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
February 7, 2016
Greetings by Jan DeNoble & Greg Garman
Communal Singing led by Wayne Bailey
Communal Reading: Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Opening Smudge by
Lao Tzu # 60 Steven Mitchell followed by 5 minutes of silence
Governing a large country is like frying a small fish; you spoil it with too much poking.
Center your country in the Tao and evil will have no power.
Not that it isn’t there, but you’ll be able to step out of its way.
Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.
Poetry read by Brent Bender
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Scripture Luke 9:28-36 read by Greg Garman
Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” — not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by Janet Skidmore & Mary Parker
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Kay Seelhoff
Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee
Fat Tuesday, February 9
Community Pancake Meal free, everyone welcome: 5:30 to 6:45 pm coordinated by Walter.
Store Bought Hair playing New Orleans’ Jazz performs after the meal. FFI David West
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Feb 10, noon to 1:30 pm at Walker. Bring a bag lunch. (The group will meet starting Feb 10 and through March 16. At Walker at noon and at Simpson at 6 pm with a soup supper.) FFI Walter
Trustees meeting: Wed, Feb 10, 6 pm
Sassafras Stomp: Friday, Feb 12, 7 pm. A high-energy folk music duo weaving together diverse fiddle traditions, and evocative songwriting with a strong rhythmic sensibility, fiddler Johanna Davis & guitarist Adam Nordell build a rich, dynamic roots would marked by driving foot percussion and sweet harmony vocals. $10 suggested donation at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds. Fresh baked goods and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for donation $1-$3. FFI www.sassafrasstomp.com. Questions about the show contact Willow Cordes-Eklund 612-876-7096 monkeylaws@gmail.com
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch: Sat, Feb 13, 9:30 am to noon in the conference room. FFI Jim Feldman
Women’s Prison Book Pancake Breakfast & Book Sale: Sat, Feb 13, 8 am to noon. The Hottest Event of the Winter. Hot Cakes for Warm Hearts! All you can eat buttermilk, vegan, and gluten-free pancakes, Southern style grits, Fruit salad, Coffee, tea, and juice. Adults $6-$10 sliding scale, Children: $3. After filling your belly, visit our book sale to fill your mind. Books in great condition $1-$3. Kid’s activities: Make a valentine for a political prisoner! FFI womensprisonbookproject@gmail.com
Walker Cabaret: Sat, Feb 13, 7 pm. FFI Tony Wentersdorf & Mary Parker
Celebration Committee meeting: Sun, Feb 14, after celebration. FFI Mary Parker
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Feb 16, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Kitchen Cabinet
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Feb 17, noon to 1:30 pm at Walker. Bring a bag lunch.
WAMM Community Sing: Sat, Feb 20, 7 pm. With songs of peace & love led by Bret Hesla and Mary Preus. A fundraiser for WAMM suggested donation $ 5 to $ 25.
Initiates: Sun, Feb 21, 8:15 to 10:15 in the conference room
Black Lives Matter Speaker Michael McDowell during Sunday Celebration, February 21.
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Feb 23, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.
Council meeting: Tues, Feb 23, 8 pm
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Feb 24, noon to 1:30 pm at Walker. Bring a bag lunch.
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Feb 27, 9:30 to noon at a home TBA. FFI Lulu Philips
Bluegrass Jam: Mon, Feb 29 7 to 10 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Walker Announcements
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wednesdays, Feb 10 through March 16.
I will be offering the study twice each Wednesday at noon at Walker (bring a bag lunch) and at 6 pm with a soup supper at Simpson UMC, 2740 First Ave South. (Suggest parking on 28th St and come in the Red Door off 28th
“This lent I am going to be studying about power and privilege. As a middle age, white, upper middle class, cisgender, male who is college educated and fully employed with health insurance I am in a position that I need to shed my privilege and power. Each of us has our own history and relationship to the world in which we live. I invite you to join me on a Lenten journey to study about privilege power in our world today.
All are welcome at either gathering. Come when it best fits in your schedule. I do not promise easy conversations, but I also promise no shaming or berating.”
Peace to you as we enter the Lenten Season, Pastor Walter Lockhart
Walker Art Show: Monday, February 8 through Monday, February 22 we will show art by Walkerites on the lobby & dining hall walls. If you would like to show yours please contact Becky Hanson or Mary Parker
All Are Welcome Here Sign: The sign posted on Walker’s door (that reads “Hate has no business here. We stand with our Muslim community members. We stand with refugees and immigrants in our community. All are welcome here–in 5 languages.”) was designed by Common Roots Café, 2558 Lyndale and anyone is welcome to print it out and post it. There is a digital copy on their website and hard copies are available at Walker.
Becky Hanson is collecting donations for refugees for the International Institute of Minnesota. Bring your donations to her front porch, FFI Becky
Other Announcements
Annual Minnesota Reconciling Congregations social gathering: Sat, Feb 13 at Richfield UM Church, 5835 Lyndale Avenue South. There will be a potluck meal beginning at 11:30 am. Following lunch we will view An Act of Love, the documentary about Frank Schaefer’s decision to officiate his son’s same-sex wedding and the trial that followed. And have updates from the national Reconciling movement and on preparations for General Conference. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart
On-going Walker Events
Sunday Celebration & Children’s Sunday 10:30 am every Sunday.
Sunday Meditation Group 8:45 to 10 am every Sunday The first half hour is devoted to mindfulness meditation, next we check in with each other about our week followed by open discussion and ending with a brief “ohming” chant & hugs. All who come to Walker are welcome to join the group. FFI Tony Wentersdorf
Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St. All welcome.
Community Meals free, all welcome are held every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:45
Walker Singers rehearse Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm. FFI Jim McCreary
Women’s Potluck Brunch the 4th Saturday of each month 9:30 to noon at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch the 2nd Saturday of each month 9:30 to noon at Walker Church. FFI Jim Feldman
Initiates the 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz
On-going Wellness, Movement & Music held at Walker
Bluegrass Music Jams are held the last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Hoop Twin Cities meets Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Hoola hooping for all ages, free. FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com
Rosen Movement meets Wednesdays 9 am to 10 am in the sanctuary. FFI Phyllis Wiener wiernerphyllis@gmail.com
Sarah Dagg Massage is usually scheduled for 2 to 4 days each month. sdagg@crosslake.net
