United Methodist Women
and Bible Sunday
October 14, 10am in the Sanctuary
On Bible Sunday we present bibles to our 3 year olds, 3rd graders, and 8th-grade Confirmation students. This special milestone is made possible through the generous financial support of The United Methodist Women who are proud to partner with families on the intentional faith development of our Hennepin Kids.
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Parenting for LYFE
October 14, 11:15am in the Social Hall
Parenting for LYFE is an open, drop-in group that meets monthly to discuss all things parenting. We welcome parents with children of all ages. This month, our topic is “Reading Matters.” Bring your favorite kids’ book with you. Grab some brunch, feed your kids, and then our awesome childcare helpers will be on-hand to lead fun crafts with your kids while you swap ideas with other parents about ways to build our kids' reading skills and faith literacy.
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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 warm coat! Please help The Dignity Center provide winter 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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Next Weekend!
Logo Sunday: Our New Look, Revealed
October 21 during 8:30 and 10am worship
Can we get a drumroll, please?
It will be an exciting day for our Hennepin community! On October 21, we launch our new Hennepin branding, including our completely new logo.
See the logo revealed, and hear from Director of Marketing & Communications, Amy Griffiths, and logo artist, Nick Markell, during our worship services (8:30 a.m. in the Art Gallery and 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary). Discover the layers of meaning in the design and get inspired by the spirit-filled process of creating Hennepin's new graphic identity.
Pick up free swag (pens, window cling, temporary tattoos, and more) in the East Entry, and show everyone what it means to be Hennepin.
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Trail of Terror/Lock-In Youth Group Event
October 12-13, 7:00pm in the Church of Youth
The Church of Youth (8th-12th Graders) are gathering for this annual tradition of checking out the spooky fun of Trail of Terror followed by a lock-in as a youth group! Meet in the Church of Youth Room at 7:00pm. We return from the Trail of Terror at ~11:00pm for the Lock-In (until 8:00am).
$20 Trail of Terror and Lock-In
$15 Trail of Terror only
$5 Lock-In only
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Sacred Journey Extended Worship & Community Conversation
October 14, 8:30-10:30am in the Art Gallery
Sacred Journey extends for 2 hours and will include an interactive, participatory conversation. All attending will be invited to to share reflections, hopes, and joy at what God is doing in, among, and through the transition of the last year. Seeds of Celebration will not take place this Sunday.
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Get to Know Park Avenue UMC's Freedom School
October 14, 11:15am in the Art Gallery
Hennepin's United Methodist Women invite everyone to hear Michelle Higgins talk about the Freedom School at Park Avenue UMC. Freedom Schools are modeled after the intergenerational leadership approach used during the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project of 1964. Park Avenue 's program is a 6-week literacy, social justice, and empowerment program for children of color who live, go to school, attend church, or whose parent works in the Central neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Students learn that no matter what circumstances they face in life, they have what it takes inside of themselves to make a difference. Light refreshments will be served.
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Disciple Bible Study
Starting 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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Pub Theology: Spirited Conversations, Spiritual Matters
October 17, 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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Volunteer for
Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 28, 4:00pm
Neighbors, friends, and families are invited to our free annual Trunk-or-Treat!
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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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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Just announced:
Fall Retreat at Koinonia
October 20-21
The leaves are at their peak, and fall fun has arrived. Bring the whole family to Koinonia for pumpkin carving, games, movie night, and our famous cuisine. Cost will be $78 for adults, $65 for youth, and free for kids under 5. Register at haumc.org/register.
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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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Exhibition Open Now: TENKI photography show
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. You can purchase prints and meet the photographer at the Outreach table at Hennepin Marketplace.
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Soul Café:
Jazz, Poetry, and the Spirit
October 28, 7:00-8:00pm in the Art Gallery
Spend an evening with the Soul Café ensemble as we celebrate the gift of Light
and
the gift of Darkness. We’ll play a little jazz. We’ll read a little poetry. We’ll ponder the Milky Way! Featuring Steve Blons, Brad Holden, Steven Hobert, Chris Bate, and poetry selected by Jan Bucher and Steve Blons. $10 Requested Donation. Please bring a friend!
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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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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 drop them in the designated TREAT bin in the East Entry. On October 28, bring 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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Tomorrow:
Securing Your Place of Worship
3rd Annual Worship
October 13, 8am-3:30pm
Hennepin Avenue UMC, in partnership with Kingswood Security Consulting, presents the 3rd Annual Securing Your Place of Worship workshop.
As "soft targets" like schools and churches experience increasing incidents of violence, we can all take steps to secure our places of worship and the people in them.
This workshop, designed for clergy, administrators, volunteers, lay leaders, and staff of all religious denominations, presents practical wisdom from top safety and security experts from about the country.
Keynote speakers include:
Carl Chinn - "Surviving an Active Shooter: New Life Church, What Happened Next?"James Densley - "Crime Opportunity Theory: How to Strengthen Soft Targets" and Jarret Brachman - "Deadly Force at Soft Targets"
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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 free by registering to volunteer: http://haumc.org/register.
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 my kids get their first tablet or mobile device? How am I supposed to keep up with the latest apps my 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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