Walker Community UMC

Events & Meetings at Walker Church

• Walker Church Events & Meetings are open to all and are at the church unless noted otherwise.
• Events & Meetings of other groups are open to all unless noted as private.
• Private events and meetings of other groups are listed to show what is happening at Walker each day.
• The calendar on our website WalkerChurch.org lists events & meetings further into the future.
• For more information on any of the events contact the Walker office office@walkerchurch.org

 

 

Ecstatic Movement:  Wed, Nov 23, 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm

Hoop Twin Cities:  Thurs, Nov 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Private family lefsa making:  Fri, Nov 25, 9 am to 1 pm.

Walker Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Nov 26, 9:30 am to noon at Dianne O’Donnell’s home.

Private Baby Shower:  Sat, Nov 26, 1 pm to midnight

Walker Circle Gathering:  Sun, Nov 27, 9 am to 10 am

 

 

Sunday Celebration

November 27, 2016

 

Greetings by Carole Megarry & Jan Werness

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.

Smudge

1^st Sunday of Advent Reading & Wreath Lighting by Pam Bonzalet & Collen Puent

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 # 60 followed by 5 minutes of silence
            Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao and evil will have no power, not that it isn’t there, but you’ll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.

Poetry read by Allyson Hayward

Welcome, Announcements & Offering

Scripture Matthew 24:36-44 read by Cheryl Kramer

But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.  For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.  For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man.  Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left.  Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.

But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.  Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart

Walker Singers Performance “And the Glory of the Lord” from The Messiah by G.F. Handel

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Lou Tofte

Hospitality Time

Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee and to Maurine Stenwick for treats

 

Luncheon Gathering for Laura Pheonix:  Sun, Nov 27, noon to 2:30 pm.  Join longtime Walker member Laura and her family and friends for a luncheon, bring a dish to share.

 Voice Recital with Jim McCreary:  Sun, Nov 27, 3 pm.  Six students of the Como Voice and Piano Studio will be singing in a recital at Walker Church. Admission is free. Jim McCreary is one of the students, and will be singing music of Barber, Copland, Vaughn Williams and others.

Sarah Dagg Massage Therapist:  Mon-Wed, Nov 28-30.  Contact Sarah for appointments Sarah 218-831-9570 sdagg@crosslake.net

Walker Coffee: Mon, Nov 28, 10 am to noon at Lake Street Coffee

Bluegrass Jam Session:  Mon, Nov 28, 7 to 10 pm FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com

Walker Community Meal: Tues, Nov 29, 6 to 7 pm.  Free, everyone welcome

Walker Singers Rehearse: Tues, Nov 29, 6:45 to 8 pm led by Jim McCreary

Private Reindeer Singers Rehearsal:  Tues, Nov 29, 7 to 8:30 pm.  A rehearsal of Christmas carols by a group will be performing in nursing homes.  People are welcome to listen quietly if they wish.

Private MCPA meeting:  Tues, Nov 29, 7 to 10:30.

Rosen Movement:  Wed, Nov 30, 9 am to 10 am

Yoga Flow Class:  Wed, Nov 30, 6 to 7 pm

Ecstatic Movement:  Wed, Nov 30, 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm

 

Coming in December

 Tannenbaum Party:  Sat, Dec 3, 7 pm at Dianne & Conrad’s home, Bring a dish to share and a blessing/wish for our household for the coming year.  FFI Dianne & Conrad

 Sunday Celebration, December 4, 10:30 am:  Led by Deb Ramage the celebration will highlight and deeply consider our mission statement “to work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.” We will light the Advent candle for this day–the Hope candle. Dstinguished guest Barb Tilsen will offer special music.  Walker Singers will perform “O Day Full of Grace” by F. Melius Christiansen, conducted by Jim Feldman.  And there will be Greetings by Jan DeNoble & Greg Garman and Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell.

Initiates:  Sun, Dec 11, 8:15 to 10 am Dennis Wynne’s home .  FFI Howard Kranz or Lou Tofte.

 Sunday Celebration December 11, 10:30 am: Led by Janet Skidmore this will be an all holiday music celebration with congregational singing led by Janet as well as performances by various individuals and groups.  Greeters will be Margo McCreary & Janet Court.  There will be a 3^rd Sunday of Advent reading & wreath lighting, aSanta Lucia reading & gingerbread by Emily Peabody and the Walker Singers will perform “Salvation is Created” by Pavel Tchesnokov, conducted by Jim Feldman.  If you would like to perform a holiday song contact Janet Skidmore by December 4.

Solstice Celebration:  Sat, Dec 17, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.  Margo McCreary and her puppet friends.  Music and dancing with Eisner’s Klezmorim.  Refreshments meet and greet friends—old and new.  Fun for all ages.  The event is free.  FFI Margo or www.eisnersklezmorim.com

Sunday Celebration, December 18:  The Celebration will be led by Pastor Walter Lockhart who will give the sermon.  There will be Greetings by Don Browne & Mary Burns,  communal singing led by Janet Skidmore, the 4^th Sunday of Advent reading & wreath lighting, a solstice performance by Bonita Blumenauer, Walker Singers will perform “Santa, Santa Claus” by Howard Ashby Kranz, solo by Howard Ashby Kranz.

Christmas Eve Celebration:  Sat, Dec 24, 4 pm

 

Christmas Day Sun, Dec 25 there will be NO celebration at Walker.  You are invited to the Christmas Day Service at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2740 1^st Ave So.  FFI Walter.

Announcements

 Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) workshop:  Sat, Dec 3, 10:30 to 4 at Walker.  Free

White People Talking to Other White People About Racism, An Introduction-Level Workshop for White People who Want More Skill. Many white people have been motivated to take action about racism in the wake of the recent presidential election, and Black Lives Matter and Standing Rock movements. If you feel that motivation, and haven’t had much experience working for Racial Justice, this workshop is for you!

Workshop Goals:  Learn why it’s important to step up against racism in this moment.  Cover basic history: what has built up to the injustices of this moment?  Talk through approaches to talking with family, work-mates, neighbors, faith community members and other white people in our lives. Practice these conversations, with coaching!  We have limited space in this workshop, so please register early with Liz Haan, lhaan@lwvmn.org

 Community Sing:  Sun, Dec 4, 2 pm to 3 pm at Faith Mennonite church, 2720 E 22^nd St, Mpls.  An event for everyone, with songs to support and build on our community spirit led by Bret Hesla and Mary Preus,  www.mnsings.com

 

From Janet Skidmore:

Janet Skidmore is performing in The Little Mermaid at the Minnetonka Arts Center on highway 7.  The show runs December 3 – 18, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm.  Tickets are $25/adult, $20/senior, and $15/youth.  A 15% discount applies to groups of 15 or more.  Purchase tickets online at minnetonkatheatre.com or call 952-401-5898.  Or contact Janet to arrange a group!

From Maggie Rozycki:

Supplies are needed for Standing Rock at Sacred Stone Camp. 

ALERT- Revised list of supplies needed for Sacred Stone Camp. It is important to use this list because they had to hire a truck to haul away all the extra donations.

Current Supply List, Nov. 12, 2016:   Propane, Wood, Warm boots, Canned goods and dried food (perishable food is rotting because it freezes, Money, but less useful than needed supplies because Mandan is very small and they have to travel to buy things.

Supplies for Sacred Stone Camp can be dropped at Tailorbird Tatoo, 3319 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417, 612-721-0993

 

 

 

 Ongoing Walker Groups

Walker Circle Gathering: Sundays 9 to 10 am.  We welcome all who feel a need for a spiritual discussion group!  We will meet through December 18. FFI Mary Parker & Tony Wentersdorf

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

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

Walker Singers Rehearse: Tuesdays 6:45 to 8 pm led by Jim McCreary

Walker Initiates: meet one Sunday each month 8:15 to 10:15 am. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz

Walker Men’s Potluck Brunch: 2^nd Saturday of each month.  FFI Jim Feldman

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

 

Other on-going events at Walker

Alice Browne’s Simple Song Music Therapy & Sound Healing: Thursdays and Fridays by appointment for lessons in beginning piano, guitar and fiddle and all levels for voice and sound healing, a massage of sound vibrations for intentional healing of mind, body, and spirit. 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

Rosen Movement meets every Wednesday 9 am to 10 am for simple and effective movement with music.  Open to all, come any week, cost:  $5 to $10.  FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com

Yoga Flow Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm taught by Julia Starr.  Free, make a donation if you wish. Beginners welcome, bring a yoga mat. FFI https://www.facebook.com/starrhealthco/

Ecstatic Movement meets every Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm.  Free style movement inspired by music and conscious breathe.  Cost: $10-15.  Come at 7:15 to check in and warm up. Facebook  Ecstatic Movement

Hoop Twin Cities meets every Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the sanctuary. Free, fun & informal hoola hooping for all ages  FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Bluegrass Jam Sessions are held the last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm. Open to all, free, come to jam or listen. Sponsored by MBOTMA (Minnesota Old Time & Bluegrass Music Association) FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com

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

Neurodiversity Group:  meets the 2^nd Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 pm led by Paul Johnson. Free emotional support group for adults on the autism spectrum as we learn our identity and how to live with autism and open to those who don’t have autism but want to learn more about it. Pljohnson46@yahoo.com

Open Flow Forum:  meets the 1^st Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 pm.  A free informal group for artists with disabilities.  FFI Tara Innmon or Kip Shane.