Presentations - August/September 2010

The Men's Center Board appreciates the volunteer presenters who return from time to time and welcome first timers. Their presentations add a new dimension to our weekly Wednesday night gatherings.

Please take time to read the descriptions and plan to attend if they stimulate your interest. Bring a friend to share the experience and acquaint him/her with the Men's Center. Each presentation is intended to promote personal growth, stimulate your interest in a topic, and to give you an opportunity to interact with other attendees.

We are always looking for new presenters and topics. Please call Randy at The Men's Center, 612-822-5892 with your ideas and names. We appreciate your help.

Presentations are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). The Men's Center does not endorse, takes no specific position, nor does it hold any opinion on the presentations, or of any information imparted, or of the presenter(s) themselves.

The Men's Center is a RESOURCE for the community, a clearing house for information of all kinds, agreeable or not, to one's beliefs. Listen, participate and make your own decisions.

All groups meet at TMC, 3249 Hennepin Ave. So, Suite 55, unless otherwise noted. These low cost presentations are shown in the Calendar of Events and a more extensive description follows. No pre-registration is needed; entrance fees collected at the door are:

  • Non-Members of TMC $5.
  • Regular Members ($20 level) - $3
  • Patron Members - FREE

    Note: All events are for men only unless otherwise stated.

Family Law Clinic

Discussion Leader: Bob Monson
When: Wed, Aug 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:

Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men’s Center receive a courtesy discount.

A Circle of Warriors

Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, Aug 11, 7:00-9:00 pm

The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors “We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one’s own issues for the betterment of one’s self, one’s own family, tribe, nation and race.”
We are all familiar with a man’s physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure has changed men’s lives.

“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

Poetry Reading

Presenter: Nancy Helland
When: Wed, Aug 18, 7:00-9:00
Open to everyone!!

I will be reading from my own collection of poems, but want to encourage everyone to share their own writing. Through our poetry and creativity we express our true feelings and a piece of who we really are. Just another way to reach out and talk about what we are all going through. All forms of writing or creativity are welcome or just come to be moved by the experience.

No Presentation

When: Wed, Aug 25, 7:00-9:00

Family Law Clinic

Discussion Leader: Linda Wray
When: Wed, Sep 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:

Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men’s Center receive a courtesy discount.

A Circle of Warriors

Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Wed, Sep 8, 7:00-9:00 pm

The Mankind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors “We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one’s own issues for the betterment of one’s self, one’s own family, tribe, nation and race.”
We are all familiar with a man’s physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure has changed men’s lives.

“The initiation of men is the hope of the world.” - Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project.

The Bible Through Gay Eyes and Heart

Presenter: Rob Gamble
When: Wed, Sep 15, 7:00-9:00
Open to Men and Women (Gay Men)

This is not traditional. Suggestions of man-to-man intimacy - David and Jonathan, the man Jesus loved, Mathew's gospel has been called the Gospel for sex-workers. 3 kinds of eunuchs, can we find ourselves in Joseph's story? Why is male anal sex abhorant?

Rob Gamble, retired United Methodist pastor,gay progressive Christian, activist in Hennepin Ave UMC Reconciling Ministries, also attends All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church.

Eight Steps Towards Living a Spiritually Grounded Life

Presenter: Joe White
When: Wed, Sep 22, 7:00-9:00
Open to Men and Women

In difficult times as people struggle to make sense of things, and question and worry about where their lives are going, there is a need, more than ever, for people to reconnect with the sacred in their lives. Drawing from the wisdom of ancient Celtic tradition and spirituality, this presentation will serve as an introduction to eight steps designed to help us live a more spiritually ground life.

Joseph N. White is a Spiritual Director located in the Twin Cities. He holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans, and has over 20 years experience working in integrative spirituality with all ages. To learn more about Joe and his work please visit www.soulfriendmin.com for additional information.

No Presentation

When: Wed, Sep 29, 7:00-9:00

Family Law Clinic

Discussion Leader: Jim Gerharter
When: Wed, Oct 6, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women

Targeted to the needs of men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues, this Clinic will give you an opportunity to discuss your own questions on such topics as:

Attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise for the benefit of those who attend. A nominal fee of $5 is charged for the public. Members of the Men’s Center receive a courtesy discount.