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Nursery, Sunday School, and Youth Volunteers Needed
Last year we added a new toddler Sunday School class, our weekly attendance in the nursery is on the rise, and we have 13 students completing confirmation this fall. These blessings come with a need for additional volunteers to rock babies, assist with Sunday School, and create an additional youth offering for continued youth discipleship and engagement. Here’s how you can help!
CHECK OUT this SignUpGenius. A one or two week/month commitment makes a huge difference to the continued growth of our children and youth programming.
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Extended Sunday Morning Childcare
Offered Weekly from 11:30am-12:30pm
Room 103
There are so many amazing classes available this fall, and we want parents to be able to take part and connect with others. We are expanding our Sunday childcare so that parents of young children can enjoy brunch with their children, and then take them to room 103 for fun with our loving childcare providers!
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Family Ministry Meeting
Sunday, September 20 • 11:30am
Church of Youth
What happens in Sunday School? When should my child move from the nursery to the preschool classroom? Where do 6th & 7th graders meet and what do they do during their class time? Are there things I can do to help with Sunday School besides teaching every week?
This meeting is for parents, caregivers, and anyone who believes that kids are integral to the life of the church and seeks to help kids thrive! Grab a plate of food and head down to the Church of Youth to learn more about what we do and how you can help!
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 27 • 4pm
Ministry House Backyard
Blessing our furry family members is always one of our favorite worship services of the year. Last year, we blessed dogs, cats, iguanas and other creatures that make our families complete. Join us for song, scripture, and blessing honoring these beloved parts of God’s creation.
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Welcome Back Joyful Noise
October 4 • 11-11:30am • Choir Room
Our music program for elementary age kids returns on October 4 after worship in the choir room. Children will learn music for singing, handbells, and Orff instruments (xylophones, percussion, etc) to lead in worship throughout the year. Joyful Noise will rehearse nearly every Sunday throughout the school year.
Encourage your kids to participate! Singing and playing music in an ensemble produces endorphins and fosters community, which helps support mentally healthy kids! The more of us there are, the more fun we'll have and the more we can do together! Contact Sally Messner at sally.messner@haumc.org with questions.
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Diapers and Donuts Has A New Name! It's Becoming, “Growing with God: Early Childhood Faith Formation”
Saturday, October 10 and November 14
9-11am
Growing with God is a place for our youngest members and their parents to learn about God and ways to incorporate faith into the everyday. HAUMC members Deb Roberts, retired early childhood educator, and Jan Russel, certified Parent Coach, are helping plan these meet-ups. Together we will share fellowship and support on the parenting journey. Contact Brenna Healy at brenna@haumc.org.
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New Sunday School Class for 8th-12th Graders!
As confirmation wraps up, it is important to offer programming that grows with our teens. So we are offering 2 new classes from 10am-11am. Come join us!
Hot Topics with Heather
First Sunday of the Month
Join Heather Alden (LSW) for a super informal time of checking in and discussing whatever is in the news and on the minds of youth.
Book Study: “What We Talk About When We Talk About God” by Rob Bell
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays
Led by Dave Johnson, Ried Cooper, and Madison Johnston
This book challenges us to reimagine traditional Christian concepts of God for a modern, post-Christian, and scientifically minded world. Books are provided. Take one home or read the chapter before worship!
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Youth Mini Golf & Ice Cream
Sunday, September 20 • 11:30am-1pm
All youth grades 6-12 are invited to meet in the East Entry at 11:30am. We’ll walk over to the Walker Art Center for a round of mini golf on the rooftop and then walk to Bebe Zitos for ice cream! Parents, this is a great time to try out the new class offering, “Living the Questions” in the Art Gallery! Please email Lynne at lynne@haumc.org so that she can purchase enough tickets!
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Confirmation Retreat
Saturday, September 26 • 9:30am-4:30pm (UPDATED)
Good Samaritan UMC
5730 Grove Street, Edina, MN
This will be our capstone event for students that are completing confirmation in October. We’ll review some of what has been learned over the past year, spend time talking with our mentors, and leaning into some meditative and spiritual practices. By the end of our time together, we will revisit the membership vows of the United Methodist Church, and consider how each of us plans to uphold the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Reminder! Confirmation Sunday is October 4 at 10am!
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Youth Parent Meeting
Sunday, September 27 • 11:30am
Church of Youth
We have tons of new things planned in Youth Ministry for this year! Over the past year, our teens have built relationships with one another through Sunday School, confirmation, a great mission trip, and youth gatherings. We want to continue to build a place where our youth feel connected and welcome. Presence matters. Bring your calendars. Thank you for being part of growing a ministry that centers on this amazing community of teens!
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New this Year—the Hennepin Youth Music Ensemble!
Beginning October 4 • 11-11:30am
Open to youth in middle school and high school, we will meet weekly to learn music for engaging and leading worship at various times throughout the year. We are excited to learn compelling and challenging music, beginning with singing and branching out to other instruments as there is interest.
The Youth Music Ensemble will rehearse nearly every Sunday after worship in the Church of Youth. We’ll finish by 11:25am so that musicians can still enjoy brunch!
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