September 3, 2017

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Tom Hoey and Lolly Lijewski; Andy Showalter (mic)

You are welcome at the potluck following worship this morning! Like many things at meeting, potlucks are do-it-yourself affairs. Look for ways to help: clearing dishes, washing, drying or putting them away; washing tables; replenishing water pitchers; putting away chairs. Many hands make light work!

At the rise of worship today, there will be a table where you can support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, approved by the United Nations on July 7, 2017. The U.S. strongly opposes the treaty. Sign postcards to both Senators Klobuchar and Franken urging them to speak out publicly in favor of the Treaty. A petition will also be available, calling on ALL members of the MN Congressional Delegation to support the Treaty. Free Postage on every postcard signed today. Activity coordinated by WAMM and the Whites in conjunction with the Peace and Social Concerns Committee.

There will be a memorial service for Marcia Hanson, wife of Ranae’s brother, Jeff, here today, Sept. 3rd at 4 pm. Friends are welcome.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

The school year schedule with two meetings for worship will begin September 17.
The 17th will be a business meeting Sunday:
9:00-9:45 worship (unprogrammed)
9:45-11:15 worship with attention to business
11:15-12:00 worship (semi-programmed) and first day school classes for children

Children and adults are encouraged to participate in worship as much as they are able. If you anticipate needing to leave the meetingroom before the close of worship, please sit by a door to minimize disruption. ALSO, if you arrive before worship begins, consider leaving seats nearest the doors available to those who join worship late.

Pat’s retirement celebration is NEXT SUNDAY! Worship at 10:00 with a program at 11:15 and lunch following. The lunch count deadline has been extended to today. Email rae.cornelius(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com if you would like to stay for lunch and have not already rsvp’ed. You are welcome to worship and to attend the program even if you cannot stay for lunch. THANK YOU to you who generously contributed to fund the celebration!

NOTICE: Pat Jones is no longer involved with committee work. Please do not “cc” her on regular Meeting business. This may mean removing her name from committee email lists. If you wish for her consultation on a specific issue, you may call or email her. Be aware that information going to patjones(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org or mfmpat(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com does not reach Carolyn in the office. Please send committee info for the bulletin or calendar to office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org.

First Ever Minneapolis Meeting “Fall Together” only 6 weeks away! If you’ve never come to Fall Camp before, if you haven’t come for years, if you come every year—please plan to come to this closer, shorter gathering, full of fun and bonding–no overnight bag needed! Save Saturday, October 14th to spend with Friends at the lovely pavilion in Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove, MN. Hiking, fishing, knitting, laughing, singing, drawing, eating–and you can bring your bike, fishing pole and license, kayak, or canoe, too! Old favorites such as a campfire and the variety show are on the schedule! We are going nearly paperless this year, so look for information coming an attachment to an email. The registration will be a link sent in the email. Paper registration forms and brochures are available TODAY for those who don’t use email. Plan to come to Fall Together this year!

Joining the MFM Google Group is one of the easy ways be engaged with the Meeting. It is also a good tool for committees to communicate with those members who participate. To sign up simply send an email request to Roland. For more about the MFM Google Group, go to minneapolisfriends.org/google-group. Also, to help keep abreast of Meeting news, bulletins, events, and monthly meeting minutes can be found on the website.

The documentary, 13th, will be shown at 7PM on Wed, Sept 13th here at the meetinghouse. 13th explores the “intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States.” It is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which freed the slaves and prohibited slavery (unless as punishment for a crime). 13th has garnered acclaim from film critics and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2016. Brought to you by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee. Refreshments and post-discussion. Bring (F)friends! Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=V66F3WU2CKk

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Friends School of Minnesota invites Friends to an opening-of-the-school-year meeting for worship on Tuesday, Sept. 5th, at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments following. The students would appreciate your presence and support.
Also, save Sat evening, Nov 4th for the annual FSM Gala Silent Auction and Dinner, this year, held at Macalester College.

Northern Yearly Meeting seeks a high school youth coordinator, starting Jan, 2018. This is a paid position and duties include: leading retreats; helping students find/participate in new experiences related to spiritual development, service, and leadership; being sensitive and intentional in recognizing the need for some issues to be referred to pastoral or professional care. Applications accepted before Sept 23rd. More posted or see northernyearlymeeting.org/article/job-nym-hs-coordinator-2017

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Northstar Public Health Conference on Gun Violence, Sept 13-14, will focus on gun violence as an array of inter-related public health problems that can be solved through integrated, community-based responses and will present emerging research and best practices on topics such as mental illness, urban violence, domestic violence, and law enforcement. Hosted by the U of M’s School of Public Health, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, the MN Public Health Association, and Protect MN. Courtyard Marriott, Mpls. Register at: protectmn.org/event/northstar-public-health-conference-on-gun-violence

OFFICE HOURS

Pat Jones’ work week is Wed-Sun. She will be in the office Wed. from 1:00-4:00 and other times Wed, Thurs, Fri. and Sat.
Carolyn VandenDolder, the Administrative Assistant, will be in Wed. Thurs, and Fri. afternoons. Bulletin deadline, noon Thur. Bulletin items can be phoned in to the office, emailed, or written and put in the bulletin file of the blue box.