June 13, 2021

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Christopher Sammond, speaker; care of meeting, Doug Herron

Contact office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org by noon Thurs for the link to Sunday worship in June.
It’s easy to be in worship for as long as you are able. Consider inviting the youth of the meeting to participate!

There is no first day school until the school year schedule resumes on September 19th.

TODAY there will be a meeting for committee clerks at the rise of monthly meeting for business. If you are a clerk and cannot attend, please arrange for someone from your committee to go in your stead. Contact John with questions.

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

The witness and work to protect White Earth lands and waters in northern Minnesota.

THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW

Planned vocal ministry: Take the opportunity to nurture and encourage each other! If you think someone has a message for the meeting community, recommend them to Ministry and Counsel Committee or encourage them to speak with someone from M&C themselves. Likewise, if you feel you have been given a message to share, contact Bill so a Sunday may be made available to you.

Need to schedule a Zoom meeting for a committee meeting or Minneapolis Meeting activity? Please send a request, including date, time, and purpose to office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org to have it set up.

From Friends Committee on National Legislation: the U.S. House of Representatives will vote, expected on June 17th, on House Resolution 256. HR256 repeals the 2002 Congressional Authorization for the Use of Military Force, which was aimed at Saddam Hussein. FCNL hopes Quakers will call their Representative to encourage them to vote, to make it clear that Congress should reassert its Constitutional authority over declaring war. Jim and Doug are MFM representatives to FCNL and can answer questions.

Zephyra and Roland Shepherd created the Shepherd Scholarship in 1977 for the post-secondary education of Minneapolis Meeting members or children of members. Applications and eligibility criteria are available from the office (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org.) Applications should be mailed to the meetinghouse or emailed to the office by June 30th.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH MINNEAPOLIS MEETING FRIENDS

There is mid-week worship every Wed night, 7PM. There will be a brief reading at the beginning of worship on the first and third Weds. Email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org by noon Wed for the link.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHER FRIENDS

Quaker Parents: The Quaker Parent Initiative has revised its website, www.quakerparenting.org . Use it as a safe space, facilitated by experienced QPI leaders, to raise questions and share experiences with other parents. Quaker beliefs, testimonies and practices can give parents guidance. The newly designed website has a section dedicated to Quaker resources related to parenting.

Friends for a NonViolent World:
~ The Great FNVW 40th anniversary celebration, Sat, June 26th, at the Midway Peace Park outside the FNVW office building, 393 Dunlap Str N, St. Paul, 10:30-11:30 (all ages) 11:30 – 12:30 adult only. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your party; drinks and dessert provided. want to help make the event a success? Sign up for a supporting task here.
~ People Camp, “Seeking Justice in a Changing World,” will be at Northern Pines Retreat Center, August 8-14. Take on a leadership role and have a reduced fee. People Camp registration is open now. Sign up here: People Camp 2021 Registration
~ Friends for a NonViolent World seeks an Event Planning Volunteer to help plan and implement a variety of educational events focused on bringing people together to learn more about a social justice issue. In this role, you will assist with creating agendas, identifying needed resources, and advertising. We are especially looking for a volunteer to help with planning an organization-wide gathering coming up in late June. Contact Miranda at Miranda(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org.

Quaker Voluntary Service Spiritual Nurturers wanted! Would you enjoy companioning a young adult QVS Fellow through their year of service and spiritual growth? Nurturers connect with Fellows at least once each month, (Sept – July), and meet with other Nurturers for initial training and twice more for support. Indicate interest by emailing office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org to be put in touch with Spiritual Nurturer Anchors. Final matching will be in July.

Quaker employment opportunities:
~ Northern Yearly Meeting Middle School Coordinator Want to nurture and support them as they explore their connection with God, with Quakerism, with themselves and their place in the world? Lead programming for middle school youth in NYM: two in-person retreats as well as leading the middle school program at Annual Session. During the past year, programming has been virtual. Flexibility will be critical we determine how we can move ahead in the coming year. Recommend this position to people you know who would be great! Click here for details.
~ Quaker Voluntary Service Local Coordinator: click here for details
~ Friends School of MN Business Manager: click here for details
~ Scattergood Friends School Health Coordinator: click here for details

The Friends General Conference Gathering will be virtual and pay-as-led this year, June 27-July 3. This is a low-barrier opportunity to check out all or parts of the Gathering. More at: https://www.fgcquaker.org/connect/gathering. Workshops listed at: https://www.fgcquaker.org/connect/gathering/programs-and-events/workshops .

A recording of parts of Spirit and Community Online, offered by Friends General Conference, can be found on the FGC Consultation: Spirit and Community in Online Gatherings Resource page along with other useful resources.

OFFICE HOURS Carolyn will be in the office Tues and Wed afternoons and Thurs morning. FIRM BULLETIN DEADLINE of noon, Thursday.