Saturday, April 16, 2016

Rev. Rich to preach as we install Rev. John Dorhauer: Sunday April 17 @ Plymouth UCC 3 pm

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Sunday, April 17, 2016
Rev. Lauren Cannon, preaching
Rev. Rich Gamble, off


Fourth Sunday of Easter
Theme: Reason to Hope. Healing in Community.
Scripture: Acts 9:36-43
Greeter: OPEN
Reader: Elvina
Usher: Jo
Communion Minister: Barbara
Coffee Hour Host: Nell & Barbara
Discussion: Rich Voget will share on the basics of climate change so people will feel more confident discussing it with their friends.
Sunday School: Anita
 
THIS WEEK: We approach our Fourth Sunday of Easter, as we continue to absorb many stories from scripture of Jesus somehow living past death, and becoming present to disciples, and surprising them by appearing.  In the Book of Acts (written by the same author as the Gospel of Luke) we have a range of stories on how the disciples then carry the good news farther and farther out to the world.

Take a look at our upcoming text for Sunday April 17Acts 9: 36- 43.  We each bring our own fears and hurts as we approach this story of a community rallying beside a beloved one who is dying.  We look out from our world characterized by death, illness, and loss and yet here is a declaration that new life can be the surprise next order of the day.  Jesus’ followers assure us of the promise that  Jesus himself embodied, that death will not have the last word.  Come on Sunday to connect at Keystone, as we further take in Easter news that communities of the faithful have reason to hope.  How might we together ask Spirit to embolden us to be a community that gives healing?  How might we live this message from the Book of Acts that no boundary ever need cleave us apart from one another?

- Pastor Lauren


ALSO: Rev. Rich will be downtown today, to preach at the National UCC President's installation at Plymouth UCC, 3pm. Paisley will also be there singing with the Children's Chorus. Everyone is welcome!

PRAYERS: For Kaaren- for peace and rest as she returned home April 12 from the hospital, healing from pneumonia.
Families:  Sunday Worship:  Pick up Children's Activity pages & crayons on the welcome table every week as you come in to worship (based on the scripture of the day.)  There are two types: younger children & older children.  Children of any age are always part of worship & welcome!

 Childcare with Anita, open every Sunday 10:00am- 12pm
• Sunday School (multi-age) downstairs, during sermon & prayers time: approximately 10:45-11:15am.  (Help younger children to class after the scripture is read; and then pick them up to return for start of communion)

NOTE: Children with parent/caregiver are always welcome to move between the Sanctuary & Narthex (welcome area) during any part of worship, to head to classrooms, or enjoy the playground out back!  

Upcoming Keystone Events :
 

Sunday, April 17                  – Installation of Rev. John Dorhauer
                                               as UCC President & General Minister
                                               (Rev. Rich Gamble preaching; Paisley singing)

                                               @ Plymouth UCC, 1217 Sixth Ave., Seattle
                                                3:00pm


Friday, April 29                    – Pacific Northwest UCC Annual Meeting
through Sunday, May 1        w/JLP Interns + Rich Voget presenting 

                                               @ Wenatchee Convention Center
                                                Click HERE for registration information
 

** See below for details on these, and other events related to life in our community **
THIS SUNDAY ...

Keystone UCC helping to install our new national UCC President and General Minister, the Rev. John Dorhauer.  Come worship!

Rev Rich Gamble to preach at National UCC President’s installation at Plymouth UCC in Seattle

Rev. John Dorhauer, the new General Minister and President of the UCC, will be installed in three worship services in three different parts of the country over the weekend of April 15 to 17

The last of these services will be in the Pacific Northwest Conference at 3pm, Sunday, April 17, at Plymouth Church in Seattle. The other celebrations are in New York and Chicago.

"The whole of the United Church of Christ is engaged in mission together; and the work of the national setting belongs to us all,” said John Dorhauer.  “We are literally going coast to coast with this as a way of giving testimony to that shared mission.”

Click HERE for the full article in United Church News about this weekend of activities.



MORE UCC NEWS ...
 
JLP interns, Keystone members & staff to present workshops for regional UCC Annual Meeting April 29- May 1

Making their mark on the Pacific Northwest UCC, all five of our first-year JLP interns will be presenting workshops at the Pacific Northwest Conference Annual Meeting later this month! Also worth noting, two of our former interns, Briana and Jenn, will also be presenting workshops, as will Keystone member Rich Voget.

Hannah Long-Higgins (JLP Intern at Unite Here! Local 8 and Plymouth Church UCC) will speak on "Radical Hospitality for Hospitality Workers" (Friday, April 29; 2:00-3:30pm). As an intern in the Justice Leadership Program, Hannah works at Unite Here Local 8, the hospitality workers' union of the Northwest. She will share some of these photos, statistics, and stories arising out of this project to hopefully serve as a wake up call to the faith community that radical hospitality means ensuring that these hotel workers are able to stay in our Pacific Northwest cities.

Ann Marie Do (JLP Intern at Church Council of Greater Seattle and Plymouth Church UCC) and Alyssa Nedrow (JLP Intern at Faith Action Network and Keystone Church UCC) will present "Rooted in Justice: the Justice Leadership Program" (Saturday, April 30; 3:00 - 3:55pm). Ann Marie and Alyssa will discuss many of the aspects of the JLP program, such as internships in advocacy and community organizing work, and church engagement. Interns will also share their journeys to social justice work and how they look forward to continuing this work in the future.

Abi Velasco (JLP Intern at Washington Low Income Housing Alliance and Prospect UCC, Seattle) and Julia Urban (JLP Intern at Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness and All Pilgrims Christian Church, Seattle) will present "Beyond Direct Service: Advocacy Stories and Strategies from JLP Interns" (Saturday, April 30; 3:00-3:55pm). Through the Justice Leadership Program, interns engage with congregations and communities in advocacy work, particularly at the state level. This workshop is an opportunity to learn about the legislative work around housing and homelessness, as well as other issues important to communities of faith. Come get inspired to make a difference for those without homes!

Click HERE to download more information on these workshops.

For more information on the meeting, contact Arlene Hobson, Executive Administrator
Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ (and Keystone member!) at 206-725-8383

 
Invitation from Ann Marie Do, JLP Intern with The Church Council of Greater Seattle ...

 
** NOW RECRUITING INTERNS FOR 2016/17 **

Greetings,

We need your help to spread the word -- Applications for the Justice Leadership Program are still being accepted on a rolling basis. Please consider the program yourself or think about young adults (ages 21-35) you know who may be interested in a transformational year of justice work in Seattle.

We are excited to announce that the Justice Leadership Program has received a grant from the National UCC Office of Stewardship and Philanthropy in partnership with Environmental Ministries of the UCC to fund two environmental justice positions for the upcoming year: Earth Ministries and 350.org.

Positions for work in housing/homelessness, worker's rights, legislative/policy work, economic justice, and other areas are still open as well.

For more information, contact myself or Elizabeth Dickinson (jlp.elizabeth@gmail.com) or visit our website.
 
In faith,
Jenn Hagedorn
Outreach Coordinator, Justice Leadership Program
jenniferlin44@gmail.com


 

Justice Leadership Jubilee is a program for adults who want to integrate faith and justice work into their lives in a meaningful way.

Are you looking for the path to re-ignite your faith?

Do you long to deepen your spiritual self through social justice work?

Do you wonder…how do we create sustainable systemic change?

We are looking for adults who are in a transition point in their lives who are seeking an experience of transformation -- maybe you're retiring, maybe children have recently moved out of the house, maybe you're experiencing a lot of change in your work/life balance. That is the time to make intentional choices for your future, and the future of generations to come!

This will be the inaugural year of the program and we are seeking people who are interested in being a part of the formative year of Justice Leadership Jubilee. Please prayerfully consider the program and contact us with any questions or comments!

For more information, please read these flyers:
Initial Proposal: Justice Leadership Jubilee
Justice Leadership Jubilee Flyer

Contact Jenn Hagedorn at justiceleadershipjubilee@gmail.com or 206.265.2834 for more information.


Rita Peterson - 4/5
Jonathan Sabo - 4/9
Julia Blackburn - 4/11
Sheri Amundson - 4/14
Nick Lott-Havey - 4/18

Here's wishing each of them the happiest of birthdays, from all of us at Keystone UCC!

Keep an eye out here for upcoming Keystone Birthdays!

Pastoral Care & Keystone UCC Hours:


Rich and Lauren can be reached at the Keystone office: (206) 632-6021.  This phone is also checked remotely since both Rich and Lauren serve half-time.

Mondays:  the church office is closed.  Mondays are the day that Rich and Lauren take Sabbath. So while there are several groups that meet throughout the day and evening at Keystone, it may take a day for someone to get back to you, if you call on a Monday.

Pastor Rich is available Tuesday to Thursday mornings and Friday evenings, and holds additional office times on Saturdays and Sundays.  Not all of these times will Rich be in the church office. If you want to see him, it is best to make an appointment. Email him at rich.gamble@keystoneseattle.org

Pastor Lauren works on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and holds office hours each Thursday at Keystone.  Email her at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org
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