Commissioning our 7th year with Justice Leadership Program: Welcome Danielle!

Join us for services Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am All Are Welcome! Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 Rev. Rich Gamble Rev. Lauren Cannon Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Seeking Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Dan S. Usher: Betty Communion: Rich & Lauren Coffee Hour Host: Sandie Children's Ministry: Anita  WELCOME DANIELLE: This Sunday, we will be commissioning during worship for our next year of the Justice Leadership Program, with our new intern, Danielle Walker! Margaret Graham is Danielle's church companion, and Rev. Lauren is her church supervisor. 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, former 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 SUNDAY Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 Rev. Lauren Cannon, preaching Rev. Rich Gamble Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Living so our last may come first Scripture: Gospel of Mark 9:30-37 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Jo Usher: Elvina Communion: Rich & Lauren Coffee Hour Host: Barb Children's Ministry: Anita PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES:  See glimpses of recent events on our Keystone Shutterfly page:   https://keystoneucc.shutterfly.com/ Upcoming Events Sunday, Sept. 16 – Commissioning of our 2018-19 JLP Intern @ Keystone UCC During Worship Sunday, Sept. 16 – Disrupt Hate Now! Bystander Intervention Workshop @ Admiral UCC, 4320 SW Hill Street, Seattle 98116 2:00-3:30pm Saturday, Sept. 29 – Weaving Our Strengths: Narratives of Hope @ Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE., Mercer Island 98040 8:00am-3:15pm Friday, Oct. 5 – Wallingford Meaningful Movies Showing: "Reinventing Power" @Keystone UCC (Battson Hall) Doors open at 6:30pm; Movie begins at 7pm Monday, Oct. 22 – FAN 2018 University District Cluster Meeting @ Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 7:00-9:00pm   ** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community **   The work continues to reunite thousands of immigrant families torn apart by our government. KEYSTONE @ VIGIL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS On Wednesday, August 29, Keystone members Amber, Margaret, Lisa, Daniel and Caleb joined Faith Action Network (FAN) and the Community Alliance for Global Justice at a Vigil for Human Rights outside of the Seattle offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Vigils were held there every weekday morning in August, by different groups. This is the office building where ICE and Border Patrol agents report to work, and immigrants arrive for hearings at the Seattle Immigration Court in the same building.   The actions and policies of our government continues to break up families, detain migrants in inhumane conditions, and violate the rights of due process and asylum. We ask our leaders to end this mistreatment of migrants and refugees. Need more information about these events or to learn more about upcoming actions, protests, and events, visit Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network for updates at waimmigrantsolidaritynetwork.org. Other avenues for helping asylum-seekers: • Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Accepting donations to support direct legal services and pay bonds, volunteer interpreters nwirp.org • AIDNW (Tacoma): Accepting supplies on wish list, volunteers, funds to purchase phone cards for people in detention aidnw.org • Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support (Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish counties): Accepting money to support Yolany Padilla and her son with food, clothing, housing and counseling irisnw.com • Church Council of Greater Seattle: Coordinating volunteers to translate, accompany, house or transport asylum-seekers thechurchcouncil.org • Washington Immigrant Defense Network: Accepting volunteers, funds to provide legal services for difficult cases in Washington widenlaw.org   More from the National United Chruch Of Christ Read the full letter from the National Officers of the United Church of Christ HERE Other links from the United Church of Christ: http://www.ucc.org/justice_immigration http://www.ucc.org/keep_families_together     Disrupt Hate Now! Bystander Intervention Workshop   Harassment and hate speech are on the rise across the country, and effective intervention is difficult and risky. This workshop is interactive and immersive, designed to help participants practice intervention strategies and learn what works and what doesn't. Based on role-playing, these workshops help participants identify situations that are or may become hate-based, support the targeted person, and de-escalate the situation. Pastor Lauren writes:  Pastor Andrew rooted this workshop from theory using Theatre of the Oppressed, developed buy Augusto Boal in Brazil.  We have some knowledge in the room – sometimes it just needs encouragement to come forth. Date: Sunday, Sept. 16 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Location: Admiral UCC, 4320 SW Hill Street, Seattle 98116 Lets refine our training and head after church to see our friends at Admiral UCC in West Seattle.  More information is available at http://admiralchurch.org/bystanter-intervention/   Weaving Our Strengths: Narratives of Hope   From Rev. Lauren: You may have been considering a workshop or two, as you heard us talking this opportunity up in Announcements on Sundays.  Check out all the JLP alums teaching workshops! You don’t want to miss the Weaving Our Strengths Conference on September 29, sponsored by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. It’s a day-long conference of inspiration, skill-building and networking to strengthen local churches’ efforts for the common good. Keystone can attend to share some leanings and wisdom, raise our game, and make connections. Date: Saturday, Sept. 29 Time: 8:00am – 3:15pm Location: Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE., Mercer Island 98040 Registration, workshop details, and more are available on the Church Council website at www.thechurchcouncil.org/wos. Workshop themes include organizing for church vitality; environmental and housing justice; spirituality & justice “reset”; our call to advocacy; standing with our Muslim neighbors; equity in daily life; racial justice; civility; cultural humility; and discernment. Scholarships are available and free childcare is available with pre-registration by September 22. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided. A food vendor is invited for lunch. Free parking is available. There will also be a shuttle between the Mercer Island Park and Ride and the conference. The Conference regularly draws 200 people from 15+ denominations and faith traditions and 55+ congregations. Here are two bits of the feedback from last year:     “I love how everything was so local. It made it feel like we could do everything that we heard about was actually possible. It felt tangible.”     “I experienced lots of energy – invigorated my local congregation involvement as well as ecumenical efforts.” 2018 University District Cluster Meeting Register Now Our cluster gatherings are a place to connect in small groups geographically, discuss the current issues we are all working on, focus on upcoming initiatives for the November ballot, and strategize for 2019 legislative session. The relationships we build are essential for strengthening our collective influence to generate positive social change, so your involvement in these gatherings is crucial. Date: Monday, Oct. 22 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Churches in the University District Cluster Meeting area include: Christ Episcopal Church Keystone United Church of Christ University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) University Congregational United Church of Christ University Lutheran Church University Temple United Methodist Church These events are intended for members of faith communities that are part of our Network of Advocating Faith Communities, but all are welcome.  Register at: University District Cluster Gathering Signup or download the Flyer.  ** WELCOME 2018-19 JLP INTERNS ** We are excited to announce our newest cohort of Justice Leadership Program interns (for our 7th year!).  Below are short bios on each intern, but for more detailed introductions in their own words, CLICK HERE. AINSLEY MEYER – Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project Ainsley moved from Virginia to California after high school to become a literacy tutor through AmeriCorps. This spring, Ainsley has been finishing a degree in Sociology and fundraising on behalf of organizations such as Oxfam, Human Rights Campaign, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the ACLU. ALLISON TREZONA – Church Council of Greater Seattle As a UCC-DOC Global Mission Intern for the past year, Allison has been conducting health research and working in a drop-in center for Roma children and youth. During college she volunteered with Mexican-American immigrant children, while majoring in Psychology and Statistics. Allison grew up in the UCC in Naperville, IL. She plays trumpet, guitar, ukulele, piano and drum set. DANIELLE WALKER – Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Danielle has been majoring in Sociology and Women’s/Gender Studies in college, while volunteering in a high school to empower students around relationship violence prevention. She has also been involved in labor organizing for security guards working at her college. Danielle grew up in Nashville, and has spent the last four years in Chicago. NEEPAM SHAH – Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness Neepam is taking a year between 3rd and 4th years of Rowan Osteopathic School in order to participate in JLP and solidify his practice of justice advocacy. At Rowan, Neepam is chair of the Council for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action, and has also volunteered in providing health care in migrant worker communities. Neepam hails from New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. RACHEL SHINABARGER – Earth Ministry When we interviewed Rachel, she was in Guatemala finishing her BA in Global Studies. Rachel has been involved in the Christian Ministry in the National Parks and experiential education on environmental issues in Ecuador & Peru. She has worked with her local church on human trafficking issues. Rachel grew up in Illinois, and has been attending college in Michigan and all around the world. TANQUARAE MCCADNEY – Homestead Community Land Trust Tanquarae has been majoring in Journalism and minoring in political science at the University of Kentucky, with a previous stint in Fashion School. Tanquarae has a passion for mentoring and advocating for children and youth, as well as economic and racial justice and ending the school-to-prison pipeline, and last summer she interned with the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. ERICA/E. WEST and DANIEL DE LA ROSA These 2017-2018 Interns will be part of JLP again this coming year! E is confirmed for a second year with the Church Council of Greater Seattle, and Daniel is in conversation with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. SO WHO WILL BE JOINING US AT KEYSTONE?? Danielle Walker (see above) will be serving with us at Keystone this program year! We will have our welcome ritual with her in Worship on September 16. Danielle will be working with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, in the Children & Youth Unit. At Keystone, Rev. Lauren will be her supervisor, and Keystone member Margaret Graham will serve as Danielle's church companion this year. At the end of July we celebrated the 2017-2018  year we had with Hunter and Bri, and we now enter a new year with trust that it too will change us and deepen our ministry. We look forward to a great new JLP year!   For more information, visit us at: http://justiceleadership.org/index.html and https://www.facebook.com/JusticeLeadershipProgram Film: REINVENTING POWER (50 minutes; Tony Valentino 2018) Friday, Oct. 5; Doors open at 6:30pm; Movie starts at 7:00pm @ Keystone UCC (downstairs in Battson Hall) "Reinventing Power” takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These people are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. “Reinventing Power” shows that jobs, economic growth and innovation don’t have to be sacrificed for a clean environment. The film focuses on people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry, while exploring various aspects of clean energy from innovation to installation. “Making this film we met incredible people who showed us the depth of this industry. Clean energy is helping people find new opportunities as our economy shifts.  It’s bringing in steady revenue for our farmers, and it is driving breakthroughs in clean technology. We saw how clean energy is made and got to experience how it is changing people’s lives for the better in a deeply personal way.” –Tony Valentino, Director This is a Sierra Club film.  We’re excited to co-sponsor this screening with them. Doors open at 6:30 pm for snacks and conversation. Stay for speaker and audience discussion after the film. Donations gratefully accepted. Special Guests: Sierra Club speaker Co-sponsor: Sierra Club   ** All events are Open to the Public. Admission is by Donation ** We help communities organize, educate, advocate & build community around social justice documentary film and conversation.     Alexandra Townsdin - 9/12 Betty Sabo - 9/13 Arlene Hobson - 9/20 Kate Speltz - 9/23 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! Reaching Keystone UCC Pastoral Staff & JLP Interns: Reach us at your Keystone church office: (206) 632-6021.  This phone is also checked remotely since all staff and interns serve part-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 work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday mornings (& eve classes.)  Off Wednesdays & Saturdays.  Email to make a meeting time:  lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org Pastor Yuki is at church two Sundays a month and is available to meet by appointment. Email her at yuki.schwartz@gmail.com. Click here for: Justice Leadership Program- UCC LIKE Keystone UCC on Facebook

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         August 19, 2018

What’s Happening Today

Grant Davis is in town and is worshiping with us today! Welcome back, Grant!

What Happened Last Week

Welcoming Yigit and Sarah’s new baby girl! Those who were in worship on August 12 learned the wonderful news that our accompanist, Yigit Kolat, and his wife, Sarah, were expecting their baby girl to arrive soon.  Keystone is preparing a gift to help them celebrate their new arrival with them. All are invited to make contributions of any size. You can drop them in the church office or offering plate (if you’re donating by check, make the check out to Keystone and put ‘baby gift’ in the memo, and if you’re donating by cash, put the cash in an envelope marked ‘baby gift.’ 

What’s Coming Up

Tuesday, August 21 – Community Briefing on the Future of Hotel Work in Seattle, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 911 Stewart St., Seattle. Join the Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition to hear from community members sharing visions for the future for hotel workers and threats they are facing, including automation and efficiency measures in the hospitality industry, Seattle’s affordability crisis, and local and national attacks on immigrant and women workers.  

Saturday, August 25 — The Esoterics celebrate the life and musical gifts of Leonard Bernstein, 8 p.m., St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle. 

Come celebrate one of the most accomplished US musicians of the 20th century, in honor of his 100th birthday. The Esoterics will present Bernstein’s entire sacred choral oeuvre (in English, Latin, French, and Hebrew), including: Chichester Psalms, his choruses from The Lark, Missa Brevis, selections from Mass and Kaddish, Hashkiveinu, Simchu na, and Yigdal. Keystone’s music director Elliot Kraber, who has performed with The Esoterics, will perform with them. 

Sunday, August 26 — Brainstorming session for the Festival of Hope, after worship during coffee hour in the Narthex.

Tuesday, August 28 — We Still Have a Dream: 55th Anniversary of the 1963 MLK March on Washington, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 Rev. Dr. S. McKinney Avenue (19th and Madison). Join the Faith Action Network, and local and regional social justice and interfaith organizations, for this commemoration of this historic march for jobs and freedom. More information at the event’s Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2210414912307489/?ti=icl 

Friday, September 7 — Meaningful Movies Wallingford, A Plastic Ocean, 7 p.m., Keystone Congregational Church, Batson Hall. This scientific documentary tells the story of how plastics end up in our food chain. It also offers hopeful ideas for reducing single-use plastics and keeping plastic out of the environment. Heather Trim, executive director of Zero Waste Washington, will be a guest speaker.  

Welcome JLP Interns! — The Justice Leadership Program begins at the end of the month as our new cohort of interns move into their new home and get oriented to Seattle. Orientation begins on August 28th, and work at their various church and placement sites on September 4. New interns will be joining two interns from last year’s program, Daniel de la Rosa and Erica N. West (known as “E”), who are returning for a second year. New interns are: Ainsley Meyer, Allison Trezona, Danielle Walker, Neepam Shah, Rachel Shinabarger, and Tanquarae McCadney. Danielle will be serving as the intern at Keystone. Some short bios of the interns will be posted on the JLP web site soon. 

Nickelsville

Hello Keystone Folk, Starting at 10 AM there will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Nickelsville at Keystone Saturday, July 28. If you are in the area and hungry or just want to make a donation drop on by. Peace, Rich Gamble

NEWS & EVENTS at Keystone UCC!

Join us for services Worship Every Sunday – 10:30am All Are Welcome! Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 Rev. Rich Gamble Rev. Lauren Cannon Pastor Yuki Schwartz, off  Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat Theme: Violence vs. Justice Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10 Greeter: OPEN Reader: Amber Usher: Dan O. Communion: Lauren & Rich Coffee Hour Host: OPEN Children's Ministry: Anita  CHARLIE KING & REBEL VOICES CONCERT: Thanks to all for a successful benefit concert, on July 21 here at Keystone! Together, our community raised hundreds of dollars for our Justice Leadership Program.  Special thanks to Charlie King, Janet Stecher and Susan Lewis for their immeasurable generosity, and to the Keystone members who helped roll out the red carpet for our guests (like Jim and John, pictured here)   JLP PICNIC AT GAS WORKS PARK : The weather was perfect for our JLP Send-off picnic at Gas Works Park on Sunday, July 22. We thank all our JLP Interns for their service to our churches and communities and wish them all well in their future pursuits! Here are a few pictures from the day:      LOTT-HAVEY FAMILY VISIT: This past week, we were visited by gone-but-not-forgotten Keystone members Nick, Hannah and Ollie Lott-Havey! (they moved to Minnesota in 2017). It was great to see them again and catch up. Here are a few pictures from their visit:       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, former 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! PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES:  See glimpses of recent events on our Keystone Shutterfly page:   https://keystoneucc.shutterfly.com/ Upcoming Events Saturday, Aug. 4 – Duwamish film: Promised Land @ Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St. 1:30pm Saturday, Aug. 4 – Sacred Heart Shelter Cooking and Serving Dinner food and servers at Keystone by 5pm; leave by 5:15pm Monday, Aug. 6 – From Hiroshima to Hope Annual commemoration for victims of US atomic bombings @ Seattle Public Theatre @ The Bathhouse, 7312 W. Green Lake Drive 6:00pm Sunday, Aug. 12 – Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ @ Idriss Mosque, 1420 Northgate Way 2:00-5:00pm   ** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community **   The work continues to reunite thousands of immigrant families torn apart by our government, and we raise up those in our midst who are doing the good work. On Thursday, July 26, there was a direct action at the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, here in Seattle and across the country, with folks risking arrest to protest this administration’s policies on banning refugees and detailing children. Also on July 26, Keystone helped lead a direct action and delegation in Revenna with Seattle Workers for Justice to fight for workers’ rights and safety. Need more information about these events or to learn more about upcoming actions, protests, and events, visit Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network for updates at waimmigrantsolidaritynetwork.org. Other avenues for helping asylum-seekers: • Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Accepting donations to support direct legal services and pay bonds, volunteer interpreters nwirp.org • AIDNW (Tacoma): Accepting supplies on wish list, volunteers, funds to purchase phone cards for people in detention aidnw.org • Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support (Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish counties): Accepting money to support Yolany Padilla and her son with food, clothing, housing and counseling irisnw.com • Church Council of Greater Seattle: Coordinating volunteers to translate, accompany, house or transport asylum-seekers thechurchcouncil.org • Washington Immigrant Defense Network: Accepting volunteers, funds to provide legal services for difficult cases in Washington widenlaw.org   More from the National United Chruch Of Christ Read the full letter from the National Officers of the United Church of Christ HERE Other links from the United Church of Christ: http://www.ucc.org/justice_immigration http://www.ucc.org/keep_families_together Rev. Rich Gamble's letter to the Keystone Congregation     Duwamish Film: Promised Land at Seattle Mennonite Church   Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the pacific Northwest – the Duwamish and the Chinook – as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they’ve long been denied. In following their story, both in our region’s shared heritage and in their modern struggles for federal recognition, the film examines a larger problem in the way that the government and society still looks at tribal sovereignty. Date: Saturday, Aug. 4 Time: 1:30pm Location: Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle For more information on the event, visit http://fanwa.org/calendar/duwamish-film-promised-land-at-seattle-mennonite-church/ For more information on the film, visit www.promisedlanddoc.com   From Hiroshima to Hope @ Green Lake This is an annual commemoration for the victims of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, and for all victims of war and violence. The evening begins with a gathering, lantern preparation, picnicking and music, and continues with a program featuring music, dance and speakers. It concludes at dusk with a lantern-floating ceremony. Date: Monday, Aug. 6 Time: 6:00pm Location: Green Lake, northwest shore, south of Seattle Public Theatre at the Bathhouse7312 W Green Lake Drive More information online at fromhiroshimatohope.org.   Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ   Idriss Mosque and The Islamic Center of Washington (ICW) request your presence at our 15th annual BBQ. This year the event will be held on Sunday, August 14. This invitation is extended to you, your family, friends, neighbors, community and all religious, civic members and leaders in your community. This annual BBQ is hosted by the Islamic Center of Washington in outreach efforts to the North Seattle and surrounding communities as they open our doors and extend hands in friendship for opportunity to get to know others, and together develop compassion and tolerance for our differences, strengthen our interfaith relationships and promote harmony to work together for peace, reconciliation and justice on this one day as we eat, share, and learn from each other. Date: Sunday, Aug. 14 Time: 2:00pm Location: 1420 NE Northgate Way, Seattle More information online at http://fanwa.org/calendar/idriss-mosque-annual-bbq/ RECAP: Vigil for Safe Jobs and Safe Communities On Thursday, July 26, Keystone members accompanied workers in the Ravenna neighborhood for a direct action and delegation. Amber, Rich V. and Pastor Lauren were on hand to help MC and lead groups to Excell Construction offices for dialogue. The majority of the workers in the industry are vulnerable to employer bullying and threats, including outright racist and anti-immigrant discrimination. Workers on the job have significant safety concerns, and neighbors are seeking development done right. Here are a few pictures from a very warm morning on the street at 65th and 15th:       ** NOW RECRUITING INTERNS FOR 2018/19 ** Justice Leadership Programs Northwest is now accepting applications from change-makers of all ages who are looking to deepen their faith while doing the work of justice. The Justice Leadership Program, affiliate of the national Young Adult Service Communities Network, seeks motivated young people ages 21-35 for an 11-month internship beginning in September 2018. Interns learn community organizing and political advocacy working full time at a Seattle-based nonprofit, while living in intentional community and serving a local congregation. Direct inquiries to justiceleadership@gmail.com, and apply online today. Priority deadline is February 15 -- please spread the word! ** NOTE: JLP Alums go on to do great things! We lift up aluma Briana Brannan, who is now serving as Immigrant and Refugee Accompaniment Organizer, at the Church Council of Greater Seattle ** ALSO: Justice Leadership Jubilee is filling its next cohort of volunteers, who serve part-time for six to nine months at a local organization working for structural change toward social justice.. Jubilee is a program for individuals seeking a deeper analysis of systemic injustice, and a desire to strengthen the connection between faith and justice in a cohort of their peers. Previous year's organizational partners included Puget Sound Sage, 350 Seattle, and the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Reply to this message with any questions; find our application online here. JLPNW is based at Keystone Congregational UCC in Seattle, and grateful for the support of our partner congregations -- Northshore UCC, Plymouth Congregational UCC, Prospect UCC, All Pilgrims Church, University Congregational UCC, as well as the  PNW Conference. Please forward widely! Help us spread the word about these exciting opportunities to Be the Church and build a robust, faith-based movement for justice in the Northwest. In joyful resistance, Claire Claire West Outreach Coordinator Justice Leadership Programs Northwest justiceleadership.org (206) 909-8758 Pronouns: she/her   For more information, visit us at: http://justiceleadership.org/index.html and https://www.facebook.com/JusticeLeadershipProgram     Andrew Chang - 8/9 Kaaren Mills - 8/10 Levi Penick - 8/23 Jim Little - 8/26 Grant Davis - 8/27 Steve Bauck - 8/28 Elliot Kraber - 8/29   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! Reaching Keystone UCC Pastoral Staff & JLP Interns: Reach us at your Keystone church office: (206) 632-6021.  This phone is also checked remotely since all staff and interns serve part-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 works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. & Wednesday eve classes. (Off Friday- Saturday and Mondays). Email Lauren to make an appointment on those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org Pastor Yuki is at church two Sundays a month and is available to meet by appointment. Email her at yuki.schwartz@gmail.com. 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