November 21, 2021

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

9:00 – 10:00 meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Carol Bechtel; Zoom host, Sandy

10:15 – 11:00 On the Social Utility of Fiction. In an age of ceaseless connectivity and instant gratification, is the novel an increasingly obsolete form of entertainment? Given the urgency of today’s most pressing issues, can novels, requiring hours of solitude retain cultural relevance, and even serve a broader social function? Come for discussion with Jakob Guanzon, author of the acclaimed novel, Abundance. Zoom host, Sandy

11:15 – 12:15 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Ellen Swanson – speaker; care of meeting, Marilyn Johnson; Zoom host, Stephen

Email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org for the Sunday morning programming link for Nov.

TODAY Northern Yearly Meeting is offering first day school online for children, age 6-11, from 10–11AM. Getting to know you activities, a story, (Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message, by Chief Jake Swamp,) coloring and make-at-home snack around the theme of giving thanks and our Native American neighbors! Registration ASAP (it’s required); families will receive further details and recipe after registration. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldu2trTMsHtesGnW1yVqV9dP65Vo7P9lX. It is hoped this will be a monthly opportunity.

“The struggle of maturity is to regain the seriousness of a child at play.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

“The purpose of life is joy.” – an Eastern spiritual teacher

“I think lots of us who want to stand for love, truth, and justice could use some empowering laughter.”
– Parker Palmer

THINGS TO KNOW

Every winter, Minneapolis Meeting takes a special collection, outside the regular operating budget, to benefit organizations recommended by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee and approved at monthly meeting. Please send your recipient nominations for this year’s Winter Envelope Gift to P&SC Committee clerk, Deborah Jones (deborahjones8800(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com) by TODAY.

The memorial service for Sue Murray, a member since 1968, will be Nov 27th, 2PM via Zoom. Email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org for the link. Sue died Wednesday, October 27th. She was 92.

The memorial service for Barbara Coffin, a member since 1950, will be on Sat, Dec 11, 2PM via Zoom. Email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org for the link. Barbara died November 2nd. She was 101.

Ministry and Counsel Committee (M&C) asks individuals who feel led to share a prepared message or a reading during semi-programmed worship, to contact Bill or other members of M&C. M&C is also looking for closers for both the 9 and 11:15AM worships. Serving as a closer is a ministry of service to the meeting.

Friends for a NonViolent World’s annual Holiday Fair online is up and running until Nov. 28th; the in-person event it will be held at the Friends School of MN, Dec 3 – 4. There’s still time to donate needed baked goods, soups, crafts, Quaker Treasures, books, and silent auction items. Sign up here to let FNVW know what you’ll be donating and details on how to do it. Want to volunteer? Sign up here. (*Proof of vaccination will not be required for entry to the fair. Masks and social distancing are the safety measures being employed.) For times and to access shopping online, click here.

IN THE MEETING COMMUNITY

There is mid-week worship every Wed night, 7PM. Email office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org for the link.

Join Lectio Divina at 11:25AM on Wednesdays. Hold a short reading from the Bible, Quaker, or other spiritual text to see if and how it might speak to us today. Rather than reading for information, in Lectio, read for insight – open to the Divine and allow the text to speak to our life and times. Followed by a time of worship sharing. Contact Stephen to get the link.

Loaves and Fishes, Mon, Nov 29th: Join other metro-area Friends, the Ismaili Community and the Mayim Rabim congregation to provide a meal at Holy Rosary Church in S Mpls, 2424 – 18th Ave S. Prepare dinner (2-4:30); pack up and hand out the meals (4:00-6:30,) or clean up (5:15-7.) Fruit donations needed. Covid-19 has created more need and fewer volunteers (and fruit donations,) so your help is needed now more than ever. Email Sue to sign up for a shift to make sure there is sufficient space or to arrange to drop off fruit. Masks, gloves, and hats required. This remains a COVID risk. Sign up to come if you can on Mon, Nov 29th.

IN THE COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS

Rochester Friends Meeting is hosting Tribal Sovereignty in the United States: How did we get here and what does it mean today? presented by Tucker Quetone and Melanie Quetone Hensold TODAY, 4-5:30 via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85378105417?pwd=S3haS3Z4c0RHSSsvenZCUmdyd1hoQT09

Friends for a NonViolent World invites Friends to a Zoom showing of Mission: Joy, a documentary of the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu and their joint mission of teaching how to create joy in a world that was never easy for them. They offer neuroscience-backed wisdom to help each of us discover more joy, despite our circumstances. Tues, Nov 23rd at 10AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86935551833 ; ID: 869 3555 1833; passcode: 448727

Check out the Friends for a NonViolent World three-part Everyday Nonviolence podcast series, exploring the de-escalation of interactions between people with mental illnesses and the police. Part one and two are currently available: https://fnvw.podbean.com/

Quaker Voluntary Service is accepting applications for 2022-23! Quaker Voluntary Service is a year-long Fellowship program in which young adults (ages 21-30) build intentional community, work full time, and explore themes of spiritual and personal growth. The program year runs from late August through the end of July. Fellows are place in one of five program cities: Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or Portland (OR). Priority application deadline is Feb 28. Let the young adults in your life know about this opportunity! More at https://quakervoluntaryservice.org/apply/

Pendle Hill will offer a New Year’s Creative Playfulness and Prayer retreat, Tues evenings, Jan 4 – 25, 5-7PM via Zoom. Begin the New Year with creative playfulness, childlike wonder, and visual prayer in this experiential and restorative retreat; creating ourselves anew while deepening our connection to God and to one another. All are welcome. No skills required. A cleared space to work, and a computer, tablet, or phone with a webcam/camera recommended.

IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY

The LaCrosse White Privilege Symposium will be at the LaCrosse Center, Dec 3-4. https://www.laxwakingupwhite.com/white-privilege-symposium.html

OFFICE HOUR:S Friday and other times in the week. Phone messages checked daily; Bulletin deadline, noon Thur. Bulletin items can be phoned in to the office (612-926-6159) or emailed (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org).