Minnehaha United Methodist Church

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.

HELP WITH MINNEHARVEST ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27: MinneHarvest is our once-a-month food mission to support the food insecure in our neighborhood. Join us this Saturday at 6:30 a.m. to help unload the truck, or later at 8:45 a.m. to distribute food and clean up. We'll be done by 10:30 a.m.

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

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.)

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

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.)

PLANT SALE TO SUPPORT UMW AND YOUTH MISSIONS: The United Methodist Women and Youth are selling hanging baskets and patio pots to support missions. Click here for an order form.

CHILD CARE NIGHT & PARENTS NIGHT OUT ON APRIL 27 @ 5-8 PM: For children 10 years and younger. Cost: $25 for 1 child. $35 for 2 children. And $40 for 3 children. Proceeds support programming for children and youth.(Click here to register.)

ONE SERVICE LED BY OUR CHILDREN @ 10AM: Preschoolers through fifth graders will serve as greeters, ushers, and more. They'll present the musical Table for Five…Thousand. We'll also thank our program volunteers, celebrate with cake & lemonade, and plant our 2019 Minnehaha Garden.

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.

HELP US GROW OUR EASTER GARDEN: Celebrate Easter by contributing to the Minnehaha Easter Garden. To purchase a plant for the garden, click here and fill out the form. Plants can be taken home after the 11PM service on Easter, or the following week.

5-PART STUDY OF ISLAM ON SUNDAY MORNINGS: Matthew Palombo will facilitate a study of Islam on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Classes include:

• March 31: Islam Before The Quran
• April 7: Muhammad and the Early Muslim Community
• April 14: The Quran and Key Islamic Teachings and Practices
• April 21: Easter – No Class
• April 28: Islam in History and Today
• May 5: Ramadan and Fasting with Our Muslim Friends
(Click here for more info.)

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.

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 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT MINNEHAHA UMC: Amazing sciences. Creative crafts. Fun recreation. Exciting music. Memorable Bible stories. And more! Click here to sign up for Vacation Bible School from Wednesday, June 19 to Friday, June 21, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Children three to 10 years old. Cost: $25/child or $45/family. Registration and fees due by June 9.

SIGN UP FOR MUSIC AND DRAMA CAMP AT MINNEHAHA UMC: Actors! Singers! Set designers! Fun-seekers! Join us for an original production: The Tales of Roald Dahl. The camp goes from Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21; from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. And it'll be presented the evening of Friday, June 21. It's for kids and youth who have completed 3rd through 8th grades as of June 2019. Cost: $100/participant. Click here to sign up. Registration and fees due by June 9.

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.

GRANDPARENTS! SIGN UP FOR CAMP TODAY: Spend three days and two nights with your grandchildren at Koinonia Retreat Center in Annandale, MN. July 14 – 16. Crafts, swimming and fun camp adventures will make for lasting memories. Camp Minnesota, a division of the UMC Minnesota Annual Conference, puts on the camp. (Off-Site Programs and Events ID #409: $180/adult; $135/child or youth.) 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

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

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

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.

MINNEHAHA WOMEN'S GROUP MEETS APRIL 28: 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: Apr. 28 and May 19. Contact Marissa Zimmerman with questions.

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 March Youth events! Click here for a list of April Youth events!

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.

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: Wednesday Night Suppers from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (No dinner on April 3.)
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES: After supper, we'll have children and youth programs from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. (No programming on April 3.)
• 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.

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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