Walker Community United Methodist Church
Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Hello Walkerites, Friends & Visitors
Here are the announcements.
No one has signed up for bread and juice or hospitality treats.
Walker Events & Other Public Events at Walker
All meetings and events listed are at Walker Church unless noted otherwise See our website calendar www.walkerchurch.org for happenings further into the future. For more information office@walkerchurch.org
Women’s Brunch: The last women’s brunch of the year! For Nov. + Dec. on Saturday, December 1st at 9:30am **Note New Time** at Alice Browne’s house 3337 47th Ave S Mlps. Bring a dish to share. FFI Nancy Larsen (612) 376-9702
Winter Solstice Bazaar: Saturday, December 1st 12-5pm in the Sanctuary. Shop for homemade cookies, artwork, jewelry, herbal body care products, handcrafted soaps, candles, and more! Coffee and tea as well as live holiday music. FFI Karin wwcregister@gmail.com
Recital by the students of the Como Voice and Piano Studio, Kristin Morant, Director. This will include beginners and advanced students, children and adults, piano playing and singing. Jim McCreary is one of the singers. Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Walker Church. Admission is free, Everyone is welcome.
Sunday Celebration
December 2, 2018
Greeters: Jan DeNoble and Greg Garman
Communal Singing led by Dianne O’Donnell, Conrad deFiebre and Janet Skidmore
Communal Reading
Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Opening by Al Hildenbrand
First Sunday in Advent
Reader: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined… For a child has been born for us, an heir given to us; authority rests upon their shoulders; and the name is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Nurturing Mother, and Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:2, 6)
Reader: Today we remember the prophets of old, who demanded to be heard, who dared to speak of a child to come, unexpected liberator of the people, vulnerable incarnation of the Holiest of Holies, a new name for God.
People: Today we give thanks for the prophets among us, who bring to us surprising new visions of hope, who challenge us to think outside the box, who show us a future we never anticipated.
Reader: On this first Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol of the prophets who renew our faith and remind us of what may be.
(Light a purple candle.)
Lao Tzu followed by 5 minutes of silence
1 Witter Bynner
Existence is beyond the power of words
To define:
Terms may be used
But are none of them absolute.
In the beginning of heaven and earth there were no words,
Words came out of the womb of matter;
And whether a person dispassionately
Sees to the core of life
Or passionately
Sees the surface,
The core and the surface
Are essentially the same,
Words making them seem different
Only to express appearance.
If name be needed, wonder names them both:
From wonder into wonder
Existence opens.
Poetry by Cheryl Kramer
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 by Brent Bender
14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: “The LORD is our righteousness.”
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by the Walker Singers: “Salvation is Created” by Pavel Tschesnokoff directed by Jim Feldman
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice by ?
Hospitality Time Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee, Treats by ?
Monday Morning Coffee now meets 10AM until noon at Selam Coffee House, 3860 Minnehaha Ave
Recital by the students of the Como Voice and Piano Studio, Kristin Morant, Director. This will include beginners and advanced students, children and adults, piano playing and singing. Jim McCreary is one of the singers. Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Walker Church. Admission is free, Everyone is welcome.
Community Meal & Food + Clothing Giveaway: Tuesday, December 4th, Doors open & clothing giveaway at 4:30pm, food giveaway at 5 pm. Meal served 5:30 to 6:45pm. Free, everyone welcome. Volunteers are needed, please sign up!
Walker Singers Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 4th, at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Prisoner Support Letter Writing: Thursday, December 6th 6-8pm in the conference room. Write letters to build and sustain relationships with prisoners in Minnesota and beyond. Open to all. FFI Bailey Riley rileyb16@gmail.com
Ukulele Yuletide Ball: Friday, December 7th at 7-9pm in the sanctuary. Bring your ukulele, dancing shoes and singing voices or all three. Santa, Elvis and Stump the Band. You gotta see it to believe it. David West FFI (612)419-6849.
Dance for Women: Dance for women to build community Saturday, December 8th 7-10pm in the sanctuary.
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesday, December 11th, Doors open & food giveaway at 5 pm. Meal served 5:30 to 6:45pm. Free, everyone welcome. Volunteers are needed, please sign up!
Walker Singers Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 11th at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Snow White by Classics Lost n Found Theatre: Friday, December 14th at 7pm, Saturday, December 15th at 3pm and 7pm and Sunday, December 16th at 3pm in the sanctuary.
ABC Pancake Breakfast: Pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise funds for political prisoners. Saturday, December 15th 10am-2pm. FFI Bailey Riley rileyb16@gmail.com
Sarah Dagg Massage: Monday, December 17th and Tuesday December 18th. By appointment only, please contact Sarah 218-831-9570
Winter Solstice Party w/ Naye Strunes Klezmer Quartet: Saturday, December 22nd in the sanctuary. Live music and refreshments. Free, open to all. Donations go toward free community meals at Walker.
Walker Community Announcements
Janet Skidmore will be singing excerpts from an original score by Sarah Miller in a performance at Macphail Center for Music on Sunday, December 9, at 1:00 pm. Lyrics to the score are taken from the Song of Solomon. The performance is free.
**Hello All! This last week the SPRC met to discuss the results of the last meeting and to plan the next, which will take place Sunday, December 9th. What follows is a very brief summation of the collective responses to the questions we asked. At the next meeting we will be continuing this discussion and also considering our financial situation. Please mark your calendars and make time for this next meeting. What we are doing is critical to the future existence of Walker Church.
To the Question, What do you like best about Walker: Mission Statement; spirituality; post christian theology; community, inclusiveness and acceptance; music; community outreach activities
To the Question, What We would Like to Become in the Next Five Years: More self-sufficient; More Community Engagement; Stronger voice & identity; More Members, both diversified and younger; more accepting
To the Question, What do you wish we did more of: Community Events; Engagement of Youth; great commitment to social action; More outreach;
To the Question, We need a Pastor who: Motivated; focus on children; post christian theology; encourages leadership in the congregation; pastoral support; social justice; administrative; physically handy.**
Just because it isn’t ready for release isn’t to say you can’t gift your relatives and friends this Christmas with the Walker Church music CD, “The Sound of Walker.” We will provide a greeting gift card mailer in quantity for your use that announces an anticipated release date. Then the CD, when it’s ready, would be mailed (or delivered) by you to those you gave the gift-to-come cards to. Please let me know many cards you’ll need: Jesse Watkins (612) 296-3723.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company is proud to present an original adaption of Snow White, written by Steven LaVigne. Co-directed by Dawn Linnell and Steven LaVigne, this is not the Disney version! Dancing bears! Bad puns! Corny jokes! A bratty Snow White and a Prince who thinks he’s a dwarf! A good fairy in drag! Please join us for this free-wheeling holiday panto! Four performances only! Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th at 7 pm and Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th at 3 pm at Walker Church in the sanctuary. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for students or seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door 1/2 hour prior to performances. General seating only. For more info, contact (612) 724-4539.
Events Elsewhere
Blue Friday Clothing Giveaway: Friday, November 30th 10-11:30am at St. Vinnie’s Distribution Center 925 Cedar Ave S
Murdered Missing Indigenous Women & Reltives Search Training & Community Patrol: Saturday, December 1st 1pm at the Wall of Forgotten Natives. Gain skills, prepare for patrol, and hear stories of success and heartbreak.Open to public, $5-10 suggested donationto fund searches. There will be snacks and refreshments.
Seward Winter Frolic: Art Crawl and Free Community Song, Join friends and neighbors in a folk song sing a long. All ages-all voices welcome for this free, no admission sing. Sunday, December 2nd 2-3pm Art Crawl: Saturday, Dec. 1st 10am-5:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 2nd 12-5pm. at Faith Mennonite Church 2720 E. 22nd St Mpls www.sewardarts.org
Re-Imagining Coordinating Council: Tuesday, December 4-7pm at Plymouth Congregational Church (Franklin & Nicollet). Meets once a month and open to everyone- participate in conversations with other Re-Imaginers, help decide future directions during the 25th Anniversary Year of the Re-Imagining Conference.
In Dream of Owls, Little Theo is drifting off to sleep when he is frightened by a hooting sound. His father shows him how to overcome his fear by naming it. As Theo drifts off to sleep, he learns more and more about owls, the source of the sound, from a strangely familiar dream dragon. Will it be enough to banish his nightmare away? Dream of Owls is a show focused on owls and how to overcome your fear by learning about it. A great alternative to screen time, these performances will delight kids of all ages! WHEN: Oct 6 – Dec 15, 2018! 10am and 12pm Performance at In The Heart of the Beast Theater 1500 East Lake Street Mpls
Minnehaha United Methodist Church has a part-time (6-10 hours/week) Treasurer position opening. The treasurer is compensated at $833/month. If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying for this position, please have them contact Pastor Becky Sechrist at Becky@minnehaha.org. If they have questions regarding duties and responsibilities, they can contact me at 952-500-0918 or dennis.feller@hotmail.com
Home for the Holidays Help Us Make Home-Centered Holiday Visits to Isolated Elders Across the Twin Cities!
Home for the Holidays is just around the corner! Please join with other volunteers all across the metro who will visit elders in their home, apartment or nursing home for an hour or more on or near Thanksgiving and Christmas. Individuals, families and friends will provide warm conversation and holiday cheer along with a red rose, a small gift, and a whole pumpkin pie to share with others at Thanksgiving, and festive holiday cookies at Christmas.
There are many behind the scenes opportunities as well. Contact Anne at afosco@littlebrothersmn.org.
Ongoing Walker & Walkerite Groups
Sunday Celebration & Children’s Sunday school: Sundays 10:30 am
Chalice Circle: Sundays 9 to 10 am in the Meditation Room. We listen to music, meditate, read a passage on spiritual growth, and discuss our thoughts and feelings using the circle method. All are welcome! Come once or many times!
Coffee Gathering: Mondays 10 to noon at a local coffee shop. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart.
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesdays, Doors open & food giveaway at 5 pm. Meal served 5:30 to 6:45pm. Free, everyone welcome.
Walker Singers: Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm led by Jim McCreary
Initiates: 3rd Sunday of each month 8:30 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 Nancy Larsen
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 at Walker by Walkerites
Alice Browne’s Music Therapy & Sound Healing: By appointment. 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
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 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
Dance for Women: 2nd Saturday of each month 7 to 10 pm in the sanctuary.
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
Northern Mississippi Prisoner Support Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 6 to 8 pm. Write letters to build and sustain relationships with prisoners in Minnesota and beyond. Open to all. FFI Bailey Riley rileyb16@gmail.com
Norwegian Folk Dance: 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 7 to 9 pm in the Sanctuary. Rehearsals open to all, free.
Stop Line 3 Climate Justice Group: Some Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm in the conference room. FFI Al Sherwood stopline3mpls@gmail.com
