Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: All services are livestreamed and available 24/7 on our YouTube channel throughout the week. Join us!

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.)

JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP: CLICK HERE to watch our in-person and livestreamed worship services.
CLICK HERE to download the currentworship service bulletin.

JANUARY TAIZE SERVICE OF MUSIC, MEDITATION & PRAYER: Join us for our livestreamed Taizé worship service of prayer, music and peace. Our services for this year are centered on themes of grief and loss – and hope and rebirth. CLICK HERE to watch our January livestreamed service. CLICK HERE to download the January 13 Taizé service bulletin.

SIGN UP FOR 2023 SUMMER CAMPS! This summer we have three Minnehaha camps for children, youth and families. Plus camps at Camp Koronis through Camp Minnesota.

Compassion Camp: June 19 – 22 from 6 – 7:30PM: An intergenerational camp for children with their families, and people of all ages. At Minnehaha UMC. Picnic dinner available each evening from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. CLICK HERE for Compassion Camp sign-up.

KoWaKan BWCA Base Camp: July 11 – 15: A summer camp experience in Ely, Minnesota for youth who have completed 5th – 12th grade. CLICK HERE for KoWaKan BWCA Base Camp sign-up.

Minnehaha Music & Drama Camp: July 31 – August 4 from 9AM – 3PM. Evening performance on Friday, August 4. It’s for children and youth who have completed kindergarten – 8th grade. CLICK HERE for Music & Drama Camp sign-up.

SLEEP AWAY CAMPS AT CAMP KORONIS: Teddy Bear Camp (6-9 year olds): July 13-15. Trailblazers Camp (8-12 year olds): July 9-12. Pathway Camp (9-13 year olds): July 16-21. CLICK HERE to register at campminnesota.org.

"TRANSFORMING" BOOK STUDY STARTS IN JANUARY: We’re reading the book Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke. Join our discussion on Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. from Jan. 22 – Feb. 12. Or Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. from Jan. 10 – 31. Start with the Introduction through Chapter 2 (Week 1), then Chapters 4 – 6 (Week 2), Chapters 7 – 9 (Week 3) and Chapter 10 through the conclusion.

SUPPORT RACIAL JUSTICE: CLICK HERE to learn about Racial Justice at Minnehaha UMC.

OUR MASK POLICY: Masks are optional for indoor worship, activities and events. CLICK HERE for the latest info about our COVID-19 status.

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

MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS A NEIGHBORHOOD HUB: Click here to find out how our church and church building support our thriving south Minneapolis community.

DONATE MUCH-NEEDED PRODUCTS TO THE FOOD SHELF: In December and January, bring in cooking oil for our food shelf clients. Thank you.

NEW & IMPROVED GYM IS READY TO USE: If you haven’t seen the gym lately, take a look! We replaced the south wall, installed a Sport Court floor, added an air handling system, and repainted everything. Now it’s a real gym for everyone to enjoy, thanks to recent member bequests, memorials, and rental contracts. Check with the office about reserving it for an event, activity or just for fun.

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. The Global Methodist Church – a new, theologically conservative Protestant denomination based in the United States – separated from The United Methodist Church on May 1. The main issues for the split are the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ+ United Methodists, and the acceptance of homosexuality in the church. Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions about the church and the "splintering."

SUPPORT UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is providing a humanitarian response in Ukraine. If you'd like to add your financial support, CLICK HERE to go to the UMCOR website. Or send a check to the church made out to Minnehaha UMC, and indicate it is for UMCOR in Ukraine; we will forward the donation to UMCOR.

SUPPORT THE MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF. Click here to find out how you can support our neighborhood food shelf.

TAKE TIME OUT TO CENTER YOURSELF: CLICK HERE to go to our Taizé page with services, podcasts and more. CLICK HERE to find out what Taizé worship is all about. Peace.

GIVE TO MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Click here to donate to the church and to support its programs and missions. Thank you.

GENESIS 4:10: God said to Cain, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground."

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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR CHURCH HISTORY: You'll learn about our first building, assorted ministers, the 1958 fire and more!

OUR ELECTRICITY USE IS CARBON-FREE: Thanks to the solar panels on our roof plus Xcel Energy's Windsource program, our electricity consumption is now carbon-free.

Planning to Visit Minnehaha UMC for the first time? Click here to find out what to expect. (Hint: You're already there.)

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: If you'd like to be added to our E-News mailing list, just send your request to: office@minnehaha.org

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!

MEET THE STAFF OF MINNEHAHA UMC: Click here to find out more about the people who work at the church.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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