May 26, 2018

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (semi-programmed): musician, Dave Bostrom; care of meeting, Clifford Goltz and John Dunham.

Following the closing handshake, we will take time for introductions, and there will be a few moments to share joys and concerns, followed by pre-arranged announcements. Generally, information should be put in the bulletin in advance and not shared after worship. After worship announcements, when needed, should be brief as Friends may have commitments for the rest of their day.

Take advantage of the lazy, hazy days of summer and linger for a cup of coffee, a nibble, and brief visit today after worship. Hosts are Tom, Rae Beth, and Judith.

THANK YOU to the indefatigable work of the Property Committee and others who worked to get new carpet installed, especially Mike and Linda who took the lead and Mike, Linda, Suzanne, and Betsy who did yeoman’s work in cleaning and putting things back in place. THANK YOU!

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

Children and teens as well as adults are encouraged to participate in worship as much as they are able. Please be aware that children and teens might be more likely to attend worship in the summer months.

Minneapolis Meeting, along with the Mayim Rabim congregation, invite Friends to a vegetarian potluck and a Naye Strunes (New Strings) contemplative concert NEXT Sun, June 2 at the rise of worship (potluck starts around 11:30; the concert, Garden of the Righteous, around 1,) to commemorate Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day. More than 21,000 non-Jews risked their lives during the Holocaust to save innocent people they didn’t know. They are designated as Righteous Among the Nations, and trees were planted in their honor in the Yad VaShem Garden of the Righteous in Jerusalem. Weaving together stories of six fearless individuals with original introspective Yiddish music, the concert offers an opportunity to reflect on stunning examples of courage and compassion in dark times. Free-will donations benefit Doctors Without Borders medical teams who help people regardless of politics, religion, or race.

Plan to come to the vegetarian potluck NEXT SUNDAY – after worship and before the Nave Strunes contemplative concert – to enjoy good food and conversation with Friends and Mayim Rabim members! To regulars – bring lots so we are confident inviting newcomers and visitors to stay. And please label your dish so all can participate with confidence!

Would you like to have coffee with a Quaker (it doesn’t have to be coffee)? Sign up slips are now on the elevator table. Please fill one out and place it in the coffee can. Slips will be collected weekly and you will be contacted to make arrangements.

Interested in gardening? Meeting gardeners (currently Clifford, Rae Beth, Betsy, and Sarah) meet at 6:30 PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, June – Sept, at the meetinghouse. Come when you can for satisfying fun playing in the dirt, fabulous people, lots of laughs, and glorious ice cream at the occasional “meeting” at Sebastian Joes! Questions? Contact Clifford; concerns, call Betsy.

Anyone interested in joining a Writing as a Spiritual Practice group, please contact Jane.

Spiritual Nurturers for Quaker Voluntary Service Fellows 2019-2020: Please contact a Spiritual Nurture Anchor (Judith, Lin, or Mary Ellen) to learn more about the role of Spiritual Nurturer for QVS Fellows. This important part of the QVS program provides a listening ear and spiritual friendship for a Fellow during their program year. It is expected that the nurturer meet each month (at least), Sept – July, with their Fellow and will gather with other nurturers in check-in meetings, as arranged, at least three times during the year. There will be a Spirit-led matching process in early summer to identify nurturers for the six new Fellows.

Quaker Voluntary Service Local Coordinator sought. The position includes significant interface and facilitation with QVS Fellows, local Quakers, and area non-profits. Seeking a motivated, Quaker / Quaker-Friendly, self-directed individual who feels passionate about supporting young adults in spiritual deepening and immersion in justice issues. Applications accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by June 5. Position begins in July. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to QVS Director of Program, Mike Huber, mike(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)quakervoluntaryservice.org Full position description: quakervoluntaryservice.org/employment-at-qvs . A heart-felt thank you and farewell to the current coordinator, Sonja, who has played such an integral part in the successful launch of the Minneapolis / St. Paul QVS program as she takes a position at Scattergood School.

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Come to a Contradance fundraiser for Quaker Voluntary Service THIS Sat, June 1, 7-9 PM here at the meetinghouse! Come kick up your heals; hear from some of the Fellows and Local Support Committee members about how the 2018-2019 Minneapolis-St. Paul Quaker Voluntary Service program year has gone; get early news about plans for the 2019-2020 year; eat snacks, celebrate, and enjoy the company of F/friends from around the metro area. Donations for the dance and treats gratefully accepted.

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Fellows who will be participating in the local Quaker Voluntary Service program: Bridget who will be working with TakeAction MN; Leanne, placed with Sweet Pea Montessori; Ellen at Our Saviour’s Housing; Kirsten at Bridging; Zephyr at NorthPoint Clinic; and Miranda at Friends for a NonViolent World. The position at Our Saviour’s Housing, which involves visiting clients all over Hennepin Country, requires a car. If you know of a reliable vehicle for purchase or to loan, please contact Mary Ellen.

The 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering in Grinnell IA, June 30 – July 6! Workshop info and registration at: fgcquaker.org/connect/gathering . A few paper programs and registration forms are on the elevator table.

Friends School of MN will be hosting a final all-school worship Wed, June 5th, 9-11 AM. Friends are warmly invited. 1365 Englewood Ave, St Paul.

Friends for a NonViolent World’s Annual Picnic will be June 8th, 9:30-12:30 all ages; 12:30-2 PM adults 18+. This schedule accommodates both families with children and those whose conditions of release from prison do not allow them to be around minors. Food, conversation, games. Free BBQ entrée with vegan/gluten free options, optional potluck salads, side dishes and desserts appreciated but not required. Location: Hidden Falls Park, 1313 Hidden Falls, St. Paul MN 55116.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Minneapolis Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Representative Frank Hornstein, and other leaders will participate in a Conversation on Environmental Justice – a discussion on how we fight for social justice through climate change, zero waste, and the Green New Deal. The event is free and open to the public. Tues, May 28th, 6-8 PM. Advance registration is required, RSVP for address: eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-environmental-justice-registration-61711012299 .

Ramadan ends June 4. Fasting during Ramadan is performed to learn compassion, self-restraint, and generosity. A MN mosques and Islamic community centers welcome their non-Muslim neighbors for a traditional Iftar for a time of encounter and learning. Register for one or more events at: TakingHeartRegister.

All My Relations Art’s 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. More at allmyrelationsarts.com/bring-her-home-stolen-daughters-of-turtle-island-2019/

Minneapolis is offering workshops this spring about creating resilient yards including Planning Your Resilient Yard, Turf Alternatives, and Building Healthy Soil. Find a workshop near you at https://metroblooms.org/workshops/

OFFICE HOURS

Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wed – Fri, 10:30-4. Phone messages checked daily. Bulletin deadline, noon Thur. Bulletin items can be phoned in to the office (612-926-6159), emailed (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org), or written and put in the bulletin file of the blue box.