Dear Alki UCC,
As we continue our Bible 101 series, why not come up with a goal for something you’d like to learn or practice? Here are some ideas:
● Learn to recite the books of the Bible. YouTube is a great resource for practicing them as a catchy song!
● Memorize a favorite selection of Scripture. It can be a great comfort to lean on those treasured words when times are tough.
● Re-read a story from the Bible that has troubled you in the past. What might be there that you didn’t see before? Where is the grace?
● Re-imagine a Psalm through words or artwork, allowing the ancient text to evolve to resonate with your life today.
Or, maybe you will come up with something else! Perhaps you can share your goal or practice with someone in your life.
I would love to hear what you are learning and discovering about yourself, your faith and your relationship with God and the Bible.
God is ever breathing, always inspiring your journey. Blessings as you continue on the way.
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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Joint Statement on Current Crisis in Lebanon
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The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon. Speaking together through Global Ministries, the common global witness of the two denominations, they call for prayer and an immediate ceasefire to the war. More here
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A wonderful time was had by all 23 of us at the Alki UCC Fall Retreat at Pilgrim Firs.
Thank you to our planning team and participants for co-creating this special weekend.
Already looking forward to the next one? Mark your calendars for September 19-21 2025. at Pilgrim Firs!
(slideshow linked here)
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Small Electronic Recyclables Accepted at
Alki UCC This Sunday, October 6
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 Join the Sustainable Steward movement!
This Sunday! Look for a black tote with a red lid in front of the Sustainable Steward Cubbies in the Narthex and leave your non-working or not-wanted small appliances and electronics for recycling.
Collected items should be small enough to fit in the tote and not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Accepted items include:
Hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, facial steamers, toasters, hand mixers, coffee makers (remove the glass pot or cup), VCR, DVD/CD players, boom boxes, radio receivers, cable boxes.
The Tub will be available beginning at 8:30 am this Sunday.. Contact Aly with your questions.
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Clog Dance Lessons at Alki UCC
Begin This Sunday, October 6 ... Join us!
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Sundays at 1:00 pm in Anderson Hall
Discover the joy of clog dancing, a lively percussive dance rooted in the Appalachian Mountains and influenced by Irish, Scottish, German and Native American traditions.
 The term "clog" comes from the Gaelic word for "time," as dancers keep the downbeat of the music with their heel. While bluegrass is traditional music for clog dancing, today’s clogging embraces a wide variety of genres, from country to pop.
With more than 30 years teaching experience in the Pacific Northwest, I am excited to introduce you to the basics and beyond. By the end of the session, I guarantee, you will be hooked! No partner needed, you go at your own pace.
Dancers of all ages are welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant art form—join us in Anderson Hall on October 6! You are sure to be hooked! (oh, yea, I said that already, didn’t I?) He! He!
No registration necessary. Just show up ... we welcome newbies October 6, 13 and 27. Classes offered at no charge; all freewill donations support Alki Church UCC.
Questions? Email me here. — Diane J
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Westside Interfaith Network (WIN)
Chili Cookoff and Fundraiser
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Saturday, October 19 at 6:00 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church
3050 California Ave
Be a part of and support WIN's 1st Annual Chili Cookoff and Fundraiser. Faith communities and organizations are teaming up to compete with their best chili recipes while guests purchase tickets to vote for their favorite chili, engage in a Dessert Dash, and donate toward critical supplies needed by those experiencing homelessness at the Welcome Table weekly hot meal.
Tickets are $15 per person and available through this linked WIN Annual Fall Chili Cookoff Invite.
Please support the mission of WIN and the communities we all serve by attending this great event!
BONUS Invite to Join the Alki UCC Chili Team!
Alki UCC friends: who would like to be part of our chili team? I know many of you have great recipes, let's combine our talents to support this!
Questions and signups please contact me.
— Cinda (she/her)
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash
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Beyond Land Acknowledgement
Invitation to Sunday Book Study Series
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 October 6 - November 3
5:00 to 6:00 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church
3050 California Ave SW
Sunday October 6
Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribal Services President
Sharing with us about his experience of growing up Duwamish in our area
Sunday October 13 and October 20
Tyna Ek and Pr. Andrew Conley-Holcom, Admiral United Church of Christ presenting their series “Balance Due“ on the effects of colonization on the Duwamish people in this region
Sunday October 27
Jackson Espeut, Saint John the Baptist Episcopal Church
Sharing his academic research on fishing and water rights and their effects on indigenous communities
Sunday November 3
Dr. Jim Jarvis, UW Division of Rheumatology,
Department of Pediatrics
Presenting on historical and ongoing medical-related trauma in indigenous communities
Information:
SJBWestSeattle.org
206-937-4545
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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 their hearts and hold them close.
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
We pray for Sandy J's cousin Barbara, Dan K facing various health issues, Rev. Joan Carter, Cinda's mother Jackie S, Alki UCC's Peruvian Families Seeking Asylum (especially Kenyi), Julia C's friend Jessie T and family, Amy Y's mother Corlene, Davney and Bob S, Sue's B's friends Mary and Louise, and Nick L.
We pray for our wider world.
We pray for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene, including the loved ones of over 100 people who have died and over two million without power. We pray for the two UCC congregations on the Florida Gulf Coast that have suffered significant flood damage.
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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Sunday Worship Videos Posted on YouTube
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 Sunday Worship recordings now online! Check out Alki UCC's very own YouTube channel. |
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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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6115 SW Hinds
Seattle, WA 98116
206/935-2661;
Church news/calendar updates at alkiucc.org.
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Worship this Sunday,
October 6
at 10:00 am
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"Origin Stories"
World Communion Sunday
Rev. Emily
Tanis-Likkel
Scripture:
Genesis 2:18-24
Stephen Anthony Rawson
Music Director
Music Highlights
Let All Things Now Living
349, I Come with Joy
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
4, Joyful, Joyful
We Adore You
Chalkboard Image:
Home Studio/Unsplash
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If you've already registered on Zoom, just use your personal link. If not, welcome! You can register here.
When you register, please use your first/last name plus your email.
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"Neighbors in Need" Special Mission Offering
this Sunday
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This Sunday we receive the United Church of Christ's "Neighbors in Need" offering. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.” More here
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion in the United States.
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Let's Organize ...
Let's Mobilize!
Join the Alki UCC Get Out the Vote Team
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Meeting Tonight!
Thursday at 6:00 pm
Itto's Vino Wine Bar
(next door to Itto's Tapas)
4158 California Ave SW
Join us!!
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Your Outreach/Social Justice team is focusing on the upcoming November election and GOTV (get out the vote). We would love for you to join us!
First of all: are you registered to vote? If so, have you moved recently? You must update your address with the WA State to receive your ballot at your new address. Manage both registration and updates at the WA State voter portal linked here
Let’s join forces to turn out the vote in our church and throughout the wider community.
Do you know about the four state initiatives on the ballot?
We'll explore these issues and, most importantly, we'll take action by sending letters to disengaged registered voters in critical swing states.
Let's explore different GOTV programs and get writing!
— Cinda (she, her)
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Jewish communities around the world welcomed a new year . with the observance of Rosh Hashanah (“Head of the Year”) yesterday October 2, as the sun set.
In observance of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, many Jews fast on Yom Kippur (October 11-12), wear white and refrain from wearing leather or other luxuries. The Ten Days of Awe (or High Holy Days) are a time for spiritual accounting and renewal, and an opportunity to reflect on and repair relationships, both human relationships and the human-divine relationship.
A few days after Yom Kippur, the joyous holiday of Sukkot marks the end of the harvest season, followed by Simchat Torah (“Rejoicing with the Torah”), marking the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle.
Note:
The beautiful “paper cut” banner at the front of the Sanctuary, which will be in place through the High Holy days, depicts honey comb, pomegranate, apples and other bounty to celebrate the sweet promise of a new year.
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Whether you're brand new to the Bible, know the Bible well, or are somewhere in between ... each one of us has more to learn. Because God is still speaking.
Bible Study 101
Tuesday Zoom Bible Study
Noon to 1:30 pm
If you have previously registered, just use your same dedicated Zoom link. If you haven't yet registered, welcome!
Bible Study New Registration Here.
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Sunday Worship Registration
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If you've already registered on Zoom, just use your personal link. If not, welcome! You can register here.
When you register, please use your first/last name plus your email.
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