Minnehaha United Methodist Church

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. (Click here to see a closed caption version on YouTube.)

WORSHIP WITH US NOW: CLICK HERE to view the MARCH 22 Sunday worship service on our YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to download the bulletin for the worship service. Take care.

JOIN US IN WORSHIP ONLINE:

Click here for the March 22 service.
Click here for the March 15 service.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST COLORING PAGES: Coloring can be wonderfully therapeutic, and centering, and a good way to fill time for all ages. While coloring, reflect on these 3 questions: What is the hardest thing about waiting? What do you do when you're really happy? Who do you talk to when you need to share how you feel?

WHAT DOES GOV. WALZ'S "STAY AT HOME" ORDER MEAN FOR CHURCHES? Click here to read a message about the executive order from the Minnesota Conference of the United Methodist Church.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR MARCH 29: Each week in class, we use guides to encourage discussion and make connections between current events and faith. Click here to download the guide and look it over as a family.

FORMS FOR GETTING AND GIVING HELP: CLICK FOR HELP: If you need help or are concerned about someone else needing help.
CLICK TO HELP OTHERS: If you can provide help, fill out the form.
Or call Pastor Becky at 612.423.3009 or Jenia Strom at 612.483.1397.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PEN PALS: If you'd like to join the church's pen pal program, CLICK HERE and fill out the form. You'll be paired with another member of our Minnehaha community.

WRITE A HAIKU: Here's another way to connect with our community from a distance: Write a haiku. Or 2 or 10. Then CLICK HERE to go to our state-of-the-art haiku submission form to share it with the rest of the church. You can even be anonymous.

LIST OF RESOURCES: We're putting together resources for you to use at home, and also creating some virtual meeting spaces for our community over the next few days – including sing-a-longs for kids with Julia and Eric. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST.

SUPPORT OUR FOOD SHELF CLIENTS: During Lent, bring the following donations to the church if you can:
• March 1 – 7: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes
• March 8 – 14: Toilet Paper
• March 15 – 21: Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
• March 22 – 28: Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Cream
• March 29 – April 4: Feminine Hygiene Products, Newborn-sized Diapers
• April 5 (Palm Sunday): Food Donations

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

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MINNEHAHA'S CHILDREN'S MUSICAL: "CALLED": Mark your calendars for this year's children's musical: "Called." Rehearsals begin March 4. Performance on May 17. Don't miss it!

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER CAMPS AND VBS: (1) Click here to learn about Minnehaha's Vacation Bible School, Minnehaha's Music and Drama Camp, and Minnehaha's Family Camping Weekend. (2) Click here to get more information and to register for overnight camp opportunities through Camp Minnesota.

SIGN UP FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT MINNEHAHA: Minnehaha's Vacation Bible School goes from Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Extended childcare available.) This is for children 3 (and potty-trained) through 10 years old. It's right here at the church. The cost is $25/child or $45/family. Click here to register!

SIGN UP YOUR 3RD – 8TH GRADER FOR MINNEHAHA'S MUSIC & DRAMA CAMP: This year Minnehaha's Music & Drama Camp presents: "Minnehaha Falls: The Musical." The camp runs from August 3 – 7, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Performances will be August 7 – 9. This is for Third – Eighth Graders. It's at Minnehaha UMC. Click here to register!

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.)

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR THE MINNEHAHA FAMILY CAMPING TRIP: Have a family? Like to go camping? Then join us August 21-23 at Baker Park Reserve on Lake Independence (about a 40 minute drive from south Minneapolis). The cost is $53.23 per family for two nights of camping. RSVP Beth Minehart: (952) 232-7711

EVERYBODY IS WELCOME: Minnehaha United Methodist Church is a reconciling, LGBTQ+ affirming congregation.

MEET THE STAFF OF MINNEHAHA UMC: Find out more about the people who work at the church. Click here to see the interview with Becky and Jenia. Click here to see the interview with Josh, Tim, Anders and Alex.

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

40% of the church's energy is produced by our solar panels. Click here to see how much energy we're generating today. (Note: There's a 6 hour delay between readings.) NEW: Click here for even more solar data!

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. (Click here for more information.)

YOUTH MEET ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Minnehaha UMC's youth meet Sunday afternoons 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.

Want to become a member of Minnehaha United Methodist Church? Click here to find out what's involved.

REGARDING THE EVENTS OF GENERAL CONFERENCE

MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PROUDLY WELCOMES EVERYONE: We are a Reconciling Congregation, living out the promise of God’s love to everyone.

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.

Want to support the programs and missions of Minnehaha United Methodist Church? Get the Give+ app. Click here to find out how easy it is.

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

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

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

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

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

WILDFIRE, 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.

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

TAIZE SERVICE OF MUSIC AND MEDITATION

2nd Friday @ 7:00 PM Join us each month for our Taizé service of music, prayer and meditation. Peace.(Click here to find out more about Taize worship.)

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

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