August 11, 2019

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Mike Finley, speaker; John Kraft, musician; care of meeting, Lolly Lijewski and Bill Hendricks
11:00-12:30 monthly meeting for business: John Kraft, presiding clerk; Tom Ward recording clerk

At 11:00, we will shift from meeting for worship to worship with attention to business. We invite visitors and newcomers to introduce themselves but we will not have general introductions, sharing joys and concerns, or announcements. Everyone is welcome to stay for business meeting.

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

Those who feel disconnected and fearful and those who suffer from violence.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

NEXT SUNDAY: Help make the meetinghouse sparkle! Plan to stay and wash a couple of windows and chairs and tend to this space that creates a home for us all. Many hands will allow everyone some sunny Sunday afternoon playtime!

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!

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 (QVS) Open House on Sun, Aug 25th, 2 – 5PM; 3241 Park Ave S, Mpls – to see the home created by area Quakers, drop off items for the pantry or welcome baskets (for basket items, bring in sets of six!) and tend to remaining sprucing tasks. 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. Short intro pieces for Bridget, Ellen, Leanne, Kirsten, Miranda and Zephyr, the new Fellows, can be found at: quakervoluntaryservice.org/Minneapolis (you have to scroll down!)

For those interested in helping set up the QVS house and welcome the Fellows once they arrive this month, sign up at
forms.gle/u648iTCMS8WbM83h9 to help, including:
Fri, Aug 23rd and Sat, the 24th 9 AM – 2 PM – cleaning and making up beds
Aug 30th – transportation for the Fellows from the airport
Aug 31st to Sept 8th.- providing lunch and dinner as the Fellows settle in (lactose-free, vegetarian appreciated)
For more about pantry items donations, please contact Local Support Committee member, Marybeth, or email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org .

George Watson once stated that he read the last chapter of Testament of Devotion at least once a year. Come read that chapter together at the Watson reading group Tues, Aug 20h at 7 PM in the conference room. No need to read ahead. One-timers and regulars – everyone is welcome! We’ll also decide whether to read more of Testament or choose another title.

A new writing group has started and will next meet on Tues, Aug 27th (NOTE CORRECTED DATE) 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.

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, or email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org, with offers or leads.

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

From Friends Committee on National Legislation: Senators are home for the August recess and they need to hear from you. Take action to address the crisis of gun violence and other vital issues (immigration, climate, criminal justice, Native Americans) by visiting them this month. More at: fcnl.org/updates/august-recess-a-time-for-action-2214

Woodbrooke Family Camp Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Want a taste of Camp Woodbrooke (near Richland Center, WI), a Quaker-inspired camp where campers explore the natural world in a caring community? Come to Family Camp! Enjoy the beauty and experience community as we hike, swim, play, sing and prepare meals together and go to sleep listening to owls and tree frogs. Limited to 50. More information and registration at: campwoodbrooke.org/familycamp.php .

Explore Quaker resources and activities from the Friends General Conference Spiritual Deepening Library 2.0. The FREE online activity and resource library is ideal for Friends, small group, or Meetings to explore how Quaker spiritual practice can transform lives and draw them deeper in the life of the Spirit: fgcquaker.org/spiritual-deepening/library

Quaker Missions Stamp Project, under the care of the Indianapolis First Friends Meeting, accepts stamps of all issues dates and countries, both used and unused, singles, sheets, albums or boxed collections to sell for the benefit of Right Sharing of World Resources In order for stamps to be salable, please follow the guidelines at: rswr.org/stamp-program. Mail stamps to: Stamps for Right Sharing, c/o Indianapolis First Friends, 3030 Kessler Blvd. East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

Plan to gather and worship with hundreds of Quakers and friends committed to advocating for a more just and peaceful world at the Friends Committee on National Legislation’s annual meeting and public policy institute, Nov 13-17. Lobby to end the U.S. strategy of endless war, give input on FCNL’s legislative policy positions, and be inspired to act in the year ahead! Registration is open now for this year’s conference, “Love Thy Neighbor (No Exceptions): Working Together for Peace and Justice.” Visit the website for a first look at the schedule and more details about the event. Some financial assistance is available for young adults and members of the General Committee – contact Annie (annie(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fcnl.org) for more. Quaker advocacy has never been more important.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Today at 1 PM: Learn what plants are best for sequestering carbon, how to read a soil test, and other climate-healing planting techniques. Gather at the Trolley Path at York near 44th (a little north). Free compost!

The Southwest Neighborhood Choir is gearing up for a new season! The choir rehearses here at the meetinghouse on Thursdays from 7-8:30 starting Sept 19. Fee is $120; scholarships are available. Join the fun of this non-auditioned, mixed choir that sings a variety of styles and genres: form.jotform.com/kerenprice/fall-2019-the-neighborhood-choir

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. 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.