Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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Join Carrie Newcomer for a midwinter evening of new and favorite songs. Carrie Newcomer, nationally renowned performer & recording artist, will present a concert on Saturday, January 30, at 7pm.
This livestream event is hosted by HAUMC Music & Fine Arts Ministry. A portion of every ticket sold through this particular website will go to support the Music & Fine Arts ministries at Hennepin.
Carrie Newcomer is described as a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe and one who “asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone. Her song “I Should’ve Known Better” appeared on Nickel Creek’s Grammy award-winning gold-certified album “This Side,” and she earned a regional Emmy for the PBS special “An Evening with Carrie Newcomer.”
Recent media appearances include PBS’s Religion and Ethics and Krista Tippett’s On Being.
The concert will utilize the new livestream platform Mandolin -- concert attenders will need to sign on to this platform to access the performance. After claiming your Mandolin ticket you can request songs in the Mandolin chat function for this show!
Ticket prices are:
$20 | Individual Ticket
$30 | Family/Household Ticket
$10 | Student Ticket
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Follow this link to purchase tickets.
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Once you have your ticket, then register on the Mandolin.com website so you'll be ready to enter the concert on January 30.
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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 TODAY, 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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Twin Cities District United Methodist Women (UMW)
Winter Gathering
Saturday, January 23 from 10am to 2pm via Zoom
Twin Cities District United Methodist Women Winter Gathering and UMW Leadership Development
10 am-- Worship and Offering for Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
10:40 am Guest Speaker, Patty Wetterling National Child Safety Advocate, Visionary & Educator shares a message called, "Believe."
Noon to 2 pm UMW Leadership Development Breakout Sessions: President, Communications, Program Resources, Treasurer, Social Action.
There is no fee for this Gathering. We look forward to seeing you!
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Customer Appreciation Sale at
Old School by Steeple People
Friday, January 22 - Sunday, January 24
1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Join us for the Old School Customer Appreciation Sale Friday 1/22 - Sunday 1/24.
25% off EVERYTHING!
Store hours Wed - Sun from 11 am to 6 pm.
Donations accepted on Wednesdays from 12-4pm, or call for an appointment if Wednesday doesn't work. 612 871-8305
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Have you made your 2021 Pledge?
Make Your 2021 Financial Commitment to Hennepin today!
We're approaching our budget goal, but have some distance to go--please make a gift in any amount as you are able--every gift is important!
If you haven’t sent in your completed Commitment Card yet, please do so by January 22, 2021--it is necessary for our ministry leaders plan for this year.
If you’d prefer to make your pledge using Realm, our online church management software, but you're not quite sure how, call us and we’ll walk you through it. It is so easy!
To download a copy of the Commitment Card, click on the image below.
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Church Conference to Approve the 2021 Budget
Sunday, January 31, 11:30am on Zoom
You are invited to a church conference for the purpose of approving the 2021 Budget. All members are encouraged to attend.
Join the Zoom Meeting by video here, or dial in by phone: 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 971 2969 5397
Passcode: 028893
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Worship This Week
Uncommon Love for the Common Good
Get Up and Go!
Sacred Journey at 8:30am
Traditional Worship at 10am
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Common Hope:
Introducing Josué, our new sponsored student
Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church partners with Common Hope to help students and families in Guatemala break the cycle of poverty. As a church we sponsor two students in Guatemala.
Since celebrating the high school graduation of our student Bryan at the end of 2020, we are excited to introduce to you our new student Josué!
We also continue to sponsor Ana, our young student in San Rafael village. Our sponsorship is helping Ana and Josué gain an education while also supporting all the vital programming Common Hope provides to their families in the areas of education, healthcare, housing, and family development.
We are excited to celebrate with Common Hope in their 35th anniversary year! Stay tuned for ways to join in the celebration, like joining our Walk For Hope Team in June! www.commonhope.org
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Update on the Envision Community: 2021 Info Session
Saturday January 23, 2021, 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Exciting things are happening for Envision Community! A site has been identified for the 2-year demonstration!
As part of the Envision collaborative, the congregation of Hennepin can spread the word about this unique effort to address homelessness in our city.
Envision is more than just a tiny home village, it is a place where people experiencing homelessness can elevate themselves to be designers, problem-solvers, and decision-makers for the community they created. (Learn more at EnvisionCommunityMN.org).
Envision continues to grow into a community where people find peace and belong with the support and prayers of many organizations including our congregation.
There will be community meetings to discuss the plans for 4122 Fremont Ave N. If you live, work or own property in the Webber-Camden neighborhood, please consider attending.
Please pass an invitation to anyone you know who may have an interest or connection to the property.
The meeting will be on Saturday January 23, 2021, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Check out this photo: the inside of a sample Envision Community Tiny House!
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Old School by Steeple People
Facebook Live Sale
Monday, January 25, 6:30-8:15pm on Facebook
Please join us for our next Old School by Steeple People FaceBook Live event!
Simply click on this link (https://fb.me/e/3W9IpRYCt) for a fun evening and opportunity to purchase lovely Old School thrifty items from the comfort of your own home. Think QVC Channel only better items, real people, and awesome prices.
If we show you something you like, you simply say "I want the gorgeous multi-colored cashmere scarf!!!" (or whatever) in the comments.
We call you for payment after the sale and then you pick up your items during store hours (Wednesday - Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm).
Our last sale was a blast--so much fun! We hope to see you at this one--invite your friends!
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Free COVID-19 Testing at Hennepin
Thursday, January 28
11am-4pm in the Social Hall, Hennepin Avenue UMC
MASKS REQUIRED
Hennepin Avenue UMC is once again partnering with the Minneapolis Department of Health to offer free COVID-19 testing. This time, the health department will be administering saliva tests instead of nasal swabs.
Results are emailed to you 24-48 hours after taking the test.
A few details:
How the saliva test works
You must not eat, drink, chew or smoke anything for at least 30 minutes before starting a saliva test.
At the testing location, you will receive a kit and use your smartphone to scan a QR code that brings you a testing website. Once on the site, a health care professional will tell you how to take the test, but you will do it yourself.
You will spit into a funnel attached to a tube. Producing the required amount of saliva usually takes 10-12 minutes.
When your container is filled to the line, take off the collection funnel and screw on the cap with blue preservatives. Keep screwing on the cap until the divider between the blue preservative and your saliva sample cracks and you can shake the vial to mix the blue preservative and saliva together. Shake the vial for 5 seconds.
Finally, walk your vial to the submission table and throw away the packaging from the testing kit. Your sample will get sent to a lab.
You will get your results emailed to you within 24-48 hours. If you don’t have an email, you’ll get a call at the phone number you provided.
What to expect at the testing site:
Wear a mask or face covering if you can.
You can show either your confirmation email/text or tell staff your name, birthdate, and address.
Bring your insurance card if you have health insurance. The test will be 100% at no cost to you whether or not you have insurance. If you do, we may ask your insurance company to help pay for your test.
Each person getting tested will need to have their own email address and a phone number to receive your results.
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Hennepin Book Club
Thursday, Feb 18 at 7pm on Zoom
Do you love reading? Especially during this homebound time? Join your Hennepin Avenue UMC community for a virtual book club!
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Join us for an hour-long book discussion by Zoom meeting on February 18, 2021 at 7pm.
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This month’s book selection will be “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano. We will discuss this book at book club on February 18.
We will continue to discuss the future schedule and book selections at each meeting. We will try to select books available online through local libraries or inexpensive websites like thriftbooks.com.
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Please email Jane Mylrea if you are interested: janecmylrea@yahoo.com
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DAILY PRAYER CONNECTION
8:00 – 8:30am
Monday through Friday every week
Morning Coffee is a chance to check in, engage in a lively discussion about a short scripture passage or topic, and then pray our way into the day. The group is always open to anyone who wants to experience a loving community as you start your day.
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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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Closings
8:00 - 8:30pm
Monday through Friday every week
Are you looking for a warm way to end your day?
Why not drop in to Closings and share a conversation with friends? Closings is an open, lay-led group for connection, conversation, and community.
Each weeknight from 8:00-8:30pm, we end the day with gratitude, grace (and a good joke or two!). We also pray for and with each other and for our world. Drop in for one evening or for all five. It will encourage and inspire you (and even make you laugh!)
No registration needed.
Join Zoom Meeting by video here beginning at 7:45pm.
Meeting ID: 842 8341 6140
Passcode: 975868
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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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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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