Minnehaha United Methodist Church

SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES ARE 9:00AM (INSIDE) AND 10:30AM (OUTSIDE): During the summer our worship services are at 9:00 a.m. (inside) and 10:30 a.m. (outside). Join us for one or both! (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.

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.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS: We're looking for a Childcare Provider for Sunday mornings. The pay is $15/hour. (Click here for more information.)

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.

ECUMENICAL WORSHIP AT MINNEHAHA FALLS @ 10:30AM ON AUG. 4: Join us for our annual ecumenical neighborhood worship service at the Minnehaha Falls Bandshell. Afterwards, stick around for an ecumenical potluck picnic. (Minnehaha church members are responsible for bringing desserts.)

FAMILY FUN AT BAKER PARK RESERVE ON SAT., AUG. 17: Join us for a day of hiking, biking, swimming and playing at Baker Park Reserve on Lake Independence (just a 40 minute drive from South Minneapolis) on Saturday, August 17. We'll have a potluck dinner at 5:00 p.m. Hot dogs will be provided.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS @ 10:30 AM ON AUG. 25: Bring your pet or pets on a leash or in a container to our annual Blessing of the Animals worship service at the 10:30 a.m. outdoor service on August 25. They will be blessed.

OPEN HOUSE FOR PRESCHOOLERS & THEIR FAMILIES @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM ON AUG. 29: All families with preschool age (3 & 4 year olds) children are invited to the visit the preschool room (#202) on August 29 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. It's a chance to check out the space, meet other preschoolers and their families, and learn about Minnehaha's children's programs. Join us!

RALLY DAY TO KICK OFF NEW SCHOOL YEAR @ 10AM ON SEPT. 8: Join the Minnehaha UMC community as we celebrate the beginning of a new program year. One worship service outside at 10:00 a.m. Meet and greet Sunday school teachers. Face painting. Bike parade. Lawn games. All-church lunch: $5/person.

Help Us Tend Our Minnehaha Garden: Click here to sign up. Or contact Jenia at: education@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!

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.)

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. During the summer we usually meet at local parks. Look for the blue sign! (Click here for more information.)

Click here for a list of Summer Youth events!

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, including the LGBTQ+ community. As Bishop Ough wrote, "I have heard the pleas for a church of justice, inclusion, and commitment to our Wesleyan values. I understand the pain many are experiencing." (Click here to read Bishop Ough's complete letter of March 20, 2019.)

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.

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE 2019 GENERAL CONFERENCE? Click here to get the details on the vote at the Special General Conference of the United Methodist Church in February 2019.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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