June 23, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

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

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. Preferred practice is to put announcements in the bulletin. 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 Sue, Patty, and Nancy.

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

Friends who are dealing with health concerns and grief at the death of loved ones.

The local Quaker Voluntary Service program as interviews for a new local coordinator continue.

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. Completed 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.

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.

Quaker Voluntary Service request: Kirsten, the Fellow who will be working at Bridging in Roseville next year, is still trying to arrange transportation to and from work. Do you commute between south Minneapolis and the Roseville area and are willing to share a ride with Kirsten, August – July? Even one or two days a week would be incredibly helpful: MWF–either 7:30-4 or 8-4:30; T/Th any 8.5 hour span starting at 7 to 9 AM. Contact Dan, Prospect Hill Meeting member of the Local Support Committee with offers or leads.

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.

Alternative to Violence Project Basic Community Workshop: NEXT 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

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. 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

The Northern Yearly Meeting Journal is looking for reflections, personal insights, analysis of concerns, letters to the editor, experiences, and creative works, including images, for the summer issue! Submit items to nymjournal(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com, or email with questions; deadline is July 19. For more, click here.

Northern Yearly Meeting wants a logo! Logo ideas that will readily identify Northern Yearly Meeting on written and visual materials are being sought! NYM now has many publications and no logo to tie them all together, including the NYM Journal, e-news, brochure, website, minute books, and letterhead for the Epistle and other official communications. Read more here . Send logo proposals or questions to northernyearlymeeting(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com in electronic format by August 1.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Stop Separating Families protest and march, next Sunday June 30, 2 PM Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue, Mpls; hosted by MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee and Council on American-Islamic Relations -MN. Details at: facebook.com/events/297434524532185 .

Mindfulness Direct Action Training. What does it look like to answer moral injustice with mindful/prayerful direct action? How can we nurture an atmosphere of centered, purposeful focus and nonviolence for all during direct action events like rallies and protests? This training will combine mindfulness techniques for centering, de-escalation during protests, and organizing for inclusive direct action. Sat, July 13th, 9 AM – 2:30 PM; St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland School Rd, Minnetonka. More and to RSVP: boundlessloveproject.org/events/mdat

The American media narrative of Iraq and the Middle East is one of violence, extremism, and relentless tragedy. These flattened stories cement dangerous stereotypes and feelings of fear or pity. “Birds Sing Differently Here” is based on the true stories of thirteen Iraqi-Minnesotan refugees and immigrants who share their stories of fear, grief, and danger, but also of love, family, change, and joy. Come experience these stories that are honest, layered, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic Thurs, July 25th and Fri, July 26th at The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave. Mpls. Ticket and other information at southerntheater.org/shows/birds-sing-differently-here

As part of the Minneapolis Parks Movies in the Parks series, Mpls Institute of Arts will celebrate Native women by presenting films by and about Native artists and activists. On Thurs, July 30, see Blood Memory. A 2013 Supreme Court case decision to bypass the Indian Child Welfare Act (passed in 1978 to halt the systematic displacements of Native children) resurfaced the generational trauma of America’s Indian Adoption Era. A survivor of this stolen generation returns to heal her Sicangu Lakota community and a child welfare attorney redresses the law he once fought to protect in this dark horse political thriller. At Father Hennepin Park bandstand, 420 SE Main St, Mpls. Pre-film music from 7-8:30; film begins at dusk.

OFFICE HOURS

Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, hours: 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, emailed, or written and put in the bulletin file of the blue box.