Weekly Announcements

In chronological order: Walker Events & Meetings (all at the church unless noted otherwise) & Public Events organized by others that will be held at Walker

Death Café:  Thurs, July 30, 7 pm. The last Death Café in this series.

 

 Sunday Celebration 10 am In Powderhorn Park

August 2, 2015

Greetings by Jan DeNoble, Greg Garman & Nancy Larsen

Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell

Celebration led by Mary Buckley

Communal Reading:  Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.

Opening Smudge 

Lao Tzu followed by 5 minutes of silence

Poetry read by Allyson Hayward

Welcome, Announcements & Offering

Scripture Reading by Brent Bender

Sermon by Mary Buckley

Special Performance by Tony Wentersdorf

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Bonita Blumenauer

Thanks for

Hospitality set-up by Barbara Hager

Hospitality treats by Lulu Philips

Help is needed with Clean-up

 

National Night Out Community Meal:  Tues, Aug 4, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  (Meal from 5:30 to 6:45)

There will be a special invitation to our immediate neighbors.  Contact Jennifer if you can help flyer on Monday.

 

Political Prisoner Letter Writing:  Thurs, Aug 6, 7 pm to 9pm in the dining hall. FFI Luce

 

Tony Wentersdorf’s 70th Birthday & CD Release Concert:  Friday, August 7, 7 pm.  An evening of songs, music & stories, also featuring the talents of Mary Parker, Doug Rosenquist, Sally Kuehn,  Kent Eklund  &  Lynn Dosch.  This will be a partial fund-raiser for Walker Church, the remaining proceeds going to help pay the cost of making the CD.   The CD, entitled Classical Autoharp in Ragtime will contain classical music pieces arranged for autoharp.   A free-will donation of $10 requested.   Refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.  FFI Tony

Tony would like to have this concert videotaped for future reference.  Is there anyone in the Walker community who would be willing & able to do this?   If so, please contact Tony at 612-872-0233 or email him at afwentersdorf@hotmail.com

 

Sunday Celebration:  August 9 in church led by Mary Parker with a theme by Mary & Janet Skidmore.

Autoharp Jam:  Sun, Aug 9, 3 pm to 5 pm in the meditation room. FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Community Meal:  Tues, Aug 11, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.  Head cook Walter Lockhart

Sunday Celebration:  August 16 in the park led by Bonita Blumenauer with a speaker Pagan Pride speaker

Community Meal:  Tues, Aug 18, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.  Head cook Walter Lockhart

Sunday Celebration:  August 23 in church led by Mary Buckley with a sermon by Mary

Community Meal:  Tues, Aug 25, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.  Head cook Walter Lockhart

Sunday Celebration:  August 30 in the park with Joe Hesla and a guest speaker from 15 Now

Community Meal:  Sep 1, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.  Head cook Walter Lockhart

Labor Day Sunday Celebration:  September 6 in church with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart

Homecoming Sunday Celebration & Potluck September 13 with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart

 

Landscape Planning Meetings:  Tuesdays, 6 pm at the community meal. Please come if you are interested in helping with landscape planning. A green thumb is not necessary.  We will meet every Tuesday eve until we get it going.  Questions? Call Becky at 651-278-3897.

 

Other Announcements

 

Trans Ally Training for People of Faith:  Tuesday, August 11, 6pm-8pm at Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 W 54th St, Mpls.https://www.facebook.com/events/1461003074216833/

By OutFront MN

 

Let’s Celebrate Our Beloved Community!  Saturday, Aug 22 at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

10:30 am:  Gather for a rally & speeches at Sabathani Community Center on 38th St & 3rd Av.

Noon:  March to MLK Park on 40th Street & Nicollet Ave.

1 pm to 4 pm:  Dedication of the Beloved Community Project followed by music, food & entertainment for the whole family.  Sponsored by the Park Legacy Council

 

 

Walker Events held every week

Sunday Celebration Summer Schedule:  Celebration is at 10 am and will be held in Powderhorn Park near the corner of 33rd Street & 14th Avenue on the following Sundays:  August 2, 16 & 30.  In case of rain it is held at the church.

Sunday Meditation Group 8:15-9:30 am.  FFI Nancy Larsen,

Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.

Walker Singers rehearse during the school year.  FFI Jim McCreary.

Community Meals Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm