Closing Hours This Sunday
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Sunday, May 27
This Sunday the HAUMC building will be closed at 2pm so all can go out and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.
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Exploring Dignity at Koinonia
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A former Koinonia Board chair once said, “The Dignity Center Retreat may be the best thing Koinonia does.” This year’s three-day retreat starts on Tuesday, May 29th. Dignity Center participants who have made significant progress towards meeting housing, education and work goals will experience many things for the first time: pontoon boat rides, fishing, campfires, a room of their own and the joy of spending time in the Big Woods Forest that surrounds Koinonia. You, the people of HAUMC, have made this possible. Thank you!
Please pray for this week’s guests: Bodhicitta Sangha Buddhist Retreat; Zion Fellowship Retreat; Dignity Center Retreat
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Sally Johnson Potluck
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Toast & Roast
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Saturday, June 2 at 6pm Pot Luck dinner in the Social Hall
Bring food to share: hot dish, side, salad or dessert. Plates, silverware and beverages will be provided
7pm Toast & Roast in the Art Gallery
Share a song, poem, story, or skit to celebrate Sally’s long and eventful ministry with us. To get onto the program, send a brief description of what you will offer (with approximate running time) to the emcees, Steve Blons (bodysoul@earthlink.net) and Dennis Behl (dennbehl@gmail.com), no later than Tuesday, May 29 (so the flow of the evening can be planned). All contributions are welcome, from sentimental to slapstick. We need your help to make this a fun evening to remember.
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Live to Serve! Servant Sunday and Church Conference
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Live to Serve! On
June 3rd
we will celebrate all the great volunteers of HAUMC. If you have volunteered to serve in any way at Hennepin Avenue this year, make sure you are here so we celebrate you and thank you. Following the 10 am worship at 11:15 am there will be a church conference to elect leaders.
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Salon se Lève:
Chamber Chamboree Fundraiser
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June 10, 2:30pm in the Art Gallery
Come and hear our wonderful emerging young artists and our amazing alumni. This event is ticketed and
tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
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Kjeringsleppets, a women's book group
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June 6, 6pm in the Ministry House
All members, past and present, are invited to a farewell gathering with Sally Johnson. Bring a food item to share. We'll talk about insights and wisdom from The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd, the book that gave birth to our group, but don't stay away if you haven't read it. It's more important that we all gather together one last time. Contact Sally@haumc.org.
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United Methodist Creation Care Summit
July 26-29 at Hamline University
Registration is now available at www.umcreationcaresummit.org for the 2018 Creation Care Summit to be held July 26-29 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. This event is for United Methodists concerned about environmental justice, sustainable food, transportation options, energy systems, climate change, and environmental degradation.
This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Annual Conference. Members of the planning team represent Church & Society, Global Ministries, United Methodist Women, Wespath, The Green Seminary Initiative, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, The Wesley Center at Hamline University, Hamline United Methodist Church, and Minnesota Hopeful EarthKeepers (a ministry team of the Minnesota Annual Conference).
Registration and more information is available at
www.umcreationcaresummit.org
, or contact Rev. Susan Mullin, susan.mullin@comcast.net, 763-229-4156.
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God Unbound: Wisdom from Galatians for the Anxious Church by Elaine A. Heath is our summer LYFE group book and will guide our worship beginning June 24. Books are available at the reception desk for $10 or you may stop by the table in Calrson Hall on June 3 to buy a book and get all of your LYFE questions answered.
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Our MNIC Student Graduation Ceremony
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Thursday, June 7 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Students enrolled in the Minnesota Internship Center (MNIC) at campuses all over the metro area will celebrate their graduation in our sanctuary. MNIC is a public charter school program that offers students who need flexible, dynamic education a path to earn their high school diplomas in a supportive environment. Hennepin is proud to host a MNIC campus here in our building, and we can't wait to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss this!
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Sofas & Spokes was a Success!
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Thank you to everyone who donated furniture and bikes to the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) Sofas & Spokes drive. We received so much furniture it filled an entire moving truck, and we received 30 adult bikes--the most ever! Your generosity means more than you know to our neighbors in need. Thank you!
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Pub Theology: Spring Schedule
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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.
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Abrahet with her son Nftalem, now 6 weeks old would love to go for walks, but they need a STROLLER . Do have one you can donate? Contact Ann Carlson 764-464-6850 or
carlsonaj99@gmail.com
. They are thankful for the clothes, diapers, and toys.
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Sunday Summer Brunch
Summer Sunday Brunch begins on June 10. Stop in to enjoy a delicious brunch all summer long! Michelle DeVaughn, Lona Dallessandro and Ali Shaaban have graciously offered to lead teams throughout June, July and August. If you'd like to help set up, assist during brunch or clean up, please sign up at
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Need Volunteers to develop NEW Ministry in Sierra, Leone
Want to be a part of developing a NEW international outreach ministry to help a Small town, Baiwalla, Sierra Leone? You would be joining 5 team members who have committed to building this new ministry. At first the ministry will focus on education, nutrition, and sanitation. We'll offer individuals a chance to sponsor kids to go to school, gather school supplies to ship, collect beans to supplement the rice mixture to be sent from Feed My Starving Children. To do these projects we need help with promoting and organizing the projects as well as educating HAUMC re the needs in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone. Intrigued? Contact Ann Carlson for more information. 763-464-6850 or
carlsonaj99@gmail.com
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Volunteer to Share Our Reconciling Mission at PRIDE
Twin Cities PRIDE is
June 23 & 24
. MN Reconciling Congregations will have a booth in Loring Park, and we will participate in the parade on Sunday. We invite you to help share our mission with PRIDE.
The booth will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday with take down at 6 p.m. We need volunteers to sign up to staff the booth. To sign up for a shift, tap or click
ttsu.me/tm5y2p
. (Most shifts are two hours long.) You will receive a confirmation email when you sign-up as well as another closer to PRIDE that will have more detailed information.
You may ask, “Why should I work in the Reconciling booth?” Here is what a volunteer said after working in the booth last year:
One of the comments I heard from the visitors to our booth was, "We didn't know the church cared or supported us." That comment made me sad to think they previously didn't KNOW the church cared about them, yet made me glad to know that we were there for an important reason--to let them know the church DOES care.
Please sign-up to help staff the booth this year. We want visitors to PRIDE to know that there are churches that care about them!
Nancy Glades and Judy Jerde are coordinating the booth this year. Please let us know if you have questions. We're looking forward to a great PRIDE celebration!
Thanks for your help!
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Old School by Steeple People is Not Accepting Donations Temporarily
The Old School by Steeple People van will not be in the parking lot this weekend, but will be back Sunday June 3 from 9 am - 11:30 am. Thank you so much for your ongoing generosity and support. We are working hard to make Old School by Steeple People better than ever!
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Host families Sought for International Students in Minneapolis - Stipend Paid
Greenheart International, a nonprofit agency, is searching for host families for our F-1 international students arriving in late August. Greenheart is fully accredited by CSIET, and we abide by US State Department regulations. Our website is www.greenheart.org. All of our host families are fully screened. Greenheart offers monitoring of students, medical insurance, and a 24 hour emergency hotline for any emergency situations that might arise. Enhancement activities for students/host families provided from time to time.
Our students are attending Minneapolis public schools as their school of choice, and will be residing with host families for the duration of their stay (through early June). A stipend of $700/month is provided to the host family to offset costs associated with hosting. Students typically walk, or take public transit to their schools.
Host families provide a private room, must be over the age of 26, pass a criminal background check and a a home visit by a local coordinator. They should plan to provide a room with a desk and suitable bed, meals, and a caring environment for their student.
We have 2 students from Cambodia:
Roth (boy, Cambodia) - 16 years old - enjoys soccer, ping pong, basketball, reading, biking, camping, going to the gym, movies, theater, computers/internet, outdoor activities, robotics, watching sports. He has a mild allergy to dogs and cats. He has no dietary restrictions. He would be in 12th grade.
Chungheng (boy, Cambodia) - 17 years old - enjoys running, going to the gym, listening to music, watching movies, soccer, gardening, outdoor activities, robotics, watching sports. He has no pet allergies, but does have an allergy to dust. No dietary restrictions. He would be in 12th grade.
For more information about the program, please contact Mary Armstrong at 952-657-3406 or email
armstrong.mary@mac.com
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Tutors Needed!
We are seeking tutors at the Minnesota Internship Center (MNIC) on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. Background checks will be performed on all volunteers.This is a wonderful opportunity to help young people move forward in their lives! Contact Mary Martin at mary@haumc.org or 612.435.1337 for more information or to sign up.
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Pub+Project is our brand-new ministry for young adults to build community as a community. Come together for a service project, then go out together to socialize. Our next project will be June 3.
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SERVE:
4-6:30pm
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
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SOCIALIZE:
6:30-8pm
Leaning Tower of Pizza
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At Community Meals, you can be a table host, work in the kitchen, manage the giveaway tables, and more. Meet terrific people, offer radical hospitality, and have a great time serving our community. This is one of the most popular entry point ministries of HAUMC, so sign up!
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A classic gathering spot in our neighborhood, Leaning Tower of Pizza has a wide assortment of pizzas, foods, and tasty beverages.
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HENNEPIN KIDS FOR LYFE CAMPS
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Earth Camp
July 8-11
Campers will discover more about loving God and loving one another while enjoying some of their favorite outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, and our brand-new gaga pit! Participants who have completed 1st grade - 6th grade.
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Joyful Uproar
July 24-27
A week of joy & music for children in 1st-6th grade. Each morning will include handbells, Orff Schulwerk and choir. The students will participate as worship leaders in the Traditional Worship Service on Sunday, July 29 at 10 am.
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Vacation Bible Camp
August 6-10
Step back in time with the Apostle Paul and experience what life was like in first-century Rome! We will enjoy games, music, and snacks! Participants ages 3 years-4th grade.
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Send us your announcements!
Do you have news you would like to announce in the eSpire digital newsletter?
The deadline for announcements is
12 Noon on Monday
for announcements to be included in the following Friday's eSpire.
Please go to fill out an announcement form at
www.haumc.org/communications
or drop off at church. All submissions are subject to editing for space and content.
Thanks for sharing your stories!
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