Scenes from the 2024 Alki UCC Fall Retreat
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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.
We already have dates for next year! Mark your calendars for September 19-21 2025!
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Small Electronic Recyclables Accepted at
Alki UCC Sunday, October 6
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 Join the Sustainable Steward movement!
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 on the 6th. Contact Aly with your questions.
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Clog Dance Lessons at Alki UCC
Begin 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.
Prayers of Healing and Condolence for Lisa D-J and family on the recent passing of Lisa's mother, Lynn.
Prayers of Healing and Condolence for the family and friends of Anne Van Dyne.a longtime and cherished member of the Alki UCC community.
We pray for all those who are ill, hurting or have a concern on their hearts.
Sandy J requests prayers for her cousin Barbara who suffered a stroke.
We pray for 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 ask for wisdom for decision-makers and strength for justice-seekers. We pray for those lives affected by natural disasters and war. 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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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,
September 29
at 10:00 am
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Rev. Bruce Wilson,
Guest Preacher
Scripture:
Mark 9:38-50
NRSV
Stephen Anthony Rawson
Music Director
Music Highlights
Open My Eyes
Jesse Manibussan and Rufino Zaragoza
596, Rock of Ages,
Cleft for Me
I’m Gonna Live so God Can Use Me
Spiritual
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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Reverend Bruce Wilson is a psychotherapist and board‐certified chaplain. In 2020, Bruce decided to leave full time hospital chaplaincy and pursue a career as a licensed mental health counselor.
Bruce has been invited to teach as adjunct faculty at Tacoma's Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound. He has taught Human Behavior, Psychology 101, Group Psychotherapy and Career Development.
Bruce serves on the Committee on Ministry for the PNCUCC and fills in pulpits from time to time. He is looking forward to coming back to Alki UCC where he interned and spent the summer of 2018 filling in as pulpit supply.
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Let's Organize ...
Let's Mobilize!
Join the Alki UCC Get Out the Vote Team
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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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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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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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