December 24 -- 10:30 AM Sunday worship + Christmas Eve 7 PM service

Join us for services Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am All Are Welcome! Sunday, December 24, 2017 Rev. Rich Gamble, preaching Rev. Lauren Cannon, off Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Realm of God Scripture: Luke 1: 46b-55 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Elvina Usher: Betty Advent Candle of Love: Charles, John and Barb Communion: Rich & Yuki Coffee Hour Host: TBA Children's Ministry: Anabell (Anita way on vacation) AND JOIN US LATER THAT EVENING FOR ...   ~ Christmas Eve Worship ~ 7:00pm @ Keystone Come share this beloved candlelight hour celebrating the Christmas story with poems and carols, as we worship the coming of the light of Christ.  Children join families in the pews.  All are welcome! Rev. Rich Gamble Scriptures: Eliza, Kate, Jo Music: Elliot & Yigit Poems: Kate S. Christ Candle Lighters: Eliza, Levi, Blake, Archer   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!  Children's Ministry with Anita – program every Sunday 10:00am- 12pm. More info at http://www.keystoneseattle.org/children-youth/ **  No formal Children's Ministry downstairs during Christmas Eve evening worship ** Sermons Available Online: If you missed a Sunday, were ​downstairs at Sunday School, or just want to hear a sermon again, our JLP Intern, ​Hunter Paulson-Smith,​ has created an ​online audio archive​ where you can listen to them ​ or download them​. Click HERE to listen, and please share. ​Thank you, Hunter! ** NEXT WEEK ** Sunday, December 31, 2017 Rev. Rich Gamble, preaching Rev. Lauren Cannon Pastor Yuki Schwartz, off Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Greeter: OPEN Reader: Arlene Usher: Sandie Communion: Rich and Lauren Coffee Hour Host: TBA Children's Ministry: Anabell (Anita way on vacation) Upcoming Events Sunday, Dec. 24 –  Christmas Eve Worship @ Keystone UCC (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Monday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Monday, Jan. 1 – New Year's Day, 2018 Sunday, Jan. 21 –  Anti-Racism, Chapter 1 w/Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW) @ Phinney Neighborhood Assocation, 6532 Phinney Ave N Ave, Seattle 98103 12:00-4:00pm ​ ** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** Anti-Racism Workshop w/Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW) Are you new to anti-racism work? Do you need more clarity around race, racism and how white folks fit in? Please join us for an afternoon training on basics of anti-racism analysis and practice. Anti-Racism, Chapter 1 Date: Sunday, January 21, 2018 Time: 12:00-4:00pm Location: Phinney Neighborhood Association: 6532 Phinney Ave N Ave, Seattle 98103 Suggested donation: $10-$50 to cover the cost of space and materials. More information and registration at https://www.carw.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=50 The training will cover language and history as well as build alignment around a shared understand of structural racism. We will also practice talking about race and racism with family and friends, share info about CARW and ways to get involved in multi-racial organizing in Seattle. We will close with an opportunity for collective action. This training is open to CARW members and members of the public. Accessibility: Please refrain from using scented products in deference to folks with sensitivities; we will strive to provide childcare, please respond to your confirmation email in order to indicate childcare needs. Other questions? please email Judy Blair at judy@soundeziner.com.       For Young Adults Exploring Faith and Justice Momentum is a new young adult gathering sponsored by Faith Action Network: They gather to do something every other month. And provide a place where interpersonal relationships can be developed. As well as explore the intersections of faith and justice together!  If interested, you can email Chasity or check out the Facebook group.   Keystone stands with The Poor People's Campaign  On December 1, The Rev. William Barber (author of Keystone's last Book Study selection) had an article in The Guardian, entitled, ”The Republican tax bill is not just immoral. It's an act of violence.” The article calls on the poor and people of conscience to stand up and demand to be heard. The following Monday, Rev. Barber launched "The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival." Keystone is active with the campaign, and if you would like to get involved, speak with Connie, Hunter or Amber, or visit https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/     Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings - 'love of neighbor'   Opportunity to witness for justice:  Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings are the third Thursday of each month; join Pastor Lauren, other Justice Leadership Program Interns, and Keystone folks at Puget Sound Sage: Date: Thursday January 18, 2018 Time: 10:00am We join faith communities in South King County with a history of social justice to play a distinct role in lifting a moral voice, as we embody our 'love of neighbor' in support of: Clean & Safe Ports Airport Workers Justice Seatac Employment Standards Our current push is alongside concession workers & airline caterers at Seatac Airport, and security workers at Amazon.  Keystone offers a support role, behind these courageous workers, primarily women, immigrants and refugees, and people of color. Connect with Pastor Lauren to check out if this witness calls to you:  lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org     Anabell Chang - 12/3 Carolyn Sabo - 12/7 Amber Dickson - 12/11 Leo Denton- 12/22 Elvina Spoon - 12/23   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. 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 at church Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. (Friday- Saturday is Sabbath). Email Lauren to make an appointment on any of those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org Click here for: Justice Leadership Program- UCC LIKE Keystone UCC on Facebook

Holden Prayer Wednesdays in December

Join us for services Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am All Are Welcome! Sunday, December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent Rev. Rich Gamble, preaching Rev. Lauren Cannon Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Prepare Scripture: Mark 1: 1-8 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Paisley Usher: Dick Candle Lighters: Grant & Nell Candle Lighting Liturgy: written by Bri Communion: Rich & Lauren Coffee Hour Host: Elvina Children's Ministry: Advent Crafts w/Anita Festival of Hope Update: The numbers are in and this year's Annual Festival of Hope broke all records, with over $19,000 raised! Thank go out to our entire Keystone community, for each and every way you helped ALL our proceeds go to non-profits that support hunger relief and self help projects, locally and globally! THANK YOU! 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!  Children's Ministry with Anita – program every Sunday 10:00am- 12pm. More info at http://www.keystoneseattle.org/children-youth/ Sermons Available Online: If you missed a Sunday, were ​downstairs at Sunday School, or just want to hear a sermon again, our JLP Intern, ​Hunter Paulson-Smith,​ has created an ​online audio archive​ where you can listen to them ​ or download them​. Click HERE to listen, and please share. ​Thank you, Hunter! ** NEXT WEEK ** Sunday, December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent: Joy Rev. Rich Gamble, preaching Rev. Lauren Cannon Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Greeter: OPEN Reader: Rich V. Usher: Jo Candle Lighters: Hunter & Bri Candle Lighting Liturgy: written by Bri Communion: Rich, Lauren & Yuki Coffee Hour Host: Margaret Children's Ministry: Advent Crafts w/Anita Upcoming Events Saturday, Dec. 9 –  From Restive to Festive: Handing Difficult Holiday Conversations @ HomeStreet Community Room, 7307 Greenwood Ave N 10:00-11:30am   Sunday, Dec. 10 – Rally in Support of Initiative 940 w/Faith Action Network @ Cal Anderson Park 1:00pm Wednesday, Dec. 13 –  Holden Prayer Second of 3 Wednesday eve services of contemplative prayer at Keystone   @ Keystone UCC (Sanctuary) 7-7:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 20 –  Holden Prayer Third of 3 Wednesday eve services of contemplative prayer at Keystone   @ Keystone UCC (Sanctuary) 7-7:30pm An Invitation from Seattle Dances of Universal Peace Christian themes, each Wednesday this month (following Holden Prayer) [Of note, December 20 is Lords Prayer in Aramaic] @ Keystone UCC (Learning Center) 7:30-9:30pm     Save the Date Christmas Eve Service - Sunday, Dec. 24 @ 7pm   ​ ** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** To Rich V., who was in Olympia on Nov. 28, packing the room, as the Energy Council recommend to Gov. Inslee: disapprove the Tesoro oil terminal, and reject rail project. To Hunter P-S who led the Friday Dec. 1 Meaningful Movies showing of ‘The Trans List.’ To the many who fed the folks at Sacred Heart Shelter on Dec. 2. Dear Faith Partners, We're So Close - Initiative 940 Many of you have been working tirelessly gathering signatures for Initiative 940. As we approach the deadline, we need your help. There are only a few weeks left to move the initiative forward. The campaign has indicated that 89,000 more signatures are needed with 21,000 of those coming from volunteers. What if faith communities across Washington State could help fill this void? Together we can make one last push to ensure that 940 makes it to the legislature. King County: don't miss an opportunity to rally with the campaign and supporters of the initiative this Sunday, December 10th at 1PM. A rally will begin at Cal Anderson Park, and we want the faith community to have a strong presence there. A flyer for the event is attached. Please spread the word and share the flyer with others. If you've run out of petitions or need more, please let the FAN staff know. For additional information about the initiative please see the attached one pager. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Sophia Nicholson Keener, sophia@deescalatewa.org. The King County Immigration Ordinance If you live in King County, please urge your Council Member to support immigrant rights! This ordinance will ensure that King County's limited resources are not used to support a federal deportation agenda. Let's ensure that local law enforcement is not taking part in enforcing the federal immigration system. When these lines are blurred, noncitizens are less likely to report crime or appear as witnesses, making us all less safe. Let's make King County a leader in protecting the safety and civil rights of everyone. Urge the Council to pass the immigration ordinance. Thank you all for your incredible advocacy.  Best,  Amber Dickson Faith Action Network | Statewide Organizer dickson@fanwa.org Holden Prayer @ Keystone Elliot Kraber, Music Coordinator Yigit Kolat/Kate Froese, Accompanist w/Rev. Rich Gamble and Rev. Lauren Cannon Mark your calendars to enjoy December contemplative evening worship services at Keystone UCC. Holden Prayer is 30-minute candlelit evening service with lots of singing, scripture and reflective time! Come as you are, for some peaceful contemplation after your day. Wednesday, December 6, 7-7:30 PM Wednesday, December 13, 7-7:30 PM Tuesday, December 20, 7-7:30 PM Holden Prayer is brief evening candlelit service with lots of singing, scripture, and reflective time.  Come as you are, for some peaceful contemplation, at the end of your day. Holden Village is a Lutheran (and quite welcoming of all) retreat center in the Cascades that started this lovely prayer service.  Many of the hymns we sing in Sunday worship (green Gather hymnal) were written by Marty Haugen who once took a sabbatical in the Holden Village in 1986.  He composed Holden Evening Prayer  while he was there.  Its a vespers (evening) service, that is now done in many places for simple contemplative worship.  About ten years, two Keystone year-long volunteers, Melissa and Eric, were serving as young-adult interns at Keystone, and they brought us this practice. Come for some shelter in what is an all too busy season of much scurrying.  Come breathe deeply with others at Keystone for any and all of these Wednesday evenings.  Bring a friend!  All ages welcome! For more info, contact Pastor Lauren Cannon at Keystone UCC: (206) 632-6021 or at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE ... Following Holden Prayer, Seattle Dances of Universal Peace invites all up to their WednesdayDances, 7:30 pm in the Learning Center. And December 20 is a special extended Dance: The Lords Prayer in Aramaic, 7-9:30pm. All are welcome! Mediators Nora and Jim - friends of Keystone- are offering three free Discussion Circles in prep for holidays -- check these out!     Review: 'The Trans List' at Meaningful Movies, led by JLP Intern Hunter Paulson-Smith   On Friday, Dec. 1, Meaningful Movies held a screening of 'The Trans List,' a film by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The night was a huge success! Above is a picture of Hunter Paulson-Smith, E West, and Nathan Townley, the three panelists who led the discussion after the film. If you missed the film or are curious about learning more about trans and non-binary identities, here are some links to some articles and resources to learn more: A video: Trans 101 Video Articles: https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/05/still-non-binary/ https://everydayfeminism.com/2017/05/parents-process-transgender/ https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/12/4-things-stopped-non-binary/ https://everydayfeminism.com/2017/07/trans-of-color-leaders-inspiring/   Keystone stands with The Poor People's Campaign  On December 1, The Rev. William Barber (author of Keystone's last Book Study selection) had an article in The Guardian, entitled, ”The Republican tax bill is not just immoral. It's an act of violence.” The article calls on the poor and people of conscience to stand up and demand to be heard. The following Monday, Rev. Barber launched "The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival." Keystone is active with the campaign, and if you would like to get involved, speak with Connie, Hunter or Amber, or visit https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/     Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings - 'love of neighbor'   Opportunity to witness for justice:  Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 10am, with Keystone represented by Pastor Lauren, our Justice Leadership Program Interns, and Keystone folks.  You are welcome any month to come check out a meeting and see if this witness calls to you, as we embody our 'love  of neighbor'. Iris Chavez (JLP '16-'17) helped us support concession workers at Seatac Airport and security workers at Amazon, as they fought for dignity on the job and the wages they were due; most are workers of color, women, immigrants and refugees. Connect with Pastor Lauren for more information: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org     Anabell Chang - 12/3 Carolyn Sabo - 12/7 Amber Dickson - 12/11 Leo Denton- 12/22 Elvina Spoon - 12/23   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. 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 available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays  (Friday- Saturday is Sabbath). Email Lauren to make an appointment on any of those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org Click here for: Justice Leadership Program- UCC LIKE Keystone UCC on Facebook Click here to scope out our new Keystone UCC website *****

11/14 Resilience Potluck; Festival of Hope 11/18 + 11/19; Legacy Award to Rev. Gamble 11/19 @ Faith Action Network

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Join us for services Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am All Are Welcome! Sunday, November 12, 2017 Rev. Lauren Cannon, preaching Rev. Rich Gamble off Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Discipleship Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Rita Usher: Elvina Coffee Hour Host: TBA Children's Ministry: Anita FOH Mailing Party: Thanks to all who joined us Sunday, Oct. 29, for the annual Festival of Hope Mailing Party! Here's a few pics from the fun ...   See more photos at https://keystoneucc.shutterfly.com/pictures/360   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!  Children's Ministry with Anita – program every Sunday 10:00am- 12pm. More info at http://www.keystoneseattle.org/children-youth/ Upcoming Events Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Earth Ministry Fall Colleague Gathering:  Resilience Potluck @Keystone UCC Fellowship and food, 6:00pm; Program, 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Nov. 17 – Set-Up Help for Festival of Hope  @ Keystone UCC Details TBD Saturday, Nov. 18 & Sunday, Nov. 19 – Festival of Hope @ Keystone UCC 10am-4pm on Saturday; Noon-3pm on Sunday ​ ** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** Come one, come all to the ... 39th Annual Festival of Hope! Saturday, November 18, 10am – 4pm Sunday, November 19, 12-3pm Spread the word and bring your friends to Keystone's annual Festival of Hope! Each year, our Keystone community raises thousands of dollars to support programs that alleviate hunger and poverty, both locally and around the world. Join us and shop for a cause this Christmas! Total throughout the Festival’s history, we have raised over $340,000 to help others! THERE'S STILL TIME to keep an eye out for Festival items or things you might like to make or donate. Soups for deli Baked goods Books Holiday decorations Nice household items/décor, things you could give as a gift Vintage/Antiques Jewelry Cashiers, booth-attendants and set-up/breakdown helpers are also always needed. Talk to Eliza to sign up. AND DON'T FORGET!   THE BAKE SALE: Planning to bring items to the FOH bake sale? The bake sale is always popular and it would be great to have whatever you want to bring. It would help in planning if we have a general idea of what will be arriving. That way we can fill in gaps and make sure we have a variety of items. There’s a sign-up sheet at church or you can e-mail Margaret Graham at magraham4@comcast.net or text/call 206-353-1323. Thanks in advance for any contributions!   THE QUILTS! Click HERE for a preview of the beautiful quilts up for auction at this year's Festival of Hope.  The quilts are hand-made by our quilter par excellence, Mona Hassan. When you bid on a quilt, you will enter an auction to win a quilt, AND you will help Keystone donate to Healing Art Missions, who were here with us leading worship on March 19, 2017. Bring your family and friends and work together raising money to help those less fortunate!   Contact Eliza with questions or suggestions: elizapenick@yahoo.com or 206-245-5446 Mary's Place Wish List The cupboard is bare right now until the holiday season. Can you give: Women’s underwear (sizes 6-8) Bra’s (40 & 42) Socks toothpaste – personal sizes Deodorant Rain Jackets/Coats – Used or New Shampoo/hair care products  Contact Barb for more information on how to donate: banderson@evergreencomp.com   Earth Ministry Fall Colleague Gathering: Resilience Potluck   Date: Tuesday, November 14 Time: 6-8pm Location: Keystone UCC, 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle, WA 98103 Whether you’ve been attending Colleague Gatherings for years or have not once made it to an Earth Ministry event, we hope you will join us for an evening of community building on November 14. Earth Ministry staff, colleagues, and friends from across the region are coming together for a shared meal and good conversation around the topic of resilience. We will discuss what resilience looks like for us personally, as well as for our network of faithful advocates and stewards, and share tools to help you stay strong as you faithfully care for creation. While this event has traditionally been on a Saturday, we’re going to try a weeknight evening this time to be more inclusive of our Jewish friends who celebrate Shabbat. We know some of you will be headed from work so no worries if you aren’t able to make it right at 6. We’ll start with fellowship and food, then the program will begin closer to 6:30.     Sermon Recordings now available online   If you missed a Sunday, were ​downstairs at Sunday School, or just want to hear a sermon again, our JLP Intern, ​Hunter Paulson-Smith,​ has created an ​online audio archive​ where you can listen to them ​ or download them​. Click HERE to listen, and please share. ​Thank you, Hunter! ALSO: Hunter has been at work with Lauren on some website updates.  Send us your pictures, your thoughts and your questions! Email Hunter at hunterpaulsonsmith@gmail.com   FAN announces this year's award winners The Faith Action Network Annual Dinner is fast approaching. This year's keynote speaker will be Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu, who will talk about what justice looks like from her perspective. FAN will also mark the 30th Anniversary of the Apology Letter to Northwest Tribes, acknowledging the healing and rebuilding that still needs to be done. Rick Steves will be present again this year. This year’s Award Winners who will be honored that night include someone near and dear to Keystone's heart ... Legacy Award: This year, Rev. Rich Gamble of Keystone UCC in Seattle stepped down from Co-Chairing the FAN Governing Board since its inception. FAN will honor him for his dedicated work as a founder and leader, helping to guide the merger of the Washington Association of Churches and Lutheran Public Policy Office into the creation of FAN. Rich excelled at providing vision, coaching through bumps along the road, reminding FAN of its mission, and being a faithful prophetic voice. He also founded the Justice Leadership Program through the United Church of Christ, which is making a difference for young adult leadership and engagement in social justice. FAN will honor these legacies, and knows he’s not done yet! Read about the other award winners HERE     Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings - 'love of neighbor'   Opportunity to witness for justice:  Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 10am, with Keystone represented by Pastor Lauren, our Justice Leadership Program Interns, and Keystone folks.  You are welcome any month to come check out a meeting and see if this witness calls to you, as we embody our 'love  of neighbor'. Iris Chavez (JLP '16-'17) helped us support concession workers at Seatac Airport and security workers at Amazon, as they fought for dignity on the job and the wages they were due; most are workers of color, women, immigrants and refugees. Connect with Pastor Lauren for more information: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org       Christian Townsdin - 11/13 Abby Diggs - 11/17 Will Larson - 11/28   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. 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 available Monday-Friday, & Wednesday evening mid-week classes.  (Saturday is Sabbath). Email Lauren to find an appointment time on those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org Click here for: Justice Leadership Program- UCC LIKE Keystone UCC on Facebook Click here to read our Keystone blog at "Latest News" on our website Click here to scope out our new Keystone UCC website