HAUMC Family Ministry Newsletter

What We Learned Last Sunday

Learning & Fun Sunday: Movie Time!

We celebrated the end of the program year by watching a video and enjoying popcorn!

June 1: Communion & Service Sunday

Please check in at the check in table and then come straight to the Education Wing. We are planting tomatoes and strawberries in the community garden, planting the beans in the Three Sisters garden, and creating something special for Pastor Laura’s last day with us.

Next Sunday

June 8: Learning & Fun!

We begin to explore bible stories about Creation Care and then plant peas and carrots in our community garden.

Summer Sunday School

Is there still Sunday School in the summer? YES!

Throughout the summer we will share stories about Creation Care, help care for the community garden, experiment with crafts that focus on the reuse of donated goods, and enjoy being outside as much as possible!

Summer Teachers Needed!

Summer is a time that we encourage our regular classroom teachers to take time away from their classrooms to vacation and attend worship. If you are able to help lead Sunday school for a week or two throughout the summer, please contact Lynne Carroll at lynne@haumc.org. Lessons are easy to follow, you will never teach alone, and you get to be outside in the lovely sunshine most of the time!

Children’s and Youth Teams Forming

I am beyond excited by the renewed energy and enthusiasm that I feel every week as I settle back into full time ministry with our kids, families, and youth. As we build these ministries together, it is critical that we have diverse voices helping to shape these ministries. Over the summer, I will be creating both a Children’s Team and a Youth Team. Ideally, these teams will consist of around 5 people each. Teams will meet quarterly to help plan things like the Advent festival, discuss curriculum planning, youth events and fellowship opportunities, and how these ministries support the overall mission of the church. If you would like to be one of these important voices, please reach out to Lynne Carroll at lynne@haumc.org.

Sunday Snack Begins June 1

While brunch takes a hiatus for the summer (giving the volunteers a break), starting Sunday, June 1 we will be serving the Sunday Snack after worship!

What’s the Sunday Snack? It’s a chance for people to get together over a light meal of a sandwich, some fruit, coffee, and water. There may even be home-baked treats! Join us in Koinonia Hall on the lower level for fellowship, conversation, and connection throughout the summer!

Loring Park Neighborhood Party

Wednesdays, June 11 & August 13 • 5-7pm

Join us at the Hennepin Avenue UMC parking lot for two evenings of community celebration. These events aim to bring people of all ages together, fostering connections within the Loring Park community.

Enjoy live music, a variety of food trucks, a bounce house, face painting, a lemonade and popcorn stand, yard games, an aisle of local artist vendors, and more! Meet and greet with local political leaders, discuss community issues, and engage with your neighbors.

Summer Fun for Youth!

Mark your calendars for upcoming events all based on interests that you shared in our planning meeting:

School’s Out Celebration:

Sunday, June 8 • 12-2:30pm*

Meet for Jimmy John’s after worship, then we’ll head to the Walker Art Center for mini golf, afterwards we’ll walk to Sebastian Joe’s for ice cream and return to the church for parent pick up around 2:30pm. Please RSVP to Lynne Carroll at lynne@haumc.org by May 28 so that we have enough tickets for mini golf. Friends are always welcome!

*Please note time change. Pastor Elizabeth would like to have students sit together for the congregational meeting to hear about the Strategic Plan. While we are walking to our activities, we can talk about how youth can play a part in the overall strategy of the church!

Neighborhood Parking Lot Party: Sustainability 101

Wednesday, June 11 • 5-7pm

What to do with old t-shirts? We’ll lead a station demonstrating how to use old t-shirts to make a tote bag, dog toys, headbands, and bracelets!

MIA Giants Exhibit: Sunday, June 22 • 11:30am

Does anyone want to join me for this exhibit at the MIA? It looks amazing! Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys is a groundbreaking exhibition that marks the first major showcase of the Dean Collection, owned by renowned musicians and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. Email Lynne at lynne@haumc.org.

Chalking for Pride: Friday, June 27 • 9am

Join members of the Queer Justice Team to decorate our sidewalks and retaining walls in support of Pride Weekend and our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ.

Pride Parking Fundraiser: June 27-29

This is mandatory for all persons attending the Mission Trip, and just plain fun for all! Proceeds will benefit future mission trips, as well! Click HERE to sign up for a shift!

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