Sunday, November 30, 2025

TODAY’S WORSHIP AND PROGRAM

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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Unprogrammed Meeting for Worship
Care of meeting: Gayle Dreon
Zoom host: Bill H

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Introduction to the Testimonies
For newcomers and seasoned Friends alike, please come explore how the testimonies came to be and consider what we might be called to in the coming years. As background, Friends are encouraged to watch this QuakerSpeak video interview with Paul Buckley, “Are SPICES the Quaker Testimonies?” Click here for the video on the website for QuakerSpeak, a video project by Friends Journal). This is the start of a three-part series from Ministry and Counsel Committee; Stephen S and Carolyn V facilitating.
Zoom host: Kate W

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Semi-programmed Meeting for Worship
Speaker: Benton Randolph, Care of meeting: John Dunham
Zoom host: Kate W

Children’s First Day School takes place every week in the lower level during 11:15 AM meeting for worship.

12:30 PM Postcard writing with the Peace & Social Concerns Committee
Come write thank-you cards and appeals to our members of Congress and other leaders. We will discuss topics for group and individual leadings. Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) continues to work for relief in Gaza, and restoration of democracy in the US. Some postcards and postcard stamps will be available, or bring your own. Meet in the conference room, or click here for the Zoom link.

MORE WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT MFM

Sharing the Spirit, held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, is a brief centering time that is open to everyone. We gather at approximately 8:57 AM for ten-minute worship (online, cameras off) beginning at 9:02 AM. Click here for zoom link; use ID 859 3925 1575, passcode 251345; or paste the following into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85939251575?pwd=1aHrNcUclfw3o99kyDnc9nAwzwkYGU.1

HOLD IN THE LIGHT

Happy birthday John S (December 1), Dan L (December 4), Linda C (December 5), David D (December 9), Judith F (December 10), Carolyn V (December 14), Connie A (December 18), Deborah J (December 21), and Sandy O (December 29)! Let Friends celebrate YOU! If you would like to have your birthday acknowledged by meeting Friends, please send the month and date of your birth (no year necessary) to Judith J.

MFM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Support Minneapolis Friends during the FNVW Holiday Fair. Minneapolis Friends is still looking for a few folks to help. If you wish to volunteer for any of these roles, click here for the volunteer schedule. Or, you can contact John K. Needs include: 1) Move chairs in the Meeting Room and furniture from the Conference room on Sunday, November 30 in preparation for the FNVW Holiday Fair set up. 2) Be present during the FNVW setup and the Fair. You would fill a 4-hour slot as a direct contact for the FNVW folks to answer questions and make sure the FNVW folks are careful with the Meeting House.

Snow emergency parking rules. When the city of Minneapolis declares a snow emergency, parking rules take effect so plows can clear the streets.

• On Day 1, overnight from 9:00 PM — 8:00 AM, do not park on a snow emergency route. These are marked with a red Snow Emergency Route sign and a blue street name sign.
• On Day 2, from 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM, do not park on the even side of the streets that are non-Snow Emergency Routes. Do not park on either side of parkways.
• On Day 3, from 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM, do not park on the odd side of streets that are non-Snow Emergency Routes.

Click here for the city’s webpage with more detailed information to sign up for text, email, and phone alerts. Or stay informed by calling 612-348-SNOW (7669), texting MPLSAlerts to 77295 for Snow Emergency Alerts, or downloading the MPLS Parking smartphone app.

Joining the MFM Google Group is an easy way to engage with the Meeting – to share and see articles of interest, participate in informal discussion, to receive reminders from other Friends about upcoming events. To sign up, simply send an email request to Roland B. For more about the MFM Google Group, click here. Also, to keep abreast of Meeting news, you can find bulletins, events, and monthly meeting minutes on the MFM website (click here).

Bus route changes. On December 6, route 6 will be replaced by the new route 6 and the new METRO E line. Click here for MetroTransit’s webpage about these changes. Click here for a PDF of route 36, which will travel between Edina and Uptown Transit station, stopping near the meetinghouse on Xerxes Avenue. Click here for a PDF of METRO E line, a north/south express bus that makes stops along France Avenue. Questions? The Fulton Neighborhood Association is hosting informational sessions about the new E-line and these bus route changes on Tuesday December 2 at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM at Pershing Park (48th Street & Zenith Avenue). No RSVP required — just stop by.

When you enter the office, please put on an N95 mask. There are free masks directly outside the office door, or you can bring your own. Masking in the office is required when Ariel E, the office manager, is working. You’re welcome to drop by the office to say hi to Ariel, give him a bulletin announcement, request a zoom link, or ask for help with something else.

To sign up as a second hour worship greeter, see Mary S at the rise of meeting. This is a great way to get acquainted with others.

Contributions update: First quarter contributions totaled $26,217, about 19% of our budget. Second quarter contributions totaled $14,549, about 10.5% of the budget. Contributions of $97,567 (70% of the budget) – or $16,261 per month – are needed to meet our budgeted obligations. Thank you, Friends, for your generous financial support of the meeting. There is now a donate tab on MFM’s website (click here). If you would like to set up automatic contributions to the meeting, contact Carolyn V, clerk of Stewardship and Finance Committee.

MFM EVENTS

December 7 (hybrid). A Light in the Storm. At mid-morning program on Sunday, December 7, there will be an opportunity to discuss joining with ISAIAH, a multi-faith state wide group seeking a multiracial democracy and caring economy, along with communities and people of faith across the state to protect Minnesotans against authoritarianism.

December 7 (in person). All-Meeting Potluck is once a month on first Sundays. During the academic year, it starts at 12:15 PM. Come after semi-programmed meeting for worship for friendly food and conversation at the potluck downstairs. New attender or seasoned member – all are welcome whether you brought anything or not! If you brought a dish, please label ingredients so everyone can participate without worry.

In addition to the special events listed above, there are ongoing groups in the meeting. Pick up a flyer about these ongoing groups from the information table in the meetinghouse hallway, or email the office to request a copy. Groups include:

• Writing Group (online), 1st Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Next: December 1
• Deep Inner Work of Racial Justice (online), 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Next: December 9
• LGBTQIA+ Group (in person), 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Next: December 17
• Joyful Aging coffee hour (in person), 3rd Fridays, 10:00 AM – noon. Next: December 19
• Peace & Social Concerns Committee (online), 4th Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Next: December 22
• Watson Reading Group (hybrid), 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Next: December 23

WIDER COMMUNITY

December 5-6 (in person). Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) Holiday Fair will be at our meetinghouse Friday, December 5 from 1:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Get your holiday gifts, enjoy good food and music. More volunteers are still needed before, during, and after the holiday fair. Click here to see all the different roles and shifts available at tinyurl.com/HolidayFairVolunteer, and choose one or two that suit you best! Questions: info(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fnvw.org.

December 13 (in person). Agenda Launch & Anti-Authoritarianism Strategy Training. The TCFM ISAIAH Connectors group aims to organize 60 people from the TCFM and wider community to attend this upcoming organizing event. ISAIAH is a multi-faith community organizing coalition in Minnesota. Click here to learn more and register. ISAIAH connectors will contact those registered to attend together. Questions? The MFM office manager can put you in touch with TCFM organizers.

December 29 (in person). Loaves and Fishes. Please come serve a meal to feed the multitude. Prepare a nutritious meal with Minneapolis Friends, TCFM, Mayim Rabim, and members of the Ismaili community. Monday, December 29 from 2:00 – 6:30 PM, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (2424 18th Avenue South, Minneapolis). Contact Greg L for details. Ask the MFM office manager if you need his contact info.

In addition to these events, there are many Quaker events held on a regular schedule in the wider community, and national organizations that offer online resources. You can pick up a copy of a flyer about some of these opportunities from the information table in the meetinghouse hallway, or email the office to request a copy. You’ll find opportunities including:

• Worship and worship-sharing
• Affinity groups for worship and discussion
• Lectures and learning
• Advocacy and activism
• Quaker podcasts, media, and organizations

OFFICE HOURS

The Office Manager, Ariel E, will be in the office Sunday, November 30, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Thursday, December 4, noon – 5:00 PM; and Friday, November 30, 12:30 – 5:30 PM. Is there something you’d like included in upcoming bulletins? Weekly deadline for bulletin items is noon Thursdays. Please call the office (612-926-6159) or send the information to Ariel by email (office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)minneapolisfriends.org).

The Children and Families Coordinator, Cathy N, is typically in the meetinghouse on Fridays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. She is also available by phone or email, working remotely, on Wednesdays 2:30 – 5:00 PM and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 PM.