September 24, 2023

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

9:00 – 10:00 meeting for worship (unprogrammed): care of meeting, Keitha Herron; Zoom host – Kate W-J

10:15 – 11:00 How NonViolent Campaigns Succeed in Polarized Times with George Lakey; Zoom host – Lolly L

11:15 – 12:15 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Jane Downes – speaker; Dave Bostrom – musician; care of meeting, Doris Elliott; Zoom host – Lolly L

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

Mid-morning program at 10:15: From his first arrest in the Civil Rights era to his most recent during a climate justice march at the age of 83, George Lakey has committed his life to building a better world through non-violent movements. He has worked in the United States with mineworkers, steelworkers, and civil rights leaders, and, internationally, with South African anti-apartheid activists, Cambodian human rights organizers, and many others. An author and teacher, in 1992, he founded and served as executive director of Training for Change, an organization internationally known for its leadership in creating and teaching strategies for nonviolent social change. George will remain open to the Spirit as he approaches his time with us. His topic may not end up being reflected in the title above.

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

People recovering from the earthquake in Morocco and from floods in Libya and others around the world who are grieving, or suffering from the climate crisis, conflict, racism, colonialism, displacement, and loss, and all those who are aiding victims and the dispossessed.

NEWS FOR MINNEAPOLIS MEETING FRIENDS

There is online mid-week worship every Wed night, 7PM. This Wed, Sept 27th, instead of the usual online-only unprogrammed worship, George Lakey will facilitate a panel with local organizers, How We Win: Organizing for Environmental and Climate Justice, available both in person at the meetinghouse and online: ID: 825 2369 0843; Passcode: 817454; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523690843?pwd=ams5TXlqZjFVL3pRRU9XUUpuTlJaQT09. See below for more.

Other George Lakey Events:
~ Prophetic Quakerism Tackles the Climate Crisis – Sun, Sept 24th at 2PM at Twin Cities Meeting in St. Paul
~ Dancing with History – bookstore event, Tues, Sept 26th, 7PM at Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Hennepin Ave, Mpls
~ How We Win: Organizing for Environmental and Climate Justice panel with local organizers Joe Vital (East Phillips Neighborhood Institute) and Nazir Kahn (MN Environmental Justice Table) Wed, Sept 27th 7PM at the meetinghouse (zoom link here; ID 825 2369 0843; passcode 817454)
~ Justice Unbound: Building Race and Class Solidarity with Minister JaNae Bates, songs by Good Trouble – Thurs, Sept 28th, 7PM East Side Freedom Library, St. Paul, MN. Register here
~ Walk for Peace and Justice – Sat, Sept 30th, 10AM at Brackett Park, Minneapolis. Click here for more and to sign up.
More details about George’s visit here .

Mid-morning program next Sunday at 10:15: Environmental Education at Friends School of MN. Joe Mueller, Head of School, will provide an overview of the Environmental Education program at FSMN. This is a crucial component of the overall academic program at the school. The presentation will discuss the “why” behind the “how” and show how deeply integrated environmental education is in the life of the school.

Fall Together at Fish Lake: The Fall Together Committee is planning a mostly outdoor gathering at Fish Lake Regional Park on Sat, Oct 14 from 11AM – 7PM. On the schedule: A PARTIAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN, a scavenger hunt, singalong, a program, the variety show, and other fun activities. Fish Lake is beautiful and inviting, and it would be lovely to share time with each other, enjoying the park. Children warmly welcome. We’ll be outside, weather permitting, moving inside the Pavillion if needed. Remember to bring a mask if you’d be more comfortable wearing one. Full schedule and other information available here. Practice your variety show act! Make (or buy) eclipse-viewing safety accessories (https://www.space.com/36941-solar-eclipse-eye-protection-guide.html ) – some supplies for a pinhole and cardstock viewer as well as twenty pair of eclipse glasses will be available at Fish Lake. Plan to come!

LBGTQ+ People Today: Judith J and Bill H will be hosting a discussion on how LGBTQ+ individuals view and confront issues today at a midmorning program on Oct 22nd. They seek other panel members willing to discuss your experience, thoughts, pain, or joys. Because we are a diverse community, they are asking for volunteers to be sure all LGBTQ+ voices within our meeting are represented. Contact Bill H.

Minneapolis Friends Meeting seeks applicants for a Nursery Supervisor to care for children 0-5 years old during Sunday morning worship and programming. This is a part-time position, approximately 3-4 hours on Sunday mornings. Hourly wage is $15-20/hour, depending on experience. Interested candidates should have experience caring for young children, dependability to provide a consistent presence, attentiveness to children’s safety, and ability to communicate effectively. A full job description can be found here. Send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by email to: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org, with Nursery Committee in the subject line.

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 Lolly L or other members of M&C. M&C is also looking for closers for both worships. Serving as a closer is a ministry of service to the meeting.

HEADS UP: The Twin Cities Marathon, with many road closures, will be NEXT SUNDAY, Oct 1.

The Care and Counsel Committee facilitates pastoral care for Minneapolis Meeting members and attenders, understanding the Quaker tradition that Friends minister to each other. If you are dealing with illness, grief, a major transition, or a stressful personal problem, we would like to be there for you. Contact committee clerk, Sandy O.
If a confidential discussion would support you as you make a decision, we will set up a clearness committee with you. Email John S. to explore that opportunity.
Other committee members are Connie A, Mary G, and Ellen S.

SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES AT MINNEAPOLIS MEETING

The Spirituality in Dance and Movement group will gather at the meetinghouse this Tues, May 30th at 10:45AM (and the last Tuesday of any odd month). Those interested in moving and those who are interested but uncomfortable with movement are welcome. A CD player will be provided. Bring music that gets your toes tapping and your body swaying! Contact Ellen for more.

Small group line-up: Writing Group, first Monday night (contact: Jane D); Getting to Know You Group, second Tuesday afternoon (contact: Kate W-J); Right Relationship with Indigenous People, third Tues night (contact: Carolyn V); Reading Group, fourth Tuesday night (contact: John D); Gardeners, usually after worship on fourth Sundays, May –Sept (contact: Clifford G); Spirituality of Dance Group, last Tuesday morning in odd months (contact, Ellen S).

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WIDER WORLD OF FRIENDS

Prophetic Quakerism Tackles the Climate Crisis – A George Lakey Event TODAY, Sun, at 2PM at Twin Cities Meeting, 1725 Grand Ave in St. Paul

Thee Quaker Podcast’s latest podcast is Social Justice, Lenny Kravitz, and a Quaker Meeting Mix Tape. Hear it here.

Join the World Quaker Day worship with Friends World Committee for Consultation on Sun, Oct 1st, 6PM (CT). Worship will be a blend of Quaker worship styles practiced by Friends in the Americas. Register here to get the link.

Belonging in Unknown, a Pendle Hill first Monday lecture by Matthew Armstead, will be Mon, Oct 2nd, 6:30PM (CT). Knowledge and being right are highly valued in our world, and not knowing carries risk. How do we welcome ourselves fully when we don’t know? How might we open to live during climate chaos; love as empires crumble; and learn from the darkness as well as the light? More and register here. Hear more from Matthew through their recent Pendle Hill podcast interview.

VOLUNTEER

Walk for Peace & Justice Sat, Sept 30th! Challenged by violence across the Twin Cities, the Walk is a fundraising event to bring together and support the people and organizations working to create a safe and healthy Twin Cities where we all can thrive. Friends for a NonViolent World walkers will be raising funds to support FNVW’s advocacy work and its Alternatives to Violence (AVP) program. Find out more and sign up here. Register to walk or support a walker at this link.

The snow is not yet flying, but it’s never too early to gear up for the Friends for a NonViolent World Holiday Fair!
~ Use those lazy, hazy days of summer to create crafts to be sold or preserve the bounty of your garden! Work on your own or parallel play with a group of friends! Jams, honey and salsa are popular sale items. And of course, it’s always a good time to teach one of your skills to a younger person!
~ Clean up those Quaker Treasures to prepare them for their next life. Items with special meaning and value to the Quaker community are most fun to have.
~ Donate books! (We would also love multi-gallon storage tubs, and a few bookcases!) Contact info@fnvw to donate.
~ Have ideas of how to make the Fair even better this year? Be part of the planning team! Contact info@fnvw with questions or to volunteer. Serving on the Holiday Fair Planning Committee is a great way to volunteer with FNVW for a limited period of time.
~ Let us know what you’d like to donate to the sale using this FNVW Holiday Fair Donation Sign Up

WORK OPPORTUNITIES AMONG FRIENDS

Twin Cities Meeting seeks an Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper. The job announcement, including the full job description, can be found at https://tcfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Office-Coordinator-job-announcement.pdf

Alternatives to Violence Project MN Youth and Adult Program Coordinator at Friends for a NonViolent World. Responsible for the overall coordination of AVP-MN’s workshops and activities, working closely with the Executive Director and AVP-MN Council to expand the capacity and impact of the program. See more here. Interviews will begin the second week of Sept.

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY

Dancing with History – George Lakey event, Tues, Sept 26th, 7PM at Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Hennepin Ave, Mpls

Justice Unbound: Building Race and Class Solidarity George Lakey event with Minister JaNae Bates, songs by Good Trouble – Thurs, Sept 28th, 7PM East Side Freedom Library, St. Paul, MN. Register here.

Walk for Peace and Justice with George Lakey – Sat, Sept 30th, 10AM at Brackett Park, Minneapolis. More and to sign up.

OFFICE HOURS

The Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Thurs and Fri afternoons this week. Phone messages checked daily; email checked TH-F. 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).