August 4, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Tom Hoey and Barbara Ziegenhagen; Lin Butler (mic)

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.

You are welcome at the potluck today at the rise of worship. Please come enjoy food and conversation whether you brought a “pot” or not! To regulars – look for ways to help the effort: replenish plates and utensils; clear, wash, dry and put away dishes; clear, wash and put away tables and chairs. Build community by sharing the labor!

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

All those who are feeling diminished – by physical discomfort, grief, isolation, and other burdens.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

Monthly meeting for business will be next Sunday at 11:00 AM. “The Quaker corporate decision-making process is a spiritual discipline needing trust, patience, a willingness to listen, mutual forbearance, a concern for and openness to others with differing views, and the grace of humor. The care with which we conduct our decision-making is often critical to the enduring harmony of the entire meeting. At its best the result reflects the transforming power of the love of God, an exhilarating and joyful experience.” ~Northern Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice. Come be part of the experience.

Come make the meetinghouse sparkle! The annual clean-up day is Sunday, August 18 after the rise of worship. Plan to stay long enough to wash a couple of windows or chairs and tend to this space that creates a home for us all.

Possible Sunday morning schedule change and other news from the Religious Education (for youth) Committee:
~ check out the flyer on the bulletin table which describes the contemplated schedule change in the coming year
~ Hold September 15th, at the rise of second worship, for a first day school orientation
~ Plan to come to a families, teachers and committee gathering during the Oct 6th potluck, at 12:45. More details soon!

A new writing group has started, gathering next at 7 PM on Tues, Aug 13th, at the home of Jane and David – 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.

Quaker Voluntary Service (QVS) Open House on Sun, Aug 25th, 2 – 5PM; 3241 Park Ave S, Mpls. QVS Mpls/St. Paul is beginning its second year with six new fellows placed in local nonprofit organization working for peace and social justice and living in a cooperative household. For those interested in helping set up the house and welcome the Fellows once they arrive this month, sign up at forms.gle/u648iTCMS8WbM83h9 to help, including:
Aug 10th 9AM – noon – moving furniture for floor sanding cleaning
Aug 23rd and 24th 9 AM – 2 PM – cleaning and moving furniture back in place
Aug 30th – transportation for the Fellows from the airport on, or providing meals for their first week
Aug 31st to Sept 8th.- providing lunch and dinner as the Fellows settle in
For more about pantry items donations, please contact Local Support Committee member, Marybeth.

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 – south Minneapolis to Roseville and back, August – July? Even carpooling 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.

Getting connected:
~ You may request to have this bulletin sent to you via email – send the request to office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org
~ You may sign up on the elevator table clipboard to have a nametag made for you
~ Meeting directories are available to members and regular attenders. Contact information from the directory may not be used for anything other than meeting business or personal connection. An electronic directory and update sheet are available from the office. Request them by emailing: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org. If you would like to be added to the directory, please fill out a contact information sheet (near the elevator table) and place in an offering box or in the bulletin file of the blue box (across from the nametags).
~ You may join the meeting’s Google group – an informal group of meeting members and attenders. To sign up simply send an email request to Roland at rolandbarrett(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)msn.com . For more about the MFM Google Group, go to minneapolisfriends.org/google-group. Also, to help keep abreast of Meeting news, bulletins, events, and monthly meeting minutes can be found on the website.
~ monthly meeting minutes and weekly bulletins as well as a calendar of events are all on the meeting website: minneapolisfriends.org
~ for regular attenders / members – make a point of speaking on Sunday mornings with someone you do not know.

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Pendle Hill First Monday Lecture – Good News for the Poor/Oppressed by Steven Davison, TOMORROW, Aug 5th, 7:30-9 PM EST. Free and open to the public; registration requested: pendlehill.org/learn/workshops-courses-events/event-registration-good-news-for-the-poor-oppressed-08-05-2019/

The Quaker Religious Education Collaborative (QREC) has a grant to strengthen religious education and continuing Quaker education. There is space for two more people from Northern Yearly Meeting to go, expenses paid, to a workshop Aug 9-11 at Powell House in Chatham, NY. The project lasts three years, and there will be future similar offerings. FFI see the flier (drive.google.com/file/d/0B-994c9eHwsmMlpfNm45RmVtSVdmT29pSXVHaWVtdlF1dmFn/view). If you are interested in going or interested in getting involved in the network, contact Kat Griffith, NYM co-clerk.

Friends General Conference Spiritual Deepening eRetreats next autumn: Understanding and Healing White Supremacy (Sept 22-Oct 18); Becoming a Welcoming Friend (Nov 3-Nov 22). More at FGCeRetreats.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.

From Friends Committee on National Legislation: the House of Representatives backed provisions blocking creation and deployment of dangerous new nuclear weapons in the Defense Authorization Bill (NDAA). Now the Senate decides whether to adopt these provisions. Please write to your members of Congress about the House-passed provision, blocking creation and deployment of these nuclear weapons (fcnl.org/updates/stop-new-nuclear-missiles-1594). Example letter ar: fcnl.org/updates/letter-writing-project-41

OFFICE HOURS: Wed afternoon and Thurs and Fri, 10:30-4:00. Bulletin deadline, noon Thur. Phone items in to the office, (612-926-6159), email, (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org), or write and put in the bulletin file of the blue box.