In chronological order: Walker events & meetings (all at the church unless noted otherwise)
& Public Events organized by others that will be held at Walker.
Sunday Celebration
November 8, 2015
Greetings by Margo McCreary, Jan Werness & Janet Court
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 Smudge
Lao Tzu # 68 Witter Bynner followed by 5 minutes of silence
The best captain does not plunge headlong
Nor is the best soldier a fellow hot to fight.
The greatest victor wins without a battle:
Those who overcome people understands them.
There is a quality of quietness
Which quickens people by no stress:
‘fellowship with heaven,’ as of old,
Is fellowship with neighbor and keeps its hold
Poetry by Debra Ramage
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Scripture Reading: Mark 12:38-44
As Jesus taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets!
They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by Wayne Bailey
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice
Thanks for
Hospitality set-up by the Hospitality Committee
Hospitality treats
SPRC Meeting: Sun, Nov 8, 6:30 pm at Walker.
Building Use Collective meeting: Tues, Nov 10, 5 pm
Community Meal: Tues, Nov 10, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
Finance Committee meeting: Wed, Nov 11, 5 pm
Trustees meeting: Wed, Nov 11, 6 pm
Walker Art Night: Wed, Nov 11, 6:30 to 9 pm in the Sunday School room. Make silk scarves for our Holiday Art Fair with Linda Berglin, please RSVP to Margo. If anyone has homemade work that you want to donate to sell at the holiday sale at the Walker table let Margo know. All proceeds benefit Walker. Questions call Margo
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch: Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 am in the conference room. FFI Howard Kranz
Walker Art Afternoon: Sat, Nov 14, 1 to 4 pm. Mary Parker is hosting a “crafternoon” art session at her home She will provide materials for making beaded earrings, or you can bring your own project. FFI Mary
Initiates: Sun, Nov 15, 8:15 to 10:15 in the conference room. FFI Howard Kranz
Harvest Dance Performance during Sunday Celebration: Nov 15. FFI Janet Skidmore
Community Meal: Tues, Nov 17, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
Nautilus Theater presents “A Rock & Roll Opera Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead & Inspired by the Iran Contra Deal”: Tues, Nov 17, 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 5 or what you can afford
All Church Meeting with DS Dan Johnson: Wed, Nov 18, 7 pm. SPRC meeting will follow.
Walker Art Night: Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 to 9 pm in the Sunday School room. Art/craft TBA. Questions call
Converging Visions Fall Local Showcase: Thurs, Nov 19, 7 pm. Featuring Steve Clarke and some of his top private students. Steve is a well know saxophonist in the Twin Cities and currently performs with Louis & Clarke, The Working Stiffs and Other County Ensemble. Performance will start at 7pm and will be followed by a short Q&A about being a working musician in the Twin Cities. Tickets are $5.
Walker Art Fair: Saturday, November 21, 10 am to 4 pm & Sunday, November 22, noon to 4 pm. Volunteers are needed. Please Sign up on the Sign-up sheet this Sunday! FFI KC Bretzke
Black Lives Matter Speakers: Sunday Celebration, Nov 22, 10:30 am. Michael McDowell & Lena Garner will speak during celebration.
Thanksgiving Community Meal: Tues, Nov 24, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
Church Council meeting: Tues, Nov 24, 7:45 or 8 pm (after Walker Singers)
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Nov 28, 9:30 am at a home TBA. FFI Lulu Philips
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch: Sat, Nov 28, 9:30 am at a home. FFI Howard Kranz
Bluegrass Music Jam: Mon, Nov 30, 7 to 9 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf
Holiday Art Classes at Walker Church: A fundraiser for Magic Lantern Puppet Theater’s upcoming production Three Tales, One World. Appropriate for adults and children age 12 and up. Cost: $ 30 + materials fee. FFI Anne Sawyer-Aitch bronte@bitstream.net
Embroider a Poem: Sat, Nov 7, 9 am to noon
Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch. Bring a line from your favorite poem or quote and learn how to render it in beautiful silks to create an inspiring gift. You’ll discover stiches to create embroidered script for wall, pillow & clothing.
Luminaries/Paper Lanterns: Sat, Nov 14, 9 m to noon
Instructor: Gustavo Boada. As the daylight lessens and the cold steps up, winter invites us to create warmth and radiance with gorgeous paper lanterns! Illuminate your home and decorate for holiday celebrations. Using Bamboo sticks and paper we will create beautiful luminarias in this class. Materials fee: $ 4
Ojibwe Beadwork: A Path to Understanding: Sat, Dec 5, 9 am to noon
Instructor: Julie Boada. Spend a cozy morning sipping cider and learning the basic techniques of applique bed work. You will create a simple project and leave with the skills to continue beading you dreams. This beautiful art form reflects the traditions, costumes, culture and history of the indigenous people of the area. Materials fee: TBD.
Other Event Announcements
Powderhorn Empty Bowls: Friday, Nov 6, 11am to 7pm in the Powderhorn Park Building. 35th St. & 15th Ave. South in Mpls. Come together with your friends and neighbors for a community meal of bread and soup to help raise money to feed those who are hungry in our neighborhood.
Simpson Church Bazaar & Fall Festival: Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Lunch served 11:00am – 12:30pm
(free will offering) Bake Sale, Attic Treasures, Door Prizes, International SERRV Gifts
2740 First Avenue South / Minneapolis MN 55408. (look for the red door on 28th Street side)
(Overflow parking at Whittier Clinic, at 28th & Nicollet)
Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America: Sat, Nov 7, 7 pm at Park Avenue Church, 3400 Park Avenue South, Mpls. I want to invite you to join us at this free film showing-the third film in a three-part film series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. After the film, Michele Garnett McKenzie, the Director of Advocacy of The Advocates for Human Rights will lead a post-film discussion. This showing will benefit the Park Avenue Legal Clinic that defends justice for over 500 people in our community every year.
Admission is free and open to the public. Limited childcare available (first-come, first-served), parental discretion for youth.
The Health Sciences Orchestra will play a concert “Honoring Our Veterans:” Sun, Nov 8, 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove Street, Mpls 55403. Admission is free. The Wells Foundation is presenting the concert, and a freewill offering will be taken to support programs offering assistance to homeless veterans. The Orchestra is conducted by Stephen J. Ramsey. The program will include the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, Elise Molina, piano, “Finlandia” by Sibelius, and an orchestral suite by Minnesota composer Randall Stokes. Jim McCreary plays Horn in this orchestra.
Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers (MAP)-Annual Celebration: Tues, Nov 10, 6:30 – 9:00 at the Perpich Center for the Arts. The theme is “Intergenerational Activism for Peace” and will include guest speaker, Rose McGee. And information on a recent MAP action – letters sent to the Hennepin County Commissioner & Board members requesting the UN flag be restored (noting the UN’s 70 year anniversary) to the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza and that MAP would provide the flag. FFI Steve Cobian, the Walker Delegate to MAP
On-going Groups &Events
Sunday Celebration & Children’s Sunday 10:30 am every Sunday. FFI office@walkerchurch.org
Sunday Meditation Group 8:45 to 10 am every Sunday FFI Nancy Larsen
Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.
Walker Singers rehearse Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm. FFI Jim McCreary
Community Meals Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm. FFI office@walkerchurch.org
Women’s Potluck Brunch is held the 4th Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch is held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 in the conference room & the 4th Saturday of each month at someone’s home. FFI Howard Kranz
Initiates meet the 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz
Autoharp Jams are held the 2nd Sunday of each month 1 to 3 pm. FFI Tony Wentersorf
Hoop Twin Cities meets Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Hoola hooping for all ages, free.
Rosen Movement meets Wednesdays 9 am to 10 am in the sanctuary. FFI Phyllis Wiener
Sarah Dagg Massage is usually scheduled for 2 to 4 days each month.
Bluegrass Music Jams are held the last Monday of each month 7 to 9 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf
