Blessing of the Animals Sunday Celebration
October 15, 2017
Greetings by Don Browne and Mary Burns
Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell
Communal Reading: Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Opening by Al Hildenbrand
Lao Tzu # 56 Witter Bynner followed by 5 minutes of silence
Those who know do not tell, those who tell do not know. Not to set the tongue loose but to curb it, not to have edges that catch but to remain untangled, unblinded, unconfused, Is to find balance, and everyone who holds baiance beyond sway of love or hate, beyond reach of profit or loss, beyond care of praise or blame, has attained the highest post in the world.
Poetry by Howard Kranz
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Special Performance: Hymn by Joe Hesla
Scripture Reading Matthew 22:1-14 by Greg Garman
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’
But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’
Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless.
Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Duetto Buffo di Due Gatti by Rossini performed by Janet Skidmore, Mary Parker and Cheryl Kramer
Procession: People with pets, photos, and or stuffed animals are invited to bring them forward for a blessing)
Communal Song during procession: All Creatures of our God and King (see bulletin insert)
Blessing of the Animals by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Kay Seelhoff
Closing Song: A Place in the Choir (see bulletin insert)
Hospitality Time
Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee
Upcoming Walker 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
Free Community Meal: Tues, Oct 17, doors open and food giveaway at 5 pm, meal served 5:30 to 6:45 pm. All welcome. Cook Pastor Walter Lockhart. Please sign up as a volunteer if you can help set-up, serve and/or clean-up. FFI Walter
Health Care for All – Fight for Health Justice featuring Tim Faust: Tues, Oct 17, 7:30 to 9 pm at Walker Church, sponsored by our Peace with Justice Committee. Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America is proud to welcome organizer, advocate, and podcast healthcare correspondent Tim Faust to speak about the need for universal health care. We will learn about the need for a new healthcare system, the importance of health justice, and how we can fight locally for policy that puts people over profit. Suggested donation of $7 to $10 at the door covering travel and event expenses. No one turned away for lack of funds. FFI Debra Ramage deborama@gmail.com
“Light of Unity Festival”: Sun, Oct 22 at Walker Church
The Baha’is of Minneapolis are using the church for their “Light of Unity Festival” to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. The events on this Sunday are free and open to all and we are all invited:
2:30-4:30 pm: A workshop on the Baha’i approach to compassionate consultation entitled “Decision Making and Problem Solved that Unite a Diverse World.” The presenters are Bill and Jean Harley of Harley Consulting and Coaching, authors of two recently published books, Now That I’m Here, What Should I Be Doing? and Transformed: How to Make Decisions that Change Your Life.
4:30-5:30 pm: A newly released, beautifully produced film on the life of Baha’u’llah, “Light to the World.”
5:30-6:30 pm: A sumptuous Persian meal/feast prepared by talented group of Persian grandmas!
6:30-8:30 pm: An international diversity concert featuring Aztec dancers, Somali dancers, the Walker Singers, a popular hip hop artist, a classical Persian singer, a jazz pianist, Steven Hobert, and Siama Matuungidi, Minnesota’s resident Congolese pop star.
Child care is available for the 2:30-4:30 pm workshop. Please help the Baha’is know how many people will be coming. RSVP at Facebook/Festival of Light Minneapolis.
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Oct 28, 9:30 to noon at Dianne O’Donnell’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Halloween Night, Tuesday, October 31
Community Meal: 5:30 to 6:45. A simple meal served on paper plates that can be eaten either in the dining hall or in the sanctuary while listening to the band. FFI Walter Lockhart
Stone Arch Jazz Band: 6:30 to 7:30 in the sanctuary. FFI David West
Samhain: 8 pm in the sanctuary. Our annual ritual in which we visit the Roadhouse of the Dead will be held after. FFI Dianne O’Donnell
Other Announcements
Please note that on the bulletin board in the main entryway there are flyers titled “Neighborhood Resources” for anyone inquiring about nearby free meals, food giveaways, food shelves and/or help with monetary assistance. If you have suggestions on other resources please let me know and I can add them-Jennifer.
Tony Wentersdorf has written a short (about half an hour to 45 minutes long) Christmas Eve pageant based on the children’s Christmas story “The Littlest Angel.” It will be performed on Christmas Eve –Sunday Dec 24 at 2 p.m. It will be directed by Janet Skidmore. There are approximately a dozen roles. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Tony or Janet.
15th to 18th Monthly Collaborative: Wed, Oct 18, 6 to 7:30 pm at Ingebretsen’s on Lake & 16th.
A new neighborhood group. All welcome.
Tony Wentersdorf has just completed & self-published a new memoir entitled “Growing Up in America” which depicts his formative years from ages 9-19. It includes 11 chapters and photos. It is available for $15.
Willow is offering sliding scale massage sessions from her home office. I offer this to my community as an attempt to keep massage affordable to those who need it and who may not have a lot of disposable income. Also to promote self-care with a less intimidating price point. 60 min is $35-$60
Massage schedule for the next few weeks. October 13th and 14th between 2 and 6; October 16th, 18th and 19th between 10 and 6: October 21st between 2 and 6pm: October 24th, 25th, 26th between 4 and 8: October 27th between 2 and 6. FFI Willow Monkeylaws@gmail.com
Flamenco Dancer of the Holy Spirit-A Eulogy for Roberta Hodges by Roger Lynn is posted on the Walker website www.walkerchurch.org on the first page of the Spirit Blog, her picture and obituary are on page 2. Both are also on our Facebook page.
Ongoing Walker & Walkerite Groups
Chalice Circle: Sundays 9 to 10 am in the Meditation Room. We listen to music, meditate, read a passage on the subject of spiritual growth, and use the circle method to discuss our thoughts and feelings. All are welcome! Come once or many times!
Coffee Gathering: Mondays 10 to noon at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 E Lake St. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart
Community Meal: Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Doors open 5 pm Free, everyone welcome!
Walker Singers: Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm led by Jim McCreary
Initiates: 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz
Men’s Potluck Brunch: 2nd Saturday of each month at someone’s home.
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
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 and Sound Healing-a 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 that are open to all
East Lake LOL AA: A mixed, open AA group that meets every Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 pm
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
Aware Dance: Wednesdays 7:15 to 9:15 pm Free style movement with music. Cost $10-15 FFI Facebook Aware Dance & Movement
Hoop Twin Cities: Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm beginning Oct 12. Free hoola hooping for all ages FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com
Queer Birth Project: 2nd Saturday of each month 10 to noon. LGBTQ new parent support group www.queerbirthproject.com
Bluegrass Jam: Last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm. Free, come to jam or listen. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Neurodiversity Group: 2nd Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm led by Paul Johnson. Free emotional support for adults on the autism spectrum and their family & friends. Pljohnson46@yahoo.com
