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
Sacred Ground Concert: Fri, Nov 3, 8 to 10 pm at Walker. Join singer Barb Tilsen and photographer Gayla Ellis in concert celebrating the release of Barb’s new CD of songs for adults, “Sacred Ground,” with musicians Karen Mueller and Scott Malchow. The evening will feature several beautiful musical slide shows combining the stunning imagery of Gayla’s photography with Barb’s powerful songs. Tickets are $10 at the door
Walker Men’s Brunch: Sat, Nov 4, 9:30 at the home of Greg Garman. We had an excellent brunch earlier this month and our next gathering will be Nov 4–a change from the original plan. FFI: Paul McHugh,
Sunday Celebration
November 5, 2017
Greetings by Jan DeNoble & Greg Garman
Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell
Communal Reading:
Opening by Al Hildenbrand
Lao Tzu #79 Witter Bynner followed by 5 minutes of silence
If terms to end a quarrel leave bad feeling,
What good are they?
So a sensible person takes the poor end of the bargain
Without quibbling.
It is sensible to make terms,
Foolish to be a stickler:
Though heaven prefer no one,
A sensible one prefers heaven.
Poetry Nancy & Steve Gehrenbeck-Miller
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 byGreg Garman
5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.
5:2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by ________________
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Kay Seelhoff
Hospitality Time
Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee and treats by Linda Berglin
Benefit Concert for Puerto Rico: Sun, Nov 5, 6 pm at Living Spirit UMC 4501 Bloomington Av So.
The Puerto Rican band, Plenasota will be playing and El Jibarito Food Truck will be there beginning at 5:30 to sell Puerto Rican Food (and donate 30% of profits). The money raised will go to El Fondo Boricua, a fund of the St. Paul Foundation that gives 100% of funds received for Puerto Rican disaster relief in the wake of Maria. In addition to raising money we are asking people to bring emergency items listed to be shipped. Senator Melisa Franzen is hoping to be there to give a current update on what is happening in PR. She is there now and will get back to me early next week to confirm if she’ll be at this benefit concert. Political advocacy is also an important piece of supporting the recovery efforts in PR.
FFI and for the list of items needed: http://www.livingspiritumc.org/prbenefit/
Election Day: Nov 7. Walker is a polling place for the election and the sanctuary will be in use for this all day.
Community Meal: Tues, Nov 7, 5:30 to 6:45. Doors open and Food Giveaway at 5 pm.
Free, everyone welcome. Please sign up on the clipboard if you can help. FFI Walter Lockhart
Building & Grounds meeting: Wed, Nov 8, 6 to 8 pm. Anyone interested in Building and Grounds issues is very welcome! We need more people on this committee. FFI Ed Ed Mueller or Al HIldenbrand
Fall Harvest Dinner Fundraiser for Simpson Housing Services: Thurs, Nov 9, 6 to 9 pm at Walker Church. Join Lakes Area Realty for our second annual fall harvest dinner to raise money for Simpson Housing Services Enjoy music, conversation, and a delicious meal prepared by Isle Bun Shop catering. Learn about Simpson Housing Services and how they house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Dinner is $35 per person. Please RSVP and purchase tickets by clicking on the following heading: Second Annual Fall Harvest Dinner for Simpson Housing Services
Church Council meeting: Sun, Nov 12, 12:15 to 2:15 pm. Due to the number of important/urgent items to discuss, the meeting should last for two hours. I’ll bring sandwich fixings and snacks. Council and committee meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. FFI Council chair Lulu Philips 612-281-3778 lulu.philips@icloud.com
Hymn Concert: Sun, Nov 12, 4 to 6 pm. FFI Mary Parker and Joe Hesla
Walker Church Holiday Art Fair: Saturday, November 18, 10am to 4pm; Sunday November 19, 12pm to 4pm. We still have room for a few more artists—no upfront fee, just 15% of your sales to help support Walker Church. FFI kcbretzke@gmail.com
Calling all artists and crafters! We are looking for handmade things to sell for the art fair at our Walker table. We are also looking for people to staff the table for the two days. We will send around a signup sheet with other art fair sign-ups at church. All proceeds go to Walker Church, and this table has been a great fundraiser for our church! mccpuppet@gmail.com
The Littlest Angel Christmas Pageant: will be performed on Christmas Eve, Sunday Dec 24 at 2 pm, Written by Tony Wentersdorf and directed by Janet Skidmore. Rehearsals will begin soon and anyone who would like to be in the Christmas pageant should talk to Janet. And the pageant team needs lots of cardboard. Please contact Janet if you have extra cardboard boxes, the larger the better, you can spare.
From Janet Skidmore:
The candidate forum for Ward 9 was filmed and you can see the three candidates who attended talk about the issues. The current Ward 9 council representative did not attend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT5F6CSGC5M
The southside mayoral forum was filmed in its entirety. You can watch it on the Kingfield Neighborhood Association website. You have to scroll down a bit to find it:
Other Announcements
Powderhorn Empty Bowls: Friday, Nov 3, 11 am to 7 pm at the Powderhorn Park Community Center, 3400 15th Ave So. Come together with your friends and neighbors for a community meal of bread and soup to help raise funds to feed those who are hungry in our neighborhood. Pick out a handmade bowl for your meal, enjoy visiting with your neighbors, and when you leave, take your bowl home with you – now empty – as a reminder that you’ve done something good to help your neighbors. Donation: $20. One bowl per adult in-person attendee.
Dear Friends! Please come to my art opening!
Fabrications: From Memory, Imagination and the Sea
Felt “drawings” created by Margo McCreary
November 9th, 5 to 8 PM
Open Eye Figure Theatre,
506 E. 24th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404
FFI call Margo at 612-735-7296, or email her at mccpuppet@gmail.com
Check openeyetheatre.org for directions and parking instructions
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: Wed. Nov. 1st 12:45, 3:15, Friday Nov. 3rd 9:45, 11:00, Saturday Nov. 4 flexible times FFI Willow
Women’s Congress for Future Generations: November 3-5 It’s time for Women’s Leadership!
It’s no secret– these are tough and unsure times that we are living in. While these times call for warriors of the human spirit, they also call for us to come together to give each other strength and live in our beloved community The Women’s Congress for Future Generations elevates the voices of women to protect Mother Earth and Future Generations at this critical moment in history. We raise up women’s voices to catalyze actions that shift laws, policies, and norms that will ultimately support a world in which future generations can thrive. Register at www.wcffg.org
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: one 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
