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.
WAMM Community Sing: Sat, Feb 20, 7 pm. With songs of peace & love led by Bret Hesla and Mary Preus. A fundraiser for WAMM suggested donation $ 5 to $ 25.
Initiates: Sun, Feb 21, 8:15 to 10:15 in the conference room
Sunday Celebration 10:30 am
February 21, 2016
Greetings by Don Browne & Mary Burns
Communal Singing led by Greg Garman
Communal Reading: Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Opening Smudge by David West
Lao Tzu # followed by 5 minutes of silence
Poetry read by Barbara Hager
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Scripture read by Cheryl Kramer
Introduction of guest speaker by Marg Rozycki
Black Lives Matter speaker Michael McDowell
Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Special Performance by Howard Kranz
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice
Hospitality Time: Thanks for set-up by the Hospitality Committee & to Allyson Hayward for treats.
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Feb 23, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.
Council meeting: Tues, Feb 23, 8 pm
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Feb 24, noon to 1:30 pm. Bring a bag lunch. The group meets Wednesdays through March 16. (And also at 6 pm at Simpson Church 2740 1st Ave–suggest parking on 28th St & entering the Red Door off 28th Ave.) Everyone is welcome at either group. FFI Walter
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, Feb 27, 9:30 to noon at a home TBA. FFI Lulu Philips
Church Conference to elect 2016 officers & Potluck: Sun, Feb 28, after Celebration. This meeting is for everyone, Please come!
Rawkus Caucus Party: Sun, Feb 28, 3 pm to 11 pm. With performances by Barb Tilsen, Mike Gunther, Princeton Browne, Mad Parade and Casual Confusion and more. Art for sale including sculptures by Johan Hauser-Ulrich, live painting by Joyce Spika, free acupuncture by Southpoint. By donation.
FFI John Hauser jhausernd@yahoo.com
Café con Alondra Environmental Justice & Green Zones: Mon, Feb 29, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Bluegrass Jam: Mon, Feb 29, 7 to 10 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Mar 1, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Mar 2, noon to 1:30 pm. Bring a bag lunch.
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Mar 8, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by David West
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Mar 9, noon to 1:30 pm. Bring a bag lunch.
Trustees meeting: Wed, Mar 9, 6 pm to 8 pm
Anne Tiller’s Pieceful Quilts Show and Birthday Celebration Dance: Saturday, March 12, 6:00 – 11:30 pm
You are Invited to join in the fun celebrating the 1960’s once again…in music and dress. Bring a Pot luck dish to share, dancing shoes, friends, children welcome. Costume is optional- Favorite 1960’s dress (as long as Anne is in her 60’s this tradition will continue….) Dance to live band music provided by the Wayniacs in main floor sanctuary. See the Quilt Show of Anne’s latest productions and favorites in 2nd floor community dining room. Suggested donation $10 to benefit Walker Church (no one turned away) Spread the Word, Everyone Welcome. FFI Anne
Ostara/Spring Equinox Sunday Celebration: March 13. (Daylight savings time begins)
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Mar 15, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Kitchen Cabinet
Lenten Study Group on Power & Privilege: Wed, Mar 16, noon to 1:30 pm. The final session.
Palm Sunday Celebration: March 20
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Mar 22, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.
Maundy Thursday Service: Thurs, Mar 24, 7 pm.
Easter Sunday Celebration: March 27
Community Meal free, all welcome: Tues, Mar 29, 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.
Bluegrass Jam: Mon, Feb 29, 7 to 10 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf
Holy Fool Celebration: Friday, April 1, 7 pm
On-going Walker Events
Sunday Celebration & Children’s Sunday 10:30 am every Sunday.
Sunday Meditation Group 8:45 to 10 am every Sunday The first half hour is devoted to mindfulness meditation, next we check in with each other about our week followed by open discussion and ending with a brief “ohming” chant & hugs. All who come to Walker are welcome to join the group. FFI Tony Wentersdorf
Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St. All welcome.
Community Meals free, all welcome are held every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:45
Walker Singers rehearse Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm. FFI Jim McCreary j
Women’s Potluck Brunch the 4th Saturday of each month 9:30 to noon at someone’s home. FFI Lulu Philips
Men’s Group Potluck Brunch the 2nd Saturday of each month 9:30 to noon at Walker Church. FFI Jim Feldman
Initiates the 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz
On-going Wellness, Movement & Music held at Walker
Bluegrass Music Jams are held the last Monday of each month 7 to 10 pm. FFI Roy Vanderwerf revanster@gmail.com
Hoop Twin Cities meets Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Hoola hooping for all ages, free. FFI hoopjeans@gmail.com
Rosen Movement meets Wednesdays 9 am to 10 am in the sanctuary. FFI Phyllis Wiener wienerphyllis@gmail.com
Sarah Dagg Massage is usually scheduled for 2 to 4 days each month. sdagg@crosslake.net
