Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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Underway Now
MN FoodShare
March Food Drive begins March 1
GROVELAND FOOD SHELF NEEDS DONATIONS MORE THAN EVER
Your HAUMC Risk-taking Mission and Service Team is once again asking you to help our neighbors by donating food and household items for Groveland Food Shelf.
According to The Wilder Foundation, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the racial food insecurity divide in MN. As a congregation committed to becoming anti-racist, we must do all we can to support our hungry neighbors!
We’ll be taking donations throughout the month of March to help stock the Groveland Food Shelf to keep it working for those in need.
If you want to drop off donations, we will have bins available in the East Wing of the church, March 1-26, Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm. If you bring your donations to the church, please take a photo and/or post a Hunger Fact to @HennepinHOPE or Facebook, #HAUMC4Groveland.
Need to send your donations in? Just use this convenient link to order from Amazon, and your items will be delivered to HAUMC.
And if you prefer to donate money instead, here is a link to make your donation online.
THANK YOU for all you do to support the RTMS food security missions @Hennepin!
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New!
Close Encounters:
Linked through Lent
Daily Virtual Small Groups
Every day during Lent, you are invited to participate in lay-led conversation and encounter to encourage, inspire, and connect us with each other and with God.
Linked thru Lent groups meet for 45 minutes for connection, conversation, inspiration, encouragement (and maybe a good laugh). Come as often as you can.
No registration needed. Simply drop in for a close encounter of the Hennepin kind!
Group times and leaders are:
Monday, 6:30 - 7:15 PM, Jo Park and Meg Selby
Tuesday, 7:00 - 7:45 PM, Kemi Ojelade and Kimm Schneider
Wednesday, 11:00 - 11:45 AM, Kathi Austin Mahle and Kay Nelson
Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM, Kathryn Johnson and Deb Roberts
Friday, 12:30pm - 1:15 PM, Jan Russell
Saturday, 8:00 - 8:45 AM, Bill Tipping and John Haberman
Sunday, 9:00-9:45 AM, Kathryn Johnson and Peter Nielson
All groups can be accessed by video using this link. You can also join by phone by calling 929-205-6099.
Meeting ID: 892 1247 2212
Passcode: 252039
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Entry Point: New Members Class
Sunday, March 14 at 11:30am on Zoom
Entry Point is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about Hennepin Avenue UMC and making Hennepin your spiritual home. It is a chance to meet the pastors, ask questions, meet others, and decide if membership at Hennepin is right for you.
All are welcome! Invite a friend!
To join by video click here.
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799.
Meeting ID: 961 2525 1034
Passcode: 101329
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Save the Date!
Breathing With You:
A Sketch/Prayer Retreat with Ann Gerondelis
Good Friday, April 2
9am-12noon
Join artist, architect, and spiritual pilgrim, Ann Gerondelis, Good Friday morning for an intimate, contemplative experience of sketch/prayer. Ann, a Friend of Iona Community, and author of Open Our Hearts, (sketchprayers.com) is the creator of the images used this year in the Close Encounters Lenten series. She will share her journey, inspiration, and creative process in conversation with participants, then guide participants to explore the intuitive movements, moments, and deep places that open us to close encounters with God in the world. No previous art experience needed. Digital artists may be especially intrigued by Ann’s melding of technology and spirituality
COST: Free, but registration is required by March 31. Register online here.
Join the retreat by Zoom video here, or dial in from your phone by calling 301-715-8592.
Meeting ID: 973 8635 2029
Passcode: 497360
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How Are You Called to Say YES to Leadership at Hennepin?
The Connections Committee is seeking lay leaders for 2021-2022 for the Strategic Council, Committees such as Connections, Finance, Staff Parish Relations, and Trustees; Teams such as Adult, Congregational Care, Music and Fine Arts Ministry Leadership, Technology, Young Adult, Youth, Risk Taking Mission & Service; and Task Forces such as Digital and Generosity.
We invite you to use your time and talent by stepping up and into a servant leadership role at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church!
Contact Cheryl Gibbons at cheryl@haumc.org or 612.435.1332 to sign up or to find where you might share your gifts.
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Congratulations to our 2021 Hennepin Scholars!
Our 2021 Hennepin Scholars will receive scholarship support for their 2021-2022 academic year.
These talented students will be honored at Graduation Sunday in May and will be profiled in a Hennepin news feature in the spring. Congratulations to all!
Kathleen Ambre
Adrienne Manbeck
Eric Dailey
Katherine Northrop
Charlotte DeVaughn
Alexandra Polach
Feruz Hanns
Amy Roach
Feven Hanns
Jaidyn Spencer
Dana Kenney-Lillejord
For information about Hennepin Scholars or to contribute to the Hennepin scholarship fund, contact Jack Fistler, 612-435-1321 or jack@haumc.org.
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UMC General Conference postponed to 2022
The Commission on the General Conference just announced its decision to further postpone the 2020 General Conference, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the safety of mass gatherings and travel.
The General Conference (previously scheduled for August 29 through September 7, 2021) is now scheduled to take place in Minneapolis August 29 through September 6, 2022.
In response to the further postponement, the Council of Bishops (COB) is calling a Special Session of the General Conference to be convened online on May 8, 2021.
The purpose of the 2021 Special Session will be limited to gaining a quorum in order to suspend the rules for the sole purpose of allowing the use of paper ballots to act upon 12 pieces of legislation that would enable the church to effectively continue its work until the postponed 2020 General Conference is held in 2022. Read article
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Free Take-Home COVID Tests
Monday, Wednesday or Friday 7:30a-2:30p
at the Dignity Center, 425 Groveland Ave. in Minneapolis
We are offering free saliva tests that you can take at home. You can pick up your test any Monday, Wednesday or Friday 7:30-2:30 at the Dignity Center, 425 Groveland Ave.
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Worship This Week
Close Encounters with God:
I Am and So Are You
Sacred Journey at 8:30am
Traditional Worship at 10am
The Ten Commandments
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When have you had a close encounter of the God kind? God comes to us--right to us!--so that we might have a close relationship. In this series, we'll explore God's covenants with people of faith, and celebrate the ways that we experience God's closeness through prayer, nature, community, acts of justice, holy wisdom and more.
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Service Update
What’s up with Community Meals?!
We’re still here and serving our community on the 1st and 5th Sundays of each month!
All 4 churches in the consortium (Hennepin, St. Marks Episcopal, Plymouth Congregational and Westminster Presbyterian) have moved meal service to Plymouth Congregational Church during the COVID19 shutdown.
All meals are served “To-Go” by volunteers staffing tables OUTDOORS! While this was fine during the more temperate months, the winter months have been very challenging for volunteers and guests alike.
We’re working with a small crew of volunteers to preserve social distancing protocols. We broke those protocols briefly to take the photo of us serving in February when the windchill was -27F. We served for an hour and a half at that temperature!
Due to Covid restrictions, we’re not able to offer the kind of hospitality our guests deserve. So, in the interim, volunteers portion hot food into containers, pack grocery bags of food for guests, run bags from the lower level to the tables outdoors, and staff outdoor tables.
Rather than our preferred model of tasty meals, prepared by our skilled cooks, Hennepin is currently serving leftover food that is purchased from the Loaves and Fishes program. You’re never sure what is going to show up and portioning food can get creative. In addition to the hot food, the Groveland Food Shelf is sharing some of their shelf-stable food, baked goods and grocery rescue food with our guests.
Over the winter months, we have been able to offer guests hats, gloves, handwarmers, masks and $10 gift cards to the Family Dollar store across the street.
We are blessed that your support for Hennepin Avenue UMC means that we can continue to serve those in need during this challenging time. Thank you!
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(Virtual) Homeless Day on the Hill: Make Justice Your Aim
Thursday, March 11 | 6:30-8:45pm
Please join us on for the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC) 2021 Virtual Day on the Hill - Make Justice your Aim.
We'll examine justice for Minnesotans of color and those who are unsheltered in the context of the COVID-19 vaccine. Then we'll prepare to meet legislators to work for justice.
Keynote Speaker: Reverend Paul Slack --Trust, Access and Equity
Rev. Slack brings 30 years of experience as a pastoral and social justice leader and currently serves with Lutheran Social Service MN as a Social Justice Advocate.
Panel: Homeless Outreach, Housing and Health
Blair Harrison, Senior Advisor on Health, Homelessness and Housing, Minnesota Department of Health
Dr. Antony Stately, CEO and Physician, Native American Community Clinics, Minneapolis
Learn about JRLC Legislative Agenda and how to advocate for justice. Prepare for virtual legislative visits to be held March 15, 16 and 17.
To learn more and to register, to jrlc.org. The event is free.
Contributions welcomed.
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Walk for Hope: Fundraiser to Support Common Hope
Sunday, June 13 | 12noon
Let's Walk Sunday June 13.
We will meet in the HAUMC Parking lot and walk through the neighborhood.
Walk the extra mile and support a student's journey to graduation.
It's been almost a year since the word “quarantine” entered our everyday vocabulary. And now more than ever, we appreciate the POWER of HEALTH CARE, COMMUNITY, and HOPE. It makes sense then -- to celebrate spring -- and start your WALK FOR HOPE!
Common Hope is celebrating its 35th anniversary and to mark the occasion, this year's Walk For Hope is set to BE BIGGER and BETTER! We're counting on you to walk again. Help us show the world that THE POWER OF HOPE has never been stronger.
Last year, you were part of raising more than $115,000 to support distance learning for students without connectivity, provide access to homework helplines, and get chronic disease medicine to those who needed it most!
Common Hope website with FAQ and Walk resources:
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Save the Dates
Local Youth Mission Trip
August 2-6, 2021
You're invited to save the first week in August for the upcoming Local Justice Mission Trip.
As an intentional response to the inequities that have been illuminated and amplified by the pandemic and killing of George Floyd in the hands of the Minneapolis Police, Hennepin youth will have the opportunity to join youth from all over the Twin Cities for a week of service.
The local justice mission is a collaborative effort from five area United Methodist Church's and is open to middle and high school students.
More details are coming soon. Please mark your calendars.
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Being Anti-Racist: Read, Learn, Act, Impact:
A learning and action group for families
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.
In March we will be discussing A Good Time for Truth: Race in Minnesota, 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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Coming in April
Supporting Stressed Teens: A Conversation with Heather Alden and Rick Belbutoski
Sunday, April 11, 1-2pm on Facebook Live
April is Stress Awareness Month, and as we begin the second year of pandemic it's important to recognize our youth are dealing with a lot of stress.
On April 11 at 1 pm, log on to HAUMC's Facebook Live for a conversation about defining, identifying, and helping teens cope with stress.
Heather Alden and Rick Belbutoski will be in conversation to discuss the topic of teen stress and how parents and guardians are so important to helping teens work through it.
Share the Facebook event with your friends!
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Donate today to
Old School by Steeple People
1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis
Please bring us your gently-used donations! We particularly need men's clothing, everything kitchen, decor, and jewelry!
Donation day is Wednesday from 12-4. If that doesn't work for you, simply call the store to set up an appointment for another day. Regular store hours are Wednesday - Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you and your lovely mask!
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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
Meeting ID: 842 8341 6140
Passcode: 975868
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Zoom Coffee Hour
Sundays at 11:00am on Zoom
Refill your favorite mug and click the link to join a virtual gathering of Hennepin friends--we visit and share news, laugh and connect, and generally get to know each other better. Always open to all.
Join Zoom meeting by clicking here. Meeting ID: 897 1628 3933
Passcode: 701690
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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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