This Week at Prospect

Liturgists Needed!
Liturgists are needed for this Sunday, January 15, as well as January 22 and 29. Please call or email the church office or sign up in the Fellowship Hall if you are available to read on one of these Sundays.

Debra Jarvis links
Our guest preacher this Sunday will be the Rev. Debra Jarvis, "the irreverent reverend with something to say." If you would like to learn more about her, please follow these links to her TED Talk and website. Her message will not necessarily include the topics from these sites, but these will give you a chance to find out a bit about her large body of work.

'Holy Experiment' that revolves around shared resources named UCC Church of the Month
This article on ucc.org tells about Land of the Sky UCC in Asheville, NC, a new church start that practices love, emphasizes shared leadership, shared resources and the belief that gifts should be given first. Land of the Sky is being celebrated for its ability 'to share earthly and spiritual resources' as the winner of the UCC Be the Church of the Month Contest. Click the link to read the whole story of their "holy experiment."

Sermon Follow-Up
As a follow-up to Pastor Meighan's January 8 sermon, here's a link to some articles from the Jan 2017 issue of Sojourners that offer some further perspectives on justice and the incoming administration.

WANTED! Substitute Sunday School Teacher!

We would like to continue to offer Sunday School the 2nd Sunday of the month but our usual "Godly Play Storytellers" have travel plans next month. Would you be willing to be a Storyteller (or teach a Sunday School lesson of your choice) Sunday February 12? Calvin and Henry Cataldo enjoy coming monthly and we do get occasional visiting families who check our web site. Please help us be a welcoming church to young families and talk to Cora Trujillo (trujcs1@gmail.com, 206-330-4201) or Judy Hooper (wphwac@aol.com or 206-325-2851) if interested.

Updated Church Directory

An updated church directory will be published in early February. If your contact information has changed or if you wish to be added to or removed from the directory, please call or email the church office by Tuesday, January 31. The password-protected online directory is updated as changes occur; if you need the password, please contact the church office.

New Copier!
We have upgraded to a newer copier, which was installed Friday, December 30. It should be very similar to operate to the old copier, but please contact Karen in the office if you would like training or need the updated print driver.

Preschool needs winter clothing for girls and boys, age 3-6, and unisex, preschool-size backpacks. Thank you! If you need more information, please call 206-324-5230 or email pepseattle@gmail.com.

Thank you from 350 Seattle
Dan Solomon, JLP Intern for 350 Seattle, writes:

Dear Pastor Meighan and all Prospect Church,
A huge THANK YOU for your donation of $200 to 350 Seattle. Your donation makes it possible for us to hold bold actions like Break Free PNW. It also supports the speaking events, meetings with elected officials, art builds, and infrastructure we need to grow the climate movement. Many thanks for your donation.

You have allowed us into your place of worship and given us every courtesy. Thank you for your support as we share this space to grow and further fight the good fight, for climate justice and for a sustainable future. Thanks!

The full card will be posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Rev. Michael Dowd at University Congregational
Tuesday, January 10
7:00 p.m.
University Congregational UCC
If you enjoyed Michael Dowd's presentation on December 18 (or were interested but unable to attend), you have another chance to hear him TONIGHT. He will give a free public lecture titled "Faithful to the Future: Religion as if Survival Mattered."

This program, geared for adults and teens, offers evidence-based responses to the following:

- How did we get into this Climate mess?

- What's now inevitable and what's still possible?

- How can we - secular and religious alike- be inspired to prophetic action in these times?

Rev. Dowd also left us a flash drive containing several of his talks. If you would like to borrow it, please call or email the church office, or talk to Pastor Meighan.

350 Seattle
Thursday, January 12
7:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall

Girl Scouts
Friday, January 13
2:15 p.m.
Parlor

Flûtes-en-Bois Concert
Sunday January 15
3:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Featuring Works by Bach, Telemann, Linike, and Stravinsky
Free will Donations to benefit Prospect Congregational Church

Flûtes-en-Bois returns to Prospect for another afternoon of beautiful music. Directed by Janet See, Flûtes-en-Bois is a truly unique ensemble, and possibly the only of its kind in this country. The ensemble was established in 2010 as a result of a large and enthusiastic gathering of local baroque flutists at the renowned Baroque Flute Workshop, held each summer at Seattle Pacific University. The flutists perform on wooden, one-keyed baroque flutes, which is the type of instrument for which all 18th-century flute music was written. The sound is particularly sweet, warm, and expressive.

Flûtes-en-Bois members: Terry Barnett, Charles Cooper, Liz Hunter, Sarah Pyle, Miguel Rodé, Marty Ronish, Molly Warner; Lee Inman (Viola da Gamba), Mary Ann Hagan (harpsichord). Directed by Janet See
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Women's Book Group
Tuesday, January 17
7:00 p.m.
Parlor
All Prospect ladies and their friends are invited to attend. (Please note, January meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday.) The group will discuss The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. For more information, contact Susan Reeb at 206-504-4511 or susan.s0925@gmail.com.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service
Sunday, January 22
2 p.m. (1:30 p.m. gathering)
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
911 Stewart St
Parking in “unreserved” spaces in the Aspira garage through driveway off Stewart Street.

This year’s theme is “Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us.” Dr. Michael Reid Trice from STM will deliver the message.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world between January 18 and 25. This year is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In this context, the Council of Churches in Germany created resources for 2017. They lift up two accents: a celebration of God’s love and grace, the “justification of humanity through grace alone,” reflecting the main concern of the churches marked by Martin Luther’s Reformation; and recognizing the pain of the subsequent deep divisions which afflicted the Church, openly name the guilt, and offer an opportunity to take steps toward reconciliation. The theme this year is based off of a quote from Pope Francis’ 2013 Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (“The Joy of the Gospel”) and 2 Corinthians 5:14 taken in the context of the entire fifth chapter.

Days for Girls Work Party
Saturday, January 28
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
University Congregational UCC Lounge
4515 16th Ave NE

Quarterly event for all levels of skill on the sewing machine, to create sanitary packets to send to girls in developing countries who would otherwise be unable to attend school. Bring sewing machines and sharp shears if you have them. Non-sewing tasks are also available.

Teen Feed Monthly Community Potluck
Sunday, January 29
1-2:00 p.m.
University Family YMCA
5003 12th Ave NE
All are welcome to Teen Feed's monthly community potluck! Bring a dish to share or $5 donation and spend some time with the teens and the community. These potlucks feature live music by local artists; on January 29, the band is Mystic Oven, with Prospect's own Rosemary Bell! Tom Bell's band, the New Rhythmatics, will play for the February potluck, Sunday, February 26.

Save the Date: Men’s Retreat
February 2-5, 2017
Pilgrim Firs
Gather for the 26th Annual PNC-UCC Men's Retreat at Pilgrim Firs. The program theme is "Finding the Wisdom We Need" with Program Leader, Rev. Mike Denton. Here are some words Mike uses to describe the theme:

There is a difference between being an elder and being older. Everyone can get older but an elder is chosen by a community to share the stories, wisdom, faith, love and hope that has been shared with them for the sake of the community. Past systems of eldership were dismantled by self-perpetuating systems based on privilege as opposed to the needs of the community. They were dismantled by systems of power that were threatened by the foresight and hindsight of wisdom. This retreat will be a discussion about how we might chose the elders we need and be open to being the elders our communities need.

The retreat is an opportunity to engage with other men in meaningful discussion, worship and song, and reflection on life’s transitions. The schedule allows for sharing as well as solitude. The Silent Retreat starts on Thursday after dinner. Weekend Retreat starts on Friday after dinner and concludes at 11am Sunday morning. Talk to Rick Russell for more information. Register here.

Save the Dates: Advocacy Days

Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day
Thursday, February 2
Homelessness has become more visible than ever in our community. With rents and home prices sky rocketing, we need to advocate for affordable housing and an end to homelessness more loudly and boldly than ever before. If you find yourself wondering what you can to do make your voice heard, there's an important way you can get involved: Register for Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day 2017! Join over 600 housing and homelessness advocates in Olympia for a day of training, rallying, and meeting with your lawmakers to tell them why you care about policies that increase access to affordable homes for everyone in Washington. Last year, 4 members of Prospect attended and had a wonderful time learning from fellow housing advocates and talking to their lawmakers. If you have any questions, please contact Abi Velasco at abiv@wliha.org. More info on Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day, including registration link.

Interfaith Advocacy Day
Thursday, February 9
United Churches of Olympia

Join advocates in your legislative district to bring the voice of compassion and justice to our elected officials.
Interfaith Advocacy Day info and registration link.

If you are interested in carpooling with other Prospectors to either or both of these advocacy days, please call or email the church office.

Save the Date: Potluck and Missionary Presentation
Monday, February 6
6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
All are invited to gather for a potluck dinner followed by a presentation by Global Ministries missionaries Kim and Erik Free. Kim and Erik Free have served with Global Ministries for 2 1/2 years, with the United Church of Christ in Mozambique. Erik assists by training the youth and elders in the community in conservation agriculture and farming skills to improve food security and self-sustainability. Kim is training the church community on health care, preventive medical care, HIV/AIDS, literacy and conservation agriculture as well. This is a joint appointment by the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Due to unrest in Mozambique, the Frees are currently itinerating in the US but hope to return to Mozambique in the future. This event sponsored by Prospect's Social Justice and Outreach Team.

Save the Date: Preschool Auction
Saturday, March 11
6:00 p.m.
Mt. Baker Community Club
This year's theme is "Oh, the Places You'll Go" and our goal this year is to raise $75,000! Tickets are $75 per person for a fun evening with silent and live auctions, dessert dash, wine wall and a great dinner catered by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes. If you'd like to sponsor the event, host a table, volunteer or help procure items please email PEPauction@gmail.com.