Weekly Announcements
In chronological order: Walker events & meetings (all at the church unless noted otherwise) & Public Events organized by others that will be held at Walker.
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Aug 22, 9:30 am at church. FFI call Lulu
Sunday Celebration
August 23, 2015
Greetings by Paul McHugh, 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.
Opening Smudge
Lao Tzu # followed by 5 minutes of silence
Poetry read by Jesse Watkins
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Special Performance by Howard Kranz
Scripture Reading by Patricia Watkins
Sermon by Mary Buckley
Special Performance by Anne Hamre, Mary Parker & Tony Wentersdorf
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by __________________
Hospitality Time
Thanks for
Hospitality set-up by Barbara Hager
Hospitality treats by ________________
Clean-up by___________________
Community Meal: Tues, Aug 25, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
Sunday Celebration: August 30 in the park led by Mary Buckley with a sermon by Mary
Bluegrass Jam: Mon, Aug 31, 7 pm to 10 pm
Community Meal: Sep 1, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
Labor Day Sunday Celebration: September 6 in church with a guest speaker from 15 NOW
Homecoming Sunday Celebration & Potluck: September 13 with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Fall Rummage Sale: Thurs-Sun, Oct 1-4. Set-up begins Monday, Sep 28
Walker Announcements
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kelly Waterman in the sudden deaths of her sister and niece in a car crash on Sunday, August 16. Kelly & family are gathering in New York. (See also Kelly’s post on the Walker Community United Methodist Church Facebook page.)
Tony Wentersdorf has qualified for the Semi-finals of the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest (in the Open category) for the second year in a row. He will be playing OVER THE RAINBOW on his autoharp on the big outdoor stage near the Space Needle on Thursday September 3rd sometime after 6 p.m. The talent contest finalists get to play at the Grandstand Sunday evening September 6th.
Artists! Mark your calendar for the 2015 Walker Church Holiday Art Fair, Saturday, November 21, 10 am to 4 pm & Sunday, November 22, noon to 4 pm. No booth fee, donate 15% of proceeds to Walker Church.
To apply, simply send contact information, a description of your work and a photo if you would like us to use your photo in publicity by November 1, email kcbretzke@gmail.com
Other Announcements
Let’s Celebrate Our Beloved Community! Saturday, Aug 22 at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
10:30 am: Gather for a rally & speeches at Sabathani Community Center on 38th St & 3rd Av.
Noon: March to MLK Park on 40th Street & Nicollet Ave.
1 pm to 4 pm: Dedication of the Beloved Community Project followed by music, food & entertainment for the whole family. Sponsored by the Park Legacy Council
Walker Events held every week
Sunday Celebration Summer Schedule: Celebration is at 10 am and will be held in Powderhorn Park near the corner of 33rd Street & 14th Avenue on August 30. In case of rain it is held at the church.
Sunday Meditation Group 8:15-9:30 am. FFI Nancy Larsen,
Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.
Walker Singers rehearse during the school year. FFI Jim McCreary.
Community Meals Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm
