Announcing the Appointment of our New Associate Pastor

August 15, 2021
 
Dear Hennepin members and friends,

I am very happy to announce that it is the intention of Bishop David Bard to appoint the Pastor Laura Hannah as Associate Pastor of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (Hennepin). Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Staff/Pastor/Parish Relations Committee has affirmed the Bishop's intention.

Today, we pray for the Anoka United Methodist congregation as they hear the news that their Associate Pastor will be leaving to be appointed to Hennepin. We know how hard it is to say goodbye to a beloved pastor. And yet we also give thanks to God as we eagerly await Pastor Laura’s arrival to Hennepin. She will begin her ministry with us on September 1, 2021.

We will have a charge conference on Sunday, August 29 at 11:30AM to approve her compensation, as is required by The United Methodist Book of Discipline. The conference will be in-person and will also be live streamed online. All members of Hennepin are invited to participate in this charge conference.

We give thanks to God for the gifts and graces that Pastor Laura will bring to strengthen and grow our church. Thank you for your prayers and your patience as we worked through the appointive process together. Pastor Laura’s first Sunday will be September 5 and we will officially welcome her September 12 at our Fall Kick-Off Sunday. Please save the date so you can join me in welcoming Pastor Laura. 

 
In Christ's Service together,
 

Randy Barretto
Chair, Staff Parish Relations Committee


P.S. Please see this linked brochure for more information on Pastor Laura.

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