September 2, 2018

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Lin Butler and Judith James

Quaker practice reminder from Silence and Speech, Richard Allen: It is best to arrive in an unhurried way somewhat before the stated time of worship, and not talk much outside, but go in and sit down in silence. The meeting actually begins when the first person enters the meetingroom and begins to go inward. If you are entering the meetingroom and people have begun to gather, you are entering a meeting for worship that is already in progress.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

You are welcome at the potluck at the rise of worship today! To regulars, look for opportunities to help with this do-it-ourselves effort – especially clearing tables, washing and drying dishes, washing and putting away tables and chairs. And welcome and greet Alina, Angelica, Dillon, Eli, K.T., and Taylor – the Minneapolis / St. Paul Quaker Voluntary Service Fellows for this year!

There will be a called meeting regarding next steps in our Meeting transition THIS SAT, Sept 8th, from 1 – 4, here at the meetinghouse. There will be time for worship sharing about our joys and concerns regarding the state of the Meeting and ample time to worshipfully consider our next steps. Please plan to attend.

Worship with attention to business is NEXT Sunday, 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Please come be part of the corporate discernment!

Ministry and Counsel Committee will meet this Thursday at 7 PM. Sandy is the current clerk.

First Day School teachers and interested others will meet downstairs at the rise of worship with attention to business next Sunday, Sept 9.

Read Out of the Silence: Quaker Perspectives on Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Watson reading group Tues, Sept 11th at 7 PM in the conference room. No need to read ahead – we’ll read together! One-timers and regulars – everyone is welcome!

Peace and Social Concerns Committee Movie Night: Saving Capitalism. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich meets with Americans from all walks of life and political persuasions as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nation’s economy – and offers big ideas for how to fix it. Wed, Sept 12th, 7PM. Trailer at youtu.be/8T9E2DBzAaI

The school year schedule starts Sun, September 16: 9:00 worship (unprogrammed); 10:15 mid-morning program; 11:15 worship (semi-programmed) and first day school.

Parents of first day school students are encouraged to meet with Religious Ed coordinators at the rise of second worship on Sunday, September 16th.

Minneapolis Meeting “Fall Together” is only 5 weeks away! Save Saturday, October 6th to spend together with Friends at the lovely Oakwood Room in French Regional Park, Plymouth. Hiking, fishing, knitting, laughing, singing, collaging, eating–and you can bring your bike, kayak, or canoe! French Park is famous for its super-duper playground, too! The Fall Together We’re going nearly paperless this year, so look for a Fall Together registration and information email in the first week of September. Plan to come to Fall Together this year!

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

The Northern Yearly Meeting seeks a middle school program coordinator, starting this autumn. The Coordinator is responsible for leading two retreats during the year and for leading the middle school program at NYM Annual Session. Application review began August 15. See the NYM webiste for the full job description, reimbursement information and how to apply: fgcquaker.org/cloud/northern-yearly-meeting/announcements/seeking-nym-middle-school-coordinator

Quaker Voluntary Service seeks an individual called to provide Spirit-grounded leadership and vision in the executive director role. Significant fundraising and management experience needed. Can be located in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Portland, OR, or Minneapolis/St. Paul. The full job description and how to apply: quakervoluntaryservice.org/employment-at-qvs .

Northern Yearly Meeting (NYM) Fall Interim Session Oct 19-20, at Twin Cities Meeting (TCFM), 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul. Sessions run 7-9 PM Fri and 9-5 PM Sat. Come meet NYM Friends and enjoy the life and business of Northern Yearly Meeting. Hospitality coordinated by Laël (TCFM). If you can provide bed/breakfast Fri (and possibly Sat) night(s), or can help with a soup/salad lunch at 12:30 PM on Sat, please contact office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)tcfm.org.

Friends General Conference Spiritual Deepening E-Retreats Becoming Patterns & Examples, September 9 – October 5. Understanding and Healing White Supremacy October 14 – November 9. Sliding fee $25- $35 pay-as-you-can / are-led. More at fgcquaker.org/deepen/spiritual-deepening/spiritual-deepening-eretreats

From Friends Committee on National Legislation: What candidates hear on the campaign trail influences the actions they are willing to take once elected. FCNL has developed questions for candidates: act.fcnl.org/sign/questions-candidates/

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The SW Lakes Community Choir is a non-auditioned, mixed choir led by Nathan Knoll, the former director of SW High School’s choral program. Rehearse here at the meetinghouse, 7 – 8:30 PM on Thursdays. The fee for the fall/winter session (Sept 13 – Jan 24, with a break from Nov 22 – Jan 3) is $130. There will be a Friends and Family concert on Jan 31. Register online at form.jotform.com/kerenprice/communitychoir. Questions? Contact Keren Price (kprice(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)pro-ns.net) .

Mayim Rabim is collecting food for the St. Louis Park STEP foodshelf. Friends may bring contributions next Sunday, Sept 9th if they wish. Mayim Rabim will deliver the food the following Saturday.

We Are All Criminals Exhibit is in Mpls until Sept 30 at the Central Library. Author talks, film screenings, and community conversations about race, privilege, the justice system, and censorship. See weareallcriminals.org/events-press/ for more. We Are All Criminals is dedicated to challenging perceptions of what it means to be “criminal.” Through shared stories of those who committed or were accused of crimes, those who got away with them, and those who have been directly affected by the criminal justice system, we seek to erase the barriers that separate us.

OFFICE HOURS Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wed and Thurs, 10:30-4 and Fri, 10:30-1. Phone messages checked daily. Bulletin deadline, noon Thurs.