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Sunday, July 24, 2016Rev. Rich Gamble, preaching
Rev. Lauren Cannon
Annual Congregational Meeting - at Coffee Hour
Alyssa Nedrow- presenting Faith Action Network certificate in worshipAmber Dickson off Theme: Grace Scripture: Luke 11: 1-13Reader: Marilyn Wall Music Leader: Elliot Kraber Accompaniment: Yigit Kolat
Greeter: OPEN
Usher: Christian Townsdin
Communion Ministers: Lauren & Rich
Communion Servers: Paisley & Caleb S.
Coffee Hour Host: Barbara
Sunday School: Anita F.
Luke 11:1-13
He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial."
And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread;
for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.'
And he answers from within, 'Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.'
I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.
"So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.
For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish?
Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion?
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly God give the Holy Spirit to those who ask!"
In Our Life Together:
Please help us find a small or medium recliner for Nell's room. Margaret has determined with Nell that it would be most welcome in her back healing & recovery to have an alternative to her bed for daytime rest, that does not require as many painful assists. We are searching for a recliner (not super large for her room.) Nell will be most grateful, and your continued healing prayers are appreciated: 206- 850-2416. nelltownley1924@gmail.com
Kaaren welcomes your prayers in this time. She was in University of Washington Hospital last week, for pneumonia. Got home July 17. Prayers requested that God continue to embolden her with strength. Uplift and renew her ever-positive Spirit. Nadia is working hard to find a second assistant for transfers, and is very much in our prayers as well. Please send your good thoughts as Kaaren adjusts to her new chair. Visits in afternoon are best (call ahead). 206-693-3998. 206-458-5993.
Prayers surround Sandie this week as she has returned with her family from travels to share the memorial for her sister Judy.
Please submit a comment now- click the link below- Friday July 22 is the deadline for comments!
Immediate Action Alert from Keystone's Rich Voget:
Greetings,
I went to Olympia last Thursday to ask at the hearing for the Clean Air Rule that the emission targets be consistent with the best available science. The Clean Air Rule as written would reduce emissions 1.7% per year, while scientists are stating that reductions need to be 4-8% per year. Please make a comment online by using this link from the Washington Environmental Council and either just fill in your information and submit it or rewrite the text to submit your personal comments.
Thank you for taking the time to make your submission,
Rich V.
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Prayers go with Amber this week as she represents the Justice Leadership Program with the national Young Adult Service Communities, at the National Youth Event July 26-30. Check it out here! There is also a WA delegation of UCC youth joining over 3000 UCC young people for this gathering (the next largest after the denomination's Synod.)
Sacred Heart is August 6- see below- food and servers requested!
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New 2016 Photo Directory- final adjustments - Update your Contact this Sunday July 24:Alyssa (JLP intern) is taking last head shots of any members & friends, who need to update or add their photo for our new 2016 Keystone Directory. If you have updates since the 2014 Directory, please send/bring your address, phone, email & birthday to Alyssa at church: an476610@gmail.com
New website under construction: thank you Alyssa! Please send her favorite pictures of life in our community by July 27.
SOLIDARITY: thanks to many at Keystone who helped co-create the Blessed Ramadan banner that has been up the past month. "To Our Muslim Neighbors This Ramadan: Peace Be Upon You"
Our prayers continue now that Ramadan has come to a close.
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UPCOMING KEYSTONE UCC EVENTS
July 24- Keystone UCC Congregational Meeting- our annual business meeting is after worship. Held in Narthex at Coffee Hour. Everyone present has voice and vote. The assembled body will include official members, friends, regulars, visitors, all our community!
During worship: Faith Action Network (FAN) certificate. Watch herethe video Alyssa made. Learn what FAN is, and why Keystone is getting this!July 27- 11 AM - Noon: summer Wednesday Bible Study
Gospel of Luke- pick up Gonzalez book chapter copies in Lauren's box.
All welcome! Drop in any week. Wednesdays through August 3.July 31- closing ritual in worship with Justice Leadership Program interns & our Keystone congregation. As we bless Alyssa & Amber on their way!August 6- approx. 5 PM - Sacred Heart Shelter dinner: help make food or come serve on Alyssa's last rotation. Barb & Michelle will tell you what we still need (see below)
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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Feeding families at Sacred Heart Shelter is August 6
Keystone folks will prepare and serve a meal for Sacred Heart Shelter, as part of our congregation's bi-monthly rotation-- the first Saturday every other month- late afternoon. Can you help this time?
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 at the shelter and hang out with the families 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. They 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 someone to housing resources in King County. Family Housing Connection provides a single access point for shelter and housing resources.
If someone you know is 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
click here to visit the Family Housing Connection website.
The Sacred Heart mission that Keystone supports:
Sacred Heart Shelter empowers residents in their efforts to stabilize their lives, connect to resources in the community, and achieve secure housing.
The 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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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 or?
continuing congregational conversation on possible union 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 met July 10 as a congregation. Leaders from both congregations to met July 19.
Wednesday, July 27 – Mid-Week Summer Bible Study
@ Keystone UCC
5019 Keystone Pl. N
11am - Noon
Chapter 7
** See below for details on these and other events related to life in our community ** |
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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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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 completing their last month (July) of eleven months of service with Keystone and Justice Leadership Program.
Here are a few pictures from the July 6 celebration when 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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Furnishings Sought for new Intern house!
Justice Leadership Program has acquired a house to add to the rental apartment on Cap Hill at All Pilgrims United Church of Christ. We need your help to prep for 2016-2017! This is a big year to outfit the house (easier next year!) Click here for a list of furnishings needed for both places.
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.
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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, 17 - hear the difference!
Updates on Merger Talks
The Keystone leadership team met with University Baptist Church leaders for the fifth time on Tuesday, July 19, regarding a possible merger of the two churches. Rich preached at UBC on Sunday, June 26 & did Q & A time there. The Keystone leader team met July 5. 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?" The fourth meeting addressed foundational concerns raised at end of last two meetings (such as financials and fundamentals). July 19 looked deeply at whether we can hope realistically for a merger (or an alternative model? a more creative?) to fit 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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RSVP here if you can turn out July 30
Keystone has been working to build this effort & we need a few to show support. Please RSVP to Pastor Lauren: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org. Help faith communities of Seattle join all who care about family leave (newborns, eldercare, etc). Help the city support workers when a rare life event requires some time away from work to be present to a loved one! Can you put July 30 on your calendar? |
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Keystone is active with a group of congregations to plan an October 8 Interfaith Conference on Climate Change, to be held at University Christian (Disciples of Christ). Standing out from the many groups or conferences 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 keynote, workshops, interfaith service, complete with a lunch that will model commitments: local, organic, no meat, low waste. Poster session to learn how other faith communities are acting on climate change. Open space networking. On July 21, Jim, Sandie, Amber, and Lauren participated in working groups at planning meeting at Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue (at Seattle First Baptist.) Talk to any of them to join in the prep. Working groups seek many a worker bee and your labor of love! Logistics, Interfaith Service, Outreach, Food, or Advertising. |
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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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| Pride SUNDAY June 26 |
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Join our neighbors as they offer a fun disclaimer these are NOT meaningful movies. Mosaic Coffee House and Church of the Nazarene welcome any and all to bring a lawn chair for any of these summer flicks. S'mores provided.
Friday July 22- Inside Out |
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Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
Lending Library:
Keystone has (click here) " COSMOS" DVD's to be checked out. Neil Degrasse Tyson. Episodes 1-13 are available, with thanks to the work of Charles Rudash, Green Team. Please stop up to church office any Sunday to sign one out with Pastor Lauren. |
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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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Keystone UCC met with King County leaders July 13 in support of Youth Undoing Institutional Racism (YUIR), and Ending the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC)Jenn Hagedorn, Claire West, a professor and student from Seattle University, and Rev. Lauren met with the King County regarding plans to spend $210 million dollars to build a new youth jail and court buildings at 12th and Alder in the Central District of Seattle. How do youth see Restorative Justice best being designed? How to align with Dow Constantine's game changer pledge for "Zero Detention" as a goal in Seattle? As we join European Dissent to move the conversation at the County, we seek solutions that the youth see as most promising. Email Lauren for witnessing and future actions: lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org
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Signature collection currently on Narthex table:
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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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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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Wishing all our July folks the happiest of birthdays, from all of us at Keystone UCC!
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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.
Mondays: the church office is closed. Mondays are the day that Rich and Lauren take Sabbath. So while there are several groups that meet throughout the day and evening at Keystone, it may take a day for someone to get back to you, if you call on a Monday.
Pastor Rich is available Tuesday to Thursday mornings and Friday evenings, and holds additional office times on Saturdays and Sundays. Not all of these times will Rich be in the church office. If you want to see him, it is best to make an appointment. Email him at rich.gamble@keystoneseattle.org
Pastor Lauren is @ Keystone on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, as well as Sundays. Wednesday office times. And as she is often out and about for meetings and visits, just email Lauren to make an appointment on any of those days at lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org |
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