Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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First Annual Hennepin Avenue UMC
Youth Mini-Golf Invitational
August 18, 12noon-4pm
Fore! The First Annual Hennepin Avenue UMC Youth Mini-Golf Invitational will take place on Aug. 18 from 12noon to 4pm. The afternoon will include fun and fellowship as we play a round of mini-golf at the Walker Art Center's Skyline Mini Golf course. Post-putting, we'll gather back at HAUMC for ice cream and to celebrate the afternoon's Champion. All students entering grade 8-12 are encouraged to participate and bring friends!
No need to register--just show up at Hennepin with $10 cash to pay for your round of mini golf. Contact Rick Belbutoski, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, with questions:
rick@haumc.org
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Improve Your Music Reading Skills!
August 19 & 20, 7pm in the Choir Room
Enjoy a two-night "beginner's guide for reading music" as a refresher for skilled musicians, and an entry point for new choral singers. On August 19-20 (7-9:30pm) in the HAUMC Choir Room, participants will grow in their understanding of notes on staff, finding their place in a score, and reading diatonic major/minor using solfége with movable DO.
Sessions are led by Gerald Gurss (Artistic Director of Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus) and are free and open to all!
Please let Mark Squire know of your interest and he'll have class materials ready for you! Email mark.squire@haumc.org.
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Spruce the Spire
August 31, 8:30am in the East Entry
You are invited to delight in God's creation! Help us pretty up our highly visible garden at Groveland & Lyndale and add some plants to the parking lot garden before the Hennepin Expo. No need to RSVP--Just show up and bring a shovel if you have one. Any questions contact Michelle at devaughnMM@gmail.com.
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Rally Sunday is now
Hennepin Expo
September 8, 11:30am-2pm
Save the date for a new Rally Sunday experience! Food trucks, live music, bouncy house, prayer wall, face painting, Ministry Fair, and more!
Hennepin Expo is a great opportunity for YOU to reach new people! Invite your friends and neighbors to experience what you love about our church community.
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Summer Worship Series: The Gift of Wonder
This summer, we're having fun and getting to know God in a new way. Experience The Gift of Wonder in our 9-week summer worship series. Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, enjoys life, and invites us to join in the fun?
In this series we will explore what it means to delight in God, to set our imaginations free, to return to the rhythm of life, to cultivate gratitude, and more. Using the book
The Gift of Wonder
by Christine Aroney-Sine as our guide, every week we will try a new practice for opening ourselves to awe and wonder–to God.
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Call for Sunday School Teachers
You can help Hennepin's littlest members discover God's love as a Hennepin Kids for LYFE Sunday School teacher! Our Hennepin Kids for LYFE Sunday morning program continues to grow. For the third consecutive year, we are adding another Sunday school class to accommodate our Sunday School students, and more students means more teachers!
You are invited to join the team of Sunday School teachers. Teaching teams consist of 3 teachers per class. Each week one teacher signs up as lead teacher, with a second person acting as assistant teacher. Each teacher commits to teaching twice per month. All classroom materials and curriculum are provided.
New and experienced teachers are welcome. Contact Lynne Carroll with questions and to sign up! Lynne@haumc.org.
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2019 Balch Memorial Fund Grants
The Jane E. Balch Memorial Fund enables Hennepin's United Methodist Women to make grants of up to $2,000 to organizations or ministries that benefit women, children and youth. Preference is given to small projects where the grant will make an immediate and significant impact. Contact umw@haumc.org for more information and to request an application.
The completed form must be received by August 31
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Summer Choir: A Great Place for Singing
During these beautiful summer months, the Sanctuary choir slips into "summer mode" and welcomes additional singers to join in the ministry. Instead of midweek rehearsals, the ensemble meets an hour before worship (9am) for musical preparation and prayer. Experienced singers (music-reading is advised, a love of singing required!) need only call or email Mark Squire to let him know you plan to sing a single week or for several summer Sundays! Come join in the joy of song!
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Calling All Shutterbugs!
Send Us Your Wonder-Full Photos of Hennepin
Amateur and professional photographers, we invite you to share your photos of Hennepin Avenue UMC and its ministries in action. This summer, as we explore The Gift of Wonder, we would love to share your images with the greater Hennepin community. We are especially looking for not only photos of our awe-inspiring building, but also of our amazing community of people, our powerful worship services, and our transformational ministry programs and events.
Please
email your photos to photos@haumc.org
with the subject line "Wonder-Full Hennepin." In the body of the message, please include a caption that explains your photo's context and names anyone who is shown--and be sure to include your full name so we can give you photo credit!
By sharing your photos with us, you give Hennepin's Communications staff permission to freely use the image for promotional purposes (on our website and social media, etc.) and in Hennepin communications (worship slides and bulletins, digital newsletters, etc).
Questions? Contact Amy Griffiths, Director of Marketing and Communications, at
amy@haumc.org
. Happy snapping!
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Making Sense Class
August 18, 11:15am in Room 104
Led by John Guy
Come join the Making Sense Class as we work to understand some of the complex issues regarding our faith, the future of the United Methodist Church, and other pressing issues.
We are beginning a study of
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory
by Tod Bolsinger, addressing the challenges faced by the United Methodist Church, HAUMC and what we can do to help our clergy and lay leaders as we navigate this uncharted territory.
So grab a coffee and join us in room 104. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Pub Theology
August 21, 6pm at Sisyphus Brewing
712 Ontario Ave W #100, Minneapolis
Experience this key entry point for young adults in the life of the church! Open to everyone 21+, this gathering is filled with spirited conversation about faith, world events, and and life--all fueled by the tasty beverage of your choice. Invite a friend to join you, and learn more at
haumc.org/pubtheology
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Progressive Christianity
August 25, 11:15am in the Harrison Room
Everyone is welcome to this discussion group. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
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Life Adventures: Climate Crisis Action
September 13, 12 noon in the Social Hall
Carbon pollution caused by human activity has continued to increase, and the planet is getting hotter. We are in a climate crisis. John Dunlop, a renewable energy engineer and 40-year Hennepin Avenue UMC member, will discuss the powerful benefits of taking urgent action on climate change. He will present ideas from the national conference of the American Solar Energy Society, which he chaired this summer.
Prepaid reservations are due by noon Monday, September 9
. Cost is $18 and includes lunch.
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Entry Point: Becoming a Member
September 15, 11:30am in the Longfellow Room
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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Parenting for LYFE
September 22, 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 the wisdom of parents with children of all ages. Grab brunch as a family, and then our child care helpers will have engaging activities for your little ones. This month, we will look at sibling relationships. Best of friends or worst of enemies? Maybe it changes moment by moment! How can we foster great long-term relationships for our kids?
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Rally for a New Church at Leadership Institute
September 25-26, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood KS
Join your clergy and fellow members from Hennepin Avenue UMC as we gather at Leadership Institute September 25-27, 2019 and rally for a new Methodism that affirms and values all. Hennepin will assist with costs. To show interest, email Becky Boland at bolandbecky@gmail.com.
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Wonder
Summer Art Display
Through the Summer in Carlson Hall
The Fine Arts Team is pleased to present their summer exhibit with a display of works from the HAUMC permanent collection around the theme of wonder. Curated by team member Tom Arneson, who suggests, "When you spend some time with the show, think about which pieces speak to you of wonder and awe." What do you see? What does a particular piece speak to you? The exhibit will continue through the summer months.
Would you like to be involved in the Fine Arts Ministry? Contact
Mark Squire
(Director of Music & Fine Arts) or Beth Arel (Fine Arts Team Chair).
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Family
Fall Art Display
September 8 - October 27 in the Art Gallery
The Fine Arts Ministry Team is proud to present their fall sculpture show, “Family," featuring the artistry of Zimbabwean Shona artists. The show, September 8 through October 27 in the Art Gallery, will feature 20 works in stone by a variety of artists.
The Team is hosting a gallery reception on Friday, September 13 from 6 to 8 pm, and Sunday, September 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Art Gallery. Curator Rex Mhiripiri of Mhiripiri Galleries will be present to answer questions.
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ACTIVISM & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
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Save the Date!
The Dignity Center's
Fall Fundraiser Luncheon
Tuesday, October 8, 12noon at Hennepin
The Dignity Center invites you to promote dignity and support outreach that transforms the lives of people experiencing homelessness at our Fall Fundraiser Luncheon. Watch for details coming soon!
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You Can Still Sponsor a Student in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored a child in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone, to go to school. Your sponsorship truly transforms lives!
It is not too late to sponsor a student for the 2019-2020 school year. For only $150, you can send a student to school for a whole year. Make your donation online by going to ocministriesmn.org, or you can write a check to “Minnesota Annual Conference” and drop it off at the receptionist's desk to the attention of Ann Carlson.
Thank you, sponsors!
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Discover Something Wonderful at Old School by Steeple People
School is coming! Shop for all your back-to-school needs at Old School by Steeple People. Prices are AWESOME! We're open every day except Tuesday. Our hours are 11am-6pm daily and until 7pm on Thursdays. We are located at 1901 Nicollet Avenue S.
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Serve Up Radical Hospitality for Hennepin's Sunday Brunch Guests
Who doesn't love brunch? At Hennepin, it is a time for radical hospitality, family, friendship and great food! Share these blessings with our community by volunteering to help serve brunch in our Social Hall. All ages of volunteers are welcome, so your whole family can serve together.
Sign up at haumc.org/brunch
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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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