Pride was Amazing!

Hennepin members of all ages came out to help make Pride 2025 a time of offering love, support, and community for everyone who came in contact with us! Our parking lot fundraiser was an enormous success and blessed over 1000 people with a place to park. We made new friends while we created uplifting chalk messages on our front walk, and shared the gift of music with a concert on our front steps! Thanks to everyone who helped shine love into our community!

The Basilica Music and Arts Immersion Camp 2025

July 28-August 1, 2025

For Singers Entering Grades 4-8

Children of diverse abilities and cultures are invited to join together to create a musical–using music, drama, choreography, Orff (mallet) instruments, handbells, percussion, and art–all through the light of the Christian faith.

Campers will also work with local artists and visit local arts organizations during the week. Campers will present two performances highlighting their achievements on the last day of camp.

A light breakfast and snacks are included–campers bring their own lunch.

Read more and register.

Support the Ormsby School in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone!

We are excited to announce the 7th Hennepin Avenue UMC Baiwalla Campaign–to provide education for students at the Ormsby School in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone. 

We partner with OC Ministries, an organization of the Minnesota UMC to raise money to support the school. Your contributions enable children to access an exceptional education with dedicated and experienced faculty and ample learning materials.

If you can help here are payment methods:

ONLINE: Visit the OC Ministries donation page HERE to make a payment via credit card. Please select the option: “Sierra Leone: Richard Ormsby School”

MAIL A CHECK: Prepare a check payable to “Minnesota Annual Conference.” Please note: “Sierra Leone: Richard Ormsby School” and send the check to:

MN Annual Conference (OC Ministries)

122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 400, 

Minneapolis, MN 55404

QUESTIONS? Please contact Ann Carlson: carlsonaj99@gmail.com

Llama Hiking!

Saturday, August 16 • 8:30am-3pm

That’s right! Our next youth event is scheduled for Saturday, August 16 @ 8:30am-3pm. We’ll begin with a 1.25 mile llama hike at The Hayloft in Hastings, then stop at Vermillion Falls park for lunch and ice cream. When we return to the church, we’ll spend some time together doing a fun service project to help Emerson School prepare for the new school year. Please email Lynne (lynne@haumc.org), so that I can reserve enough spots for our llama hike!



As always, friends are both welcome and encouraged!