Bulletin: June 9, 2019
June 9, 2018
MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM
TODAY
10:00 – 11:00 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Jim Lovestar, planned speaker; Jacque Wiersma, musician; care of meeting, Annamary Herther and Sandy Olson
11:00 – 12:30 monthly meeting for business: John Kraft, presiding clerk; Tom Ward, recording clerk
Worship today will not be broken before monthly meeting for business. Visitors are welcome to stay past 11:00 to get a taste of how we conduct business together, under the guidance of God.
UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS
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.
Welcoming and Outreach Committee is looking for greeters to welcome folks at the two entrances each Sunday, offering a warm smile and a handshake in greeting and directing newcomers to the guestbook and meetingroom. If you could be an occasional greeter, please contact Sue.
Read Out of the Silence: Quaker Perspectives on Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Watson reading group Tues, June 18th at 7 PM in the conference room. No need to read ahead – we’ll read together! One-timers and regulars – everyone is welcome to this rich time of sharing and discussion!
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, and would welcome your company. They also are in need of mulch donations for meetinghouse beds: cedar mulch (#180-3016) and ruby red mulch (#180-3034) – both at Menards. Thank you!
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 – a motivated, Quaker / Quaker-friendly, self-directed individual who feels passionate about supporting young adults in spiritual deepening and immersion in justice issues. The position includes significant interface and facilitation with QVS Fellows, local Quakers, and area non-profits. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; 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 .
OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS
Queries from Friends World Committee on Consultation: How is faith made manifest to you? How do you move from words to actions (from faith to practice)? How do you explain to others the mysteries of religion as you understand it?
Friends School of MN currently has three open positions: Director of Development, Extended Day Staff, and Substitute Teachers. More at fsmn.org
The Minneapolis / St. Paul Quaker Voluntary Service House is full for next year! 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 the MFM office: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org / 612-926-6159.
The 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering in Grinnell IA, June 30 – July 6! Workshop info and registration at: fgcquaker.org/connect/gathering .
Camp Woodbrooke registration open. Have you thought about sending your youth to Camp Woodbrooke? One- and two- week sessions available for 7-12 year olds; two-week sessions for 10-14 year olds; and a two-week session for teens, ages 13-15. Family Camp Weekend is Aug 31 – Sept 2. Near Richland Center WI. See campwoodbrooke.org for more.
Friends Music Camp’s 2, 3, and 4-week sessions for ages 10-18 will be offered starting July 7th at Earlham College in Richmond, IN. For more, see friendsmusiccamp.org.
Alternative to Violence Project Basic Community Workshop: Fri, June 28th, noon – 9PM and Sat, June 29th, 9AM – 9PM at the Friends for a NonViolent World office, 393 N. Dunlap St, St Paul. The Basic AVP Workshop helps to develop primary conflict management skills using personal experiences, problem-solving techniques, and experiential exercises. Some of the discussion topics include affirmation, communication, cooperation and creative conflict resolution. Cost is $150, no one is turned away for lack of funds. To register or to inquire contact Jenn(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org / 651-644-5851.
Registration is open for Friends for a NonViolent World’s People Camp Aug 11-17! Founded by Quakers and welcoming to all, People Camp is an experience of cooperation, community living, and exploration of ideas and issues. All campers help to make camp a safe and supportive place for everyone —adults, teens, and children, families, and individuals. More at fnvw.org
From American Friends Service Committee: Children belong in school and homes, not in prison camps. But more than 2500 child migrants are being held at the detention center in Homestead FL. Most of these children have fled violence and poverty in Central America and are seeking asylum. But instead of asylum, many will spend weeks or months in detention, with traumatic effects. Join AFSC’s week of action to end child detention this Tuesday, Jun 11, 7:30-8:30 AM at 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling in Mpls. More at migrantjustice.afsc.org
Also from American Friends Service Committee: MN U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum recently introduced a new bill, HR 2407, designed to hold Israel accountable for continued abuse of Palestinian children held in Israeli military detention in violation of international humanitarian law. The bill would ensure that U.S. financial assistance provided to Israel is not used to detain, interrogate, abuse, torture, and prosecute Palestinian children in military courts. Supported by American Friends Service Committee, Defense for Children International – Palestine, and others through the No Way to Treat a Child campaign. Click here for resources and here to take action in support of this bill.
Looking ahead – Friends General Conference is offering Spiritual Deepening eRetreats next autumn: Understanding and Healing White Supremacy (Sept 22-Oct 18); Becoming a Welcoming Friend (Nov 3-Nov 22). More info to come.
OFFICE HOURS
Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wed, Thurs and Fri, 10:30-4:00. 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.