Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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Friday, November 27, 2020 |
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Richard Rohr teaches us, “Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus...Advent is a time to focus our expectation and anticipation on the adult Christ, the Cosmic Christ, who challenges us to empty ourselves, to lose ourselves, to surrender.”
In these winter days of extended darkness, we long for union with God and each other. This Advent, spend time in the hope-filled darkness of contemplation, prayer, and holy longing as we look forward together to the Light of Christmas.
Sunday, November 29, is the First Sunday of Advent.
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Welcome the Light!
Hennepin Advent Event
Sunday, November 29
3:30-5:30pm
Outdoors at Hennepin Avenue UMC
511 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis MN 55403
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Longing for Light as the days grow shorter?
Join HAUMC friends in an afternoon event to "Spruce the Spire" and celebrate the first Sunday of Advent!
Hennepin neighbors, friends, and members are invited to a drive-thru Advent Celebration!
You can see the Christmas decorations, enjoy a donut-to-go, and even drop off your commitment card!
All ages can enjoy this safe, socially-distanced opportunity to experience the light of Advent as it spreads from the spire into our community.
Psst...you won’t want to miss the very special lighting of the church steeple...all are welcome!
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Virtual Angel Tree is Up!
Monday, Nov 16, through Monday, December 7
Every year Hennepin partners with Refugee Services at the Minnesota Council of Churches to provide Christmas gifts for children who have resettled in the Twin Cities over the past year. Every year, these families are blessed by the generosity of the Hennepin community. It has been a tough year for so many, and especially for those who are new to our country.
To minimize health risks for all, we're going virtual with the Angel Tree gift assignments this year.
Please click on this link to sign up to shop for one these children, or for a whole family. Please deliver unwrapped gifts to the East Entry of Hennepin by Monday, December 7.
Refugee Services recommends shopping for something warm (hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks), something fun (toys, games, soccer balls, cell phone chargers, ear buds, etc), and something for learning (games, books, puzzles, etc.)
Thank you for being a blessing!
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Charge Conference to
Approve Clergy Compensation
Sunday, November 29
11:30am on Zoom
You are invited to a Church Conference on Sunday, November 29, 11:30 AM for the purpose of setting Clergy Compensation as required by the Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. All members are encouraged to attend.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting by video, or dial 929-205-6099 to join by phone.
Meeting ID: 983 5779 9481
Passcode: 912366
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Koinonia Information Sessions and Koinonia Vote
Info Sessions:
Wednesday, December 2, 7pm
Saturday, December 5, 10am
Saturday, January 9, 10am
Vote:
Sunday, January 10, 11:30am
The Trustees have signed a purchase agreement for the sale of our Koinonia Retreat Center.
The sale is contingent on a vote of approval from the congregation.
Our broker, Transitions in Business, will hold information sessions on Zoom on the dates shown above. They will review market conditions, the terms of this offer, and efforts made to market the property.
MEMBERS of Hennepin are encouraged to attend the ZOOM meeting of their choice, either by phone or by video.
The vote on January 10 will be a Church Conference led by District Superintendent, Dan Johnson at 11:30 AM. You must be a member of HAUMC in order to vote.
On Wednesday, December 2, join by video by clicking here, or call in from your phone by dialing 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 841 8688 0352
Passcode: 520397
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On Saturday, December 5, join by video by clicking here, or call in from your phone by dialing 929-205-6099.
Meeting ID: 938 2171 9984
Passcode: 755912
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On Saturday, January 9, join by video by clicking here, or call in from your phone by dialing 929-205-6099.
Meeting ID: 938 2171 9984
Passcode: 755912
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On Sunday, January 10, join by video by clicking here, or call in from your phone by dialing 301 715 8592.
Meeting ID: 989 5759 6041
Passcode: 554329
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Celebrate and Honor Our 50+ Year Members
We are pleased to recognize the following loyal and faithful members of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. We invite you to reach out to these members and thank and congratulate them!
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50 Year Members
Dick King
Sharon Ruhsam
Terry Ruhsam
Barbara Gandy
Nancy Goodhouse
Marge Schaub
60 Year Members
Laura Bloom
Ruth Lippin
Andrew Czajkowski
Phyllis Waggoner
George Holden
W Stuart Mitchell
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70 Year member
Ruth Adams
80 Year Member
Marie Hard
Maland Hurr
John Seiff
81 Year Member
Bill Pilgram
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Hennepin's Phased Reopening Plans
We're Dialing Back to the "Red Phase"
On November 19, the MN Conference of the UMC moved from the "orange phase" to the "red phase" of the Phased Re-Gathering Plan for Churches. Hennepin will also shift back to our version of the Red Phase, effective Monday, November 30.
Here is what to expect during the Red Phase at Hennepin:
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No meetings or gatherings will be scheduled at the church building except as required for creation of our virtual worship services.
- We will continue to gather virtually to celebrate worship together online each Sunday.
- All of our online offerings will continue. Groups and committees continue to meet virtually.
- Pastoral care will continue to be provided by phone or online using Zoom video conferencing.
- Off-site wedding, baptism and funeral services can be conducted, though encouraged to be postponed. Weddings, baptisms and funerals will not be held in the church building.
- Minimal staff will work on-site in order to maintain the building and continue basic operations such as receiving deliveries (8AM – 4PM weekdays). The majority of staff will work remotely.
Thank you for your prayers and patience as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions regarding HAUMC’s reopening plan, please contact Joe Polach, Director of Facilities, by phone at 612.435.1335 or by email at joep@haumc.org.
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Worship this Week:
The First Sunday of Advent
Sacred Journey at 8:30am
Stay Awake!
Traditional Worship at 10am
Keep Awake
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Listen to Worship Over the Phone!
Would someone you know enjoy listening to our worship services via a phone call? Or would YOU? Whether you're away from wi-fi or just prefer a landline, we've got a new way for you to connect with Hennepin on Sunday mornings.
Hennepin's worship services are now available to listen to over the phone starting at 8:30am (Sacred Journey) and 10am (Traditional Worship) on Sundays. Call the toll-free phone number 877-790-4366 (or 877-790-HENN) and listen to the songs, prayers, and preaching you love. You can call anytime throughout the week--we'd love to have you 'listen in'!
Please feel free to share this number with everyone who might be blessed by this new way to connect.
For any questions, contact Peter Nielson (Office Manager) at the church.
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Risk-Taking Mission and Service |
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The Real Barriers to Housing
Monday, November 30 | 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom
AlignMPLS, formerly the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness, invites you to log on for a revealing conversation about the many obstacles faced by people experiencing homelessness. How can these barriers be overcome? What are the solutions?
Members of Street Voices of Change and leaders in our Congregations' Direct Service Ministries will lead the discussion. Questions from attendees are welcome.
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NEW!
Is the Spirit Calling You to Action?
Are you ready to organize and mobilize for social justice in our neighborhoods? Be part of HennepinHOPE, a new campaign of our Risk Taking Mission and Service ministries.
We're making it easier for you to get and share timely, action-focused news about local opportunities to take social justice action through protests, marches, donation drives, advocacy, petitions, and more.
*Follow @HennepinHOPE on Twitter
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Old School by Steeple People
25% off SALE!
11am-6pm Friday through Sunday, November 27-29
Christmas is not canceled, and neither is the joy of gift-giving! Get out and enjoy the season. Come on in to Old School by Steeple People where everything will be 25% for Black Friday weekend.
Grab some friends and wear your mask! We can't wait to see you.
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Old School by Steeple People
Facebook Live Gift Sale
Monday, November 30 | 6:30-8pm
Please join us on Monday, November 30, for a special Old School Facebook live gift sale. We'll offer a lovely selection of housewares, winter accessories, jewelry, and decor.
To participate in this live event, simply click on this link November 30 at 6:30 pm.
We hope to see you! Love, Old School by Steeple People.
Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels.com
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A Thank You Message from Bryan,
A Common Hope Success Story
HAUMC sponsor student Bryan has graduated from high school and has plans to be a chef. He has written the church a thank you letter:
Dear Adorable Sponsors,
I hope you are well alongside your relatives.
I would like to thank you for all of the support you have given me during this long time, I am so thankful because of you I could get to this point, to achieve my dream and goal to graduate.
To be sponsored by nice people like you and with ONG Common Hope mean too much for me, I was so happy and from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Dear Sponsors, finally I am able to graduate as a Chef with a specialization in main dishes and desserts. I chose this career [out of] love for my parents, the love that I have to cook and to be someone.
Some of my dreams and goals are to continue studying cooking classes, to have my own house, my own car, and give everything that I can to my parents and the reason is because I would like to be a good person and give love to my parents....
I would like to motivate you if you can give the opportunity to more youth people to be sponsored by you, because it is a big blessing.
I say goodbye and thank you for everything you gave me in this time.
Bryan
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36TH ANNUAL
HOMELESS MEMORIAL MARCH & SERVICE
Thursday, December 17
4:00 p.m. | Memorial March
7:00 p.m. | Virtual Memorial Service
During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are modifying the evening to ensure safety and social distancing. We will share details soon.
If you know someone who was homeless, formerly homeless, or an advocate for the homeless community who passed away in 2020, please click here to submit a name.
The 36th Homeless Annual Memorial March and Services will feature a march at 4:00pm (route tbd) and an online service starting at 7:00pm. It will be posted on Simpson Housing’s Facebook page.
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Hennepin Book Club
Thursday, December 17
7pm via Zoom
A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
"A Christmas Memory" is a short story by Truman Capote. Originally published in Mademoiselle magazine in December 1956, it was reprinted in The Selected Writings of Truman Capote in 1963.
Join your Hennepin friends for this special holiday edition of Book Club. Please also come with your own Christmas memory and a poem to share.
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New!
HAUMC Library books now available via Curbside Pickup
Over 3,000 books in the HAUMC library are now available for curbside pickup! Curbside pickup service is offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays – Fridays by appointment only.
Browse the library catalog, at www.LibraryThing.com/catalog/HAUMC. You’ll find books on anti-racism and climate change as well as biographies, current fiction, devotionals, and so much more.
You can also request a library team member to do a search and create a reading list for you--like a personal shopper for books!
And we haven’t forgotten the children – dozens of new books have been added in 2020!
Contact us at library@haumc.org for more information and to schedule a personal curbside pickup time!
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LIBRARY BOOK RETURN
Tuesdays through Fridays, 8am to 2pm
If you've had a book checked out of the library since March, now is the time to return it. On Tuesdays - Fridays between 8am and 2pm, there will be a basket in the church entryway for this purpose.
If this time doesn't work for you, contact us at library@haumc.org to arrange for a pickup.
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Hennepin's Christmas Present to YOU!
"We Believe" Yard Signs
Turn in your 2021 Commitment Card in person at the church building and receive a Hennepin Believes yard sign for free!
There's no better time to welcome neighbors and friends to what makes Hennepin your spiritual home. Show them what we believe and ask them to join you for Christmas Eve worship this year.
Contact Mary Martin with questions: mary@haumc.org or 612-871-5303.
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Send Care Packages to Hennepin's 18-22 Year Olds
Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 29
Hennepin will be sending care packages to our 18-22 year-olds to remind them that we care about them and to provide a bit of fun at this time of year when they may be studying, working long hours, or feeling isolated from family and friends for the holidays.
If you know of someone who should receive a care package, and you have not already been contacted, please email Debra Hovland at hovla003@gmail.com and provide her with the person's name and address.
We'll be sending the care packages between Thanksgiving and the end of the first week of December.
If you'd like to support this effort with a financial donation, please send a check to Rick Belbutoski at the church (511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55403) and put "Care Package" on the memo line.
Thank you for sharing love and comfort!
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DAILY PRAYER CONNECTION
Join your pastors in a virtual get-together every Monday-Friday!
Twice daily, we invite you to start your day with "Coffee with Judy" at 8am for 30 minutes of coffee, connection and conversation; and end your day with "Closings with Frenchye" at 8pm for 30 minutes of reflection, connection and prayer.
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8:00 – 8:30am Central Time
Weekdays M-F
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Join by phone using the dial-in information below:
Dial: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 842 8341 6140
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8:00 – 8:30pm Central Time
Weekdays M-F
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Join by phone using the dial-in information below:
Dial: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 892 5043 5902
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Coffee Hour:
Virtual Sunday Fellowship
Weekly on Sundays
Now starting at approximately 11am (immediately following Traditional Worship) via Zoom
It's good to see one another's faces and hear one another's voices!
Gather with other members of the Hennepin community for fellowship and connection.
Meeting ID: 897 1628 3933
Passcode: 701690
Join by phone: Dial 312-626-6799 and enter the following when prompted:
Meeting ID: 897 1628 3933
If you need technical assistance using Zoom, email us at support@haumc.org.
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Online Support Group
Sundays at 6:30pm on Zoom
All of us are recovering or are struggling with something. In this time of pandemic, perhaps it’s isolation, loneliness, grief, or loss.
No matter your struggle, this group is a safe place for you to connect, learn, share, and listen as we support each other. No registration required. We look forward to seeing you.
Email dkfocht@gmail.com for more details, or just dial in!
Meeting weekly on Zoom. Join by video here.
Meeting ID: 944 6225 8131
Password: 427306
Join by phone by calling: 312-626-6799.
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Walker Methodist Health Center "Give A Little Gift"
November 26 through December 4
Walker Methodist Health Center 3737 Bryant Ave S Mpls, MN 55409
Tis the Season....for "Give a Little Gift," a holiday tradition of gift-giving for each resident in Long Term Care and patients in Short Term Rehab at Walker Methodist Health Center (MHC).
The tradition, started many years ago by Caroline Pilgrim (Hennepin member, deceased), creates personalized gift bags for every Walker MHC resident. The gift bags bring great joy to residents. and are even more needed and meaningful this year with limited visits with family and friends.
From now through December 4, monetary donations are welcome.
Please make checks payable to Walker Methodist Foundation with GALG in memo line.
Mail checks to Walker Methodist Health Center, attn. Donna White, 3737 Bryant Ave S, Mpls, MN 55409.
Contact Susanne Mattison, susanne_mattison@ yahoo.com, 612-987-3336 with questions or interest in donating new unwrapped items.
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Looking for Tuition Assistance?
Call for Applications: Hennepin Scholars 2021
Looking for support for college tuition? Apply for a Hennepin Scholars award for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Scholarships are awarded in modest amounts to 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. Application deadline is January 22, 2021; award notification by February 5, 2021.
For more information, contact Jack Fistler, 612-435-1321 or jack@haumc.org. For application materials, visit Hennepin’s website, click “Give,” then scroll to Hennepin Scholars.
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Ideas for Giving at Year-End 2020
The CARES Act includes several 2020 charitable tax provisions to encourage giving to Hennepin, whether to complete your 2019 pledge, consider an additional gift, pre-pay on a 2021 pledge or fund a Legacy Gift. The special incentives for 2020 (for cash gifts only) include:
· A charitable gift deduction of up to $300 for those who do not itemize on their federal tax return
· An increase in the deduction limit, for those who do itemize, up to 100% of adjusted gross income (previously capped at 60%), enabling you to give more this year.
Of course, such other typical giving options as stocks and securities, Donor Advised Funds, and IRA rollover may be advantageous for you. For more information, contact Jack Fistler at 612-435-1321 or jack@haumc.org and contact your personal financial advisor.
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United Methodist Church Dakotas-Minnesota Area
"Just Love" Special Appeal
When we’re fearful and fuming, depleted and damaged, may we respond by just loving God and neighbor. When we witness discrimination and division, callousness and cruelty, may we respond by loving justly. Just love allocates human and financial resources to assess and address crisis response, relief, recovery rebuilding, renewal, repentance and restitution, trauma therapy, and anti-racism. Just love addresses the food, Black home and business ownership, and health care deserts within our communities.
Your gifts will enable partnerships with our congregations on the frontlines to support ministries of mercy (crisis counseling, housing stability, food/medicine) and ministries of racial justice (education, advocacy, intervention). A Rapid Response Grant Team with representatives from urban core churches and Black congregational leaders will oversee special appeal allocations, and your donations will be directed to where there is the greatest need in rebuilding our neighborhoods.
If you prefer, checks can be mailed to the Minnesota Conference at 122 W. Franklin Ave., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2472. Please note “JUST LOVE” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity and stewardship of God’s mercy and justice.
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New!
Make Your Offering by
Text Message
We're making it easier than ever to make your offering to Hennepin--starting now, you can give by text message from your mobile device.
Send a text to 73256 with the message: Hennepin $, followed by the dollar amount. For example: Hennepin $100 or Hennepin $25.
You will receive a text reply. Just tap the link in that message to go to a new page, where you can enter the details of your offering and provide payment information.
Once you click "submit," you will receive a digital receipt for your gift.
Try it this week as you join us for online worship!
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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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