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~ Highlighted Announcement ~
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Call for Lenten Devotional Submissions
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Sunday, January 7-Wednesday, February 14 in Carlson Hall
"Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place? There is no one but us. There is no one to send, nor a clean hand, nor a pure heart on the face of the earth, nor in the earth, but only us, a generation comforting ourselves with the notion that we have come at an awkward time, that our innocent fathers are all dead-as if innocence had ever been.... But there is no one but us. There never has been."
Annie Dillard's words from
Holy the Firm
remind us that God calls us, "
justus"
, to lives of justice and compassion in a world so sorely lacking both. During Lent you are invited to reflect on the themes outlined in Marcus Borg's book
Speaking Christian
that will be explored during our worship life together. Reading from the prophet Amos, and the gospel writers John and Luke, we will hear the many ways Jesus turned the world upside down with acts of of resistance, persistence, justice and deep love. His message was countercultural and often subversive. His invitation to us echoes through the centuries.
When have you been called to go beyond your comfort zone...to resist, to persist, to say to yourself and to those around you, there is no one but
JUSTUS
to do what needs to be done? Where have you witnessed someone sent to be the hand of justice in the world? What has been your own experience of seeing the presence of Jesus reaching out in compassion? You are invited to offer a reflection, a poem, a prayer of 250 words or less for the Lenten devotional with this theme. SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE EMAILED TO Communications@haumc.org by February 4th.
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Hennepin Reads: Lorna Landvik,
with Special Guest Linda Breitag
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Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm in the Art Gallery
Book Club is better when it's live! Enjoy the winter edition of Hennepin Reads with local humorist and author Lorna Landvik. She will talk about her latest book, Once in a Blue Moon Lodge, a sequel to Patty Jane's House of Curl. Musician Linda Breitag will add music to the evening. Linda is a fiddling songwriter who finds delight and humor in almost everything, while tripping over and pondering inevitable lumps in the batter of life. She's studied folklore and ethnomusicology, lived in another language, and made music from a cappella to zydeco.
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Standing in the Red Zone to Intercept the Traffickers
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Sunday, January 27 8am-3pm, Lunch will be provided
Join us for an innovative gathering and glimpse into the world of human trafficking during the week of the biggest football event in America. There will be breakout sessions, panel discussions, survivors, and refreshing Souls of Jewelry making.
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Re-Imagining A World Without Violence
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Saturday, January 27 at 8am-5pm at Plymouth Congregational Church
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Twin Cities District UMW Winter Gathering and Leadership Training
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Saturday, January 27 Brooklyn UMC Brooklyn Center, MN
The day begins with worship and program..."and justice for all" means Racial Justice, featuring Rev. Shawn R. Moore as speaker. Rev. Moore is a leader of Ministry in Public and Missional Theology. Lunch and Leadership Development Training for UMW officers and members complete the day.
Registration deadline is Saturday, January 20.
Childcare is available.
Cost $10. Registration forms are on Kiosk in Carlson Hall under UMW.
Questions:
Carol Foster, Brooklyn UMC (763) 234-7543 or email grumptf@aol.com; or Susanne Mattison (612) 987-3336; susanne_mattison@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, January 28 at 2pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church
On the Sunday before the big game, a team of interfaith clergy will make a really big play--in a celebration of unity and shared purpose, our congregations aim to raise $250,000 to help prevent homelessness!
With the Super Bowl Host Committee, the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness invites you to "Bold Hope in the North," a rousing gathering featuring music by The Steeles, StreetSong MN, and the NFL Gospel Choir. Mayor Jacob Frey will speak, we'll hear testimonies from people helped by the DCEH Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and there will be a few surprises, too! Get off the bench! Bring your friends and family to this showcase of social justice values-in-action.
Park at Hennepin and ride a free shuttle bus from our lot, starting at 12:30 p.m., with continuous shuttle service until 1:45 p.m. The shuttle will return guests to HAUMC between 3:15 and 4:30 p.m.
To donate to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program go to
www.dceh.org/give
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Hope for Creation: Workshop and Worship with Rev. Dr. Timothy Eberhart
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Saturday, February 17 at 9am-4pm
Sunday, February 18 at 8:30am and 10am worship
 Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are pleased to bring Rev. Dr. Timothy Eberhart to Hennepin Avenue UMC for the weekend of February 17-18.
On Saturday, February 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Dr. Eberhart will lead a series of workshop sessions that explore humanity's impact on the environment. Participants will examine the relevance of Christian beliefs to Creation Care, and explore practical ways people of faith are engaged in mission and justice for the good of the earth. Music performed by singer-songwriter Leslie Ball will ground and uplift our reflections throughout the day. Free childcare is available for children age 10 and younger.
The registration fee for the workshop is $15 per person and lunch is included for those who RSVP by February 14, 2018. To learn more and to register, go to: garrett.edu/hopeforcreation.
On Sunday, February 18, Dr. Eberhart will preach on these themes at Hennepin's 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship services. Singer-songwriter Sara Thomsen will share her soulful and poetic music during both services.
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The Church of Youth is traveling to Lutsen for our annual Youth Ski Trip. $210 covers room, board, lift ticket, transportation, and most meals. Ski/Snowboard/Helmet rentals are not included; please bring your own gear or plan to rent (all participants must use a helmet). We will drive up Friday evening, stay in an excellent hostel, ski all day Saturday, ski on Sunday, and return home that afternoon. Each youth may register ONE same-gender friend. Space is limited. Scholarships available. Register at haumc.org/events.
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Moxie Matters: Live with Courage and Compassion
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SECOND SHOW ADDED AT 10AM MATINEE
Tuesday, February 20 at 7pm (SOLD OUT)
Come for an evening of hilarity, honesty, and insight about how we show moxie in the midst of messy lives with best-selling author Jen Hatmaker and songwriter Nichole Nordeman. Tickets at jenhatmaker.com. Hennepin members get discount tickets with code MMHOST18. Volunteers needed, contact Pastor Nate at nate@haumc.org.
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Daytime LYFE group for Lent Wednesdays
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beginning February 21at 10:30 am
Have you been intrigued with how LYFE(Live Your Faith Everyday) groups work? Have you wanted a group that meets during the day and at church? Sally Johnson will host a LYFE group on Wednesdays during Lent for those who would like to create a practice for Lent and try out what a group is like. We will use the book Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg and follow along with the Lenten worship services. Interested? Email Sally@haumc.org
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New Frolic LYFE Group begins
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The focus of this group is parents supporting parents as we help our children take their first steps of faith!
We will gather with children in the Social Hall to enjoy brunch together.
Then children will head off to their own programming in room 103, while parents have time together.
Our first topic will be:
"Bringing Our Best Selves to Parenting"
Facilitated by Terese Guettler-RN, Holistic Health expert and Healthy Pregnancy Coach; and Lynne Carroll - Director of Children and Family Ministries.
Future topics include:
Sunday, February 11 - How to Talk with Our Kids About the Easter Story
Sunday, March 11 - Interfaith Dialogue with Our Kids
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ASL Interpreter for Worship
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We have a need for an ASL interpreter for our
10:00 AM
worship service.
If you know anyone who you would recommend, please contact judy@haumc.org.
Thank you!
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Live streaming Sacred Journey
Sacred Journey (8:30am Jazz worship) is now being live streamed along with the 10am traditional worship at http://haumc.org/live/. We invite you to watch!
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New Eritrean Refugee Family Needs Your Help
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The Araya Refugee family has a minimally furnished apartment. Therefore they need some additional things that will make life much easier for them. Please email Ann Carlson with questions or notification of your intent to donate something, so we can avoid duplication. Carlsonaj99@gmail.com. Visit haumc.org/refugees for an updated list of needs.
Furnishings;
1. 2 end tables
2. 3 bedside tables
3. Small desk with chair
4. Rocking chair
5. 2 chest of drawers
6. Book shelf
7. Television table
8. Desk lamp
9. 1 floor lamp
10. Computer and printer and wifi capability
House and kitchen equipment:
1. Toaster
2. Coffee pot
3. Pitcher with water filter
4. Food storage containers
5. Plastic hangers
6. Measuring cups and spoons
7. Serving platter
8. Serving bowls
9. Salad bowl and tongs
10. Clock radio with CD player
11. LED lightbulb
12. Clothes drying rack
13. Coffee grinder
14. Soup pot
15. 2 sets of single bed sheets
16. 1 set of queen size sheets
17. Dish cloths and towels
18.Hand Dishwashing soap
19. Scouring pad
20. Dishwashing brush
21. Laundry detergent
22. Bed pillows
23. Scissors, glue, scotch tape
24. Couch afghan
25. Broom and dust pan
26. Vacuum cleaners
Toiletries:
1. Shampoo
2. Baby oil
3. Hand soap
4. Toilet paper
5. Sanitary pads
6. Kleenex
7. Deodorant
8. Hand/body lotion
9. Razors
10. Basic first aid kit including Tylenol and cold medicine
School supplies:
1. 2 backpacks ( one for a small child)
2. Notebooks
3. Folders
4. Magic markers
5. Pens
6. Pencils
7. Small scissors
8. Construction paper
9. Drawing paper
Toys: ( for 4 year old)
1. Small cars and trucks
2. Lego
3. Picture books, especially vocabulary books
4. Play dough
5. Animals and people
6. Game such as Candyland or Chutes and Ladders
Toys for 11 year old:
1. Games
2. Simple models for building
3. Lego
Baby Equipment:
1. Pack and Play type crib
2. Baby Carrier
3. Baby car seat
4. Changing Table
5. Stroller
6. Newborn diapers
7. Newborn clothes
8. Blankets
9. Snow suit
10. Infant toys
Miscellaneous personal items:
1. Woman's watch
2. Man's watch
3. Woman's wallet and purse
4. Man's wallet
5. Men's pajamas ( medium size)
6. Women's pajamas ( small size)
7. Dark men's and women's socks
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June 16-24, Registration deadline April 1
This summer, make it your family's mission to live life through service to others: join us on a mission trip to the Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky. Set in the beautiful mountains of Appalachia, the Henderson Settlement offers comfortable accommodations and meaningful service work for volunteers of all ages. Total cost is $400 per person (includes lodging, food, and transportation).
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While our kitchen renovation is in its final phase, we will serve lunch on Sundays. We need your cheerful help- Sign up at haumc.org/breakfast/.
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The 2018 flower donation chart is now available on the announcement kiosk in Carlson Hall.
If you wish to provide a chancel floral arrangement for a 10 AM worship service in the sanctuary, sign up on an available Sunday.
Questions?
Contact the Flower Coordinator at 612-655-5823 or dmmanbeck@gmail.com.
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After a lengthy hiatus this summer and fall, it will soon be time to resume baking cookies
 for the church's Cookie ministry. We don't have an exact start-up date yet, but we do need to be ready for 2018. A huge thank you to all of you for your baking and for your patience! We hope that you will be able to continue baking next year.
We are always looking to add new bakers to the roster, so if you are interested, please let us know. Also, if you need to take a break, let us know that too.
The cookies are used for a variety of meetings and events at the church, including funerals and gatherings of the Recyclers and Knotty Quilters, to name a few.
We hope you can share your baking skills! You will need to bake 3 dozen cookies 3 times a year. And: no meetings!
For more details, or to add/remove your name, please contact either:
Jan DeSirey, 612-242-5899; jansville2@yahoo.com
OR:
Marcia Brinkley, 651-633-9127; mystic34@mac.com.
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Sunday, January 14 art 2pm in the Art Gallery
Hear the world's greatest music played by some of Minnesota's finest young artists in a setting as it was first meant to be heard ... the "salon!"Offered in the Art Gallery at HAUMC, this "up-close-and-personal" setting brings the Minnesota's own emerging young artists directly to the audience. Enjoy this free concert!
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Monday, April 2-Sunday, April 8
Save the date and start saving your money for a music trip with Pastor Judy to Brownstown, Jamaica. We will sing in Methodist schools in the morning and Methodist churches in the evening.
You don't have to be a professional.
If you LIKE singing you can sing along with the professionals that we have already booked. Mission and music-what could be better?
Reserve a spot today.
The cost is $1200 and that includes airfare, lodging and food.
Please email Judy@haumc.org.
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Sunday, January 21 at 11:15am in the Sanctuary
For the purpose of approving the budget.
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Church-Wide Survey in February
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Our church is taking the Church Assessment Tool (CAT) in February as part of our partnership with Garrett-Evangelical Seminary to explore new, grant-fueled ministry opportunities. We need 500 survey takers, that means all hands on deck! Watch for details in the coming weeks.
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The Commission on a Way Forward: A Conversation with Pastor Judy Zabel and Bishop Bruce Ough
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Sunday, April 15 at 5pm, Sunday, April 22 at 11:15am, and Sunday, April 29 at 5:30pm
The Commission on the Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination and possible revision of every paragraph of the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church. Pastor Judy and Bishop Ough will lead this conversation about where we've been, where we are and what the future might hold.
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Sundays at 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Church of Youth Room
Parents! Invite a friend and be a part of this brand-new drop-in group! We watch a documentary episode, short film, or a film in parts and explore its themes and ideas for our faith, our lives, and our God in a casual group discussion. Gatherings are facilitated by Pastor Nate Melcher. Yes, we will have popcorn! Open to all adults, so invite a friend! #livetoinvite
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Friday Men's Bible Fellowship
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Fridays at 7am in the Longfellow Room
All men are welcome. Fresh caramel rolls, coffee, and bible study. Study ends at 8:30am.
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30 Years / 30 Lives: Documenting a Global Pandemic
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Sunday, January 7-Wednesday, February 14 in Carlson Hall
Join us for a photographic exhibit that reflects on HIV/AIDS more than 30 years on. Photographer Kimberly Vrudny's work offers intimate portraits of people affected by the epidemic. This event is co-hosted by Clare Housing, the largest affordable, supportive housing provider in the state for low income people living and affected by HIV.
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Saturdays at 9:30am, Rotating Locations
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church joins with other downtown churches to host weekly support for those walking through grief. This Downtown Grief Coalition has been hosting weekly speakers and conversations of support since 1997 and rotates between churches. In September the group moves to St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral at 519 Oak Grove St. These Saturday morning gatherings(9:30-11:30) are open to al adults, people may join anytime and is inclusive of all faiths and backgrounds.
Topics to be addressed in NOVEMBER are: 11/4-Writing Through Grief; 11/11-The Dynamics of Grief; 11/16-The Transformative Nature of Grief; 11/25-Hope in Moving Forward; 12/2- Personal Story; 12/9- Grief & the Holidays; 12/16 Music & Grief; 12/23 - Service of Remembrance.
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Kjerringsleppets, a women's book group
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1st Wednesdays at 6pm in the Longfellow Room
Open to women of all ages
January 24 (date change)
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This month, we'll go as a group to Hennepin Reads: Lorna Landvik, with special guest musician Linda Breitag.
February 7
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We'll discuss Lorna Landvik's two most recent books, Patty Jane's House of Curl and its sequel, Once in a Blue Moon Lodge, and we'll make plans for 2018.
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Outreach Activity Calendar
Habitat Build - 10/27&28
UMCOR VIM Trip - 1/7-19
Make Sandwiches for Dignity Center-
Any time!
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Help bring the light of Christ into worship
on Sunday morning.
Contact Cheryl Gibbons at
(612) 871-5303
or cheryl@haumc.org
to serve as an acolyte..
Training is provided.
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If you would like to be involved at Hennepin Avenue, contact Cheryl Gibbons, Community Engagement Specialist, at cheryl@haumc.org or (612) 435-1332.
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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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