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.
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, February 21st, 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
Sunday Celebration
February 24, 2019
Greeters: Carole Megarry & Jan Werness
Communal Singing by Nancy Larsen & Greg Garman
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
33
Knowing others is
wisdom;
Knowing the self is enlightenment.
Mastering others requires force;
Mastering the self needs strength.
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Perseverance is a sign of will power.
He who stays where he is endures.
To die but not to perish is to be eternally present.
Poetry by Steve G-M
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Reading: John 1:1-42
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was in the beginning with God;
3 all things were made through him, and without him
was not anything made that was made.
4 In him was life, and the life was the light of
men.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was
John.
7 He came for testimony, to bear witness to the
light, that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness to
the light.
9 The true light that enlightens every man was
coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made
through him, yet the world knew him not.
11 He came to his own home, and his own people
received him not.
12 But to all who received him, who believed in his
name, he gave power to become children of God;
13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of
the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory,
glory as of the only Son from the Father.
15 (John bore witness to him, and cried, “This was he of whom I said, `He who comes after me ranks
before me, for he was before me.'”)
16 And from his fullness have we all received,
grace upon grace.
17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and
truth came through Jesus Christ.
18 No one has ever seen God; the only Son, who is
in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known.
19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews
sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”
20 He confessed, he did not deny, but confessed,
“I am not the Christ.”
21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you
Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?”
And he answered, “No.”
22 They said to him then, “Who are you? Let us
have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”
23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying in
the wilderness, `Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah
said.”
24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.
25 They asked him, “Then why are you
baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”
26 John answered them, “I baptize with water;
but among you stands one whom you do not know,
27 even he who comes after me, the thong of whose
sandal I am not worthy to untie.”
28 This took place in Bethany beyond the Jordan,
where John was baptizing.
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes
away the sin of the world!
30 This is he of whom I said, `After me comes a man
who ranks before me, for he was before me.’
31 I myself did not know him; but for this I came
baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.”
32 And John bore witness, “I saw the Spirit
descend as a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.
33 I myself did not know him; but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, `He on whom you
see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who
baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’
34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this
is the Son of God.”
35 The next day again John was standing with two of
his disciples;
36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God!”
37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they
followed Jesus.
38 Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said
to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to him, “Rabbi”
(which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”
39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They
came and saw where he was staying; and they stayed with him that day, for it
was about the tenth hour.
40 One of the two who heard John speak, and
followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
41 He first found his brother Simon, and said to
him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ).
42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, “So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas(Peter)”.
Sermon by Linda Berglin
Special Performance by the Walker Singers: “Whitewater” by James P. Page.
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice by Cheryl Kramer
Hospitality Time Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee, Treats by Linda Berglin
Bluegrass Jam: Monday, February, 25th 7-10pm. Coming late and leaving early is okay. The jam is for folks of all abilities. It is not necessarily church music. Everyone, who wants to, gets to choose and lead several songs. Listeners are also welcome. Enter through the main door on the east side of the building. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Sister’s Camelot Food Share: Tuesday, February 26th 1:30-4pm in the sanctuary. Everyone welcome, one box of organic groceries per person.
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesday, February 26th, 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, February 26th at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Anne Tiller’s 70th Birthday Celebration: Saturday, March 2nd 6pm-11:30pm in the Dining Hall. Schedule: 6-8pm: Potluck, ceremony, peaceful quilts show; 8-10:30pm Rock & Roll Dance to live music by the Waneacs. Quilts need to find homes. Browse Anne’s inventory book to select your favorite. Donation: $10 minimum for Walker Church, no one turned away. Everyone welcome. Friends, Children, Chosen Family. We are all related! https://www.facebook.com/events/2875387239145626/ FFI Anne Tiller amtsunflower984@hotmail.com
Membership Meeting w/ Dessert: Sunday, March 3rd 1-3pm in the conference room. Reception for potential new members.
Community Meal & Food Giveaway: Tuesday, March 5th, 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, March 5th at 7pm in the sanctuary.
Z Puppets’ All-Ages Dance Party: Friday, March 8th 7-10pm in the sanctuary. All ages welcome. Pay-what-you-will at the door or in advance. To celebrate 20 years of Z Puppets’ power of playfulness, we’re throwing a family-friendly dance party.https://www.facebook.com/events/333688810811534/FFI Shari shari@zpuppets.org
Walker Community Announcements
Save the date(s)! Spring rummage sale coming up the first week of April! FFI Lulu Philips 612-281-3778.
The Fireroast Mountain Boys featuring Walker’s own David West, Don Browne, Dick Danaher and Steve Sandberg appear once a month at the Underground Music Cafe 1579 Hamline Avenue in St. Paul on the fourth Saturday at 5pm. Original tunes, jazz, rock, and old time served in a convivial wine bar atmosphere with wood fired pizza.
Events Elsewhere
ANGRY BLACK WOMAN & Well Intentioned White Girl on February 23, 2019. It will be in North Community High’s auditorium at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. There will be post play discussion groups afterwards for white, black and men’s groups.
This is a collaborative event by YO MAMA, MSP North High School, North Community Theater, West Broadway Coalition and Detoxifying Masculinity – Twin Cities. Tickets are $20 at the door. FFI: Amoke (612) 702-5797 https://www.facebook.com/events/2325755467702038/
LGBTQ Grief Support Group This ongoing support group is for those who have experienced a death, serious break-up or divorce in a same sex relationship. The group offers support and understanding to cope and adjust to the loss of a relationship. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at Bradshaw Minnehaha, 3131 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls. For more information call Tony at 612-724-3621.
Benefit: You are invited to join us for a beautiful evening of music to benefit Joyce Uptown Foodshelf. 6:30 pm on March 1st at Lake Harriet UMC 4901 Chowen Ave. Mikyoung Park, Macphail Center for Music faculty and Music Director at Living Spirit UMC in collaboration with Jungjoo Park, Director of Music ministries at Lake Harriet UMC, are bringing together musicians of all ages. Featuring Soojin Lee, on the gayageum, Jungjoo Park on the organ, soprano Mikyoung Park, Lake Harriet’s adult and youth choirs, the Lake Harriet Trio and Lake Harriet’s bell choir. All are welcome, no tickets are needed. The program is free and open to the public however a freewill offering will be taken to benefit Joyce Uptown Foodshelf.
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
