March Events

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The Monday Evening Pastor’s classes 

For the next three Mondays, you are invited to join the Pastor’s Class via zoom. We will study Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.  I think this is both Rohr’s best work and his most accessible one. Some have called Rohr one of the greatest living theologians because he blends so well the contemplative and active streams of spirituality. Copies are available for purchase at Comma, a bookshop (4250 Upton Avenue S in Minneapolis). Classes meet using this link on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm via zoom.

Next Sunday, March 12th. 

We welcome Linda Madson and Abby Abby Magnus-Lawson as our Personal Reflectors. Linda and Abby are the O.W.L. (Our Whole Lives) teachers for 27 7th-9th graders. Also, The Judstones will be performing the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds song “Jesus Met the Woman at the Well” to go along with the pastor’s sermon on the same story found in the gospel of John chapter 4. Furthermore, after worship, Jinx Norvell and Anna Lovat will answer your questions and offer a Q(ueer) & A session for how to speak about human sexuality. 

Request for Questions:

On March  12, Anna Lovat, and Jinx Norvell, will be teaching us more about LGBTQ+ topics following the service. Please plan to come and hear what our youth have to share! They’d love to know what you’d like to hear about. If you have specific questions or topics you’d like them to talk about, please send them to Cindy Clague at ctclague19@gmail.com, and she will pass them along. 

Pam Joern’s Book Launch: Sunday, March 26, 1:00 pm

Come and invite your neighbors and friends to the launch of Pam’s latest novel, Toby’s Last Resort. Introduction by Sheila O’Connor, music by Jimmi Langemo. Pam will read excerpts. Q & A, light refreshments. Books are available from Comma, a bookshop.

Upcoming Events for February 2023

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Empty Bowls-Sunday, February 12

Judson Church is hosting Empty Bowls! Team up with us as we Tackle Hunger at our annual Empty Bowls event! Join us for SOUPer Bowl Sunday pregame event on Sunday, February 12th from 10:30 am – 2 pm at Judson Church. A suggested $25 donation gets you a handmade bowl, as well as delicious soup, bread, and desserts from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square, a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. For more information: https://kingfield.org/kingfield-empty-bowls/. volunteer sign up: Questions or want to support this event as a sponsor? Contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director at sarah@kingfield.org. 

Pancake Breakfast & Jazz Sunday – February 19th at 8:30 am! 

We will feast before the fast of Lent with a pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Then at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary, we will welcome the Judson Jazz All-Stars (Jim ten Bensel, Ollie Lyle, Dale Alexander, Scott Simpson, Scott Johnson, and Josh Johnson). All are welcome to this free event!

Climate Justice Discussion February 19 – 11 to noon

Identifying Environmental Justice Components of the new IRA legislation: Please join us on Sunday, February 19th during the second hour (11 to Noon) in the Judson sanctuary for a discussion led by Jo Olson, Senior Director for Communications and Engagement at Fresh Energy.  She will “unpack” for us, the potential environmental impacts of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Act includes practical provisions that offer tax credits for new and used electric cars, more efficient home appliances, and building energy-saving upgrades while also addressing Environmental Justice concerns for BIPOC and other disadvantaged communities.  Many of the Act’s grants and incentives require matching funds from state and local units of government so one of Fresh Energy’s largest priorities is to ensure that Minnesota does not miss out on the unprecedented long-term funding opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act.  We need to let our elected leaders know that these programs are important for the viability of our communities and for the environment/climate.   

Upcoming Events

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Coming Up

–January 29th, Judson favorites Fendrick & Peck (Madeline and Brian) will serenade us with music to warm the heart at the beginning of the new year. Their peppy acoustic instrumentation and sweet harmonies complement each other exquisitely in sharing songs of love, acceptance, and encouragement to live, to love, and to grow. The concert is at 2 pm. Pay what you can $10-$20.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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Join us for a quiet and beautiful service of candlelight, poetry, choral and instrumental music,  and warm fellowship at 8:45 pm in the sanctuary.

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

There will be No in-person worship services on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1. We will offer online worship services only on these two Sundays. We will be back in person on January 8th at 9:30 am.

Community Connections

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Blessing of the Animals -October 4th, 4-6 pm

Bring your beloved pet to Judson on Tuesday, October 4th, between 4-6 p.m., for a Saint Francis of Assisi-style blessing. We will greet you and your pet outside for this special moment.

Youth Open Mic- October 9th, 4-6 p.m.

Come join us on OCTOBER 9TH at Judson Church, 41st and Harriet Ave. S. for an afternoon of music, food, and fun!

Performers: Age 12 – 17, solo or duets, no bands. Maximum of 12 minutes per act. Sign-up starts at 3:30. Only 8 or 9 spots are available, so be on time! Music is from 4:00 to 6:00. We have the space, the PA, a digital piano, a host, and a sound guy. You bring your instrument(s), special cords, your voices, your talent, and your fans!

Everybody: Come cheer on our next generation of talent! Our Open Mic will be in a coffee shop-style setting with free food, treats, and beverages. Music starts at 4:00. Contact Monica Lewis at lewis145@q.com for questions or more information.

Remembrance of All Souls – A Community Art Event, Saturday, October 29th

 Judson Playground, any time between 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Bring flowers, weather-appropriate photos, or mementos. Write the names of your loved ones on the ribbon (provided) to tie on the fence. (Pick up your flowers and offerings after 3:00 on Saturday; all left behind will be disposed of on Sunday afternoon.)  For more information or questions, contact Pam Joern (pamelajoern@comcast.net), Dreya Layman (dreyalayman@gmail.com),  Brian Satrom bsatrom@hotmail.com, or Polly Schrom schrompolly@gmail.com.

Pie Making Made Easy – November 20th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Judson bakers to learn how to make a butter-crust pastry and take home a delicious pie made by YOU!

Baking Class Details:

  • Date: November 20th
  • Time: 1-3 pm
  • Location: 4101 Harriet Avenue, Mpls. Judson kitchen (lower level off the Fellowship Hall)
  • Entrance: The Arcade (RED) door on the Harriet Avenue Side of the building.
  • All baking ingredients and baking tools are provided.

When you leave this class, you will:

  • Know how to make and roll a pie crust
  • Put together your choice of Pumpkin or Apple pie filling
  • Leave with a pie ready to eat or freeze for the holidays
  • Receive recipes and pie baking tips from Judson’s bakers

This cooking class is open to all people ages 10 and up. No pie-making experience is necessary. Cooking fun is a guarantee. More information or questions contact Leslie Rapp lesliejrapp@gmail.com.

Blue Christmas –  December 11th – 2-4 p.m.    A refuge from holiday cheer

A quiet time of reflection, prayer, and remembrance, with a musical performance by Duo Jeleče (violin and guitar).

For more information or questions, contact Brian Satrom bsatrom@hotmail.com or Polly Schrom schrompolly@gmail.com.

Judson Church

4101 Harriet Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota

www.judsonchurch.org

Bring your hopes. Bring your doubts. Feed your soul.

Youth Open Mic-October 9, 4-6 pm

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Come join us on OCTOBER 9TH at Judson Church, 41st and Harriet Ave. S., for an afternoon of music, food, and fun!

Performers: Age 12 – 17, solo or duets, no bands. Maximum of 12 minutes per act. Sign-up starts at 3:30. Only 8 or 9 spots are available, so be on time! Music is 4:00 to 6:00. We have the space, the PA, a digital piano, a host, and a sound guy. You bring your instrument(s), special cords, your voices, your talent, and your fans!

Everybody: Come cheer on our next generation of talent! Our Open Mic will be in a coffee shop-style setting with free food, treats, and beverages. Music starts at 4:00. Contact Monica Lewis at lewis145@q.com for questions or more information.

Join us for a cultural experience in the Arts!

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Meet multi-media artist and Bush Foundation Fellowship 2022 Recipient, Ifrah Monsour – who is creating an equal healing hut in our community!

Meet the Artist in Residence

Friday, June 24, 11 am
Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm
Wednesday, July 13, 1 pm

Reservations required
limited seating viewings
call 612-827-6159

Located at:
Judson Memorial Paticst Church
4101 Harriet Ave SoutH
Minneapolis, MN 55409

A collaborative partnership of :
Springboard for the Arts
TRUST, INC
People’s Center Clinics & Services
Judson Memorial Baptist Church

Messenger, Tree of Life, Calendar for March 2022

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March Messenger [Newsletter]

March Tree of Life [Joys & Concerns]

March Calendar [Happenings during March]

Order form for Easter Flowers

Mid-Week Pause Service 2-23-22

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Bring your Hopes, Bring your Doubts, Feed your Soul.

Pause Worship Video is posted below.

Order

Welcome – Travis Norvell

Stone Catchers – Bryan Stevenson

Prayer – Travis Norvell

Those Who Dream – The Many

Service

The Northern Vicar (pastoral notes from the intersection of Northern Exposure and The Vicar of Dibley)

On a glorious Sunday at the first church I pastored in Athens, WV, we would have, maybe, 22 people. One week I decided to change things up for the next Sunday:
I printed only 15 bulletins, instead of the usual 20. The next Sunday the ushers were fit to be tied. They threw their arms up in despair announcing we ran out of bulletins.
I loved that Sunday. Now we haven’t run out of bulletins at Judson Church in over two years…until last Sunday! Eileen printed 50 and we had at least 53 people in attendance.
It was a great surprise.

Maybe it was the promise of church coffee and donuts…

Interesting, we also had of our best engagements with those live-streaming the worship service too!

All to say, I felt the energy of Judson Church changing, momentum was in the air. Our goal is to build toward a grand Easter celebration on April 17th. We are well on our way!

Last week I sent out a Pastoral Letter to the congregation, a “How Is Judson Doing?” letter. Some of you received it, some of yours have yet to be delivered,
and for some, we do not have your mailing address. Here is the letter.

Please note, I will be away at a conference this Sunday and next week. Rev. Dr. Cameron Howard from Luther Seminary will be our guest preacher.

Peace,

Travis

Poem/Prayer for the Day A Prayer for Peace Between Ukraine & Russia adapted from a prayer written by the Dominican Sister of Peace

Ever and All-Loving God, As we follow news of the mad progression towards war, we pray and we plead for a logic different from the one based on geopolitical competition.
We pray for a change of hearts and minds, for de-escalation, and for dialogue instead of threats

All peoples are Your children. And Your children find themselves on both sides of the current confrontation. Should this situation descend into war, it will be both Ukrainian
and Russian families that will suffer the loss of siblings, parents, spouses, partners, husbands, children, friends, loved ones, homes, neighborhoods, and ways of life.
But You are a God of peace and love, not war and bloodshed. Though the things that make for peace may be hidden from the eyes of those driving the march to war,
we pray that those eyes may be opened and that peace may yet prevail.

Let us pray together that everyone recognize that we have a common home and that more, much more, unites us than divides us.

Let us pray also that the world never look away. Pray that we always remember the situation in Ukraine is real. It kills, maims, and destroys even now and
that an escalation will generate more deaths and more injured, more tears and pain, more fears and hatred. Pray that we continue to seek and to share the truth which gives authentic freedom and wisdom.

We make this desperate prayer secure in Your love, through Jesus, our Lord,

AMEN.

Find Judson on the internet through our link tree, linktr.ee/JudsonChurch

In-person worship this Sunday, Feb 27th, at 9:30 am with a Livestream on Facebook.

The February Messenger, Tree of Life, and Calendar can be found by clicking here

Midweek Pause Service 2/9/22

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Bring your Hopes, Bring your Doubts, Feed your Soul.

Pause Worship Video is posted below. Order Welcome-Travis Meditation O Lord Hear Our Prayer  

Service

The Northern Vicar (pastoral notes from the intersection of Northern Exposure and The Vicar of Dibley)  

This Sunday will be our “second” restart of in-person worship services during the pandemic. This time feels different, not as daunting.
The worship gathering will include the Judson Choir, centering prayer and prayers of the people, singing, a sermon, communion, and a new element: the three-minute bible study.
The service will be live-streamed via Facebook (link will be in the Friday email; you do not need to join Facebook to watch the Livestream).  

Now for some different news: did you know that Judson Church was mentioned on Forbes.com last week? This is about a hotdog eating champion being featured in Vegetarian Times.
Nevertheless, it is the truth. Last week the MinnPost story on my bike reports was combined with a podcast interview about my book and featured in Forbes.com.  

Lastly, for the sermon this Sunday I am centering on blessing and curses (text is Luke 6:17-26 where Jesus delivers both blessings and woes). Blessings we have somewhat a hold of, but curses…
Have you ever felt cursed? Or have you ever cursed someone? Or have you ever prayed like these Franciscan monks did when someone stole their Bible that went back to St. Francis?
The space between blessings and curses is a difficult land, yet it is the space where we learn to be human beings in relation to one another, Creation and God.    
Peace,  
Travis  

Poem for the Day “Welcome Home” by Parker J. Palmer  
Here is the context Parker Palmer gave for his poem on the program On Being.  

“Welcome” is one of the best words we can say to each other. If a person is
feeling lost — as so many are — what could be better than to hear someone
or something say, “Welcome home!”
I spent much of last fall and the first part of this winter feeling a bit lost — lost
in the whirlwind of my work, lost on the terrain called aging, lost in the sadness
and madness of the world.
I came nowhere near the pits of despair, but I know that feeling lost tamps me
down. When I can’t find my way, I can’t say “Welcome home!” to others.    

Alone in the alien, snow-blown woods,
moving hard to stay warm in zero weather,
I stop on a rise to catch my breath as the
setting sun—streaming through bare-boned
trees—falls upon my face, fierce and full of life.  

Breathing easier now, in and out with the earth,
I suddenly feel accepted—feel myself stand
easy, strong, deep-rooted as the trees,
while time and all these troubles disappear.  

And when (who knows how long?) I trudge
on down the trail and find my ancient burdens
returning, I stop once more to say No to them—
not here, not now, not ever again—reclaiming
the welcome home the woods have given me.       

Find Judson on the internet through our link tree, linktr.ee/JudsonChurch  

We resume in-person worship this Sunday, Feb 13th, at 9:30 am with a Livestream on Facebook.