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Old School
by Steeple People
NOW OPEN
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Hallelujah! Old School by Steeple People is now open!
Regular Hours are: Sundays 12 noon to 6pm; Wednesdays through Fridays, 11am to 5pm; and Saturdays 12noon to 6pm.
Updates about the return of the donation van are coming soon.
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Volunteer & Celebrate
Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 28, 4:00pm
Neighbors, friends, and families are invited to our free annual Trunk-or-Treat!
There is still time to sign up to host a trunk, offer hospitality, and help make this event that reaches hundreds of our neighbors happen! Register at haumc.org/register.
Then, help spread the word: RSVP, like, invite, and share! Hennepin members and friends will be ready with treats at their decorated car trunks. Get a free treat bag or bring your own. Costumes are encouraged (no scary costumes, please). Come inside the “Cocoa Cabana” for games, snacks, face painting, crafts, photo fun, movies. Tour the popular “Spooky Labs” for kids run by the youth group. This is a fun and safe bonus trick-or-treating experience for your kids and grandkids!
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Soul Café:
Jazz, Poetry, and the Spirit
October 28, 7:00-8:00pm in the Art Gallery
Soul Café presents its fall concert, "Light & Darkness," to embrace this season of contrasts. The jazz ensemble includes pianist Steven Hobert, saxophonist Brad Holden, guitarist Steve Blons, and bassist Chris Bates. Poetry and music weave together to express and reflect on the theme. Bring a friend and n evening to enjoy and celebrate spirituality and art. $10 suggested donation.
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Disciple Bible Study
Started October 16
Tuesdays at 6:30-8pm in the Room 104
Enter the Bible and grow in your faith with co-teachers Bill Tipping and Rev. Nate Melcher. This 24-week class meets you where you're at and is a perennial favorite at Hennepin! Gain new understanding of scripture, build new relationships, and live out your faith through weekly readings, in-class films, group discussion, and prayer. Disciple Bible Study is a commitment that gives back to you many times over. Register at haumc.org/register.
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Progressive Christianity
October 28, 11:15am in the Harrison Room
All are welcome to this discussion group to explore the implications of traditional and non-traditional Christian faith.
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Contribute Your Wisdom to the Advent Devotional
You're invited to write an original reflection, poem, or prayer for this year's Advent devotional. This booklet filled with your writings will fuel conversations in our LYFE Groups and give daily hope to readers everywhere. Submissions should be 250 words or less,
due by 12:00pm on Monday, November 12
to
communications@haumc.org
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The Advent 2018 theme is "Do You Hear What I Hear?" In Advent, our church will reflect on how and where God’s message comes through in our world and where God’s voice goes unheard or is shrouded in mystery. As you write, ponder these questions: How does the experience of Advent change our ability to hear God? Where do you hear the presence of God echoed back to you? How has your ability to hear God’s call changed over time? Are there places where God seems absent or silent to you?
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Sign up for ChurchLife or Update Your Information
Each member is being asked to sign up for ChurchLife or update their information in our ChurchLife database system. This can be done on your own or with the help of a Connections Committee member.
To update your information, go to the church website at www.haumc.org, then click on the Connect tab, then Church Life Sign In or use the ChurchLife app. To sign up for ChurchLife, follow the instructions on the Church Life Sign In page.
Connections Committee members will be available October 14, 21 and 28 at Sacred Journey, in Carlson Hall and during Sunday Brunch to help review and update your membership files. Plan to spend at least 5 minutes to sign up or complete the update in person.
Questions may be directed to Cheryl Gibbons at cheryl@haumc.org or (612) 435-1332.
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Conversations on a Way Forward
Now Through October 31
Last fall, Bishop Ough hosted 15 different Conversations on A Way Forward across the Dakotas-Minnesota area. They were attended by over 1,000 lay and clergy members. Again this fall, Bishop Ough will host a series of 15 gatherings across the area to continue the Conversations on A Way Forward, as the denomination prepares for the special session of General Conference in February 2019. All interested persons are invited to participate. Go to
bit.ly/2OGnVSN
for more information and to register.
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Adulting 101: Improv and Mental Health
November 4, 1:00pm in the Harrison Room
Dr. Jim Robinson (Table Salt Productions) will lead a fun, two-hour interactive workshop that helps us leap into the chaos of the moment and embrace the gifts it offers. You'll learn fundamentals of improvisation and discover how these skills can help you become more flexible, empathetic, and courageous. Through dynamic exercises and personal feedback, you'll understand how an improvisational mindset can deepen communication skills, reduce anxiety, reframe negative self-talk, and awaken a sense of play!
RSVPs are helpful but not necessary. RSVP to Nate Melcher at
nate@haumc.org
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Life Adventures
November 9, 12:00 Noon in the Social Hall
Hennepin’s Senior Pastor, Judy Zabel, and her husband, Rev. Lundy Zabel, will share with us stories from their many mission trips. Learn about how they are helping to mend a broken world. Prepaid reservations are due
Monday, November 5. Cost is $18.
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Entry Point: Becoming a Member
November 11, 11:30am in Room 106
If you are interested in becoming a member of HAUMC, please join us at Entry Point to meet Rev. Judy Zabel and have your questions about membership answered. Child care is available. RSVP to Larry Duncan at 612-435-1309 or larry@haumc.org.
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Pub Theology: Spirited Conversations, Spiritual Matters
November 21, 6-7:30pm
Now on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Sisyphus Brewing
712 Ontario Avenue W #100 Minneapolis, MN 55403
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This drop-in group of Hennepin members and friends age 21+ gathers monthly to discuss faith, life, stress, family, and so on with a tasty beverage. Invite a friend to join you, and learn more at haumc.org/pubtheology.
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Come See What’s Happening at Koinonia
October 28, 9:30am in the East Entry
Visit the Koinonia display to learn about Koinonia, the “Inter-Gen Men’s Retreat” and “New Year’s at Koinonia” celebration. You can register on the spot for any of these events.
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Fall Work Day at Koinonia
November 9, 12 Noon
Join your friends to get our Retreat Center ready for Winter. Jobs for helpers of all abilities. Gentlemen attending the Nov 10-11 InterGen Men’s Retreat are invited to stay overnight for FREE! Work day begins with lunch at noon on Friday. Register at haumc.org/register.
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InterGen Men's Retreat
November 10-11, at Koinonia Retreat Center
In her poem,
The Summer’s Day
, Mary Oliver says: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church invites the men of our community to a retreat to answer this provocative question. How do we, as men, create lives that are fulfilling and engage our spirits? We will share the wisdom of the elders and be ignited by the passion of those in the earlier stages of their lives and careers. The need for purpose, the need for vision, and the need for loving relationships applies no matter our age. So get ready to be enriched and inspired by meaningful conversations that explore these questions:
- How can I learn to treasure each and every day?
- Where will I focus my energy?
- What do I want to contribute?
- What do I want to create?
- To what and whom will I look for inspiration?
Register at haumc.org/register. Cost is $89.
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TENKI photography show
Showing now
In December 2017, photographer Kathleen Ambre worked alongside non-profit organization OC Ministries to document outreach projects in the small village of Baiwalla, Sierra Leone. OC Ministries is a mission-centered organization based in Minnesota ministering to the minds, bodies and spirits of children in developing countries. Currently, OC Ministries is collaborating with Rev. Judith Banya, pastor of the Baiwalla UMC, to build a new secondary school for the children in the village.
Kathleen’s photography exhibition titled: “Tenki” (“thank you” in Sierra Leonean Creole, or Krio) showcases the names, faces and stories of the many vibrant children she met in Baiwalla. Learn more about how you can support the mission of OC Ministries at www.ocministries.com.
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Art Talk: Conserving the "Holy Family" Painting
November 11, 11:30am in the Art Gallery
Learn how a dark and dirty painting which hung in the Dossal Alcove for years was brought back to life through conservation. Rita Berg is a conservator at Midwest Art Conservation Center and she will share with us the before-and-after transformation of this painting.
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Singing in the Light
November 11, 4pm in the Art Gallery
Singing in the oral tradition--just for the joy of it!
We meet occasional Sunday afternoons at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis.
All ages and all abilities are welcome. No music to read. No performance. Songs, rounds, and chants from around the world--from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Singing in the Light is an ongoing fundraiser for the community work of Mar de Jade Wholistic Lifestyle Center, Chacala, Mexico. This is the retreat center where Barbara and her colleague Margie Weaver lead their Singing and Yoga Retreat. They offer a variety of programs in their community including those that support children, youth, and single mothers.
Suggested donation at the door: $10-$20 (please don't let money keep you away--nobody checks what you give). No need to RSVP - just grab your friends and come.
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Salon se Leve: The Larson Award Winner,
Katia Tesarczyk, in Recital
November 18, 2:30pm in the Art Gallery
You won’t want to miss our “most outstanding performer” from last season in her full recital as Salon se Lève Larson Award winner. A first prize winner of the Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and Dakota Valley Symphony competitions among others, Katia Tesarczyk is a virtuoso with a very bright musical future. The performance is free, and the community is cordially invited.
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Dignity Coat Drive
October 14-28
in the East Entry
Do you feel the chill in the air? Imagine how that cold cuts through if you don’t have a winter coat! Please help The Dignity Center provide warm coats, hats and gloves for our neighbors in need. Your new or gently used adult-sized coats, hats and gloves will be collected in the marked bin in the East Entry. Sizes XL+ are especially needed.
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Costume Closet
October 7-28 in the East Entry
Do you have old costumes at home that no longer fit you or your kids? Why not donate them for others to use at Trunk-or-Treat? Along with trunks full of treats, the Youth Spooky Labs, Halloween crafts, hot cocoa, and face painting, we would like to offer a rack of free costumes for our neighbors who want to bring your castoffs back to life. Unearth your gently used, frighteningly clean costumes, and this Sunday,October 28, bring these costumes AND your friends to Trunk-or-Treat a little early, and shop the free Costume Closet! There might even be a skeleton in there!
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Special Event to Benefit Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
November 4, 1:15pm at Heights Theater in Columbia Heights
The historic Heights Theater in Columbia Heights will host a special screening of the original Willie Wonka movie, with all proceeds benefiting the Groveland Food Shelf. HAUMC has been an active supporter of the Groveland Food Shelf for several decades, and two HAUMC members continually sit on its board. Hope to see you there!
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Care Package Drive for
College Students
November 4-18, in the East Entry
Remind young adults who grew up at Hennepin they're loved by their home church. Please donate items to stuff care packages full of fun! Donate items by Nov. 18 so packages can go out in time for finals. Consider buying in bulk (Costco, online, etc.) to spread the love. Ideas include:
- personal notes of affirmation and encouragement (yes, we take notes to specific young adults!)
- shoebox-sized boxes for shipping
- single-serve hot drink / soup mix (ramen, coffee, hot cocoa, soup, etc.)
- high-protein snacks (nuts, trail mix, beef jerky)
- microwave popcorn and other pre-packaged snacks
- candy, suckers, chocolate, mints, and gum
- cough drops, tissues, wet wipes, chapstick, EmergenC packets, and cold/flu season items
- highlighters, Post-It notes, and other school supplies that would come in handy during finals.
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Serve During Worship
Share your gifts during Traditional Worship!
Greeters, Ushers, Acolytes, Sound Booth and Candle helpers serve on Sunday morning before and during worship.
Share your gifts during Sacred Journey Worship!
Greeters and Hospitality helpers serve during worship. Contact Denny Smith at
monarchdj@comcast.net
for details and to sign up.
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Youth - The Event
November 2-4, Cragun's Resort
Confirmation Students: spend a weekend at Cragun's Resort filled with games, service projects, a live rock band, workshops, new friends, a pool, nature walks, worship, and one of the most fun road trips ever. Meet United Methodist teens from across the state! Scholarships available. On Friday, we will meet at Hennepin at 4pm and return on Sunday around 1pm. Register at
http://haumc.org/register
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Do Justice Conference
November 8, 1-8pm at Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina
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The Liturgist Podcast - Live!
November 16-17 in the Sanctuary
The Liturgist Podcast is a nationally-recognized topical conversation focused on life, faith, science, art, and world events. Friday night features a live podcast recording in the Sanctuary, while Saturday is filled with speakers and special topics. It's an excellent event for inviting a friend! Listen to recent podcasts at http://theliturgists.com and learn more about the event at https://theliturgistsgathering.com.
Hennepin members can attend for a discounted $65 ticket rate (Promo Code: CHURCH):
click here.
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Digital Citizenship: Media Best Practices for Kids, Preteens, and Families
November 18, 6:30pm in the Social Hall
How early should kids get their first tablet or mobile device? How are parents supposed to keep up with the latest apps kids use? And what does technology have to do with faith?
If you’re trying to keep up with the media landscape, this session is for you! Dr. Dawn Rudman will review current research and walk you through a process to assess how you and your family members can develop digital citizenship so you can develop a framework for deliberate, meaningful media usage informed by your faith. She’ll share fresh ideas and usable tools throughout the session.
Dawn Rundman holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and speaks at churches, conferences, and other events about the intersections between science and faith. Previously a college professor, she now develops faith formation resources at 1517 Media and has developed over 20,000 pages of curriculum and Bibles. Dawn’s new parenting book,
Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child’s Faith
, is now available wherever books are sold. She lives in Edina with her prom date/husband Jonathan and their two kids.
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Charge Conference
November 25, 11:30am in the Sanctuary
There will be a Charge Conference for the purpose of setting clergy compensation for 2019 as required by The United Methodist Book of Discipline. All members of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church are eligible to vote. This charge conference will last no more than 30 minutes. Child Care will be provided.
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Homeless Memorial March & Service
December 20 at Simpson UMC
5:00 pm | March & Silent Vigil
Hennepin County Government Center
3rd Avenue South & 5th Street South, Minneapolis
The march will follow 5th Street South westward to Nicollet Avenue and proceed south to 28th Street.
6:30 pm | Service of Remembrance
Simpson United Methodist Church
2740 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis
7:30 pm | Community Meal
Simpson Shelter
Lower level of Simpson United Methodist Church
All are welcome!
Shuttles to the march will depart from the Kmart at Lake Street and 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, starting at 4:00 pm. The last shuttle will depart at 4:20 sharp. For more information
click here.
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The deadline for announcements is
12 Noon on Monday
for announcements to be included in the following Friday's eSpire.
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Thanks for sharing your stories!
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