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
Celebration Cabaret! hosted by Carla Vogel & Margo McCreary: Wed, July 22, 7 pm to 9 pm. Live Music and Dancing with Judith Eisner Klezmer Music, Storytellers: Nicholas Pawlowski and Barry Nienstadt, Guest Poets, Singers and more! Please come celebrate!
Death Café: Thurs, July 23, 7 pm (and Thursday July 30.) Join us for stimulating conversations about death and dying. FFI call Dianne O’Donnell at
Women’s Potluck Brunch: Sat, July 25, 9:30 am. At Deb Ramage’s home
Sunday Celebration 10 am at the church
July 26, 2015
Greetings by Paul McHugh, Carole Megarry & Anne Tiller
Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell
Celebration led by Deb Ramage
Communal Reading: Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice and mercy.
Poetry, secular and sacred, read by Deb Ramage, followed by 5 minute meditation
Scripture reading: Isaiah 11:6-9
Welcome, Announcements & Offering
Introduction of speaker
An address by Dallas Rising of Twin Cities Animal Rights Coalition.
Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of vegan bread & juice brought by Lulu Philips
Thanks for
Vegan Hospitality Treats brought by Animal Rights Coalition and
Hospitality set-up by Lou Tofte & Deb Ramage
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam: Mon, July 27, 7 pm to 10 pm. For folks of all abilities. Everyone, who wants to, gets to choose and lead several songs. Listeners are also welcome.
Community Meal: Tues, July 28, 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Head cook: Walter Lockhart
Council meeting: Tues, July 28, 7 pm after the community meal
Bernie Sanders House Party: Wed, July 29, 6 pm. A public rental event by the Sanders Campaign. FFI Janet Court or Greg Garman
Death Café: Thurs, July 30, 7 pm. The last Death Café in this series.
Sunday Celebration: August 2 in the park led by Mary Buckley with a sermon by Mary
Community Meal: Tues, Aug 4, 5:30 to 6:45. Head cook David West
National Night Out: Tues, August 4
Political Prisoner Letter Writing: Thus, Aug 6, 7 pm to 9pm in the dining hall. FFI Luce
Tony Wentersdorf’s 70th Birthday & CD Release Concert: Friday, August 7, 7 pm. An evening of songs, music & stories, also featuring the talents of Mary Parker, Doug Rosenquist, Sally Kuehn, Kent Eklund & Lynn Dosch. This will be a partial fund-raiser for Walker Church, the remaining proceeds going to help pay the cost of making the CD. The CD, entitled Classical Autoharp in Ragtime will contain classical music pieces arranged for autoharp. A free-will donation of $10 requested. Refreshments will be served during a brief intermission. FFI Tony
Sunday Celebration: August 9 in church led by Mary Parker with a theme by Mary & Janet Skidmore.
Autoharp Jam: Sun, Aug 9, 3 pm to 5 pm in the meditation room. FFI Tony Wentersdorf
Community Meal: Tues, Aug 11, 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Head cook Walter Lockhart
Sunday Celebration: August 16 in the park led by Bonita Blumenauer with a speaker Pagan Pride speaker
Community Meal: Tues, Aug 18, 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Head cook Walter Lockhart
Sunday Celebration: August 23 in church led by Mary Buckley with a sermon by Mary
Community Meal: Tues, Aug 25, 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Head cook Walter Lockhart
Sunday Celebration: August 30 in the park with Joe Hesla and a guest speaker from 15 Now
Community Meal: Sep 1, 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Head cook Walter Lockhart
Labor Day Sunday Celebration: September 6 in church with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Homecoming Sunday Celebration & Potluck September 13 with a sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart
Landscape Planning Meetings: Tuesdays, 6 pm at the community meal. Please come if you are interested in helping with landscape planning. A green thumb is not necessary. We will meet every Tuesday eve until we get it going. Questions? Call Becky
Dear Walkerites,
On Sunday, July 12 we started a survey to allow those involved with our community to express their opinions on the Sunday Celebration. We are using the Survey Monkey website to take this survey. If you choose to do paper surveys they will be available on Sunday July 26 at celebration. We ask that each person fill out one survey either paper or online. -Walter
the link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Walkerchurch
Other Announcements
The Fireroast Mountain Boys with Special Guest Howard Kranz: Friday, July 24, 7-9pm at Zeke’s Unchained Animal 3508 East Lake Street Minneapolis. Let’s Settle Down and Sing Each Other’s Songs. No cover. Tips appreciated. See Facebook Event for More Info or contact David West at 612 419 6849.
The 21st Annual Artcar + Artbike parade takes place Saturday, July 25, at 6 pm around Lake Harriet. Janet Skidmore and lots of other people with wacky cars will be driving in the parade. The cars will be on display at the Rose Garden before and after the event. Bring a picnic and the whole family. Free.
OutFront MN Trainings: The state’s leading LGBTQ+ organization is hosting a series of trainings for People of Faith who want to be better allies to the transgender community.
Trans Ally Training for People of Faith: Thursday, July 23, 6pm-8pm at Shir Tikvah, 1360 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Mpls. https://www.facebook.com/events/1453006358329552/
Trans Ally Training for People of Faith: Tuesday, August 11, 6pm-8pm at Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 W 54th St, Mpls.https://www.facebook.com/events/1461003074216833/
Let’s Celebrate Our Beloved Community! Saturday, Aug 22 at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
10:30 am: Gather for a rally & speeches at Sabathani Community Center on 38th St & 3rd Av.
Noon: March to MLK Park on 40th Street & Nicollet Ave.
1 pm to 4 pm: Dedication of the Beloved Community Project followed by music, food & entertainment for the whole family. Sponsored by the Park Legacy Council
Sunday Celebration Summer Schedule: Celebration is at 10 am and will be held in Powderhorn Park near the corner of 33rd Street & 14th Avenue on the following Sundays: August 2, 16 & 30. In case of rain it is held at the church.
Sunday Meditation Group 8:15-9:30 am. FFI Nancy Larsen,
Monday Morning Coffee Gatherings10 am at Lake Street Coffee, 3223 East Lake St.
Walker Singers rehearse during the school year. FFI Jim McCreary.
Community Meals Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm
