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.

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP @ 7:00PM: Celebrate Thanksgiving by joining us for an ecumenical service on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. We'll be joined by the congregations of Lake Nokomis Lutheran, St. James Episcopal, Living Table UCC, Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran, Hope Lutheran and Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Churches.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Celebrate Thanksgiving by bringing food to the Minnehaha Food Shelf. Bring canned food to the church on November 4, 11, 18 and 21 (or anytime during these weeks) Thank you for your generosity!

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

ADVENT WREATH MAKING PARTY ON SUNDAY, NOV. 25 @ 10AM: Join us as we begin the season of Advent with a Wreath Making Party for all ages. It's 10:00 a.m. in the Narthex on Sunday, November 25. Cost for each wreath is $8. Proceeds go to Minnehaha's Children & Family Ministries.

DECK THE HALLS OF MINNEHAHA ON SAT., DEC. 1: Join us Saturday morning, December 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to prepare the church for the joyous season of advent. Christmas tree pilgrimage! Sing Christmas carols! Decorate! Fold origami stars! And more! All ages are welcome.

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.)

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.)

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 DEC. 2: 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: Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 3, Apr. 28 and May 19. Contact Marissa Zimmerman with questions.

SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD "Nokomis Serves" is a collaboration among Minnehaha United Methodist, Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Living Table UCC 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.)

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

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

JOB POSTING: ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR: We are seeking a 10 – 15 hour per week organist and 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE FOOD ON DEC. 26: Volunteers are needed to serve food at Simpson Shelter on Dec. 26, from 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Simpson supports people experiencing homelessness and is located at 28th Street and 1st Avenue in Minneapolis. Interested? Contact Maureen Trepp: 612-724-7620

5 WEEKS OF ADULT FAITH FORUMS. Starting September 30, our Adult Faith Forums will be held on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Topics range from global warming to living our principles to the school-to-prison pipeline. 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!

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

NEW THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY STARTS SEPT. 13: In The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus, Peter Gomes takes the church to task for focusing more on doctrines and rigid teachings than what Jesus actually had to say. Get a copy of the book and join us on Thursday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. from September 13 through November 29.

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.)

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

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.)

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.

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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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