Announcements March 1, 2017
Upcoming Events and Meetings
- All meetings and events listed are at Walker Church unless noted otherwise
- See our website Calendar walkerchurch.org for happenings further into the future.
- For more information please contact the Walker office office@walkerchurch.org
Poetry Reading by Ben Kreilkamp: Fri, March 3, 7pm. Ben Kreilkamp local playwright actor and will read poems by Michael Kincaid from his new book Infinitive Earth and from T.S. Eliot. The program will be about an hour. It is free and open to everyone. Ben is delighted to celebrate his 70th birthday in the church where he did many plays in the 70s.
Really, Really Free Market: Sat, Mar 4, 2 to 4 pm in the dining hall. This is a small informal giveaway of small items by a group that previously used the Minnehaha Free Space. You can bring items you want to giveaway if you wish, or just come and take any items there that you would like to takeaway.
Sunday Celebration
March 5, 2017
Greetings by Jan DeNoble & Jan Werness
Communal Singing led by David West
Opening
Lao Tzu # followed by 5 minutes of silence
Poetry by Allyson Hayward
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Scripture Reading: by Nancy Larsen
Sermon by Rev. Roger Lynn
Walker Singers: “Pilgrims’ Hymn” by Stephen Paulus, directed by Jim Feldman
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Lulu Philips
Hospitality treats
Council member Alondra Cano Community Meeting: Wed, Mar 8, 5 to 7 pm in the dining hall. Everyone welcome
Sunday Celebration March 12: Amoke Kubat will give a talk based on the Ifa Odu (Holy Scripture) Ogbe Ose: “Spiritual light leads one to the creation of abundance through the power of prayer and spoken word.”
It is from the teachings of Orunmila, the prophet of IFA/Orisa of the Yoruba People in Southwest Nigeria. This wisdom comes from the oral histories and present day divination of an indigenous spiritual practice.
Remember that Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday, March 12.
Science Fiction Book Sale: Saturday, March 18, 10 am to 4 pm at Walker Community Church, 3104 16th Avenue South, Mpls 55407. Sale includes paperbacks, magazines & hard cover from the 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s and newer. Almost 2000 books! If you have books to donate to the sale or questions contact Ed Ed Mueller 612-205-6352.
Anne Tiller’s 60’s Birthday Bash! Sat, March 18, 6 to 11:30 pm. Potluck 6 to 9, Dance to the Wayneiacs 8 to 11:30 pm. Everyone Welcome! Please Come and Celebrate with Old Friends and New! $10.00 minimum suggested donation to Walker Church appreciated–no one turned away. Celebrate Anne’s Birthday in your favorite 1960’s clothing style (Optional) See her Pieceful Quilts Show. (The Quilt Show will be up in the dining hall March 13-24. Please make arrangements with Anne if you want to see the quilts and can’t make it to the party.)
Walker Work Day: Sat, March 25, 9 am to noon. We will clean the kitchen and do other projects to prepare and clean the interior of the church. FFI Ed Ed Mueller, Wayne Bailey, Al Hildenbrand
Improvisation Movement & Reader’s Group: Sundays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 12:30 to 1:30pm in the sanctuary. The group will be led by Janet Skidmore. Bring a favorite poem, scripture, or other reading. You can either read or move, or do both if you want. FFI Janet
Other Announcements
Bishop Ough speaking on immigration: Sun, Mar 12, 4 pm at Park Avenue UMC, 3400 Park Av So. The bulk of the program will be in Spanish, but we will translate Bishop Ough’s remarks into English. The purpose of the gathering is to invite our neighbors from the immigrant community (who are experiencing severe stress in light of recent events) to hear from our faith leader a word of encouragement, solidarity and support. Oganized by Iglesia Pieddra Viva and sponsored by Walker Community UMC, Simpson UMC, etc.
A documentary film “Doctrine of Discovery”: Thurs, Mar 16, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (optional meal at 5:30) at St. Anthony Park UM Church (a few blocks east of Luther Seminary just off Como Ave). After viewing the film there will be discussion with the director, Sheldon Wolfchild. The doctrine of discovery refers to church-related roots of mistreatment of native cultures around the world. The bishop of the local UMC Conference is expected to attend. (Co-sponsored by the Native American Ministry Action Team of the Minnesota Annual Conference.)
LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival: Wed, April 26, 7 p.m. at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis
You are invited to the LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival. Come join us for spring fun and inspiration to support transforming psychological trauma into nonviolent power. Enjoy nine short films by, for, about women with festivities, raffles, and the VIP after Party with great conversations, music, appetizers and drinks! Info and tickets www.lunafest.org/minneapolis0426. Sponsored by the MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute www.mnpeace.org.
Ongoing Walker & Walkerite Groups
Circle Gathering: Sundays 9 to 10 am. The circle is currently discussing meditations by Shakti Gawain. FFI Mary Parker & Tony Wentersdorf
Coffee Gathering: Mondays 10 to noon at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 E Lake St. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart
Community Meal: Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm. Free, everyone welcome!
Walker Singers Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm led by Jim McCreary
Initiates: 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz
Men’s Potluck Brunch: 2nd Saturday of each month. FFI Jim Feldman
Women’s Potluck Brunch: 4th Saturday of each month at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Open Flow Forum: 1st Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm. A group of artists with disabilities
FFI Tara Innmon or Kip Shane
Feminist Sci-Fi Book Club: Saturdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm. FFI Janet Court.
Health & Wellness Services by Walkerites
Alice Browne Music Lessons, Therapy & Sound Healing: Thursdays & Fridays by appointment. Lessons in beginning piano, guitar, fiddle, all levels of voice Sound healing–massage of sound vibrations. Contact Alice 612-860-6644 abmermaid@gmail.com
Sarah Dagg Massage Therapist: Two days each month between 9 am to 5 pm by appointment. Contact Sarah 218-831-9570 sdagg@crosslake.net
Other on-going groups meeting at Walker
Rosen Movement: Wednesdays 9 am to 10 am for simple movement with music. Open to all, come any week, cost: $5 to $10. FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com
Yoga Flow Class: Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm taught by Julia Starr. Free, beginners welcome, bring a yoga mat. FFI https://www.facebook.com/starrhealthco/
Ecstatic Movement: Wednesdays 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. Free style movement with music. Cost: $10-15. FFI Facebook Ecstatic Movement
Hoop Twin Cities: Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Free hoola hooping for all ages FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com
The Story Worship Celebration: 1st, 3rd (and sometimes 5th) Sunday of each month at 4 pm. FFI thestory.mn.
Private Queer Birth Project: 2nd Saturday of each month 10 to 11:30 am. LGBTQ new parent group FFI Walker office
Private Transforming Families Group: 2nd Saturday of each 1 to 3 pm. Support for families with transgender children FFI Walker office.
Autoharp Jams: 2nd Sunday of each month 3 to 5 pm. FFI Tony Wentersdorf
Bluegrass Jam: Last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm. Free, come to jam or listen. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Political Prisoner Letter Writing: 1st Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm. A small group meets to write letters to political prisoners.
Neurodiversity Group: 2nd Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm led by Paul Johnson. Free emotional support for adults on the autism spectrum. Pljohnson46@yahoo.com
