March 13, 2025 | Weekly Newsletter | |
Grounding in Faith with Pastor Elizabeth | |
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"Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace."
–Jesus; Matthew 11: 29 (The Message)
I want to walk with Jesus and work with Jesus and I surely need to learn how Jesus managed passion and outrage in the living of his days.
How are we to live the tumult of these times?
What did Jesus do? I suggest we hold to the following:
Connect. Jesus knew he could not do the work alone. He called to his side and to his heart cojourners who would share the road and the story with him.
Savor. Jesus went to parties and he ate meals with friends and he savored the lilies of the fields and he knew that beauty and love were sustaining miracle.
Replenish. Jesus stayed connected with the "why" of his ministry. He spent time apart in prayer. He leaned into the teachings of his faith. He steeped himself in the kin-dom vision that moved him into ministry.
Connect, savor, and replenish, beloveds. Find community, give thanks for the good, and find ways to maintain the good juicy beauty of your soul.
As we live this Lenten time, may you imagine and live the unforced rhythm of grace.
Pastor Elizabeth
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Church News of the Week:
The stories that keep us connected
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Men's Gathering Recap: A Time of Fellowship and Reflection
Written by Bill Tipping
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27 of us gathered in the Art Gallery last Saturday morning. We did 4 things.
We participated in a group devotional thinking about how we pray, and how we might consider the freedom to pray differently.
We broke out into small groups of 3-4 and offered each other our... Read More.
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UTS Donors Establish the Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts | | |
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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts. This tenure-track, endowed faculty position will be made possible by gifts from a cadre of United friends, alums, and former faculty.
The chair’s beloved namesake, Wilson Yates, President Emeritus and... Read More.
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United Women in Faith – Thank Offering Sunday
This Sunday During Worship!
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This Sunday, we honor United Women in Faith (UWF) and their dedication to service and justice through UWF Thank Offering Sunday. Over the past year, UWF has actively supported our congregation and community by:
- Supplying Bibles for Hennepin youth.
- Creating Christmas cards for Advent poinsettia deliveries.
- Collecting and delivering a large...
Read More and View the Presentation.
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Bethel College Concert Choir at HAUMC
March 16 at 7pm in the Sanctuary
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Experience an evening of beautiful, inspiring music as the Bethel College Concert Choir fills our sanctuary with song! Join us for a powerful performance by this renowned choir from Bethel College, a Mennonite-founded school in North Newton, Kansas. Their program, centered on the theme of unity, offers a musical balm for our time—bringing hope, harmony, and connection in the midst of division and uncertainty. View Event. | |
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New Member Class
March 23rd after worship (11:15am) in the Longfellow Room
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Join us after worship on Sunday, March 23, for a New Member Class in the Longfellow Room! Whether you’re a regular attendee considering membership or a visitor looking to learn more, this is a great opportunity to explore Hennepin’s mission, ministries, and ways to get involved. Pastors Elizabeth and Laura will guide the conversation, sharing what it means to be part of this community of faith. | |
You’re welcome to drop in, or email Pastor Laura (laura@haumc.org) if you’d like to learn more. We’d love to connect with you! | |
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National Agriculture Week Celebration
March 23rd from 11:30am to 1pm
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Join us on Sunday, March 23, for a special National Agriculture Week Celebration, hosted by the Food/Agriculture and Public Policy Hives of the Creation Collective. This event will explore the vital role of the Federal Farm Bill, how it impacts all U.S. citizens, and its specific effects on Minnesota—particularly in areas of conservation and supplemental food programs. The program begins with... Read More and View Event. | |
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Circle of Support: Finding Strength in Uncertain Times
2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month at 9am in Room 106
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Sandee Koch, a licensed psychologist and member of HAUMC, facilitated the first Circle of Support last Sunday, giving people a chance to share how they’re feeling and, even more importantly, to generate ideas for well-being. People left feeling connected to each other and uplifted! The next Circle of Support will be Sunday, March 23rd at 9:00 AM in Room 106. If you’ve been asking the question: “How do I support myself and others during this time of political upheaval?” Join us. | |
Staff Update: Finance Department Restructuring | | |
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Philip Graczyk’s time on staff at Hennepin Avenue UMC concluded on March 11 due to a recent restructuring in our Finance department. Philip served in the Finance department for ten years, maintaining online giving functionality, assisting members and non-members with contributions, and working closely with volunteers to count Sunday morning donations. He was deeply involved in the pledge and giving processes, making him a familiar... Read More. | |
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Easter Flower Dedications: Honor Your Loved Ones
Submit Your Dedication by April 6
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This Easter, honor a loved one by dedicating a flower in their name. These flowers will fill our sanctuary with beauty, life, and hope as we celebrate the joy of resurrection. Dedications will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Submit your dedication using this form by April 6. If ordering multiple flowers, add each name separately. All dedicated flowers will be available for pickup after the 11am Easter service. | |
If you need any assistance submitting your dedication, we’re here to help. Please reach out to Chickadee at Reception by calling (612) 871-5303, emailing chickadee@haumc.org, or stopping by in person. | |
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This Week in Hennepin History
Written by Phil Wala
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Thirty years ago this week, Hennepin pastor Dr. Rodney Wilmoth preached a sermon that may be even more relevant today than it was then. Entitled “Facing Our Fears,” Wilmoth speaks of the time Jesus faced opposition from the political power of King Herod: “I hope we can hear this, whenever we’re up against the fear, whenever we’re facing the Herods in our own experience, whoever it is, or whatever it is, that we’ll stand our ground, that we’ll not run... Listen and see the rest of the history. | |
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What We Learned Last Sunday
Learning, Fun & PJ’s!
We celebrated Daylight savings with Pajama Day! Miss Lynne and several of our friends took full advantage of coming to church in our PJ’s. In Sunday School we learned about the Prodigal Son and how God loves us and offers 2nd chances - even when we make really bad and sometimes hurtful decisions.
Coming Up This Sunday
Learning and Fun!
Our story this week is about how Mary uses really expensive perfume and pours it on Jesus’ feet. The disciples are appalled and think this is super wasteful, but what does Jesus say about this?
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