Teenagers in Grades 8-12 are invited to participate in a multi-faceted ministry at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. You're encouraged to join Youth Director Rick Belbutoski and other adult leaders for a variety of ministries, events, and ways to serve your neighbor in the name of Jesus Christ.
Hello Hennepin Youth and Families, 

It's hard when youth group is held on the same platforms as school, but the fellowship and conversation, not to mention the games we play, are important. There are some valuable opportunities for connection ahead.

Minnesota camps are going to be back open this summer, and I have a big announcement coming in the next couple weeks regarding Hennepin's summer programming as well. I hope you are well and blessed this week. 


Grace and Peace, 

Rick
Take a Break on Wednesday's at 3:30 pm

School weeks are hard for so many reasons, and it's hard to do life separated from community. Starting Wednesday January 27th, Rick is inviting youth to drop in for a zoom call to talk about whatever is needed. Homework, relationships, parents, whatever a youth need is why this call exists. This call will help carry youth through the week with a little extra encouragement and a chance to see their friends' faces. 

Click here to take a break with the Hennepin Youth Group

Youth to Honor Black History Month

Hennepin youth are invited to teach the congregation about the incredible legacies of African Americans on our Hennepin's social media channels in February. During a special Youth Night Zoom meeting on January 31, youth will learn about the contributions made or being made to our country by some lesser known African Americans. The youth will then get to make a 20-30 second video sharing why the person they learned about is important or inspires them. Those videos will be shared on Hennepin's social media channels as a part of our church's celebration of Black History Month. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help us all learn about the immeasurable contributions black people have made to our country.
Being Anti-Racist: Read, Learn, Act, Impact:
A Reading & Discussion Group for Parents
Weekly on Sundays at 7:30pm on Zoom

Join a group of parents, grandparents, and other adults on Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. We discuss great books, learn through conversation, and support each other as we take action steps to be anti-racist within our daily lives. All while trying to have an impact on the kids we love.

January - The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
February - My Grandmother's Hands, by Resmaa Menakem
March - A Good Time for Truth, edited by Sun Yung Shin

No need to RSVP or to attend each week. To receive the Zoom link and what reading we are on, please email realm@haumc.org to be added to the Realm group.
Camp Minnesota!

Camp Minnesota
Registration is open for the 2021 camping season! Check out the sessions at the Camp Minnesota website and pick your favorite location: Northern Pines, Koronis Ministries, or Kowakan Adventures.

Registration and all information for the 2021 camping season will be digital and available on our website. With the potential for changes to schedules and events leading up to summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Dakotas and Minnesota Camp & Retreat Ministry team chose to forgo the traditional printed camp brochure this year. Instead, all camp listings and registration information are on the Camp Minnesota website where details will be updated quickly, and changes made in real-time. This ensures you will always have the most up-to-date information.

The early bird incentive, bring-a-friend discount, and camperships are all still available. 

Youth Night Meetings will continue on Zoom. 


This week's youth night meeting will start at 5 pm Sunday for conversation and games!


Meeting ID: 917 973 963
Password: 457721

If you have questions or just want to connect you can email me at rick@haumc.org

January 31  
Youth Night - Black History Month project


February 3
Youth-Break


February 7
Youth Night


February 10
Youth Break

February 14
Youth Night


February 17
Youth Break

February 21
Youth Night


February 24
Youth Break


More to Come!
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