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.

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.)

LEARN ABOUT SOMALIA ON FEB. 16 Experience Somalia in pictures, video, tea and snacks on February 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.

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

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL NEEDS PAPER A.S.A.P.: Wenonah & Keewaydin schools need printer paper. If you can donate printer paper, bring it to the church and we'll deliver it. Thanks for your help!

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

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

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

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

MINNEHAHA UMC HOSTS "URBAN BOUND" YOUTH MISSION: We're hosting "Urban Bound" – bringing together youth from Minnehaha UMC and out-state Minnesota to do service projects, explore the city and build friendships – on July 28 through 31 for youth entering 9th through 12th grades. Contact Jenia at education@minnehaha.org for more information.

SIGN UP FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AT MINNEHAHA UMC: Click here to sign up for Vacation Bible School (June 19-21; preschool through 5th Graders) and Music & Drama Camp (June 17-21; 3rd through 8th Graders). Registration and fees due by June 9.

MINNEHAHA FAMILY BOOK CLUB

FAMILY BOOK CLUB ON SAT., MARCH 2: On Saturday, March 2, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., we'll discuss two great books for families: E.B. White's Charlotte's Web (chapter book) and Margaret Wise Brown's The Big Red Barn (younger children). Great fun for kids and their parents/caregivers. Click here for more information.

SIGN UP FOR CAMP TODAY: Camp Minnesota, a division of the UMC Minnesota Annual Conference, puts together some great camps for ages six to 13. Check it out. Spots fill quickly, so click here right now for more information.

SEXUALITY, SPIRITUALITY & IDENTITY ON FEB. 23: On Saturday, February 23, 3rd through 8th graders from Minnehaha, Lake Harriet and Richfield United Methodist churches will take part in a series of classes about "Exploring Sexuality, Spirituality & Identity." The event, called My Changing Self, will be held at Minnehaha UMC. Click here to register.

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

MINNEHAHA WOMEN'S GROUP MEETS MARCH 3: 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: Mar. 3, Apr. 28 and May 19. Contact Marissa Zimmerman with questions.

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

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

Click here to see how much energy we're generating today. (Note: There's a 6 hour delay between readings.)

7-WEEK SERIES ON THE BOOK OF REVELATION. In January we begin a 7-week series based on the book of Revelations, using "Revelation for Progressive Christians" as our guide. Join us. Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, January 7 through February 18 OR Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:30 AM, January 10 through February 21.

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.

JOB POSTING: CHOIR DIRECTOR: We are seeking a choir director for our traditional worship service. Click here for more information.

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

YOUTH MEET ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS This year, 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! Click here for a list of January Youth events!

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH MINNEHAHA UMC'S CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES:
• 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

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.)

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.

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

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.)

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.

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.

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.)

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

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