting Party after worship on April 12 was a huge success on so many levels. Pastor Emily's sermon theme that morning of "breathing space" reminded us of the importance of our urban tree canopies. Trees are a vital component of our planet's "breath."
This is Alki UCC’s fifth year hosting Grow it Forward trees; the latest seedlings are now in their new temporary home in the church's front courtyard/micro-nursery garden. They will be watered and nurtured there for two growing seasons before being picked up by volunteers and delivered to regional river habitat restoration projects.
Grow It Forward is a non-profit organization working with gardeners in the greater Seattle area to grow valuable native tree and shrub seedlings. 2026 is the fifth year of dedicated participation by Alki UCC volunteers and community friends. 
apartment! Surprisingly, 100 tree seedlings only take up a 4' x 4' area after potting. The $100 cost pays for the trees and supplies: 100 seedlings, 100 pots, soil delivery to your home and plus a ground cloth.
