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Life Adventures with Judy Zabel
This Friday, April 8, in the Social Hall at 12:00 Noon
Hennepin's new lead pastor, Rev. Judy Zabel, will talk about her personal background, family, professional experiences, and special interests. This is your chance to get to know her better and help her get to know you.
Prepaid reservations for lunch due April 6. Cost is $12.
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Copper Street Brass Concert
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This Sunday, April 10 at 4 PM in the Art Gallery 
Our artists-in-residence will give their spring concert. All ages welcome. Bring a friend or two.
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Humane Society Items Needed This Sunday
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This Sunday, April 10, is a Service Sunday
Please bring the following items to help with this project:
- Fleece for small dog blankets (18x18 or 24x24)
- Toilet paper tubes
- Plastic Easter eggs
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Response to Climate Change and Strategies for Action
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This Sunday, April 10 at 11:15 AM in Art Gallery
Julia Nerbonne, Ph.D., Executive Director of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light will address the psychologic response to climate change and strategies for action. Introduction by John Dunlop.
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This Sunday, April 10 at 12 Noon in Bride's Room
Rev. Judy Zabel will lead the next session. Child care is available. RSVP by contacting Larry Duncan at 612-435-1309 or
[email protected]
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During the month of April, Adult Nurture will focus on Climate Change of Care of Creation. This is the month selected by Interfaith Power and Light, an ecumenical organization focusing on the Creation and a faith response to environmental issues.
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Doctrine of Discovery: Understanding Native Historic Trauma
Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 PM in Art Gallery
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, in collaboration with 38 Plus 2 Productions, the UMC Native American Ministries Action Team, and the St. Paul Interfaith Network, is hosting a showing of the documentary: "Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code." A post-film discussion with Director and Producer Sheldon Wolfchild of the Lower Sioux Indian Community will follow. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact
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Interfaith Power and Light Preach-In
Sunday, April 17 in Sacred Journey and Traditional Worship
Singer/songwriter Sara Thompson will be in each worship service. Both services will focus on climate action. St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral has been invited to attend one of the Hennepin services.
The Crisis in North Korea
Sunday, April 17 at 11:15 AM in Room 203
A group of North Korean refugees, along with a missionary, will be sharing their experiences and hardships both in North Korea and China, as well as how they are currently driving change in North Korea. These refugees are touring the USA from 4/2 to 5/6 to meet as many people as possible to talk about how they became free from their hardships and how religion helped them. These refugees are currently smuggling USBs, MP3s, and other media devices in order to connect with North Koreans and show them the truth about their leader.
St. Mark's Earth Week Exchange
Sunday, April 24 at St. Mark's
St. Mark's will be focusing on climate action in their 8 AM (smaller, more traditional) service and their (larger, newer-format) 10:30 AM service. Hennepin members are invited to join them.
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Financial Assistance for General Conference
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Deadline extended to April 8. 
The Reconciling Committee is offering scholarships to supporters who need financial assistance for attending the 2016 General Conference in Portland, OR.
Reminder- Reconciling Committee Meeting April 12
The HAUMC Reconciling Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at 6:30pm in the Ministry House. All are welcome to attend as we prepare for June PRIDE activities.
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Financial Planning-
Debt Reduction Strategies
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Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 PM in Social Hall
Looking for answers to your reducing student loans and credit card debts? Is it really possible both to meet today's needs and reduce those debts? Plan to attend a workshop Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 pm to explore solutions to these critical money management questions. This session should be of interest to recent college graduates, or soon-to-be graduates (and their parents), with student loans, and anyone exploring ways to reduce credit card debt. Adult Nurture and the Foundation are co-hosting this session. Child care will be available for this evening session. Please call 612-871-5303 or stop at the reception desk to register. Mark your calendars now. For information, contact Jack Fistler, 612-435-1321, or [email protected]
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Breakthrough Prayer Initiative Workshop
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Sunday, April 17 at 2 PM | Messiah UMC in Plymouth
Pastor Nate and Pastor Judy will be going to a Breakthrough Prayer Initiative workshop:
Sue Nilson Kibbey, Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI) director, leads this workshop focusing on creating a breakthrough prayer initiative in each congregation. Participants will be inspired by testimonies of how the Spirit is moving in churches that have engaged in breakthrough prayer, and they will leave with an action plan for developing a breakthrough prayer initiative in their own churches.
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Over the next six weekends, we have five big musical events! All are open to the public, and a great way to bring a friend to your church family home. Here's a quick listing:
Sunday, April 10 at 4 PM
Copper St. Brass in concert.
Sunday, April 17 at 4 PM
Bells of the Lakes 20th anniversary concert.
Saturday, April 23 at 3 PM
All day Saturday we're hosting the biannual children's choir festival.
Public closing service at 3 PM.
Sunday, May 1 at 7 PM
Hennepin Chime annual spring concert.
Sunday, May 15 at 4 PM
Hennepin Chamber Singers 20th anniversary concert.
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Saturday, April 23 at Hamline UMC, St. Paul, MN
Twin Cities District Spring Gathering.
The day begins with Emma Norton Tea at 8:45 followed by worship and program that emphasizing spirituality and discipleship. The theme "I'd Rather Be Happy" builds on one of the Mission U studies Created For Happiness. Speaker- Rev. Rachael Warner will lead an exploration of what "happiness" means as followers of Jesus in Minnesota, 2016.
Lunch and announcements will follow the program. Cost is $10. Child care is available. Registration by Friday, April 15. Registration forms are available on Kiosk in Carlson Hall. Susanne Mattison will also take reservations. Call (612) 987 3336 or email
[email protected]
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Sunday, April 24 at 7 PM in the Art Gallery
Our trio will be a repeat of last Fall with Steven Hobert on piano and accordion, Brad Holden on sax, and Steve Blons on guitar. The theme this time is "Body & Soul."
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Sign Up for Your Photo Directory Portrait Session
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We have begun the sign-up process for photography and portrait viewing sessions. You can sign up at the reception desk or by
clicking here.
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Foundation Scholarship Applications for 2016-17
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Deadline is April 29
Need help with educational costs? Hennepin Foundation invites applications for 2016-2017 scholarships. Awards are provided in amounts up to $3,000 for students pursuing seminary, college or university degree programs, or other post-secondary degree or certificate programs. Applicants may be Hennepin members, Hennepin employees or others with a connection to Hennepin.
See application materials for more information.
All parts of the application are due April 29. Awards will be announced by May 20. Application forms and guidelines are available at the reception desk, or by contacting Jack Fistler, 612-435-1321 or
[email protected]
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Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 AM in Social Hall
How are Methodists providing healing ministries around the world? Hear and see the stories on May 7. Our Spire Brunch guest speaker, Rev. Lyndy Zabel, has participated in ministries of compassion, mercy, peace and justice in various ways in fourteen countries. He also has traveled extensively to West Africa and the Caribbean.
Supported by the Trustees and Foundation, Spire Brunch honors donors to Hennepin for legacy gifts and generous support beyond the annual pledge. Spire Brunch starts with a social coffee and pastries gathering, followed by the recognition program and Rev. Zabel's presentation in the Art Gallery, and a special brunch in the Social Hall. All Hennepin members and friends are warmly invited to attend. Child care and transportation are available. For information, contact Jack Fistler, 612.435.1321 or
[email protected]. Call, or stop at the reception desk to make your reservation.
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Register for Summer Events
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Grades 1-4
July 11-14
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Grades 5-7
August 1-4
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Grades 1-6
July 25-29
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Evenings 5:30 to 8:00pm
Sunday - Thursday
August 7-11
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Questions? Contact
[email protected]
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I started singing in my hometown church cherub choir when I was five, and have been singing in a church choir ever since. I'm not a natural soloist - besides severe stage fright, I can't memorize worth a darn, and have lots of allergies that make me short of breath. I get so emotional that I had to stop singing for funerals - even for families I didn't know, I couldn't help choking up when it was time to sing. But within the supporting family of a choir, I always heard words of support, even when I screwed up. When I am weak and falter, other voices pick up the tune until I can raise mine again.
MPR doesn't rely on one person to do it all - their strength comes from each individual contribution added together. I have always thought of a choir like a good vegetable soup - the more different flavors you can bring together, the better it is. You might think your voice is too edgy (like an onion), but it might be just the voice to help words cut through an orchestra. You might think your voice is too weak (like broth), but blended with other ingredients it builds a smooth base. I have always thought of my voice like a potato - it kind of fits with pretty much everything, but if you don't have any spices to add, it gets pretty boring. The soup is a lot better with carrots and peas, salt and pepper - whatever your individual voice can add to the blend.
Our director Bill Mathis is a great cook, but he does depend on having the right ingredients - that would be you! Come join us and we can make beautiful soup together.
-Norm Briden
Come join the fun, the fellowship and especially
the music!
Practice with us on Wednesdays at 7:15 PM
We are looking forward to seeing you, questions?
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News from Koinonia
Easter people are always on the lookout for signs of life and hope. The first verse of "Now the Green Blade Rises" is a beautiful Easter metaphor, and lovely word picture of what happens around us every Spring:
Now the green blade rises, from the buried grain,
Wheat that in dark earth, many days has lain;
Love lives again, that with the dead has been;
Love is come again, like wheat a-rising green.
This awakening is happening in and around Koinonia right now! Are you feeling stressed? Life and hope are only an hour away! Call 888-801-7746 to reserve a night or two so you can see, feel and hear green blades a-rising!
Please pray for these groups that are visiting Koinonia this week: Institute of Himalayan Tradition Retreat; Alison Feldseth Crafting Retreat; An Altar of Women Retreat; Association of First Universalist Women.
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Hennepin/Lyndale Construction
An entire summer of roadwork near the church has begun.
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Okee Dokee Brothers Tickets Now Available
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Sunday, July 17th at 4 PM in the Sanctuary 
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church invites you to join The Okee Dokee Brothers on July 17th, 2016 at 4:00 PM. There will be some activities prior to the concert and doors will be open at 3:00 PM.
Free parking at Hennepin Church is limited. Street parking is available around the church for free as well. Parking at the Walker Art Center right across the street also available for $4.
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Go to our event calendar at the HAUMC website to find out about upcoming events Hennepin Church.
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