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.
We are in need of hospitality treats volunteer and special performances for this week.
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
Political Prisoner Letter Writing Night: Thursday, January 17th, 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
Indian Taco Fundraiser: Friday, January 18th, Friday, January 18th 11am-5pm upstairs. Come support the family and get your grub on , relax , unwind , and converse with some amazing people! We added some things to the menu and we hope you enjoy. Indian tacos, frybread, frydogs, nachos, wild rice eggrolls and Mexican corn. Come see us! Dine in, come for pick up or order delivery!! We will deliver a minimum of 4. Call/text: 612-249-3266Initiates Meeting: Sunday, January 20th 8:15am-10:15am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte
All Church Meeting: Sunday, January 20th immediately following celebration to continue the discussion of what we want, need, and can do as we move forward as a church. FFI Kristine Smith
***Initiates Meeting is cancelled for Sunday, January 20th. Next meeting is Sunday, February 17th 8:15-10:15am.***
Sunday Celebration
January 20, 2019
Greeters: Mary Burns and Don Browne
Communal Singing by Roberta Cullen
Communal Reading
Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Opening by Al Hildenbrand
Lao Tzu followed by 5 minutes of silence
70
My teachings are easy to understand
and easy to put into practice.
Yet your intellect will never grasp them,
and if you try to practice them, you’ll fail.
My teachings are older than the world.
How can you grasp their meaning?
If you want to know me, look inside your heart.
Poetry by
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Reading: Isaiah 62:1-4 by Roberta Cullen
1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch.
2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give.
3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married.
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice by Jan Werness
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
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesday, January 22nd, 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, January 22nd at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Membership/Outreach Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 22nd, 10-11:30am in the conference room. FFI Linda Berglin 612-708-7709
Bluegrass Jam: Monday, January 28th, 7-10pm. Free, come to jam or listen. In the entryway or sanctuary. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesday, January 29th, 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, January 29th at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Sarah Dagg Massage: Thursday, January 31st and Friday February 1st. By appointment only. Please contact Sarah 218-831-9570.
Indian Taco Fundraiser: Saturday, February 2nd, 11am-5pm Upstairs in the dining hall. Come support the family and get your grub on , relax , unwind , and converse with some amazing people! We added some things to the menu and we hope you enjoy. Indian tacos, frybread, frydogs, nachos, wild rice eggrolls and Mexican corn. Come see us! Dine in, come for pick up or order delivery!! We will deliver a minimum of 4. Call/text: 612-249-3266
Women’s Prison Book Project Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, February 9th 8am-12pm Upstairs in the dining hall. Join us for pancakes, fruit, grits, coffee and juice. Vegan and GF pancake options available $6-$10 sliding scale. Great quality books for amazing prices: $1-$3. FFI womensprisonbookproject@gmail.com
Cabin Fever Song Circle: Tuesday, February 12th, 7-9 pm in front of the Walker fireplace. We’ll go around the circle. You can play or sing a song, request a song (and we’ll play it if anybody knows it), or pass. Listeners welcome, too. We should be able to go around the circle several times. Bring your instruments and any snacks or beverages you might want. FFI Janet Skidmore 612-965-3335 janetskidmore56@gmail.com
Walker Community Announcements
Women’s Brunch: Saturday, January 26th at 10am at Kristine Smith’s home: 2536 29th Ave S MLPS FFI Nancy Larsen 612-376-9702
Celebrate Singing Songs Songs from the Walker Songbook: Friday, February 1st 6-8pm in the sanctuary. FFI Kent Ekland 612-598-5556
Events Elsewhere
Meet the Artist: Ricardo Levins Morales: Friday, January 18th, 6-8pm., Hennepin Avenue UMC, Minneapolis. This will be an opportunity to interact with Morales and experience his social justice-focused graphic art, which is currently on display at the church’s gallery. Hennepin Avenue UMC 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
**“Dear Friends, We have some Honduran leaders who will be turning themselves in for asylum in the coming days. Some of these folks have no one in the U.S. and need a home to live in while they work on their case. Here is one urgent case (we are not using her real name for her protection):
Claudia is a long-time leader in the campesino and women’s rights movements. For years, she has experienced death threats and several compadres from her organization have been murdered by paramilitaries and others attempting to drive poor people off their land. Claudia is a strong woman leader who has been forced to migrate due to both individual threats and the systemic forced migration caused by land theft perpetuated by multinational companies, mega-projects, and the violence of the state in pursuit of those interests. Individually and organizationally, they took inspiration from Bertha Caceres; unfortunately, those in Honduras continue to be forced to flee or be killed. Her son recently tried to ask for asylum, but was deported. She has not seen or heard from him in many months.
She has an attorney, but needs an home in order to be released. Here are some of the requirements of a person/persons who are willing to Sponsor:
- Should have legal status in the US. Legal Permanent Residents and US Citizens are helpful.
- Can house Claudia rent-free for at least six months, which would mean providing a bed and meals. It’s not clear if and when Claudia will be able to work.
- Can assist in getting Claudia’s mind, body and spiritual needs met. This includes getting her to immigration appts, medical visits, creating a friendly environment, and being willing to coordinate with other activists to get her needs met.
If you or someone you know might be interested in hosting Claudia, please contact xiomi13@yahoo.com and ajviscarra@gmail.com.”**
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
