June 16, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Mary Logue and Clifford Goltz

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 so Friends can be released.

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 Susie, Sarah, and Stefanie.

The Religious Education (for youth) Committee will meet today at 11:30, downstairs.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

Zephyra and Roland Shepherd created the Shepherd Scholarship in 1977 for the post-secondary education of members or member’s children. Applications and eligibility criteria are available on the long table in the east hall. Applications should be mailed to the meetinghouse, emailed to the office (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org,) or put in the Shepherd Scholarship file in the blue box. Application deadline is July 14.

The Welcoming and Outreach Committee would like to have more members. Individuals who are newer to the meeting could bring a great perspective and help the committee succeed in its work of greeting visitors and helping newcomers feel a part of Minneapolis Friends Meeting. For questions about what specifically the committee does, how frequently they meet, how long of a commitment, and any other questions, please call Ed. Thank you for considering this work.

Read Out of the Silence: Quaker Perspectives on Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Watson reading group THIS 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 time of discussion, sharing, and connection!

Interested in gardening? Meeting gardeners 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, and lots of laughs. Questions? Contact Clifford; concerns, call Betsy.

Queries from Friends World Committee for Consultation: In what ways do you offer or receive love and mercy? Is there anyone whom you feel does not deserve love or mercy? Have you ever seen or received love and mercy from someone you weren’t expecting?

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Friends General Conference is looking for someone at this year’s Gathering in Grinnell IA with a large vehicle (preferably a van) who could pickup John McCutcheon, his road manager, and his instruments and electronics at the airport on Wed and return him on Thurs. If you can help, contact coordinator, Ruth Reber, ASAP: ruthr(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fgcquaker.org / 215-561-1700.

The Twin Cities Advocacy Group of Friends Committee on National Legislation continues to visit the offices of our U.S. representatives and senators, working to stop endless war by repealing the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force. The repeal has now passed out of a House committee as an amendment to the military appropriations bill and will go to the whole House for a vote. The local advocacy group would like to appeal to other representatives including Angie Craig and Dean Phillips. If you live in their districts and would like to help, please contact Jim. Want to hear some background on how we got to this place? Listen to RadioLab’s 60 words.

Eileen Flanagan, Quaker activist (eileenflanagan.com), is offering a free webinar “Navigating Fear in Scary Times” on Monday, June 17, from 6:30 – 8 PM CST. Details and registration at eileenflanagan.com/navigating-fear-in-scary-times/.

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, children, individuals and families. More at fnvw.org.

Friends for a Nonviolent World (FNVW) is looking for runners and walkers to participate in the FunD Run on July 13. The walk is approximately 3.2 miles (two laps) around a small loop that overlooks beautiful Como Lake. Everyone is welcome to participate – walking, running, skipping or whatever for two laps or more or less. Ask others to sponsor you or sponsor yourself for $25. All proceeds go to supporting the work of FNVW. Run starts at 9:30 AM at Como Lake on East Como Lake Drive, Saint Paul MN. Parking is beside the Dockside Pavilion. Questions: Contact Mike Reeder at mike(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org

Are you strongly led to offer ministry in healing, challenging, and nurturing the diverse Society of Friends? Are you willing to be of service to Meetings and Churches or regional gatherings of Friends throughout the Americas? The Traveling Ministry Corps can offer you the opportunity! The Traveling Ministry Corps of Friends World Committee for Consultation is welcoming applications for a 2020 cohort of traveling ministers. FWCC supports the training and travel associated with this ministry. Apply and learn more at fwccamericas.org/visitation/traveling-ministry.shtml. Application deadline is Sept 30. There will be an informational Zoom webinar for prospective applicants with time for questions and answers on Tues, July 16 at 7 PM CST. More about the call will be available in early July.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Linden Hills Library will host “Displaced,” an interactive exhibit which explores the racially-motivated expulsion of Indigenous and Black peoples from the Linden Hills area of SW Minneapolis throughout history. Through archival and community histories, the stories of the displaced will be brought into dialogue with the present day experiences of Linden Hills residents. The exhibit will be on display until July 11th at the Linden Hills Library. On July 11, 6-9 PM, the exhibit will be on display at the Linden Hills Park Building, during the library program “Jim Crow of the North: Documentary Screening & Discussion” offered in collaboration with “Mapping Prejudice,” a research project from the U of MN which documents, maps, and presents data on restrictive covenants in Hennepin County. Sponsored by Friends of Linden Hills Library, the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and Linden Hills Neighborhood Council.

OFFICE HOURS Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wed – Fri, 10:30-4:00. Phone messages checked daily. Bulletin deadline, noon Thur.