February 24, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

9:00 – 10:00 meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Gayle McJunkin; Renae Bonde (mic)

10:15 – 11:00 Food Justice: What am I to do? And, who am I to do it with? Sponsored by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee; presented by Jim Lovestar.

11:15 – 12:15 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): John Stuart, speaker; Dave Bostrom, musician; care of meeting, Gib Pellet

Friends for a NonViolent World’s Annual Meeting is TODAY, 1-4 PM. At 1, meet and great new staff Leah Robshaw Robinson and Quaker Voluntary Service Fellow, Taylor Wicklund; from 2-4 PM, the Annual Meeting will include: 2018 accomplishments; 2019 goals and plans; a discussion of the areas where extra help is needed; and new board member approval. Come and engage in the work of this Quaker-inspired organization. 393 N Dunlap St Paul, 4th floor conference room.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

You are welcome at the potluck next Sunday at the rise of second worship! To regulars, please bring lots so we can be confident inviting visitors and guests to stay!

Mid-Morning Program next Sunday at 10:15: Quaker Discernment and Clearness Committees. An important feature of Quaker faith and practice is working together to discern the leadings of the Light in our lives. Learn a little about the history of this practice and explore guidance from Northern Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice, British Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice, and Iowa Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice. We will also share our experience in using this tool in our lives.

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee meeting was rescheduled for this Thurs, 7 PM. All interested are welcome!

Quaker Earthcare Witness is coming to the Twin Cities! Last autumn, Minneapolis Meeting approved co-hosting the QEW Steering Committee’s semi-annual meeting from April 11-14.
– If you are able to open your home to out-of-town Friends coming to the meeting, please let Carolyn know.
– Save the evenings of April 12th and 13th when local Friends will host potluck dinners and plenary sessions (Fri night at Twin Cities Meeting; Sat night at Minneapolis Meeting.) If you can help with the nuts and bolts of the potluck, please let Carolyn know.
– Local Friends are warmly invited to attend whatever part(s) of the meeting that interests you. Registration (helpful for a meal count if you want to stay and eat lunch Thurs– Sat but not needed for other attendance) and schedule info here .

Five members of MFM are working with the Twin Cities Advocacy Team of Friends Committee on National Legislation. They are visiting offices of congressional representatives and U.S. senators to lay groundwork to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force, passed after 9/11/2001, which has served as an open-ended authority for the President to engage in war. Jim and Doug would like to hear from Friends who are in the districts of Angie Craig and Dean Phillips and who are willing to visit them.

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Friends for a Non-Violent World will offer the opportunity to watch a few short videos on solitary confinement, starting a discussion on what we can do to reduce and eliminate this practice: Wed, Feb 27th, 6:30-8 PM, 393 N Dunlap St, 4th floor conference room, St. Paul. Quakers originated solitary confinement to induce criminals to change from within, offering them a Bible and keeping them isolated from one another and from the corruptions of the outside world. For more: Libby(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org

Taste of People Camp Sat, March 2, 5-8:30 PM, Twin Cities Meeting, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul. Have you wondered what Friends for a NonViolent World’s People Camp is all about? Come for an evening of fun, connection, and a small taste: potluck followed by a look at the theme and workshops for 2019, ending with a large group game and sing-a-long! Direct questions to Jenn(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org; 651-644-5851.

Friends School of MN will be hosting a coffee with “Heads & Tales. ” “Heads,” Rick and Sara, hope to have the opportunity to enjoy time with you and will offer “Tales,” topics of interest that the Heads will share, then listen to your perspectives and questions. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 8:45-10:30 AM, Friends School of MN, Spruce Rm, 1365 Englewood Ave, St. Paul.

Northern Yearly Meeting’s (NYM) Spring Interim Session will be March 22-23 at Madison Monthly Meeting on Friday night, March 22, 7-9 PM, and Saturday, March 23, 9 AM-5 PM. Madison Monthly Meeting will provide overnight hospitality to those who request it. Come spend time among Friends, hear about NYM committee work, and enjoy the life and business of Northern Yearly Meeting. Send housing requests as well as special dietary or rooming needs to Marilee at hospitality(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)northernyearlymeeting.org.

Friends Committee on National Legislation is hosting a discussion on Wed, Feb 27th at 6:30 PM (EST) with three Young Adult Friends who are making “good trouble”. RSVP to receive a Zoom link to join the event here.

Pendle Hill Conference Center’s First Monday series will continue at 7:30 (EST) on March 4 with “Confronting the Role of Antisemitism in Preserving Power Structures” with Reconstructionist Rabbi, Mordechai Liebling. Antisemitism has been used for centuries to divert the anger of oppressed people from the powerful elite toward Jews. It has also been used to divide progressive movements, gaining visibility and traction as wealth and income gaps widen. To be successful, a progressive movement will need to address antisemitism. Registration needed to live-stream the event. Register here.

Friends General Conference (FGC) will again provide a discount to the upcoming White Privilege Conference, (March 20-23 in Cedar Rapids, IA, – whiteprivilegeconference.com,) a secular conference that unpacks how whiteness originated; what systemic racism looks like; how race, gender, and class intersect (as privilege, oppression, or a combination); and more. Registration is now open. Pre-register through FGC in order to receive the discount code to apply to your registration and to request hospitality with local Friends: tfaforms.com/4710627. To read about FGC’s past involvement in WPC, click here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

“Transforming Racism from the Inside Out” will be offered by author, teacher, coach, and consultant, Ruth King on Fri, March 1st, at the Anderson Center at Hamline University: the talk is 7-9PM; social time from 6:30-7:00; a reception from 9:00-9:45. Racism is fed through lack of awareness, the misuse of power, and by how we respond to it. This talk explores our racial programming, its impact, and our potential. Free and open to the public, RSVP required: ruthking.net/event/hamline-university/

INDIGenesis:GEN2 at the Walker. This Native/Indigenous films series looks to the past, present, and future to convey truths about our histories and reconnect to Indigenous languages, land, and ways of life. It premieres narrative and documentary features as well as short films by Indigenous filmmakers, and offers discussions and presentations by special guests, and a free youth-focused program. Curated by filmmaker Missy Whiteman (Northern Arapaho and Kickapoo Nations).

All My Relations Art’ exhibit, Bring her Home – Stolen Daughters of Turtle Island, on view until Jun 21, 1414 E Franklin Ave, Mpls. Highlighting the ongoing epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Bring Her Home shares visual stories of the impacted women and families while honoring the lift of each Indigenous woman as we would a sister, a wife, a mother, a best friend, a cousin, or daughter.

OFFICE HOURS

Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wednesday through Friday, 10:30-4:00. Phone messages will be checked daily. 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.