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All Are Welcome!
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Rev. Lauren Cannon, preaching
Amber Dickson (JLP intern)- presenting after church (see below)
Rev. Rich Gamble, off
Theme: Discipleship
Scripture Reader: Paisley S.: Luke 10: 25-42
Good Samaritan parable + story of Martha hosting Jesus at her house with Mary
Music Leader: Elliot Kraber
Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat
Greeter: OPEN
Usher: Jo
Communion Minister: Barbara A.
Communion Servers: Paisley & Caleb S.
Coffee Hour Host: Sandie
Sunday School: Anita F.
Luke 10:25-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live." But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, 'Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
38-42 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
In Our Life Together:
Please activate your continuing prayers:
We have missed being with both Nell and Kaaren over the last Sundays. Nell has been suffering with some intense back pain that led to breathing concerns and to the ER, then some pinch compressions. Assessment and x-rays brought forth good news from her doctor that there is not an injury, and not surgery coming, but prescription is for rest for it to recede. Nell said she is most grateful for prayers- as she looks forward to being back at church soon. To call her cell/ check her rest before visiting: 206- 850-2416. nelltownley1924@gmail.com
Kaaren is especially grateful for your prayers. She was admitted to University of Washington Hospital this week, for pnemonia as a major concern. And has been thankful for your visits and uplift as her positive Spirit remains hopeful that 1) she is being released home July 16, 2) her new chair getting adjusted for greater mobility so she can operate it independently, and 3) that she will soon be back worshipping in Keystone community! Prayers most appreciated. Her friend Melba had to head home. 206-693-3998. 206-458-5993.
Prayers have surrounded Rich Voget this week - for his participation in Olympia July 12 as part of July 12-14 Fasting Vigil calling on Gov. Inslee to act on Climate Change on behalf of children. See more here
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Sacred Heart is August 6- see below- food and servers requested!
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New 2016 Photo Directory underway - Update your Contact info by July 17: Alyssa (JLP intern) will be taking headshots of any members & friends, who need to update or add their photo for our new 2016 Keystone Directory. Last date: July 17. If you have updates since the 2014 Directory, please send/bring your address, phone, email & birthday to Alyssa by July 17/at church: an476610@gmail.com
SOLIDARITY: thanks to so many at Keystone who helped co-create the Blessed Ramadan banner that has been up this month. "To Our Muslim Neighbors This Ramadan: Peace Be Upon You"
Our prayers continue as Ramadan comes to a close, amidst attacks in Baghdad on July 3.
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UPCOMING KEYSTONE UCC EVENTS
July 17- Amber Dickson (JLP intern) presentation after worship- faith & witness- mass incarceration in the US, women, pregnancy, and redemption.
July 20- 11 AM - Noon: summer Wednesday Bible Study continues.
Gospel of Luke- pick up Gonzalez book chapter copies in Lauren's box.
All welcome! Drop in any week. Wednesdays through August 3.
July 24- Keystone UCC Congregational Meeting- our annual business is after worship. And during worship: Faith Action Network (FAN) certificate.
July 31- closing ritual in worship with Justice Leadership Program interns & our Keystone congregation.
Families:
• Childcare with Anita, open every Sunday 10:00am- 12pm
• Sunday School (multi-age) downstairs classroom every week,
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.)
Children of any age also always welcome in worship! Pick up Children's Activity pages & crayons on the welcome table every week as you come in to sanctuary (based on the scripture of the day; two types: younger children & older children.)
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Keystone UCC met with King County leaders:
Supporting Youth Undoing Institutional Racism (YUIR), and Ending the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC)Rev. Lauren, Jenn Hagedorn, Claire West, and a professor and student from Seattle University met with the King County this week regarding plans to renovate the city youth jail near Yesler. With Dow Constantine pledging "Zero Detention" goal, we are acting in step with European Dissent to move the conversation at the County in the Restorative Justice directions that the youth are seeing as most promising. Email Lauren for witnessing and future actions: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org
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Feeding families at Sacred Heart Shelter is August 6
Keystone folks will have the pleasure of preparing and serving a meal for Sacred Heart Shelter, for our bi-monthly rotation-- the first Saturday every other month- late afternoon.
We need 2 more servers to join Alyssa (the eve of her departure for Thailand!) And many cooks or shoppers for our summer menu!
Please email Barb ( banderson@evergreencomp.com) and Michelle ( mmhebner@gmail.com) to confer on what you want to do. Drop off your dish to Keystone Saturday August 6 before 5 pm. Or serve our dinner at shelter after 5 pm... on lower Queen Anne, on Warren and John, by 1st Ave, near the Seattle Center.
About Sacred Heart Shelter
The Sacred Heart Shelter is located on lower Queen Anne and is a temporary shelter that offers a safe, home-like refuge to homeless families in Seattle. Sacred Heart functions under the premise that every person is entitled to a safe place to sleep. We believe that the transition from homeless to housed is one that takes time, effort and perseverance. Sacred Heart Shelter operates as a support network for people as they go through that process. The staff works with residents to develop goals, obtain health and dental care, job and parent training, childcare and ongoing support and assistance towards the ultimate goal of locating stable, permanent housing.
Families
One call connects you to housing resources in King County. Family Housing Connection provides a single access point for shelter and housing resources.
If you are pregnant or an adult with at least one child in your care and do not have a place to stay:
- Schedule an appointment. CALL 211 or 1-800-621-4636
- Meet with a Family Housing Connection specialist
- Receive a follow up phone call when a housing resource becomes available
- Meet with housing staff to ensure the best fit for your family
For more information please click here to visit the Family Housing Connection website.
Our Mission
Sacred Heart Shelter empowers residents in their efforts to stabilize their lives, connect to resources in the community, and achieve secure housing.
Our Vision
To see every homeless family make the transition to stable housing, equipped with the skills and resources to sustain it.
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| July 10- Alyssa Nedrow (JLP intern) led Reflection in worship -Alyssa shared some of her story on how she has been drawn to act to end gun violence, and faithfully deepen her racial justice lens. If you missed it, click HERE for last Sunday's bulletin and contact her at: an476610@gmail.com |
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Welcome Daniel!
On Sunday June 26 baby boy Daniel Smith started his regular attendance at Keystone - one week old! Blessed welcome to your community Daniel! The Smiths celebrate the birth of Daniel on Sunday June 19, and thank everyone for their continued wishes and prayers in this time. |
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News from SUNDAY June 26: Thank you Alyssa, Grant, Megan, Danelle and all who carried our Keystone UCC banner of love to Seattle's annual PRIDE celebration downtown.
The streets carried our joy alongside other Open and Affirming UCC churches and all Welcoming churches, shining with God's love for all people. And especially the continued commitment for freedom, as Orlando's massacre at gay club on Latin night brought forth the strength of thousands and thousands in Seattle. |
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Upcoming Events Info:
Sunday, July 24 – Keystone UCC Annual Meeting
@ coffee hour
11:45 am
Business to include:
election of officers,
budget,
slate of organizations to receive dispersements of Festival of Hope money.
Sundays in July – merger (by another name)?
continuing congregational conversation on possible merger with University Baptist Church.
June 26 Rich preached and held Q & A at UBC. Keystone leaders met July 5. What could it look like to move forward with a 'merger' for our unique situation? UBC meets July 10 as a congregation. Leaders from both congregations to meet this week: July 19.
Wednesday, July 20 – Mid-Week Summer Bible Study
@ Keystone UCC
5019 Keystone Pl. N
11am - Noon
Chapter 6
** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** |
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| Congratulations Elliot and the Esoterics! (Photo Credit: Amber Dickson- Tacoma performance) |
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Elliot performed July 8, 9, 10
Not just our anchor for Sunday worship...
Keystone UCC's Music Coordinator Elliot Kraber performed this past week: Friday, Saturday, Sunday with:
The Esoterics -- three performances of PARNOK.
Friday | 8 Jul 2016 | 800 pm | Seattle | St Stephen’s Episcopal Church | 4805 NE 45th St
Saturday | 9 Jul 2016 | 800 pm | West Seattle | Holy Rosary Catholic Church | 4210 SW Genesee St
Sunday | 10 Jul 2016 | 700 pm | Tacoma | Christ Episcopal Church | 310 N K St
PARNOK: In that infinite moment
“Believe me,
Someone in the future
Will remember us.”
– Sappho, translated by Sophia Parnok
PARNOK: In that infinite moment
Unless you are an enthusiast of obscure Russian literature, you have probably never heard of Sophia Parnok. Born in 1885 in Taganrog, on the shore of the Black Sea, Parnok was the daughter of a Jewish pharmacist. Her lifelong frailty resulted from the neurological disorder known as Graves’ disease. She also survived a horrific train crash, owned a pet monkey, and (most importantly) was Russia’s first openly-lesbian poet. After establishing her reputation in the early 1920s, Russia’s “Silver Age,” Sophia chose to live openly and write about her relationships with eight women – to each of whom she dedicated several poems. Parnok’s decision to come out rendered her “lawless,” so publishers refused to print her work after 1928. After this censure, Sophia was barely able to make a living as a translator of Baudelaire. For several years, Sophia was homeless, too proud to rely on financial help from anyone else. When Parnok finally succumbed to her illness in 1933, three of her lovers were at her bedside, and the funeral procession of her friends and fans extended 75 kilometers outside of Moscow, an image nothing short of legendary.
In 2012, The Esoterics’ Founding Director was commissioned to compose a new work based on Russian poetry for the Bay Area Balkan women’s octet, Kitka. After several months of research, Banks (who studied Russian at Yale) encountered Parnok’s poetry in a “lyric biography” by the Russian literature scholar Diana Burgin. In Burgin’s account, Parnok’s story is reconstructed entirely through her own writing, and is a fascinating read. Since Parnok’s poems never gained popularity in Russia, very few of them have been translated into English. And since 2014, when Putin further sanctioned the oppression of LGBTI rights in Russia, most of the internet sites that originally posted Parnok’s poems have removed them. In his commission for Kitka, Banks composed a choral version of Burgin’s “lyric biography” entitled I will remember everything, which recounts Parnok’s life story through a mostly-chronological series of 28 poems, fragments, letters, and inscriptions. In this 72-minute piece, each of the soloists in the octet represents one of Sophia’s lovers: Nadyezhda, Lyubof, Iraida, Marina, Lyudmila, Yevgenia, Olga, and Nina. For its world premiere in 2014, Eric and Kitka received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and NewMusicUSA. Banks’ work that honors Parnok will be premiered in Seattle by eight women from The Esoterics in early July.
In addition to this Seattle premiere of I will remember everything for women’s octet, Banks has set another nine of Parnok’s poems as a “song cycle” for 32-voice double mixed chorus and soloists. This piece, with the title On this disappearing day, will enjoy its world premiere in Seattle in the same concert series. In both pieces, Parnok’s verses will be sung in their original Russian as well as in Banks’ translations into English. In concert, these works will be woven together without interruption, creating a concert-length journey to celebrate Sophia Parnok’s forbidden love, her extraordinary lyric, and her imperturbable courage.
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Congratulations 2015-2016 Justice Leadership Program interns Alyssa & Amber at Keystone!
And Julia, Hannah, AnnMarie, and Abi!
Thank you to the Keystone congregation for accompanying our 2015-2016 JLP interns in the innumerable ways you do, as a teaching church! We give thanks here for their church companions, Barb, John, Lisa, Dan, Paisley, Caleb, Daniel. And to many many more in the congregation in less public roles, embodying our hospitality and support. We look to close the year with Amber and Alyssa on Sunday July 31 in a ritual of thanks and blessing in worship.
Alyssa and Amber are half way through their last month (July) of eleven months of service with Keystone and Justice Leadership Program.
Here are a few more pictures from the July 6 celebration when over 30 agency supervisors, church supervisors, JLP alums, and friends helped us celebrate the end of our 2015-2016 year, as our 6 interns approach their transition. |
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It may seem right about now like 'Goodbye and Hello'? But we are in a rare bold moment Justice Leadership Program has acquired a whole intern house to add to the church housing on Cap Hill at All Pilgrims UCC. We now need a surge of prep for 2016-2017! This is a big year to outfit the house, and it may be easier next year! Click here for a list of furnishings needed for the new house and old apartment.
We are hoping for as many contributions as possible, and then we must soon head to Goodwill and Target!
We plan to purchase and install triple-cell shades in the church apartment to help with climate control. Any financial donations toward that would be helpful, if you prefer to contribute that way.
Thanks for your help and partnership!
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incase you missed previously
Thank you John & Marilyn- new microphones were installed and tested July 3-7 and rolled out Sunday July 10 - hear the difference!
Updates on Merger Talks
The Keystone leadership team met with University Baptist Church leaders for the fourth time on Tuesday, June 14, regarding a possible merger of the two churches. Rich then preached at UBC on Sunday, June 26 & did Q & A time there. The Keystone leader team met July 5. And now we ask your prayers as leaders from both congregations will meet July 19.The first meeting focused on the questions, what are the most important aspect of our respective churches, and what impact had our churches made in our lives. The second meeting focused on concerns connected with the merger and considered that concern in relation to a particular vision each leader has of what a merged congregation would look like. The third meeting focused on the questions, "What would be a vision big enough to risk what you like about your church, and face what you fear? And if so, what does that vision specifically look like?" This fourth meeting addressed foundational concerns raised at end of last two meetings (such as financials and fundamentals). We now look deeply at whether we can hope realistically for a merger (by a more creative risk-filled name?) that streamlines for our unique situations. If you have any questions or comments to share with our team, feel free to contact leaders at the following email addresses: Rev. Rich Gamble, keystone5019@yahoo.comRev. Lauren Cannon, lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.orgJohn Preston, gepreston@msn.comMarilyn Wall, mariwa@comcast.netLisa Smith, lisarsmith@live.comEliza Pennick, eliza.penick@heifer.org |
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Mid-Week Summer Bible Study: Gospel of Luke
Wednesdays 11 AM - 12 Noon @ Keystone
Join us for an 8-week Summer study using the small book “The Story Luke Tells; Luke’s Unique Witness to the Gospel” by Justo Gonzalez. This is year our world church lectionary brings us through portions of LUKE each Sunday until November. On summer Wednesday mornings, we sit with the Luke story for the coming Sunday, and then discuss a chapter in our book (approx. 15 pages/week.) Purchase a copy on your own, or pick up photocopied chapters from Lauren’s box at church, available each week.
June 15: Introduction & Ch. 1- Luke and the History of Humankind
June 22: Ch. 2 - Luke and the History of Israel
June 29: Ch. 3 - Luke and the Great Reversal
July 6: Ch. 4 - Luke and Gender
July 13: Ch. 5 - Luke and Salvation
July 20: Ch. 6 - Food and Drink in Luke’s Theology
July 27: Ch. 7 - Luke and Worship
August 3: Ch. 8 - Luke and Holy Spirit & Conclusion: Luke’s Open Invitation
Feel free to bring your brown bag for an early lunch!
Questions? Contact Pastor Lauren at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org |
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Keystone has been working to build this effort & we now seek a few folks to commit a few hours to turn out on July 30! Please RSVP to Pastor Lauren: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org if you can help represent that the faith communities of Seattle care about everyone (newborns, eldercare, etc) having time to attend to life's moments that come rarely, and require workers to be away from work and present to a loved one! Can you put July 30 on your calendar?
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"All this Keystone Love really wipes me out!"
Photo credit to Barb Anderson - the Sunday Leo John couldn't quite make it all way to communion. |
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Letter to the Editor- sent July 13
Seattle Times
When, in its July 8 article “Dallas deaths suddenly make 2009 cop killings here seem ‘like it was yesterday,’” the Times published a photo of Jasen Frelot handing a flower to a police officer and captioned it as an offering of sympathy, the paper fundamentally missed the point.
In response to the racially charged shootings last week, Jasen mobilized 30 churches to send flowers to police precincts. Downtown he handed flowers to police and to African-American women. The flowers were accompanied by this note, “Our prayers for safety and peace on this painful day. With gratitude, love, and hope for a more just and peaceful future.” This was an act of extravagant love. Too much blood has been spilled. Too many families and communities are torn apart. Racism directly kills African Americans at alarming rates, but the effects of racism negatively affect all of society. The campaign’s purpose was to interrupt violence and fear for the sake of a just peace.
Jasen Frelot works for The Well, a United Methodist ministry. We are committed to addressing deep divisions in our community, especially around race and injustice. We work collaboratively for systemic change. We deeply mourn the lives of the Black men and the officers killed last week.
Signed,
The Rev. Katie M. Ladd, Founder and Pastor, The Well, UMC
Jasen Frelot, Community Outreach Program Coordinator, The Well
Co-Signed (Co-supporters of the campaign),
The Rev. Julie M. Blum, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Seattle; The Rev. Kathleen Weber, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ballard; The Rev. Dani Forbess, Northminster Presbyterian Church and The Well Advisory Board; Pastor Tim Oleson, Edmonds Lutheran Church; Sara Bates, Ministry Intern, St. Luke’s Episcopal, Ballard; The Rev. Shalom Agtarap, Highline United Methodist Church; The Rev. Britt Olson, St. Luke’s Episcopal, Ballard; The Rev. Doug Early, Queen Anne Presbyterian Church; Kyle Turver, Director of Worship, Bethany Presbyterian Church & The Well Advisory Board; Pastor Darla DeFrance, Columbia City Church of Hope; Sr. Liz Colver, catacomb churches; Pastor Terry Kyllo, catacomb churches, Pastor Amy Epp, Seattle Mennonite Church; The Rev. Terri J. Stewart, Riverton Park United Methodist Church (Tukwila) and Director, Youth Chaplaincy Coalition; The Rev. Priscilla Austin, Immanuel Lutheran Church; The Rev. Jeffrey Gill, Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, Seattle; The Rev. Sharon L. Moe, First United Methodist Church; Pastor Lauren Cannon, Keystone United Church of Christ; The Rev. Julie Martin Hutson, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
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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. |
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Sunday July 10- Grief & Prayer- recent violence- hearing a witness against it
Our pre-existing plans for Sunday July 10 took on added meaning, as we reeled from the week's horrors of murders of black men by police, and news of shooting deaths of police officers in Dallas. We were already planning a morning of Reflection on gun violence, with prayers for our community to step in to ways we can act faithfully. Our Justice Leadership Program (JLP) intern Alyssa Nedrow had been preparing her Reflection on her own personal experiences that drew her to become active in preventing gun violence. She planned to share about her work this year on policy creation with Alliance for Gun Responsibility and the Faith Action Network. And her self-reflection this year in JLP as she deepened her work as a conscious white person. This past Sunday invited us in to community amidst this week's wrenching news of two more deaths at the hands of police officers. We grieve the loss in Baton Rouge, Louisiana of Alton Sterling. And we grieve the loss of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota (outside Minneapolis). Now also in Fresno, and the shooting of Delrawn Small in Brooklyn.
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Here is an invitation from our Pacific Northwest Conference UCC on one action to do in this time (released before Dallas events occurred):
Dear Siblings in Christ:
This week's lectionary reading is the story of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). It is a story many of us know well. It is the story of someone left for dead in a ditch after being robbed. It is the story of all those good people who passed him by while he lay there groaning and suffering. It is the story of a Samaritan - one of those most abused and despised by the people of that time and place - stopping to help and care for the man others had left in the ditch to die. It's a story that calls us to pay attention to the suffering of others and to care for them. It is also a story that challenges us not to be resigned to accept as inevitable the death of another human being.
This morning, many of are waking up to the news of another person of color losing their life in a police shooting. People of color, those who live with mental illness and those with developmental challenges are at the greatest risk of dying this way. Racism and prejudice are at the root of this reality but, in Washington State, part of the problem is also the law.
So, let's go back to the story of the Good Samaritan for a moment. The fact that this person helped a fellow human being by the side of the road is beautiful and good. What if we had the opportunity to prevent the circumstances that lead to the person being in the ditch in the first place?
I'm attaching to this note a petition to get I-873 on the ballot. 873 would give police officers clearer and more substantial guidelines about how and under what conditions the use of deadly force would be considered justified by Washington State law. I encourage you to educate yourself, pray, print this up, take it to church this Sunday and invite people to sign on.
Just as a reminder for those of you who might be concerned, churches are allowed to take positions on issues such as this but are not allowed to endorse any particular candidate. Inviting signatures on this petition does not violate a church's tax exempt status.
This Sunday we reflect on the goodness of the Good Samaritan. May we accept that calling as our own. May we not just care for those left to die and mourn by the side of the road but work to put systems in place that will help prevent these deaths in the first place.
Peace.
Mike
Rev. Michael Denton
Conference Minister
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I-873
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Initiative Measure No. 873 concerns use of deadly force by public officers or peace officers.
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BALLOT TITLE - Initiative Measure No. 873 concerns use of deadly force by public officers or peace officers.
Concise Description: This measure would amend the law to eliminate consideration of whether an officer acted "without malice and with a good faith belief' when determining whether the officer committed justifiable use of deadly force.
Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]
BALLOT MEASURE SUMMARY
This measure would amend the law that exempts public officers and peace officers from criminal liability for using deadly force under specific circumstances. It would eliminate consideration of whether the officer acted "without malice and a good faith belief." Instead, under this measure, a public officer or peace officer could not be held criminally liable for using deadly force if the act was justifiable under the specific circumstances set forth under the statute.
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FOOD AND FAITH SUMMER GATHERING
From Seattle Titlth:
A very happy midsummer to you and your community! I hope that all the planning and preparation has paid off and you're now up to your ears in green.
Our next Food and Faith Gathering of the year will be on the 30th of July at Congregation Beth Shalom (6800 35th Ave NE). Those of you who joined us at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound know what a wonderful experience it was for everyone in attendance. In the spirit of interfaith gardening, Dierdre Gabbay was moved to volunteer Congregation Beth Shalom for the Summer gathering.
Our hosts, Dierdre Gabbay and Susan Monas, have invited us to join for worship. You are all very welcome to attend any or all of the following, or simply arrive at noon to join us for lunch, after which we will head out to the garden between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m.
Dierdre Gabbay writes:
"Shachrit (morning) service begins at 9:30 am, and concludes with a Torah service that includes reading (singing/chanting) from the Torah followed by a d’var Torah (sermon on the Torah portion) given by a rabbi or congregant.
Following the Torah service, we have an additional service called Mussaf, which begins right after the Sermon/d’var Torah at about 11:15-11:30 ish. Sometimes we have a contemplative Mussaf service as an alternative to the larger service. It may involve more silence, fewer words, more of a guided meditation through the main features of the worship service.
The Mussaf service ends at around noon or a little after, and is followed immediately by lunch, which will be a Kosher, vegetarian lunch.
We have a very musical congregation so all of the services involve a lot of singing. They are “lay led,” meaning a congregant or a few congregants rather than the rabbis or cantors lead the davening (prayer) portions of the service.
Electronics are not used during Shabbat, so we ask our guests to please refrain from using their devices while participating in our programming on Shabbat, and to silence them."
Please RSVP to let us know if you're coming by the 23rd so Dierdre and Susan have a sense of how many people will attend.
Thank you once again for everything you do for our community!
Derek
PS - I'll be giving the sermon at the Congregatonal Church of Mercer Island on July 24th, the theme of which will be the agricultural situation of first century Roman Palestine. I think it will be interesting, and all are welcome to attend.
Derek Farmer, Seattle Tilth
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