October 24, 2024 | Weekly Newsletter

I laughed out loud during worship on Sunday when our Children's Ministry leader assured those of us in worship that Jesus was a "party animal". Well now!

Mayme's point was this: Jesus lived and taught that we cannot do life alone. It is vital to our spiritual and physical well-being to gather with others to learn, to love, and to play. Here at Hennepin we are inviting you to do just that: Gather to learn, to love, and to play.

This Sunday is a bonanza! We have worship at 10am bookended by classes and 9:00am and 11:15am. There is brunch! After a costume change we are hosting Trunk or Treat for the neighborhood. We want our neighbors to experience the joy of building community together. We are partnering with Old School by Steeple People and the Bridge for Youth.

And then, at 7:00pm in our Art Gallery we have the chance to gather to hear poetry and music meant to feed our souls. Soul Cafe is a feast.

The above is just one day of the 365 of the year this church proclaims welcome.



Join in! Invite your friends!

We are the people of Jesus the Christ. We need each other. Does that make us party animals? You tell me.



Pastor Elizabeth

How Can You Help Support the Dignity Center

By Rev. Kevin Schill, Interim Director of the Dignity Center

Greetings from The Dignity Center, your ministry of outreach, hospitality and support for those of our community facing severe financial and housing insecurity. Through your support and the work of our team of volunteers, The Dignity Center provides hope through building relationships and helping individuals set and work toward accomplishing goals of greater self-sufficiency and stability... Read More.

Our Creation Collective in the Spotlight

Featured in Field Notes by Benjamin Perry

We’re excited to share that several members of our Creation Collective were interviewed for an article in Garrett Seminary’s "Field Notes." As Benjamin Perry writes, “Hennepin is a model and catalyst for regenerative convergences that flow inward for deep congregational change and outward for widespread systemic transformation.” This feature highlights how our congregation is working to embody a vision of ecological healing rooted in faith and collaboration. Read the full article here.

Celebrating the Generosity to Baiwalla

Thanks To Sponsors of Education in Sierra Leone

Hennepin Church’s campaign to support the education of student in the small town of Baiwalla, Sierra Leone is finished for the year. $96,684 was raised to support the education of nearly 500 students enrolled in the Ormsby School as they begin their 6th year. The school budget for the 2024-25 school year is $200,000 so donors have contributed a large portion of the total yearly budget. It costs $500... Read More.

Celebrating the Recipients of the UWF Balch Grants

A Message from Hennepin's United Women in Faith

Thanks to the generosity of the Balch family, the United Women in Faith at HAUMC has been able to award a grant of $1,000 to eleven outstanding organizations. This wide swath of nonprofit organizations provides specialized services to women, children, and families. These small grants represent our vote of support for what they do. To see the recipients and learn more about each of them, click here.

Lost and Found Clean Out!

Leftover Items Will Be Donated To The Dignity Center

We’re matching lost and found items with their owners! Starting Thursday, October 24 at noon through Sunday, October 27, items will be displayed in Carlson Hall. Please check for any missing coats, sweatshirts, or personal items. Unclaimed cold-weather items will be donated to The Dignity Center, supporting neighbors facing housing and financial insecurity. Thank you for helping us clear out the lost and found!

Enter the HAUMC Methodist-Themed Pumpkin Carving Contest! 

Bring your pumpkin to Trunk or Treat this Sunday

You and your family members are invited to enter our Methodist-Themed Pumpkin Carving Contest! As we’ve all been learning about “What is a Methodist” this fall, you’re invited to choose a symbol that represents what you’ve learned, or what being a Methodist means to you, and carve it on a pumpkin! Bring your completed pumpkin to church on Sunday, October 27 to be displayed with the others during Trunk or Treat. Learn more and read the rest of the HAUMC Family Ministry Newsletter.

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