Join us for services
Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am
All Are Welcome!
Sunday, September 25, 2016Rev. Lauren Cannon, preachingRev. Rich Gamble, away (Returns on Sept. 28) Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: James Gilbraith (Yigit Kolat has some work travels abroad through October) Theme: Fundamental Neighborliness Scripture: Luke 16: 19-31
1Greeter: OPEN
Reader: Jo
Usher: Barb
Communion Minister & Steward: Rita
Coffee Hour Host: Aaron, Barb & John - We'll be celebrating September Birthdays with cake!
Children's Ministry: Anita F.
IT'S A GIRL!: On Monday, Sept. 12, Christian and Michelle welcomed their baby girl Alexandra into the world! Here's another picture to add to our collection:
And a message from the happy family:
Thank you everyone for the wonderful card and good wishes along with the generous gift and beautiful flowers. We really appreciate all the love and support and are looking forward to bringing Alexandra in to meet everyone very soon. Thank you again.
- Michelle and Christian
COMING SOON: The new Keystone UCC Photo Directory will be out by the end of September; big thanks to Barbara Anderson! New folks, all folks - if your address, phone or email contact info has changed since 2014, please update your contact info! See clipboard at coffee hour, or send to Barbara at banderson@evergreencomp.com
NEW KEYSTONE WEBSITE: Check it out at www.keystoneseattle.org It could still use any pictures you have that capture Keystone vitality! We are continuing to build it, so your submissions and input are most welcome. Email them to Rev. Lauren at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org
CONGRATULATIONS: Jim and Ruth on their son's engagement!
Families: 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. And please help them enjoy the children’s snack/craft table during Coffee Hour!
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! The Narthex has a rocking chair for parents and babes; and feel free to also use the Balcony to hear worship while caring for your little one. The Nursery downstairs has changing table, as does the Women's Restroom.
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Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Oct. 1 – Sacred Heart Shelter
Cooking and Serving Dinner
food and servers at Keystone by 5pm;
leave by 5:15pm
Sunday, Oct. 2 – Festival of Hope Planning Meeting
@ Keystone UCC
After Service
Monday, Oct. 3 – School of the Americas (SOA) Send-off
@ St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2702 Broadway East
7pm
6 Wednesday Evenings (Oct. 5 - Nov. 9) – Fall Faith Formation Study
@ Keystone UCC
7-8:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 8 – Faith & Climate Action Conference
Action Steps for People of Faith on Climate
REGISTER TODAY @ Brown Paper Tickets
@ University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. NE
9:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 11 – RainWise Workshop
@ Keystone UCC
7-8:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 22 – Weaving Our Strengths
@ Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave.
8:00am – 4:00pm
SAVE THE DATE:
Festival of Hope – Nov. 19 & 20
** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** |
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Sacred Heart Saturday is October 1
Keystone folks will have the pleasure of preparing and serving a meal for Sacred Hear Shelter on Saturday, October 1.
Here's the line up thus far, and what we still need:
Chicken dish – John
Vegetarian - NEED
Vegetable - NEED
Salad - NEED
Bread – Arlene
Milk/Juice – Marilyn
Dessert – Sandie
Servers – Iris and Barbara
Please sign up by emailing Barb (banderson@evergreencomp.com).
Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to cook or serve, and please remember to bring your items to Keystone UCC, that Saturday by 5pm.
Thank you!! |
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Kids & Race: Changing the Narrative
Date: Saturday, Sept. 24
Time: 9:30-Noon
Location: Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 South Angeline St.
Race still matters in America today. How can we raise children who go beyond the superficial notion of colorblindness to see and challenge the ways that privilege still shapes our lives? How can parents prepare to seize the teachable moments that arise when we least expect them?
Join us at Columbia City Church of Hope for this 2.5 hour workshop specially suited for preschool through elementary age children and their parents. Children and parents have separate programs to engage them. Snacks will be provided for the children.
This workshop will focus on identity development and cultural norms. Early childhood educator Jason Frelot and pastor Darla DeFrance will present on how narratives and counter-narratives shape our children's personal and racial identity development.
This workshop series is a co-sponsored project with Columbia City Church of Hope.
Registration fees are $15 per family (one ticket covers one family), or however much you are able to pay. If you need financial assistance with registration, please contact The Well!
See the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1640615346254194/
Sponsors: The Well & Columbia City Church of Hope, 206-282-4307, www.thewellqueenann.org
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Join us as we Celebrate Resistance!
SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS WATCH
CELEBRATION AND SEND OFF! Please join us at our annual celebration of resistance and send-off for the SOAW Vigil and Border Convergence Date: Monday, October 3Time: 7:00 – 8:30pmLocation: Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church 2702 Broadway East, Seattle Everyone is invited! Music, speakers, “Presente” ceremony, offering of roses. Reception follows
In early October, thousands will gather at the US/Mexico Border to call for the closing of the School of the Americas, to stand against the militarization of our border, and to build a culture of peace. Building Bridges – Not Walls.
For more about the send-off and SOA-W Puget Sound: Kate Speltz 206-633-6667 or katespeltz@yahoo.comFor more information about the gathering in Nogales ( Oct 7-10) see http://www.soaw.org/ and http://www.soaw.org/border/Sponsored by: SOA Watch Puget Sound, St. Pat’s Social Justice Committee, Veterans for Peace Greater Seattle #92, Washington State Religious Campaign against Torture Please help spread the word and join us on October 3. We are each part of the national movement when we raise our voices locally.
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Teen Mindfulness Meditation Classs Beginning October 3rd
Every spring and fall, the Seattle Insight Meditation Society offers a 4-week Teen Mindfulness Meditation Class. The next series begins October 3rd. If you know of any teens who might benefit from knowing about this class, please pass on the information. Attached are the flier and a parent permission form for the upcoming class.
The class gives teens a foundation in secular mindfulness meditation. Class topics include:
1 – Exploring attention and learning to anchor it.
2 – Grounding the body.
3 – Being mindful - Being here now.
Noticing pleasant experiences and being with difficult ones.
4 – Pausing and choosing whether to respond or react.
5 – Moving mindfully.
6 – Beginning to notice thought patterns. How are we relating to our thoughts?
7 – Relaxation and self kindness.
The class is for high school teens who choose on their own to take the class.
To register, email kristaharris@comcast.net with teen's name, age, email contact, school, and grade level.
Date: Four Monday evenings, OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: Keystone UCC, 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle
Teachers: Krista Gemmell Harris, Certified .b (UK Mindfulness in Schools) Teen Mindfulness Teacher and InterPlay leader and Chris Charles, Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader Program.
Fee: A $25 donation is suggested to help with rental fees, but is not required. |
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REGISTER TODAY @ Brown Paper Tickets
Keystone is actively creating this day of learning and info-sharing, with a great group of congregations across Seattle. Download the flyer Here. It lists the workshops and Interfaith panel participants. Standing out from the many events on climate change-- this focus is FAITH and climate.
How do faith communities be a moral voice in the age of climate change?
What is holy obedience?
What are spiritual tools for these times?
Working with multiple interfaith partners and 350.org leaders, we are helping plan for the keynote, workshops, interfaith service, complete with a lunch that Jim and Sandie are helping to model commitments: local, organic, no meat, low-waste.
On July 21, Jim, Sandie, Amber and Lauren participated in working groups at a planning meeting. Talk to any of them to join in the prep - food people needed! Working groups to join are: Logistics, Interfaith Service, Outreach, Food, or Advertising. |
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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 11
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Keystone UCC
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Come one, come all!
Lay leaders, ministers, pastors, youth leaders, interested individuals, church leadership councils, outreach teams, social justice teams, mission teams, worship teams, . . .
Come to Weaving Our Strengths, a day-long conference of fellowship, inspiration and skill-building to strength local churches' efforts for the common good. There will be worship, workshops, a resource fair, the Apel Awards, and conversations to weave our strengths together. We would like you to be a part of it!
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle 98122
$55 Regular / $25 Student
Group rates: $175 for up to 5 people; $275 for 6 - 10 people
Scholarships available. No charge parking available.
Register HERE or by calling Ann at 206.525.1213, ext. 105
Last year, over 200 attendees from 16 faith traditions and at least 60 congregations gathered for a transformative day of learning, sharing, and fellowship. We hope you'll join us this year on October 22!
Learn more about the event, including the line-up of workshops from faith leader presenters, the schedule, and more on the event website: http://thechurchcouncil.ejoinme.org/WOS
Nominate a community champion! We are accepting nominations for the annual Gertrude Apel Pioneering Spirit Awards, honoring a congregation and an individual who embodies Rev. Apel's spirit of groundbreaking, faith-filled justice-making. We encourage you to nominate. Learn more and nominate. Deadline for nominations is Monday, September 26.
Bring home new ideas and opportunities to your congregation. Build new collaborations across the region. Come join hearts, hands, and minds to weave together a strong faith community serving the common good.
Weaving Our Strengths is offered by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Our mission is to create a diverse community of churches and individuals who respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by building relationships of unity while working collaboratively for the common good. We partner with interfaith, community, and government organizations in our collective work for a more equitable and just society. Learn more about us and our efforts at thechurchcouncil.org.
Sponsors include: Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbytery of Seattle, Faith Action Network, Archdiocese of Seattle, Puget Sound Dignity Memorial Providers including Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, SEIU Local 6, United Food and Commercial Workers UFCW 21, Center for Courage & Renewal, Horizon House, IAM Machinists' Local 751, Teamsters Local Union 117, Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO
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JLP Jubilee – On September 30, we celebrate 5 new adult JLP Jubilee interns, beginning as the first year's class! Praise God!
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Baby Alexandra - 9/12
Betty Sabo - 9/13
Arlene Hobson - 9/20
Blake Penick - 9/29
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! |
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| Pastor Rich will be with his mother in Missouri for September 12-28, as he accompanies her in knee recovery after a fall. |
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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.
Pastor Rich is available Tuesday to Thursday mornings and Friday evenings, and holds additional office times on Saturdays and Sundays. (Monday is Sabbath.) 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 is @ Keystone visits, meetings, work:
Mondays: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday- Friday, Sundays: 9:30AM- 12:30 PM
Wednesday mid week evening classes.
(Saturday Sabbath.)
Email Lauren to make an appointment on any of those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org |
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