July 14, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Jeff Naylor, speaker; Jacque Wiersma, musician; care of meeting, Joanne Esser and Bill Hendricks

11:00-12:30 worship with attention to business: John Kraft, clerk; Stephen Snyder, recording clerk

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 TODAY.

Save Wed, July 31st, 7 PM for a conversation about how we organize and provide care to each other. Hosted by the Ministry and Counsel Committee.

Loaves and Fishes- Monday July 29. Join others from the Metro-area Friends Meetings along with the folks from the Ismaili Community and Mayim Rabim Synagogue at Holy Rosary Church, 2424 18th Ave, S, Mpls. Volunteers are needed for 2 PM preparation of chili, vegetables, fruit, salad, and rolls; 4:45 PM serving food and beverages; and 5:30 PM cleaning in the kitchen and dining area. Donations of fresh or dried fruit also needed. Sign up for a shift on the sheet on the bulletin table.

From Social Committee: Thank you to all who brought food to share, helped clear, wash, and dry dishes, and wash and put away tables and chairs – all with smiles and laughter – for the crowd of regulars and visitors at potluck this past Sunday! Your generous spirit makes potluck Sundays a time of festive gathering!

Read Primitive Quakerism Revived at the Watson reading group this Tues, July 16th at 7 PM here in the conference room. No need to read ahead – we’ll read together! One-timers and regulars – everyone is welcome!

A new writing group is starting: 7 PM Tues, July 23rd at the home of Jane – a relaxed but structured group with a focus on developing a spiritual practice through writing. Each month we’ll write and have the chance to share with each other. Everyone welcome. Contact Jane with questions or interest.

The great hosta give-away! The meeeting gardeners are in the process of reconstructing/ reimagining the area behind the picnic table. Hostas in the triangle area (near the steps) are available to anyone who wants to dig up and take them. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE HOSTAS BY THE FENCE. The hostas remaining in the triangle will be removed on July 23rd.

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 the office: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org .

Join F/friends for a potluck and singing, Sat, July 20 at 6PM in Mpls. Contact Marilyn or Dave for location and more info.

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

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. Typically, campers are equally divided between families and individuals. All campers help to make camp a safe and supportive place for everyone —adults, teens, and children. More at 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 that will readily identify Northern Yearly Meeting on the NYM Journal, e-news, brochure, website, minute books, and letterhead for the Epistle and other official communications. Send logo proposals or questions to northernyearlymeeting(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com in electronic format by August 1. Read more here.

Nightingales’ summer gathering will be held near Stoughton, WI, Aug 2-4. Nightingales are mostly Quakers, mostly from WI and MN, who gather to sing over a weekend three times a year. For more, contact the office: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org.

Feel strongly led to offer ministry in healing, challenging, and nurturing the diverse Society of Friends? Willing to be of service to Meetings and Churches or regional gatherings of Friends throughout the Americas? 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 here. Application deadline is Sept 30. There will be an informational Zoom webinar with time for questions and answers THIS Tues, July 16 at 7 PM. To get the zoom link or find directions for calling in to the discussion, click here.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Every Church A Peace Church’s next potluck supper meeting is TOMORROW, July 15th, 6:30 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 29th St and 32nd Ave S. Topic: Critical Realignments and the Future of American Politics by David Schultz, Hamline University Professor of Political Science. Elections have consequences. Prof Schultz will examine the impact the 2018 elections had on a longer realignment in American politics and what it means for the 2020 election and beyond. Emphasis will be on how a generational shift is producing a new politics and what that means for America.

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 – full of fear, grief, and danger, but also of love, family, change, and joy. Come experience these honest, layered, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic stories Thurs, July 25th and Fri, July 26th at The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave. Mpls. More here.

MEETING OFFICE HOURS: Wed, Thurs and Fri, 10:30-4:00. Phone messages checked daily. Email (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org), phone (612-926-6159) or write bulletin notices (and put in the bulletin file) by noon on Thur