Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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Action Alert
Protect the Water -- March to Stop Line 3
TODAY at 3:30pm
Downtown St Paul at Kellogg Park, then march 4 blocks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Join us this Friday at 3:30 pm in downtown St. Paul to call on the Biden administration to #StopLine3 and then stay plugged into the ongoing movement as we both support the Water Protectors along the Line 3 construction route and share this story of resistance with the nation.
Link to more information:
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TOMORROW, 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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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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Watch Your Inbox!
Congregational Survey: Worship and the Road to Reopening
Next week, all Hennepin members and constituents will receive via email an invitation to participate in a 10-15 minute survey about your experiences of worship since the pandemic began, and your thoughts about our return to in-person worship in the future.
The survey will be open through the month of February. Thank you in advance for your participation and thoughtful feedback! The survey results are anonymous.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Pilot Program
On January 18, the State of Minnesota launched a vaccination pilot program at nine sites across the state. As the federal government increases vaccine supply, a more extensive network of vaccination clinics will roll out in communities.
The January pilot program is open for:
*Minnesotans 65 and older (who can sign up online or over the phone)
*Pre-K-12 educators and staff (who will work directly with their program or school)
*Child care workers (who will be randomly selected and notified)
Pre-register online or by phone at 833-431-2053. Appointments are extremely limited, and no walk-ins will be accepted.
Because this is a limited pilot program, vaccine demand is greater than available supply, so please remain patient and continue to wear a mask, wash your hands regularly and stay six feet away from others who do not live in your household.
Here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions about the vaccine.
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Worship This Week
Uncommon Love for the Common Good
Healing Change
Sacred Journey at 8:30am
Traditional Worship at 10am
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
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Interactive Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm on Zoom
Open the season of Lent--during which we explore what it means to have Close Encounter with God--with your Hennepin community. We will gather for a special interactive virtual worship service on Zoom.
We will celebrate Communion, and participate in the imposition of ashes in some creative ways! Bring your bread, juice and ash-substitute* to this intimate and unique worship service!
Zoom meeting info is coming soon.
*Ash substitutes can include flour, chalk, eyeshadow, potting soil, baby powder--we'll send you more ideas in the coming weeks.
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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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HAUMC Youth Instagram Takeover
During the Month of February
In celebration of February being Black History Month, HAUMC Youth are taking over Hennepin's social media.
Through a series of posts spread throughout the month, Hennepin Youth will be sharing stories about the contributions made by African Americans that most inspire them, with the goal of celebrating and raising awareness of the important contributions being made by African Americans in our community and country every day.
Keep your eyes on HAUMC's social media channels to learn and celebrate with HAUMC Youth.
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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.
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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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The deadline for announcements is 12 Noon on Monday for announcements to be included in the following Friday's newsletter.
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Thanks for sharing your news!
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