Events & Meetings at Walker Church
- Walker Church Events & Meetings are open to all and are at the church unless noted otherwise.
- Events & Meetings of other groups are open to all unless noted as private.
- Private events and meetings of other groups are listed to show what is happening at Walker each day.
- The calendar on our website WalkerChurch.org lists events & meetings further into the future.
- For more information on any of the events contact the Walker office office@walkerchurch.org
Ecstatic Movement: Wed, July 20, 7:30 to 9:15 pm. FFI below
MN LGBTQ Therapists Network Discussion: Friday, July 22, 1 to 4:30 pm. The event is free and is open to all mental health providers who identify as LGBT and feel impacted by the tragedy in Orlando. Formal registration at this site is required: FFI: Irene Greene at: MNLGBTtherapists@gmail.com
Walker Women’s Potluck Brunch: Saturday, July 23, 9:30 am to noon at KC’s The brunch is held 4th Saturday of each month at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Private Baptism Celebration: Sunday, July 23, 1 pm to midnight.
Walker Sunday Meditation: Sun, July 24, 9 am to 10 am. FFI below
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
July 24, 2016
Greetings by Carole Megarry & Anne Tiller
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.
Smudge
Lao Tzu followed by 5 minutes of silence
#45 Stephen Mitchell translation
True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself.
True fullness seems empty, yet it is fully present.
True straightness seems crooked.
True wisdom seems foolish.
True art seems artless.
The Master allows things to happen.
She shapes events as they come.
She steps out of the way and lets the Tao speak for itself.
Welcome, Announcements & Offering by Mary Parker
Scripture Reading: Luke 11:1-13 (RSV) by Char Kane
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.”
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything’?
I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Introduction of Guest Speaker by Mary Parker
Sermon “How can we make the realm of God more tangible for everyone?” by Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson
Special Performance by Howard Kranz
Circle with Joys & Concerns & Bread & Juice brought by Lonnie Thompson & Cheryl Kramer
Hospitality Time: Thanks to the Hospitality Committee for set-up
Bio: Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson is a digital media minister, writer, and social advocate. He uses multiple platforms to advocate for social equity, express relevant content, and communicate inspired information. He is a graduate of both St. Catherine University and Liberty Seminary. Lawrence travels nationally and internationally to minister, and to share his personal narrative and demographic research with churches, schools, and community organizations with the hope of building a more beloved community.
Lawrence has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post Religion and The Root, and is the recipient of service awards including the Humanitarian Award from Black Transmen Inc. and was a 2014 Trans 100 honoree. You can find out more about him and his work at www.LTRichardson.com
Note: On Sunday, July 24 Lake Street will be closed from Elliot Avenue to 42nd Avenue, including crossing it, from 11 am to 5 pm for the event Open Streets Lake Street.
Save the Shave: Sunday July 24, 11-5pm East Lake Street Open Streets will feature several of Walker’s finest trying to Save the Shave at 2019 East Lake Street which is the site of a transplanted Vine Church built in 1882, and then a Norwegian Fellowship (Hugnad) Hall and remarkably the original Burma Shave Factory. Music, puppetry, jingle writing and close shaves. Howard Kranz performs at 1:15, The Walker Singers at about 1:50, Conrad and Dianne and the church band at about 2:10. Stone Arch Jazz Band at 2:45 and Store Bought Hair at 3:30 plus Margo McCreary as Cauliflower the amazing horse that single backedly moved the building there in the first place and much more! Check it out! Talk to Steve Sandberg or David West for more information
Lou’s 80th Birthday Celebration: Sunday, July 24, 5 pm to 8 pm. Potluck Supper at 5 pm followed by Music with the Fire Roast Mountain Boys and Lou’s son, Ken Larson, Bodhran player, who lives in Portland, Oregon. FFI Lou Tofte.
Walker Morning Coffee: Mon, July 25, 10 am to noon. FFI below
Bluegrass Jam Session: Monday, July 25, 7 pm to 10 pm. These bluegrass and folk jam sessions are held the last Monday of each month in the sanctuary. They are free, open to everyone and for musicians of all abilities. You can come to jam or to listen. Sponsored by MBOTMA (Minnesota Old Time & Bluegrass Music Association) FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Walker Community Meal: Tuesday, July 26, 6 pm to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30) Free meals are held every Tuesday and everyone is welcome. This meal will be coordinated by Barbara Hager.
Rosen Movement: Wed, July 27, 9 to 10 am. FFI below
Yoga Flow Class: Wed, July 27 6 to 7 pm. FFI below
Ecstatic Movement: Wed, July 27, 7:30 to 9:15 pm. FFI below
Private Graduation Celebration: Saturday, July 30, 9 am to 9 pm
Walker Sunday Celebration in Powderhorn Park and Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, July 31, 10:30 am to noon with guest speaker Bessie Rose Browne.
The Story Worship Celebration: Sunday, July 31, 4 pm. Worship celebrations are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month. We view ourselves as a messy community embracing the call to whole-heartedly follow Jesus, love our neighbor, and cultivate beauty in our world. For more information: thestory.mn.
Walker Morning Coffee: Mon, August 1, 10 am to noon. FFI below
National Night Out & Community Meal: Tuesday, August 2, 5 pm to 10 pm on 16th Avenue between 31st & 32nd Streets and in Walker Church. There will be music by DJ Santanero, dancing, performances by the Aztec Dancers, Chinelos and Angeles que ayudan. The meal will be served outside from 5 pm to 6:30. 16th Avenue will be closed to traffic. In case of rain we will be in the church. FFI Ignacio & Lulu
Announcements
Walker Church Sunday Celebrations in Powderhorn Park: July 31, August 14 & August 28. Celebration is near the corner of 33rd Street & 14th Avenue.
Come see Janet Skidmore drive in the 22nd annual ARTCAR and ARTBIKE PARADE! Saturday, July 23, 6 pm around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. Come one, come all… Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair to enjoy as we ride by! Cars on display at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, from 5 – 6 pm and after the parade. Hope to see you there!
Mary Parker, Sally Kuehn & Tony Wentersdorf State Fair Performance: Wednesday, July 27, sometime after 5:30 pm. They will be performing the song “Cabaret” from the musical Cabaret at the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. FFI Tony, Mary or Sally
Modern Pagans/Ancient Realms Art Show by MCPA-Minneapolis Collective of Pagan Artists: through July 29 at Vine Arts Center, 2637 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis: Explore the contemporary Pagan experience through local artists’ engagement with influences past and present. Featured arties include Bonita Blumenauer.
Gallery Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 5 to 6:45 pm, Saturdays 11 am to 5 pm.
Closing: Friday, July 29, 6 to 10 pm with a Harvest Ritual at 8 pm. FFI Bonita
Walker Church will be the polling place (the place to vote) for residents of Ward 9-Precinct 5 (south of Lake Street, north of 32nd Street, east of 13th Avenue, west of Cedar Avenue) in the Minnesota Primary Election on Tuesday, August 9 & the Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 8.
Weekly Groups
Walker Sunday Meditation Group meets every Sunday 9 am to 10 am in the meditation room. Everyone is welcome and you can come any week. FFI Tony Wentersdorf
Walker Morning Coffee Gathering is held every Monday 10 am to noon at Lake Street Coffee. 3223 East Lake St. Everyone is welcome and you can come any week. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart.
Rosen Movement meets every Wednesday 9 am to 10 am. This informal group of simple and effective movement with music meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary. It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week. The first time you come it is free. FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com
Yoga Flow Class is held every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm. This vinyasa flow yoga class is taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Julia Starr. It is donation-based – that means share what you can, and your presence is truly enough. Beginners are welcome! Please arrive 10 minutes early, bring a yoga mat and any other props you would like to incorporate into practice. FFI https://www.facebook.com/starrhealthco/
Ecstatic Movement meets every Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm. Ecstatic Movement is free style movement practice inspired by music and conscious breathe, without any judgment of self or other community participants. It’s about being present with your own energy and discovering your own dance. No previous dance experience is necessary. Class starts with a centering, followed by 80 minutes of incredible music, and ends in stillness with an option to stay for a closing circle. Cost: $10-15. Arrive at 7:15 to check in and warm up. FFI Facebook main page: Ecstatic Movement
