Hennepin Happenings
News & Events @ Hennepin Avenue UMC
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Welcome Our New Principal Organist
We are pleased to announce that Donald Livingston has been named Principal Organist at Hennepin Avenue UMC, and his first Sunday will be October 20. Don served as organist here from 1999–2005, and has most recently been organist at St. Martin Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austin, TX where he also serves as Lecturer at the Butler School of Music of University of TX. He will be continuing to serve as founding director and executive manager of the Twin Cities Early Music Festival!
Additional good news! We've named Michelle Gehrz as our Assistant Organist. Michelle will be at the ready when Don cannot be in two states at the same time–as well as being available for funerals and some weddings. Michelle has served brilliantly as our Interim Organist this summer.
Both of these talented musicians will help us minister effectively and beautifully through music; both are proven artists who connect well with folks not yet connected with Hennepin Avenue UMC!
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Parenting for LYFE: Parenting with a Growth Mindset
October 20, 11:15am in the Social Hall
Parenting for LYFE is an open, drop-in group that meets monthly to discuss all things parenting. We welcome the wisdom of parents with children of all ages.
After enjoying brunch as a family, parents are invited to stay in the social hall to participate in our monthly discussion topic, while kids will enjoy music class in Room 105, led by retired music teacher Patricia Rice.
This month, we will look at parenting with a growth mindset. We will explore the differences between growth vs. fixed mindset, and how a growth mindset can help frame both learning and parenting.
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God's Beloved Queer: Awakening & Flourishing the Queer Soul
October 26, 9am-12pm in the Art Gallery
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary is heading on the road with Dr. Rolf Nolasco to bring his workshop,
"God's Beloved Queer: Awakening & Flourishing the Queer Soul,"
to Hennepin! Nolasco is a professor of pastoral theology as well as a trained psychotherapist and the author of numerous books, including his latest,
God’s Beloved Queer.
All are welcome to attend this workshop, in particular LGBTQIA+ persons and those who work in and with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Register
here
. Registration cost is $15.
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Save the Date!
State of the Church: Let Love Be Our Aim
November 10, 11:45am in the Sanctuary
Join us for an update on The United Methodist Church, and celebrate what God is doing through Hennepin Avenue UMC, including congregational goals and financial updates–plus an update on Koinonia Retreat Center, and a preliminary budget for 2020.
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New Sermon Series: Let Love Be Our Aim
Beginning Sunday, October 27, join us for a 5-week sermon series exploring the ways God calls us to practice extravagant generosity.
Who would Hennepin Avenue UMC be as a church if we let love be our aim? How is God transforming lives through your investment in the ministries of Hennepin? How can we as a church make God's love real and transform our world?
Be inspired by all that Hennepin Avenue UMC is and does because of your gifts, as you plan your 2020 Annual Giving and prepare for Commitment Sunday, November 24.
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Volunteer to Enhance Worship
As technology plays an even bigger integral role in worship, opportunities to volunteer time and passion are growing quickly. There are current opportunities to help with slides, sound and cameras. Don't worry about any areas of expertise you have or don't have; we will provide training.
Please contact Royd at
royd@haumc.org
if you are able to volunteer your time to enhance the Sunday worship experience for everyone at Hennepin Avenue UMC!
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Contribute to Hennepin's Advent Devotionals
This Advent, we will be exploring "Holy Surprises!"–all the ways that God's activity eclipses cultural norms, upends our expectations, and surprises us.
How have you been surprised by the initiative of God or God's people in the world? What encouragement do you find in God's favor of the lowly over the mighty, of the call to turn swords into plowshares, or in a child coming to lead the people? Where do you find hope that new movements can be born?
You are invited to submit a short reflection, essay, or poem, 250 words or less, on the theme of "Holy Surprises!" for Hennepin's Advent devotional booklet.
Please submit to communications@haumc.org by Friday, October 25
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Making Sense Class
October 20, 11:15am in the Longfellow Room
Led by John Guy
Please join the Making Sense Class this Sunday–we have begun a discussion of Jimmy Carter’s book
Faith: A Journey for All
.
This is Jimmy.
Jimmy is 95 years old.
Jimmy had brain cancer in 2015.
Jimmy broke a hip in May 2019.
Jimmy fell at home on Sunday requiring 14 stitches.
Jimmy showed up on Monday to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
Jimmy is one tough dude.
Join us as we discuss the faith journey of this former President and current one tough dude.
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Disciple Bible Study
Tuesdays, 6:30pm in Room 104
Begins September 17
Enter the Bible and grow in your faith with Pastor Frenchye Magee. This 24-week class meets you where you are and is a perennial favorite at Hennepin Avenue UMC! Gain new understanding of scripture, build new relationships, and live out your faith through weekly readings, in-class films, group discussion, and prayer. Disciple is a commitment that gives back to you many times over.
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Progressive Christianity
October 27, 11:15am in the Harrison Room
Everyone is welcome to this discussion group. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
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End-of-Life Planning Workshop
October 27, 11:15am in the Art Gallery
End-of-life planning is not just for seniors! It's an important part of spiritual well being and holistic care that begins with thinking about what quality of life means for you, then finding resources that can help you makes choices that align faithfully with your understanding.
Topics include what an Advanced Directive is and how it can be used to protect you in critical moments. We'll also discuss funeral practices, and Hennepin Avenue UMC member Wendy Longacre Brown will share her experience as a "death doula," someone who helps people to savor the beauty of life while preparing for closure.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested by Thursday, October 24, to ensure that there will be enough workshop materials for all. Register at the Reception desk.
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One Long Table: Align to End Homelessness
October 27, 1pm at Temple Israel
2323 Fremont Avenue S, Mpls.
Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) has been working collaboratively with over fourteen interfaith congregations for more than twelve years. While the overall mission continues, our work has evolved. Come share a meal and celebrate with DCEH as we unveil our new name and branding! We’ll hear from special guests from DCEH’s past, StreetSong MN performances, members of Street Voices of Change, and we’ll raise money together to keep aligning our work and communities toward ending homelessness.
Buy or sponsor tickets
here
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Trunk-or-Treat
October 27, 4pm in the Parking Lot
Trunk-or-Treat is right around the corner! On October 27 from 4:00 to 5:30pm Hennepin Avenue UMC will host hundreds of kids from the church and neighborhood for this family-friendly event.
Help us make this celebration a success by bringing extra candy to the East entry starting September 29.
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Legacy Giving Workshop
November 3, 11:15am in the Longfellow Room
What is legacy giving? Why should you consider making a legacy gift, and when is a good time to begin planning such a gift? How do the new tax regulations affect my planning? Join the discussion on legacy giving to learn about how legacy gifts help ensure for future generations what you treasure about Hennepin. These gifts also provide significant financial planning benefits for donors and their families. This forum will highlight the concepts and strategies of making legacy gifts. The information is useful for adults of all ages!
Register at the Reception desk. There is no charge, but registration is requested to ensure ample materials are on hand. For more information, contact Jack Fistler, Director of Legacy Giving,
jack@haumc.org
or 612-435-1321.
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Life Adventures
Ruth Bachman: Facing Life's Challenges
November 8, 12pm in the Social Hall
Mountain climber, author and survivor advocate Ruth Bachman will bring a timeless message about the one constant in life: Change. She will encourage us to look closely and patiently at all of life’s challenges that can bring possibilities for transformation. Ruth has facilitated workshops on resilience, storytelling for healing and navigating change in a variety of settings.
Prepaid reservations are due by noon Monday, November 4. Cost is $18 and includes lunch.
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Koinonia Men's Retreat:
What Did/Do You Expect?
November 9-10, Koinonia Retreat Center
Hennepin Avenue UMC men will gather at Koinonia November 9-10 to ponder answers to that question, especially where our own lives are concerned. Come and join us for inspiration, from each other and from Koinonia's beauty. We will begin with lunch on Nov. 9 and end with brunch on Nov. 10. Price is an unbelievable $60 for three meals and the overnight stay.
Please do three things.
- Send an email to kevin.dahlen@haumc.org that you intend to come.
- Make sure these dates are on your calendar, if not already.
- Think of a guy you don't know well, maybe in a different generation, to ride with. That will increase connections and reduce emissions!
See you at Koinonia!
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Soul Cafe:
Milestones
October 27, 7pm in the Art Gallery
In the long history of jazz, perhaps no one has been a more prolific innovator than trumpeter Miles Davis. Miles re-invented himself almost every decade, starting in his teens. In the process he kept expanding the vocabulary of jazz, adding new sounds, new colors and new options for musicians to explore.
We will sample Miles’ music across these decades including some of his biggest hits. To accompany these milestones in the life of a great jazz artist, we have found poetry that marks turning points of our lives and our times. To do justice to the wide range of Miles Davis music, we are excited to add two guests musicians to this performance: Omar Abdulkarim and JT Bates.
Bring a friend! $10 requested donation.
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Family
Fall Art Display
September 8 - October 27 in the Art Gallery
The Fine Arts Team is proud to present their fall sculpture show,
Family
, featuring the artistry of Zimbabwe Shona artists, from the Curator Rex Mhiripiri of Mhiripiri Galleries. Mhiripiri has one of the largest collections of Zimbabwe sculpture in the world outside Zimbabwe.
Shona sculpture is most often carved from serpentine or verdite stone, and derives its name from the majority tribe in Zimbabwe, the Mashona. The heritage and ancient tradition of working stone in this part of Africa has existed for centuries. Zimbabwe literally translates to "large house of stone.”
Serpentine comes in many different forms, colors and degrees of hardness: black, green, yellow, brown, gray and mixtures of different colors within the same stone. The intensely hard stone of Springstone, is often chosen among the more prominent artists because of its prestige and difficulty to carve. Verdite is highly prized and rare semiprecious stone which is predominantly green, but is also found in bronze and brown. Granite, rapoko and soapstone are also used by Shona sculptors.
Zimbabwe stone artists have achieved world recognition, and have had their work exhibited in major galleries and museums such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Rodin museum in France.
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A Passion for Drawing:
Musings in the Moment
An Exhibition of Artworks by Anita White
“When difficulties arise… drawing is a way to find empathy and humor.” –Anita White
The Hennepin Avenue UMC Fine Arts Committee is excited to present the art of Anita White for our upcoming exhibit in Carlson Hall, on display October 24 through November 31. You will have two chances to meet the artist and ask questions about her work–details coming soon!
White graduated in 1974 with honors from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and lives in South Minneapolis near Minnehaha Falls. Her time living on an Irish island for three and half years created a deep sense of telling the story of place and people through drawing. These feelings shaped her travels to Mexico and Romania which also inspired her art work. Early travels to Spain in 1969 and later in 1987 sparked a love of drawing flamenco which continues to the present day.
Drawing has also been a way for White to process and bear witness to life’s deeper moments. She drew her way through the care-taking of her parents and her brother’s mental health challenges. White created dozens of
pen and watercolor sketches in ambulances, hospital rooms, and in the emergency department waiting room.
She drew, she said, through “panic, anxiety and healing”–which included drawing
her late husband Josh’s medical issues. White calls this art “Narrative Medicine,” many examples of which are now on long term display at Hennepin HealthCare. White explains:
“Drawing is a way to navigate daily life. A way to interact and honor others.
To find joy and beauty and the hidden humor that bubbles up in challenging moments.”
Experience Anita White's work in Carlson Hall this fall!
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ACTIVISM & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
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Coat Drive
October 6-27, in the East Entry
Please help the Dignity Center provide warm coats, hats, and gloves for our neighbors in need. Your new or gently used coats and gloves will be collected in the marked bin in the East Entry.
Adult sizes only, please. XL+ are especially needed.
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Old School by Steeple People
Is it time to update your autumn wardrobe? Stop by Old School!
Shop. Donate. Volunteer.
Open every day (except Tuesday) 11am-6pm. Tuesdays are a volunteer-only work day. Hope to see you soon!
Love,
Old School by Steeple People
1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis
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Serve Up Radical Hospitality for Hennepin's Sunday Brunch Guests
Who doesn't love brunch? At Hennepin Avenue UMC, it is a time for radical hospitality, family, friendship and great food!
Share these blessings with our community by volunteering to help serve brunch in our Social Hall. All ages of volunteers are welcome, so your whole family can serve together.
Sign up at haumc.org/brunch.
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SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you have news to share in Hennepin Happenings?
The deadline for announcements is
12 Noon on Monday
for announcements to be included in the following Friday's newsletter.
Submissions are subject to editing for space and content.
Thanks for sharing your news!
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