Upcoming Programs

April 28 – Women Against Military Madness

WAMM is a member-based organization whose mission is to oppose U.S. militarism and involvement in wars. They challenge systems of harms, oppression and exploitation and help build movements of solidarity with others for peace and justice through education and action. Come and learn how you can help!! https://womenagainstmilitarymadness.org/

The speakers from WAMM will be Sarah Martin and Lucia Wilkes-Smith.

May 5 – Lori Sturdevant

Lori Sturdevant, respected journalist, retired columnist for the Star Tribune and author or editor of several books about notable Minnesotans is back with her take on the topics of the day. She continues to be one of the congregation’s favorite speakers. She plans to talk about the recent steps made by the Legislature to assure that Minnesota continues to be known as “the state that votes.” She’ll update the case made in her 2020 book, Turnout, written with Joan Anderson Growe.

May 12 – Experiencing the Natural Connection of Mind and Body

Experience the power of good posture, relaxation, and a positive mind through simple, hands-on exercises. Mind-body practices for improving health, performance, and life-satisfaction are promising new trends in modern medicine, sports, business, and personal development. While relatively new in western culture, such approaches have a long history in Japan. The Japanese art of Ki-Aikido builds on ancient traditions and modern thinking to teach four basic principles to coordination of mind and body: Center, Relax, Settle, Connect. Anyone can learn and immediately apply these principles in their own lives.

Jonathan Poppele works to help people connect more deeply to themselves, to others, and to the natural worlds. Jon is the Head Instructor for Minnesota Ki-Aikido in St. Paul, MN, where he teaches meditation, breathing, bodywork, and the peaceful martial art of Ki-Aikido.

May 19 – The Tiny Fields Project

The Tiny Fields Project was founded in 2013 by Emily Organ and uses boulevards and alleys in North Minneapolis to teach residents vegetable gardening and connect neighbor to neighbor through agriculture. Emily will discuss creatively approaching community gardening, how the project was founded and its results, and the challenges of keeping the program sustainable and inclusive.

May 26 – no program (Memorial Day weekend)

June 2 – Flower Communion and Annual Meeting

Bring a flower from your garden to add to the fellowship bouquet, reflecting the beauty of our diversity and what each of us individually brings to it. Take home a flower from the fellowship representing what the fellowship gives back to each of us. This is a program begun in Czechoslovakia that has been held annually before our summer recess for many years. This is will be a short program followed by the Pilgrim House Annual Meeting.

June 22 and 23 – The 2024 Virtual General Assembly

The 2024 Virtual General Assembly will have the Ware Lecture Julia Watts Belser (she/her) is a rabbi, scholar, spiritual teacher and a longtime activist for disability and gender justice. She is Professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University, on June 22 at 6:00 our time and the Sunday Service June 23 noon to 1:30 – Live via Zoom at Pilgrim House.

July 14 – Oliver Kelley Farm

Kelsey Butler, program supervisor at the Oliver Kelley Farm, will give a brief overview of their programs, seasonal experiences, and annual calendar. She can even bring some of our chickens so folks can meet some of the farm’s animals

August 18 – Norway House

Race Fisher is Membership & Volunteer Coordinator. Norway House contributes to the Norwegian-American community and strengthens the Norwegian-American ties. This long-standing relationship, while honoring cultural and historical aspects, focuses on the importance of building a strong connection in arts, business, and culture.