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

 

 Sunday Celebration

June 5, 2016

Greetings by Jan DeNoble

Communal Singing led by Dianne O’Donnell & Conrad deFiebre

Communal Reading:  Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.

Opening Smudge by Tony Wentersdorf

Lao Tzu followed by 5 minutes of silence

Poetry by Brent Bender

Welcome, Announcements & Offering

“Peace Is Every Step” by Thich Nhat Hanh &

Introduction of Patrice by Tony Wentersdorf

Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation by Patrice Clark Koelsch

Special Performance by Kent Eklund

Circle with Joys & Concerns & the sharing of bread & juice brought by Allyson Hayward

Hospitality Time:  Thanks to the Hospitality Committee for set-up and to Allyson Hayward for treats

 

The Story Worship Celebration:  Sunday, June 5, 4 pm.  Worship celebrations are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  We view ourselves as a messy community embracing the call to whole-heartedly follow Jesus, love our neighbor, and cultivate beauty in our world. For more information: thestory.mn.

Walker Morning Coffee Gathering: Monday, June 6, 10 am to noon.  The group gathers for coffee every Monday at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.  Everyone is welcome and you can come any week. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart

Walker Community Meal:  Tuesday, June 7, 6 pm to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30)   Free meals are held every Tuesday and everyone is welcome.  This meal is coordinated by David West.

Rosen Movement:  Wednesday, June 7, 9 am to 10 am.  This informal group of simple and effective movement with music meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary.  It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  The first time you come it is free.  FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com

Ecstatic Movement:  Wednesday, June 7, 7:30 pm to 9 pm.  This movement and dance group for adults who are playful, sassy, fun-loving, fierce, curious, introspective, and adventurous on the dance floor meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary. It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  Arrive at 7:15 to check in and warm up.  FFI Facebook main page:  Ecstatic Movement.

Witness for Peace Presentation:  Thursday, June 9, 7 pm. An update on the struggle for land rights in Honduras in the wake of the assassination of beloved Indigenous leader Berta Caceres. The event will be bilingual-Spanish-English and is titled The Struggle Continues, Copinh is present in Minnesota.
FFI Facebook La Lucha Sigue: Copinh Presente en Minnesota
Private Falstrom Kid’s Dance:  Friday, June 10, 5 pm to 9 pm in the sanctuary.

Walker Men’s Potluck Brunch:  Saturday, June 11, 9:30 am to noon.  The brunch is held the 2^nd Saturday of each month in the conference room.  FFI Jim Feldman

Private Breaking the Silence the Silence Graduation:  Saturday, June 11, 7 am to noon

Private Transforming Families Group:  Saturday, June 11, 12:30 to 3:30 pm.  This private support group for families with transgender children meets the 2^nd Saturday of each month.  If you are interested in becoming a part of this group contact the Walker office for more information.

Private Baptism Celebration:  Saturday, June 11, 3:30 pm to 11 pm upstairs.

Walker Sunday Meditation Group:  Sunday, June 12, 9 am to 10 am in the meditation room.  Everyone is welcome and you can come any week.  FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Walker Sunday Celebration and Children’s Sunday School:  Sunday, June 12, 10:30 am to noon with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart.

Community Meal Meeting: Sunday, June 12 after celebration.  We will meet to decide how to continue the meals, more volunteers are needed and everyone is encouraged to come to this meetings.

 

Autoharp Jam:  Sunday, June 12, 3 pm to 5 pm.  Jams are held the 2^nd Sunday of each month from 3 pm to 5 pm.  FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Walker Morning Coffee Gathering:  Monday, June 13, 10 am to noon.  The group gathers for coffee every Monday at Lake Street Coffee.  3223 East Lake St.  Everyone is welcome and you can come any week. FFI Pastor Walter Lockhart

Walker Community Meal:  Tuesday, June 14, 6 pm to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30)   Free meals are held every Tuesday and everyone is welcome.

Rosen Movement:  Wednesday, June 15, 9 am to 10 am.  This informal group of simple and effective movement with music meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary.  It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  The first time you come it is free.  FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com

Ecstatic Movement:  Wednesday, June 15, 7:30 pm to 9 pm.  This movement and dance group for adults who are playful, sassy, fun-loving, fierce, curious, introspective, and adventurous on the dance floor meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary. It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  Arrive at 7:15 to check in and warm up.  FFI Facebook main page:  Ecstatic Movement.

Moreno meeting:  Friday June 17, 6:30 to 8:30pm.  Moreno is a Mexican political party working for reform there and these meetings are in Spanish.

Private Graduation Celebration: Saturday, June 18, 1 pm to midnight in the dining room & kitchen.

Walker Initiates:  Sunday, June 19, 8:15 am to 10:15 am.  The group meets the 3^rd Sunday of each month in the conference room.  FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz

Walker Church Sunday Celebration in Powderhorn Park: June 19. Celebration is near the corner of 33^rd Street & 14^th Avenue.  In case of rain it will be held at church.

The Story Worship Celebration:  Sunday, June 19, 4 pm.  Worship celebrations are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  We view ourselves as a messy community embracing the call to whole-heartedly follow Jesus, love our neighbor, and cultivate beauty in our world. For more information: thestory.mn.

Sarah Dagg Massage Therapist:  Monday & Tuesday, June 20 & 21, 9 am to 5 pm by appointment in the meditation room.  Contact Sarah for appointments:  218-831-9570 sdagg@crosslake.net

Walker Community Meal:  Tuesday, June 21, 6 pm to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30)   Free meals are held every Tuesday and everyone is welcome.

Rosen Movement:  Wednesday, June 22, 9 am to 10 am.  This informal group of simple and effective movement with music meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary.  It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  The first time you come it is free.  FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com

Ecstatic Movement:  Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 pm to 9 pm.  This movement and dance group for adults who are playful, sassy, fun-loving, fierce, curious, introspective, and adventurous on the dance floor meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary. It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  Arrive at 7:15 to check in and warm up.  FFI Facebook main page:  Ecstatic Movement.

Walker Women’s Potluck Brunch: .Saturday, June 25, 9:30 am to noon.  The brunch is held 4^th Saturday of each month at someone’s home.  FFI Lulu Philips

Private Quinceanera Celebration:  Saturday, June 25, 1 pm to midnight.

Walker Sunday Meditation Group:  Sunday, June 26, 9 am to 10 am in the meditation room.  Everyone is welcome and you can come any week.  FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Walker Pride Sunday Celebration and Children’s Sunday School:  Sunday, June 26, 10:30 am to noon with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart.

Walker Community Meal:  Tuesday, June 28, 6 pm to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30)   Free meals are held every Tuesday and everyone is welcome.

Walker Church Council meeting:  Tuesday, June 28, 6:45 pm.

Rosen Movement:  Wednesday, June 29, 9 am to 10 am.  This informal group of simple and effective movement with music meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary.  It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  The first time you come it is free.  FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com

Ecstatic Movement:  Wednesday, June 29, 7:30 pm to 9 pm.  This movement and dance group for adults who are playful, sassy, fun-loving, fierce, curious, introspective, and adventurous on the dance floor meets every Wednesday in the sanctuary. It costs $5 to $10 and is open to everyone and you can come any week.  Arrive at 7:15 to check in and warm up.  FFI Facebook main page:  Ecstatic Movement.

 

 

Announcements

 

Walker Church Sunday Celebrations in Powderhorn Park: June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14 & August 28.  Celebration is near the corner of 33^rd Street & 14^th Avenue.  In case of rain it will be held at church.