Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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March Food Drive
Starting Sunday, March 1
One Can,
Two Can,
Who Can?
You Can...
Double your donation for the March Food Drive!
MN FoodShare kicks off on March 1! Each Sunday through Easter, we will be collecting much-needed food items for the Groveland Food Shelf. Our goal is to double our pounds of food from last year's 5000 pounds!
Reusable bags plus a list of requested food items will be available in Carlson Hall. Please try to fill at least 2 of the bags, and bring them to the East Entry throughout March. If anyone can, YOU can!
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Solar Carport Q & A
Sunday, March 1 at 11:15am in the Art Gallery
Please join the Green Team and Nokomis Partners for an informational meeting about solar parking lot carports. Learn how Hennepin Avenue UMC might carry out our 2020 initiatives of advancing environmental justice by supporting clean energy. There will be a brief presentation as well as some time for questions at the end.
Free and open to all! Bring a friend and get engaged!
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Lenten Study Group:
The Walk
Tuesdays at 6:30pm, March 3 through April 7
So you want to grow as a follower of Jesus, but aren’t quite sure how to start? Or, you need encouragement to strengthen your faith. Why not take a WALK?
Each Tuesday during Lent, Bill Tipping leads us through,
The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Faith
by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Together we will examine five essential spiritual practices rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God; Worship, Study, Serve, Give and Share. Each of these practices is intended as part of our daily walk with Christ, and they are essential to growing together as a community.
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Make Your Easter Dedications: Lilies and Music
Now through March 23
Honor someone significant to you with
the gift of flowers and music at Hennepin this Easter!
For $25 you can dedicate a beautiful lily to decorate the sanctuary or sponsor the wonderful music heard during Easter Sunday worship.
Make your check out to HAUMC. Be sure to indicate “Easter Lilies” or “Easter Music” in the memo line.
All dedications received by March 23 will be printed in the Easter bulletin.
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Our Strategic Initiatives
The HAUMC Strategic Council, Ministry Team leaders, and program staff members have reviewed our HAUMC Mission Insite report and CAT Survey (Congregational survey taken in 2018), and have identified three strategic initiatives which we will use to guide our work to live fully into our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our three strategic initiatives are:
- We will grow in love of God and neighbor by intentionally building a multi-racial beloved community inside and outside our church walls, working to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice for all.
- We will reach and welcome new people by expanding the ways in which we communicate what God is doing through the ministries of Hennepin.
- We will heal a broken world by working to undo the harm that church and society have caused in exclusion and discrimination through systemic forms of oppression against all marginalized people including the LGBTQ community.
We seek your feedback and ideas as to how we can live out our strategic initiatives. Please look for the baskets in Carlson Hall beginning in February to submit your thoughts and ideas to the Strategic Council.
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Koinonia Marketing Update
Sunday, March 29 at 11:30am-12:30pm in the Art Gallery
On Sunday, March 29, following the Traditional Worship service, an update on the sales marketing of Koinonia will be held in the Art Gallery from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Hosted by the Board of Trustees, the session will be presented by Transitions in Business, the firm acquired by the Trustees to market the sale of Koinonia. A question and answer period will follow.
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New Sermon Series
Rooted Faith:
A Lenten Series Exploring Our Spiritual Foundations
As we wait for new growth to break through the winter snow, we'll explore how our spiritual lives grow from deep roots of tradition, experience, learning, and grace.
In this sermon series on "Rooted Faith," we'll consider the roots of Jesus' own faith, and ask how his example helps us root our own faith and the faith of our children.
Come see--the seeds of faith are sprouting all around us.
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Save the Date!
Lumina in Concert:
The Veil and the Thorn
Sunday, March 22 at 7-8:30pm
The Twin Cities' premiere women's ensemble "Lumina" presents their Lenten-themed concert "The Veil and the Thorn" on Sunday, March 22, at 7pm. These four talented singers are dedicated to the mystery, beauty, and hope inherent in music. Their programming draws from a rich well of musical sources, including Medieval chants, Renaissance motets, folk song traditions, and works by living and local composers.
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Intentional Faith Development
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Youth Ski Overnight at Buck Hill
Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 7
Youth are invited to Buck Hill for an all-nighter! Ski, snowboard, and tube all night long.
All students entering grades 6–12 are encouraged to participate and bring friends! Contact Rick Belbutoski, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, with questions: rick@haumc.org.
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Entry Point:
Welcoming Prospective Members
Sunday, March 8 at 11:30am in the Longfellow Room
If you are interested in becoming a member or simply want more information about Hennepin Avenue UMC, please join us at Entry Point to meet Rev. Judy Zabel, ask questions about Methodism and membership, and connect with others seeking their "home church."
Child care is available. RSVP to Larry Duncan at 612-435-1309 or larry@haumc.org. New Members will join March 15 at a Worship Service of their choice.
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Parenting for LYFE
Sunday, March 15 at 11:30am-12:45pm in Room 106
The bible is full of tough stories. From God's wrath in the story of the flood to the killing of the first borns in the story of Moses--it's grim stuff. How we feel about these stories as adults will inform how we talk about them with our kids. Join us as we tackle these tough questions and become better equipped to raise faithful kids together in our loving church community.
Free and open to parents with kids of all ages! Bring a friend, grab brunch in the social hall and come on up to Room 106.
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Preschool Music and Movement
Sunday, March 15 at 11:30am-12:45pm in Room 105
Preschool Music and Movement is the partner program to Parenting for LYFE. Designed for ages 3-6 years, our music leaders will engage preschoolers in early music making through singing, music, instruments and play. Sign your child in on the clipboard outside of room 105 before or after worship. Our preschool leaders will serve them a healthy snack before class while parents enjoy our engaging Parenting for LYFE topic of the day.
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Easter Egg-stravagaza
Saturday, April 4 at 10am-2:30pm in the Social Hall
Our community celebrates Easter with egg dying, egg hunts, and Easter family fun! This is a free event but your RSVP is critical for planning supplies! Please RSVP by 3/28/2020 at https://onrealm.org/HennepinAvenueU/Registrations.
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Risk-Taking Mission and Service
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You Can Transform Lives!
Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network
Are you a lawyer in Minnesota looking for a way to positively impact people experiencing poverty? The legal clinic at the Dignity Center needs you.
The Dignity Center has been partnering with Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for over 10 years to provide legal advice and services to Dignity Center participants who are working with an advocate to get their lives back on track. VLN provides malpractice insurance and all the necessary training.
As a volunteer, you can broaden your network, earn CLE credits and develop new (or dust off old) legal skills. Time commitment is one, 3-hour shift once a month. Shifts are Wednesdays or Fridays from 9-12am.
Interested in signing up or learning more? Contact Mary Martin, Director of The Dignity Center at mary@haumc.org.
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Homeless Day on the Hill
Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00am-3pm
Join HAUMC and AlignMpls in the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless to raise awareness on the importance of preventing and ending homelessness. Gather together to meet with legislators, share stories, and show support for Homes for All’s legislative agenda.
The event begins in the morning with an advocacy program and training session at Central Presbyterian Church, followed by optional advocating at the capitol. This free, family-friendly event is open to all who care about ending homelessness in Minnesota.
HAUMC will provide a bus departing from the HAUMC parking lot at 8am.
Sign up for the bus on Sunday February 23 at the Sabbath to End Homelessness.
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Celebrate The Dignity Center's Golden Birthday
March 15-20
The Dignity Center turns 18 on March 18!
You are inviting to celebrate all week long:
Sunday, March 15, 12 - 1:30pm: Open House, Lunch, Birthday Cake and Tour
Monday, March 16, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Open House, Birthday Cake, and Tour
Wednesday, March 18, 12 - 1:30pm: Open House, Lunch, Birthday Cake and Tour
Friday, March 20, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Open House, Birthday Cake, and Tour
Thank you for supporting people on their path to stability.
With your help, we've been transforming lives for 18 years!
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Breaking Barriers AIDS Conference: Tackling Stigma
Monday, May 4 at 8am-4pm
3pm Closing Worship ~ Bishop Karen Oliveto, Preacher
Hennepin Avenue UMC, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Sponsored by the United Methodist Global AIDS Committee (UMGAC)
Since the beginning of the HIV & AIDS crisis, stigma has kept people from being tested or acknowledging their status if they were infected. This reality has fueled the epidemic resulting in alarming numbers of infections and deaths.
This event is a forum for story-telling and healing through listening and action, with a special emphasis on stigma eradication. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Worship Service only: free admission)
Free transportation from Minneapolis Convention Center to Hennepin Avenue UMC
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2020 Youth Mission Trip
July 26-31, Chicago, IL
The 2020 youth mission trip will be headed to Chicago July 26-31. We will be staying at the Historic First Church of the Brethren, a church with a long history of being a community leader on issues of social justice.
The group will be doing a variety of projects throughout the week, serving with a variety of ministry partners.
Registrations are due no later than May 10. Cost is $375. Scholarships are available.
Register today!
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Life Adventures: Lori Sturdevant
When Republicans Were Progressive
Friday, March 13 at 12pm in the Social Hall
Hennepin Avenue UMC member Lori Sturdevant will discuss her latest book, written in 2018 with former senator Dave Durenberger (R) Minnesota. It’s the story of the Republican Party that dominated Minnesota politics in the 20th century. Prepaid reservations are due by noon Monday, March 9. Cost is $18 and includes lunch.
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What if church wasn't a place, but a feeling?
What if "radical hospitality" was more than just words?
Check out our new video celebrating how Radical Hospitality at Hennepin transforms lives.
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Lights, Cameras–Worship!
Volunteer to Become a Multimedia Assistant
As technology plays an even bigger integral role in worship, opportunities to volunteer time and passion are growing quickly. There are current opportunities to help with slides, sound and cameras. Don't worry about any areas of expertise you have or don't have; we will provide training.
Please contact Royd at
royd@haumc.org
to become part of the technical team that enhances the Sunday worship experience for everyone at Hennepin Avenue UMC!
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Volunteer as a Sunday Tour Guide
Tour Guides are needed on Sunday mornings following our 10am worship service to show guests our historic building. If you have the gift of teaching or knowledge, this might be the perfect spot for you. Training and a sample script are provided.
Questions or if you are interested, contact Cheryl Gibbons at cheryl@haumc.org.
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Volunteer for Our Food Ministries!
You are invited to share in Hennepin's amazing and delicious food ministries! Every Sunday, you can provide radical hospitality to Hennepin members and guests.
On the first and fifth Sunday afternoons of each month, feed our hungry neighbors at Community Meals.
On the second through fourth/fifth Sunday mornings of each month, help to host the best Sunday Brunch in town.
Contact Cheryl Gibbons to sign up! Cheryl@haumc.org.
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2020 Flower Donations
The 2020 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, Sarah Schwartz at 832.655.8666 or
sarahds319@gmail.com
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Save the date!
Sofas & Spokes
Saturday, May 16 at 9am-12 Noon
Do you have used furniture such as tables, chairs, sofas, end tables, lamps, and dressers that could use a new home? Perhaps you have adult bicycles you are no longer using? If so, you are cordially invited to the 12th annual Align Minneapolis furniture and bicycle drive – “Sofas & Spokes” -- on Saturday, May 16, from 9-noon at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis). Furniture and bicycles will then be given to guests of Align Minneapolis outreach ministries to assist in furnishing new apartments and to provide bicycles as an economical, environmentally-friendly and healthy method of transportation to work and appointments. Questions? Contact Mary@haumc.org, 612-435-1337. Adult bikes only; no beds, appliances or construction materials, please.
Would you like to learn more about the life- changing, dynamic work of the ALignMpls? Visit their website at
www.alignmpls.org
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Stock Contribution Help
Please contact Brian Seim, brian@haumc.org, at the time of donating stock to the church. Doing that will help identify and relate specific stock donations to the correct church member. Thank you.
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Tax Squeeze for Some IRA Heirs
The SECURE Act signed in late 2019 changes provisions for leaving iRAs to adult children of IRA owners, essentially ending the "stretch" IRA . Owners of IRAs may wish to review with financial advisors their estate plans for distributing IRA assets. Contact Jack Fistler at 612-435-1321 or
jack@haumc.org
for more info on the SECURE Act and strategies for charitable contributions using IRAs.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Old School by Steeple People Needs a Treasurer!
Middle-aged, ethical, non-profit thrift store seeks fiscally-minded treasurer for loving, committed relationship and fiduciary fun.
You: working knowledge of QuickBooks, detail-oriented, experience or interest in retail finance, Point of Sale know-how, eager to contribute about 3-5 hours per week to a worthy cause.
Old School: we're a forty-something, volunteer-driven 501c3 nonprofit in the vibrant Stephens Square neighborhood of Minneapolis. Over the past four decades, we've donated over a million dollars to local charities. We love our store. We love our customers. We love our volunteers. Come and see why City Pages voted us "Best Thrift Store."
If you think You + Old School = a match made in heaven, please contact Brenda Lewis (Brendalewis78@hotmail.com).
Come visit us any day except Tuesday from 11 am to 6 pm.
xoxo, Old School 1901 Nicollet Ave S. 612 871-8305.
Donate | Shop | Volunteer
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UMC Twin Cities District Gatherings
Sunday, March 1, 1 pm, Prospect Park UMC in Minneapolis
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30pm, Faith UMC in West St. Paul
Dan Johnson, Twin Cities district superintendent, will be hosting three gatherings open to clergy and lay members of local churches in preparation of General Conference in May. Anticipated topics will include General Conference plans and decision points, strategies for handling the media, resources for further dialogue in local churches, and sharing dreams, hopes, and desires for our desired future.
RSVPs are requested to Walker Brault at walker.brault@minnesotaumc.org or 612-230-6146 to ensure adequate materials.
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Annual Gathering of Minnesota Reconciling Congregations & Communities
Saturday, March 28 at 11:30 am-12pm at Spirit of Hope UMC
7600 Harold Avenue Golden Valley, MN 55427
You are invited to join other Reconciling United Methodists on Saturday, March 28 at Spirit of Hope UMC at 7600 Harold Ave, Golden Valley. Gather at 11:30, with potluck lunch at noon (bring a dish to share) and program at 1. The program will focus on General Conference 2020 - how it works and how to support the UM social justice organizations that are working for inclusion. Rev. Carol Zaagsma, Minnesota's lead delegate and others will speak. For child care, contact Gloria Peck at 763-542-8641 by March 21.
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Westminster's Town Hall Forum:
Bill McKibben-Taking Climate Change Seriously
Tuesday, March 17 at 12 Noon at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster's Eco-Justice Team invites you to attend a special Town Hall Forum
with Bill McKibben
in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day . McKibben is an environmental activist, educator, author, and one of the leading voices on climate change. He is the founder of 350.org, the world's largest grassroots campaign to counter the effects of climate change. The Eco-Justice Ministry will host two tables in Westminster Commons where you can learn more about what you can do to make a difference, both as an individual, and in collaboration with larger advocacy efforts. Check out the Eco-Justice book cart created by Barbara Mauk, our church librarian, highlighting books the Eco-Justice team has purchased for the church library, including those by McKibben.
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Support Mental Health Services:
Join the Board of NAMI-Hennepin
How would you like to be involved in the cause of mental health in Hennepin County? A good way to do this would be to be on the Board of NAMI-Hennepin.
You can do as much as you like or as little as attending one monthly meeting on the second Monday at 6:30-8:30p at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 4100 Lyndale Ave S.
This is a great opportunity to get some knowledge of what the mental health needs out there are. We are a progressive and open, welcoming, friendly group.
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SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you have news to share in Hennepin Happenings?
The deadline for announcements is
12 Noon on Monday
for announcements to be included in the following Friday's newsletter.
Submissions are subject to editing for space and content.
Thanks for sharing your news!
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