Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: On most Sundays, Minnehaha has two worship services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship and 11:00 a.m. Alternative Worship. Plus there's time for conversation and Sunday School for all ages in between. (Click here for more.)

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.

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

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

YOUNG FAMILIES DINNER ON SUNDAY, APRIL 22

FOR BABIES & TODDLERS & THEIR FAMILIES: Join us on Sunday, April 22 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM for a chance to play, connect and be in community with other young families. We provide the dinner. You provide the spring. Please! (Click here for more information.)

THE MINNEHAHA UMC CHILDREN'S COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO…

A CONVERSATION WITH GALIT BREEN: Join us on Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for a conversation with Galit Breen, author of "Kindness Wins," a simple, no-nonsense guide to teaching our kids how to be kind online. (Click here for more information.)

OPEN HEARTS, MINDS & DOORS.

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

SEEKING? CURIOUS? BORED?

LISTEN TO BECKY'S SERMONS: Click here to listen to one of Becky's sermons. You'll be glad you did.

FIND US FAST

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

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.)

MEET US AT LEBANON HILLS PARK ON SAT., APRIL 28: Join us for a Spring Outdoor Adventure at Lebanon Hills Park (Jensen Lake Trailhead) on Saturday, April 28 at 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. There's hiking, a great playground and a canoe launch. We'll gather to enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon. Bring a picnic dinner!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS ARE BACK: Join us for supper from 5:30 – 6:15 in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5/person, 3 and under free; family cap: $20). Meals are followed by children's programming from 6:15 to 7:00 PM. Join us for food and fun:

SIGN UP TO HELP WITH WED. NIGHT SUPPERS: We need help with clean-up for our Wednesday Night Suppers from 6:15 to 7:15 PM. Can you help? Click here to sign up.

Minnehaha Playgroup: Children 5 and under—and their caregivers—are invited to spend Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to play, talk, explore, support and learn together. Look for the blue sign! (Click here for more information.)

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.

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.

CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE SUNDAY MORNINGS

GOT KIDS? Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., children 0-5 years can come to the nursery during worship and/or faith formation hour. And all parents of young children (0-5 years) are invited to have coffee and treats during the 10-11 a.m. hour. We visit while the children play with our childcare attendant. Click here for more info.

2018 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Crafts! Games! Science experiments! Stories! Learning about God! Children 3 (and potty-trained) to 10 years old will spend three mornings at Minnehaha UMC's Vacation Bible School: Wed., June 20 – Fri., June 22, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Extended childcare available.) The cost is $25/child or $40/family. Click here to register.

MUSIC AND DRAMA CAMP: Kids/Youth entering 4 – 8 grade will create an original musical production that celebrates extraordinary people. When: Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: Minnehaha UMC Cost: $100/person. Click here to register.

CHECK OUT OUR MONARCH GARDEN ON 50TH STREET (UNDERNEATH THE SNOW)

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 more.

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.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

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

FOOD SHELF & MINNEHARVEST

FIGHT HUNGER: The Minnehaha Food Shelf serves more than 600 clients each month. Give generously.

NEWSLETTERS

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