Walker Community UMC

In chronological order:  Walker events & meetings (all at the church unless noted otherwise)

& Public Events organized by others that will be held at Walker.

 

Finance committee meeting:  Wed, Nov 18, 6 pm in the conference room.

SPRC meeting with DS Dan Johnson:  Wed, Nov 18, 6 pm in the conference room.

All Church Meeting with DS Dan Johnson:  Wed, Nov 18, 7 pm in the dining hall.

Walker Art Night:  Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 to 9 pm in the Sunday School room. Art/craft TBA. Questions call Margo

Converging Visions Fall Local Showcase:  Thurs, Nov 19, 7 pm. Featuring Steve Clarke a well know saxophonist. The performance will be followed by a short Q&A about being a working musician in the Twin Cities. Tickets are $5.

Walker Art Fair: Saturday, November 21, 10 am to 4 pm & Sunday, November 22, noon to 4 pm.

Black Lives Matter Speakers:  Sunday Celebration, Nov 22, 10:30 am. Michael McDowell & Lena Garner will speak during celebration.

 

Sunday Celebration

November 22, 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 by Allyson Hayward

Welcome, Announcements & Offering by Pastor Walter Lockhart

Introduction of Speakers by Maggie Rozycki

Black Lives Matter Speakers Michael McDowell & Lena Garner

Special Performance by Conrad deFiebre, Dianne O’Donnell & Anne Hamre

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice brought by Bonnie Beckel

Hospitality Time at the Art Fair

 

Thanksgiving Community Meal & The Fireroast Mountain Boys Concert:  Tues, Nov 24, Meal 5:30 to 6:45 pm coordinated by Walter with the Wesley students.  Concert at 6:30 (Walker Singers will rehearse at 5:30 tonight only)

Women’s Potluck Brunch:  Sat, Nov 28, 9:30 am at a home TBA.  FFI Lulu Philips

Men’s Group Potluck Brunch:  Sat, Nov 28, 9:30 am at a home.  FFI Howard Kranz

Bluegrass Music Jam:  Mon, Nov 30, 7 to 9 pm.  FFI Roy Vanderwerf

Community Meal:  Tues, Dec 1.  Meal 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by David West

Charge Conference & Church Council meeting: Tues, Dec 1, 7:45 or 8 pm (after Walker Singers)

Holiday Art Class-Ojibwe Beadwork:  A Path to Understanding:  Sat, Dec 5, 9 am to noon

Instructor:  Julie Boada. Spend a cozy morning sipping cider and learning the basic techniques of applique bed work.  You will create a simple project and leave with the skills to continue beading you dreams.  This beautiful art form reflects the traditions, costumes, culture and history of the indigenous people of the area. Materials fee:  TBD. Appropriate for adults and children age 12 and up.  Cost:  $ 30 + materials fee.

Community Meal:  Tues, Dec 8.  Meal 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.

Finance committee meeting:  Wed, Dec 9, 5 pm

Trustees meeting:  Wed, Dec 9, 6 pm

Men’s Group Potluck Brunch:  Sat, Dec 12, 9:30 am at church.  FFI Howard Kranz

Mystic Messiah Sunday Celebration:  Sat, Dec 13, 10:30 am.  Mary Parker performs a mystic’s interpretation of selected songs from Handel’s Messiah.

Autoharp Jam:  Sun, Dec 13, 1 to 3 pm.  FFI Tony Wentersdorf

Community Meal:  Tues, Dec 15.  Meal 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by the Kitchen Cabinet.

Solstice Celebration-Klezmer Music for Meditation:  Fri, Dec 18, 7:30 pm.  During the darkest time of the year, people of all faiths contemplate earth’s cycles and the rebirth of the sun.
For hundreds of years mystical Yiddish music played on violin, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and bass has been a deep source of spirituality and a way of quieting the mind. Please join Eisner’s Klezmorim for an evening of music, meditation, friendship, and refreshments.  Free will donation

Walker Winter Solstice: Sat, Dec 19.  Gather at 4:30, Candle ritual to bless the returning light at 5 pm, followed by music & storytelling.  FFI Bonita Blumenauer

Initiates: Sun, Dec 20, 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room.  FFI Lou Tofte

Community Meal & Ukelele Yuletide Concert:  Tues, Dec 22.  Meal 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter, Concert follows.

Christmas Eve Celebration & Potluck:  Thurs, Dec 24.  Celebration at 4 pm followed by a potluck.

Women’s Potluck Brunch:  Sat, Dec 26, 9:30 am at a home TBA.  FFI Lulu Philips

Men’s Group Potluck Brunch:  Sat, Dec 26, 9:30 am at a home.  FFI Howard Kranz

Bluegrass Music Jam:  Mon, Dec 28, 7 to 9 pm.  FFI Roy Vanderwerf

Community Meal:  Tues, Dec 29, Meal 5:30 to 6:45 coordinated by Walter.

 

 

Other Announcements

Tony Wentersdorf has just completed his new CD entitled  CLASSICAL AUTOHARP IN RAG TIME.  It features autoharp arrangements of some of his favorite classical melodies, as well as some ragtime tunes thrown in for good measure.  The CD is for sale for $15.00. FFI Tony

National Transgender Day of Remembrance Service:  Fri, Nov 20, 7pm at the Living Table United Church of Christ, 3805 E 40th Street, Mpls.

Community performance opportunity! IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST THEATRE invites you to be in the choir for the holiday Mainstage Show: Between the Worlds

We are forming the choir for Between the Worlds – a love song about the beauty and the mystery of winter solstice. A river of music moves the audience along on a journey into the essential, powerful dark time of the year. MANY MANY voices are needed for this reflective celebration. We also need puppeteers!

Between the Worlds won an Ivey Award in 2013 and was named one of the top ten arts events of the year. And YOU can be involved this year!

This opportunity is best for women and LBTIQQ folks who want to explore the feminine and who enjoy singing. An ability to hold a line in harmony is appreciated. No previous experience needed. No audition required. Rehearsals are Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with seven performances over two weekends in December. For more info contact Esther at runningwoman5457@yahoo.com.

 

On-going Groups &Events FFI office@walkerchurch.org

Sunday Celebration & Children’s Sunday 10:30 am every Sunday.

Sunday Meditation Group 8:45 to 10 am every Sunday FFI Nancy Larsen

Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.

Walker Singers rehearse Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm. FFI Jim McCreary

Community Meals Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm.  FFI office@walkerchurch.org

Women’s Potluck Brunch is held the 4^th Saturday of each month at 9:30 am at someone’s home.  FFI Lulu Philips

Men’s Group Potluck Brunch is held the 2^nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 in the conference room & the 4^th Saturday of each month at someone’s home.  FFI Howard Kranz

Initiates meet the 3rd Sunday of each month 8:15 to 10:15 am in the conference room.  FFI Lou Tofte or Howard Kranz

Autoharp Jams are held the 2^nd Sunday of each month 1 to 3 pm.  FFI Tony Wentersorf

Hoop Twin Cities meets Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm.  Hoola hooping for all ages, free.

Rosen Movement meets Wednesdays 9 am to 10 am in the sanctuary.  FFI Phyllis Wiener

Sarah Dagg Massage is usually scheduled for 2 to 4 days each month.

Bluegrass Music Jams are held the last Monday of each month 7 to 9 pm.  FFI Roy Vanderwerf