 Dear Alki UCC,
I know I am in good company with many of you in having watched the clip many times over of the final 2 minutes and 22 seconds of The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde’s homily at the service of prayer for our nation at the National Cathedral on January 21.
As a sermon-writer and preacher, I was curious how the Bishop’s homily built to that iconic prophetic moment. What did she say in the 12 minutes and 35 seconds that preceded it? If you are curious too, and haven’t yet listened, you can find it here:
1.21.25 Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Suffice it to say, it is a remarkable piece of homiletics (homiletics=the art of preaching). In it, Bishop Budde lays out the foundations for unity: Honoring the inherent dignity of every human being, Honesty and Humility. This builds to her final plea to the President to have mercy.
I find it’s one of those sermons where I have a lump in my throat the whole time I’m listening, because it’s so true it touches the core of who I am. It’s prophetic (prophecy=truth-telling).
This Sunday we consider the Prophet Stories of the Bible. Prophets are among us today. Let us listen. Let us amplify their voices. Let us speak truth to power.
In hope,
Pastor Emily
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You can always schedule an appointment with Pastor Emily by using this handy online tool linked here.
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Affordable Housing Proposals on the Ballot
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The demand for affordable housing is enormous, and the lack of affordable housing is at the root of our homelessness crisis, feeding poverty and crime. If we want a more civil society, we need to house EVERYONE.
Social housing, a successful world-wide model, is at stake in Seattle. In 2023 voters overwhelmingly approved a specific plan and sent that message to Seattle City Council. Your support is needed NOW to provide the funds to make social housing a reality.
Two proposals for Social Housing are on the February 11 ballot.
Prop 1A introduces a progressive tax derived from levying a 5% payroll tax on local businesses. Employers pay it on the amount each employee earns over $1 million a year in compensation. The tax is projected to deliver $50 million a year to SSHD.
Prop 1B requires no new taxes. Instead, $10 million would be withdrawn from the JumpStart business tax on an annual basis, depleting funds already earmarked for affordable housing efforts.
Here are some local thought leaders on this ballot issue (click on each name): Ron Davis Nick Licata
The Chamber of Commerce and most of our local media support 1B, you can google their arguments. Note that these are conservative institutions that do not adequately address the rising housing crisis that is overtaking our region. — Cinda S
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Update: End of Year Alki UCC
Donations Statements
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By now you should have either received your End-of-Year donations statement in the mail or were contacted about receiving an email copy if we don't have your street address on record.
Many thanks to an Alki UCC member for reminding your Financial Secretaries about some important additional tax-related language that should have been included in our end-of-year giving statements.
We printed new tax statements with the following information:
• "No goods or services were provided except for intangible religious services"
• Alki UCC's full name, address and EIN (Tax ID)
• A statement reading: "This organization is tax-exempt under IRS code 501 (c) (3) and your donations may be tax-deductible."
• You must retain a receipt, canceled check, or a bank or credit card statement for cash donations.
Please let us know if you need an updated statement. We are happy to print an amended version for tax purposes.
Our Apologies,
Julia P
Sandra J
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Thanks to all who used our narthex Sustainable Cubbies
Sustainable Stewards Cubbie Corner
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Every week the Sustainable Steward Cubbies in the corner of the Narthex get a little more use. We hope to send a weekly update highlighting some of the special waste categories that we collect to help keep items out of the land fill.
This week we sent a salad bowl of Alki UCC corks to Ridwell where they will be passed along to their partners who make corks floors, cork wall tiles and the old stand by cork boards.
In the spoon on the right, (see photo) is the cork they currently accept. In the spoon on the left are corks with hard wooden tops and they don’t want these…yet. However we will take them in the cubbies knowing that one day they will may have a place for them.
Corks are welcome any week just place them in the bin and they will be start the journey to their new life. Thank you the Social Justice and Outreach Team.
Reminder!
We always appreciate donations of
new socks, underwear and toiletries.
Keep them coming!
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New Permanent Item:
Contact Lens packaging: we are making room in the cubbies to collect the contact lens plastic packaging and the foil tops.
We always accept:
Wine corks, plastic lids smaller than three inches, small batteries, bread tags, empty prescription bottles, standard size light bulbs, contact lens packaging and two types of plastic: Plastic Film (shipping bags, plastic bags, overwrap, air pillows and other stretchy plastics!) and Multi-layer plastic (food storage bags, pet food bags, frozen food bags, and more layered packaging).
We don't take plastic wrap like Saran Wrap, but any other stretchy plastic we do.
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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 Julia C's cousin Scott M, facing a critical health challenge; Pastor Emily's friends Rich, Julie and Bryson; 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; Davney and Bob S; Sue's B's friends Mary and Louise; and Nick L.
We pray for our wider world.
Prayers of safety and recovery for all those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to the many people who are suffering in areas affected by natural disasters and the ongoing effects of climate change.
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! |
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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,
February 2
at 10:00 am
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
with Communion
"Prophet Stories"
Rev. Emily Tanis-Likkel
Liturgist
Joe M
Scripture
Luke 4:14-30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
DJ Wilson
Interim Music Director
Music Highlights:
Here Are Our Hearts Susan Drake and Julie Jennings SPP178
One Bread One Body
Chalkboard Image:
Home Studio/Unsplash
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When you register, please use your first/last name plus your email address.
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Last Call for Kitchen Item Donations!
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Thank you to all who have already donated kitchen items for immigrants transitioning to housing.
We are collecting items until this Sunday, February 2.
Attached is a list of needed items.
Call for Sorting Elves!
Please stay after worship this Sunday, February 2 to help sort Kitchen Bin donations ... a light lunch will be served.
Thank you for helping immigrant families create their new homes.
Your Outreach/Social Justice Team
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Mardi Gras Tickets On Sale Sunday
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Alki UCC Mardi Gras
Dinner/Celebration
Saturday, March 1
5:30 to 8:00 pm
Anderson Hall
Festivity, fellowship and a New Orleans-style dinner!
Advance tickets, at $30 each, on sale this Sunday
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Community Clogging Classes
begin
February 23
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Instructor Diane J has plans for an expanded Community Class, still at 1:00 pm Sundays.
Stay tuned for details!
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Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
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Sunday, February 19
at 6:30 pm
Fauntleroy UCC
9140 California Ave. SW
Scams of all kinds have invaded our lives through text messages, regular mail, phone calls and emails.
The Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator/Senior Investigator of the Federal Trade Commission will lead an informative presentation including the following components:
Overview of
common scams;
How to recognize
possible scams;
Prevention tips;
How to report a scam;
and
Who to contact with questions and concerns
All are welcome!
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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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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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