Pastor Emily on Study Leave
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Pastor Emily is away through Sunday, April 26 at Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way. She is attending The Gifts of Darkness, a course through the Academy for Spiritual Formation, an ecumenical ministry of the United Methodist Church.
The week features Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas presenting on the gifts of God’s presence that await when learning to face and befriend the dark.
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"The Unrecognized Duwamish"
Special Documentary Preview
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This Sunday, April 26
11:30 am/Alki UCC Parlor
 On May 11, 2022, the Duwamish Tribe filed a renewed petition for federal recognition in Seattle. Under revised terms, the tribe is now permitted to submit new evidence—an opportunity that could reshape its long-standing case and the tribal landscape in Puget Sound.
Unrecognized is a half hour film showing how the struggle for recognition is both political and cultural, and how the Duwamish Tribe refuses to be erased.
Alki UCC is privileged to be able to preview the documentary this Sunday, April 26, at 11:30 am, following worship. A free-will offering is welcome to help fund the film’s distribution.
Trailer and more information linked here.
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PNCUCC Minister Search Committee
"Listening Session"
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Invitation to join special session at Alki UCC
Sunday May 17, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Hosted by Tyler Torres (see bio below)
The Search Committee looking for our next Conference Minister is putting together a 'Conference Profile' as the first step in the process. This involves hearing from as many churches as possible to answer some questions we have about our identity and relationships as a conference.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!
We hope to see you there.
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My name is Tyler Torres! I live in Seattle with my partner and my cat. We've lived here for four years, having moved from the San Francisco Bay Area, and have been attending Fauntleroy Church UCC for two years.
I have the pleasure of serving in our Christian Education ministry and leading our Sunday evening youth groups, and get excited about creating spaces where we can realize God's kingdom through relationship.
I am so happy to have found the UCC, with all of its diversity of people, theology and expressions of love. Outside of church, I study Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University, and enjoy walking around West Seattle (say 'Hello!' if you see me!).
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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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Spring Issue of the Conference UCNews
Now Online
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Check it out here for:
• Annual Meeting Reports
• Workshop story of two pastors, two churches, two communities, two cultures
• Story on the Annual Meeting Youth/Young Adult workshop
• Updates on camps from Mark Boyd
• Camps/Directors announcements
• Textile camp engaging participants in basket/rug weaving, knitting, quilting
• and more ...
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Seattle King County Free Clinic:
FREE Dental/Vision/Medical Care
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Starts today!
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.
Special prayers of Comfort and Healing for our own Russ T, currently recovering at home from a recent brain bleed.
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 26
at 10:00 am
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Fourth Sunday
of Easter
Unraveled:
Death to Life,
Emaciated to Emancipation,
Bondage to Justice, Despair to Hope
Rev. Tiare Mathison,
Worship Leader
Guest Preacher
Rev. Penny M
Liturgist
Scriptures
Exodus 7:8-23
Exodus 13:17-22;
John 13:31-35; 14:25-27
New Revised Standard Version, updated edition
Daniel Self
Music Director
Music Highlights
Pray for the Wilderness
Lee Yu San
In Egypt Under Pharaoh NCH 574
Amazing Grace NCH 547
O for a World NCH 575
Image:
Mohamed Nohassi
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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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 13 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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National Drug Takeback Day
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Saturday, April 25
10 am to 2 pm
Hosted by SPD
SW Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Properly dispose of your unused, expired or unwanted Rx meds - no questions asked!
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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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