Walker Community UMC

Upcoming 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

 

 Pandora:  Fri, May 5, 7 pm.  Tony Wentersdorf will be doing a CD Release concert with Mary Parker and Sally Kuehn at Walker. His new CD is called PANDORA and features 12 original songs he has written recently. A free-will donation of $8.00 is requested, and the CDs, as well as CD songbooks will be available.  Refreshments will be served.

 

MayDay Sunday Celebration

May 7, 2017

 

The Celebration will include readings, poetry and songs in honor of May Day led by Dianne O’Donnell.

 

Greetings by Mary Burns & Greg Garman

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 by Al Hildenbrand

Lao Tzu # 2 Witter Bynner followed by 5 minutes of silence

People through finding something beautiful

Think something else unbeautiful,

Through finding one man fit

Judge another unfit.

Life and death, though stemming from each other, seem to conflict as stages of change,

Difficult and easy as phases of achievement,

Long and short as measures of contrast,

High and low as degrees of relation;

But, since the varying of tones gives music to a voicer

And what is is the was of what shall be,

The sanest man

Sets up no deed,

Lays down no law,

Takes everything that happens as it comes,

As something to animate, not to appropriate,

To earn, not to own.

To accept naturally without self-importance:

If you never assume importance

You never lose it.

Welcome, Announcements & Offering

MayDay Readings, Poetry & Songs Including

Poetry by Greg Garman,

Songs by Howard Kranz

Reading by Dianne

Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:1-20 read by Nancy Larsen

For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, “You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.”  So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them “Why are you standing here idle all day?” They said to him, “Because no one has hired us.” He said to them, “You also go into the vineyard.” When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, “Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.” When those hired about five o’clock came each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it they grumbled against the landowner saying, “These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.” But he replied to one of them, “Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give the last the same as I gave to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?   So the last will be first and the first will be last.”

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Linda Berglin

Hospitality Time

Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee

 

 

Sofia Jannok Performance: Tues, May 9, 3 to 5 pm.  And intimate performance by Sami singer, artist & indigenous rights activist.  Free, open to the public.    Presented by Ingebretsen’s  www.sofiajannok.

Buildings and Grounds meeting:  Wed, May 10, 6 pm.  FFI Ed Ed Mueller

 Committed to the Struggle:  Fri, May 12, 7 to 9 pm. Former Political Prisoner Daniel McGowan Speaking on Repression and Radical Activism under Trump, Daniel McGowan is a social justice activist from NYC whose arrest and conviction for “eco-terrorism” in 2005 became a flashpoint in the Green Scare repression of environmental and animal rights activist communities. His story is the focus of the Academy Award nominated documentary film If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front. Daniel will be talking about his own personal history and sharing novel approaches to movement building and radical activism under the Trump administration. This talk is free and open to the public. Childcare will be provided. Sponsored by the Animal Rights Coalition.  FFI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/681839168670253/

 

15 Now Unplugged:  Sat, May 13, 7 pm.  Performances by Mama Caught First, Gabriel, J-Sirrius and more
Mother’s Day Sunday Celebration:  May 14.  Amoke Kubat will give a talk–“In the Spirit of the Fighting Mother”. She asks that people whose mothers are alive bring a red candle or wear red, and people whose mothers are not alive bring a white candle or wear white.

 

African Spirituality Class by Amoke Kubat:  Wed, May 17, 6:30 to 8:30. This is an introduction to the series of classes that Amoke will teach on IFA Theology, Orisa and ancestors on Wednesdays May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  If you have questions, please contact Amoke at kubatamoke@gmail.com

 

Sunday Celebration & Luncheon in honor of Pastor Walter Lockhart’s 25 Years of Ministry:  May 21.

Walker and Simpson Churches are partnering with Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary to acknowledge this milestone and celebrate with Walter.  A guest from Walter’s alma mater, will speak during Celebration and a special offering will be taken to establish the Walter Lockhart Endowed Scholarship at Garrett.   There will be special performances by Kent Eklund and the Walker Singers will perform Holy, Holy, Holy on kazoo.  After the Celebration we will have a luncheon to which Simpson members and friends of Walter’s have been invited and during which donations can be made to the Walker Community Meal.

 

Lou Tofte is organizing the luncheon.  Baked chicken and beef brisket will be provided.

Please sign-up if you can bring a salad or dessert and/or help with set-up or clean-up

FFI Lou 612-310-7570

 

Memorial service to honor David Henry Schultz: Friday, June 2, at 6:30 pm. There will be a service followed by a dessert reception. Questions? Contact Dianne O’Donnell at 612-251-9033 or text message at same number.

 

Retirement Party in honor of Pastor Ruth Hograbe:  Sun, June 4, 2 to 4 pm at Annandale UMC, 250 Oak Av N in Annandale.  If you have a story or photos to share on paper or verbally, please notify the church office 320-2274-5127 or e-mail aumc@lakedalelink.net

 

Walker Announcements

 

Thanks to all who made our Spring Rummage Sale a great success!  Please note that there is a clearly designated area for rummage supplies in the basement and no one should make changes to it or add items to it without first getting an okay from our Rummage Queen Lulu Philips.

 

All are invited to Amoke Kubat’s Graduation from United Theological Seminary:  Sunday, May 7, 3 pm at the Plymouth Congregational Church. (Amoke will continue to intern at Walker until August and will be teaching classes on Indigenous West African Spirituality in May and June.)

 

Mary Burns would love some help organizing and down-sizing her “apartment”. If you can put in two hours on a Tuesday or Thursday starting at 1:00. Mary says that she could use up to two people in any one time-slot if you want to pair up with someone!! Bring a box or two if you have any handy! Let’s schedule April and May!  April 20th, 25th, 27th… May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th. Please email me, Margo, with availability at mcc@earpop.com or call 612-735-7296

 

Other Events

 

 

Queen of Syria Documentary:  Thurs, May 11, 7 pm at Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis.  It is part of a nationwide series of films presented by movie theaters and community centers across the U.S. as an act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia and the President’s travel ban. Tickets are available online (www.trylon.org) or at the door. The screening is supported by the local Committee in Solidarity with the People of Syria (CISPOS), and all proceeds will be donated to the Syrian American Medical Society, a nonprofit organization that represents thousands of Syrian-American medical professionals in the U.S. and assists Syrian refugees in need.

 

Transition is a global, citizen-led movement of people taking action to reduce their carbon footprint, prepare for a changing climate, relocalize their economy and build resilient, socially connected communities. There are several Transition groups in the Twin Cities and, interestingly 3 of these are associated with current and former Walker members: Transition Longfellow (Leslie MacKenzie), Corcoran Grows (Joe Hesla), Transition NE Minneapolis (Peter Doughty), Transition North Suburbs, Transition All St. Anthony Park, Transition MacGroveland/Merriam Park, Transition West Side/West St. Paul, and a new group forming in north Minneapolis. To learn more, see the Transition Twin Cities website (www.transitiontwincities.org) or contact Leslie MacKenzie: leslie.mackenzie@gmail.com

Transition community-based art project: Saturday, May 20, 6 to 9 pm at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave.  Climate Chaos/People Rising is the theme of this year‘s Northern Spark to be held Sat, June 10, 9 PM to 5:30 AM along the LRT green line.  Pick up a free t-shirt and customize it with a logo of actions you are already taking to wear at Northern Spark. Artists will help you with screen printing and you can also work with a book artist to create tiny books to distribute at the event. Family friendly event; kids welcome to help out.

 

Ongoing Walker & Walkerite Groups

Circle Gathering: Sundays 9 to 10 am.  The circle is currently discussing the teachings of Thich Nhat Hahn. FFI Mary Parker & Tony Wentersdorf

Coffee Gathering: Mondays 10 to noon at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 E Lake St.  FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart

Community Meal: Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm.  Free, everyone welcome!

Walker Singers Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm through May 30 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: 2^nd Saturday of each month at someone’s home.

Women’s Potluck Brunch: 4^th Saturday of each month at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips

Open Flow Forum:  1^st 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

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

Yoga Flow Class:  Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm taught by Julia Starr.  Free, beginners welcome, bring a yoga mat. FFI https://www.facebook.com/starrhealthco/

Aware Dance (formerly called Ecstatic Movement):  Wednesdays 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. Free style movement with music.  Cost: $10-15.

Hoop Twin Cities:  Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Free hoola hooping for all ages  FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com

The Story Worship Celebration:  1^st, 3^rd (and sometimes 5^th) Sunday of each month at 4 pm. FFI thestory.mn.

Private Queer Birth Project:  2^nd Saturday of each month 10 to 11:30 am.  LGBTQ new parent group FFI Walker office

Private Transforming Families Group:  2^nd Saturday of each 1 to 3 pm.  Support for families with transgender children FFI Walker office.

Autoharp Jams:  2^nd Sunday of each month 3 to 5 pm.  FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Bluegrass Jam: Last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm.  Free, come to jam or listen. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com

Political Prisoner Letter Writing:  1^st Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm.  A small group meets to write letters to political prisoners.

Neurodiversity Group:  2^nd Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm led by Paul Johnson. Free emotional support for adults on the autism spectrum. Pljohnson46@yahoo.com