Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: We have two worship services on Sunday mornings: Traditional Worship at 9:00 a.m. and an Alternative Worship service at 11:00 a.m. And Sunday School for all ages in-between. (Click here for more about our worship services.)

REV. BECKY SECHRIST

WELCOME. Rev. Becky Sechrist invites you to check out the "First Visit" tab (above), and to join us in our faith, ministry, service and fellowship.

HELP WITH MINNEHARVEST ON SAT., SEPT. 22: MinneHarvest is our once-a-month food mission to support the food insecure in our neighborhood. Join us this Saturday at 7:00 a.m. to help unload the truck, or later at 9:00 a.m. to distribute food and clean up. We'll be done by 10:30 a.m.

MEET US AT LEBANON HILLS PARK ON SAT., SEPT. 29: Join us for Minnehaha UMC's Autumn Outdoor Adventure at Lebanon Hills Park (Jensen Lake Trailhead) on Saturday, September 29 at 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. There's hiking, a great playground and a canoe launch. We'll gather to enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon. All ages welcome. Bring a picnic dinner! (Note: If bad weather, we'll reschedule.)

JOB POSTING: ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR: We are seeking a 10 – 15 hour per week organist and choir director for our traditional worship service. Click here for more information.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS: Join us for supper from 5:30 – 6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5/person, $20/family. Meals are followed by children's programming from 6:15 to 7:00 PM; midweek youth group from 6:15 to 7:00 PM; and Adult Choir from 6:45 to 8:00 PM. Interested in being a part of our hosting, cooking, clean-up crew? Contact Jenia at: education@minnehaha.org

CHECK OUT OUR SOLAR PANELS! The church won a Made in Minnesota grant to install a nearly 40kW photovoltaic system. The panels are up (hooray!) and the system will be generating electricity by the end of September. (Click here to see the presentation.) (Click here to see the Questions & Answers.)

WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING PARTY ON SAT., OCT. 13 @ 9:00AM: On Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9:00 a.m. Minnehaha UMC will host a Will Party for those who want to start or revise a will and talk with an attorney. Steve Otto of Otto Law will answer questions and meet one-on-one to discuss your estate planning needs. There is no charge for this initial consultation. Childcare provided on request. Contact Kim Kanuit.

WE SEEK. WE SERVE. WE CELEBRATE. Minnehaha United Methodist Church is a progressive, multi-generation Christian church in south Minneapolis. Join us.

Planning to Visit Minnehaha UMC for the first time? Click here to find out what to expect. (Note: It's not as scary as you think.)

5 WEEKS OF ADULT FAITH FORUMS. Starting September 30, our Adult Faith Forums will be held on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Topics range from global warming to living our principles to the school-to-prison pipeline. Join us.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SIGN-UP: There's still time to sign up for Sunday School. Click here to register!

YOUTH MEET ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS This year, starting September 16, Minnehaha UMC's youth will meet Sunday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. (After the 5:30 p.m. all-church supper, if you're interested.) Click here to find out more and to register!

STARTING SEPTEMBER 16:
• SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship @ 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m. to Noon in Room #204.
• SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. for preschoolers and older. (Click here to register.) Also, every quarter we offer Young Family Sunday School Classes.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS: Starting September 19 we'll have Wednesday Night Suppers from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES: After supper, we'll have children and youth programs from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
• THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP: Each week from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., we have Minnehaha Playgroup for children 5 and under and their caregivers.
Questions? Contact Jenia at: education@minnehaha.org

NEW THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY STARTS SEPT. 13: In The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus, Peter Gomes takes the church to task for focusing more on doctrines and rigid teachings than what Jesus actually had to say. Get a copy of the book and join us on Thursday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. from September 13 through November 29.

MINNEHAHA WOMEN'S GROUP STARTS SEPT. 30. The Minnehaha Women's Group is a safe and supportive space for women to check-in, give and receive support, and be in community with each other. We'll meet in Room 210 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on: Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 3, Apr. 28 and May 19. Contact Marissa Zimmerman with questions.

SEEKING? CURIOUS? BORED? Click here to listen to one of Becky's sermons. You'll be glad you did.

WE'RE FIGHTING FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. Click here to find out how you can help.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ON NOV. 10: Mark your calendars for Minnehaha UMC's annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gifts, crafts, fine art, antiques, collectables and more. Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Plus a Children's Boutique! Want to volunteer to help? Contact Karen Anderson: 612-229-8397.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE FOOD ON OCT. 30 AND DEC. 26: Volunteers are needed to serve food at Simpson Shelter on Oct. 30 and Dec. 26, from 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Simpson supports people experiencing homelessness and is located at 28th Street and 1st Avenue in Minneapolis. Interested? Contact Maureen Trepp: 612-724-7620

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD HOUSES HOMELESS FAMILIES FOR A WEEK: Minnehaha UMC has joined with Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church to support Families Moving Forward. Volunteers are needed to serve dinner, breakfast and run evening activities. This program is coordinated by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. Interested? Contact: Robbie Becker at 612-721-2768.

EVERYBODY IS WELCOME: Minnehaha United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation.

YOU ARE THERE, WE ARE HERE: We're at 3701 E. 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Click here to see a Google map.

MINNEHAHA UMC IN PICTURES: Click here to see photos of church events and activities.

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

PREPARE YOURSELF: You want to visit Minnehaha United Methodist Church? Seriously? First check out our New Visitor Survival Kit.

Minnehaha Playgroup: Children 5 and under—and their caregivers—are invited to spend Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to play, talk, explore, support and learn together. Look for the blue sign! (Click here for more information.)

VOLCANO, HURRICANE & EARTHQUAKE ASSISTANCE: The United Methodist Committee on Relief is a non-profit agency of the United Methodist Church that provides worldwide relief in emergencies. Note: 100% of your donation goes to support relief.

BRING YOUR KIDS INTO THE WORSHIP SERVICE

KIDS MAKE NOISE: There are lots of children at Minnehaha. If your child cries during the church service, no big deal. It happens all the time. Kids make noise. Everybody knows that.

CHECK OUT OUR MONARCH GARDEN ON 50TH STREET

Monarch butterflies are facing serious threats from habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and more. Minnehaha UMC, along with 15 homeowners and one business along 50th Street in South Minneapolis, have joined with the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association to create a series of gardens to attract Monarchs. Click here for more information.

THIS BLOG'S FOR YOU Click here to find out more about what kids and families are up to at Minnehaha United Methodist Church.

SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD "Nokomis Serves" is a collaboration among Minnehaha United Methodist, Lake Nokomis Lutheran and St. James Episcopal churches. Our goal is to work together to serve the Nokomis community and beyond. (Click here to find out how we're serving the neighborhood together.)

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WHAT'S GOING ON? There's a lot going on at the church. Check out our calendar.

FIGHT HUNGER: Minnehaha United Methodist Church has four food ministries. (Click here to find out how you can help.)

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