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. (Click here to see a closed caption version on YouTube.)

WORSHIP WITH US NOW: CLICK HERE to view the May 31 worship service on our YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to download the bulletin for the May 31 worship service.

JOIN US IN WORSHIP ONLINE:

Click here for the May 31 service.
Click here for the May 24 service.
Click here for the May 17 service.
Click here for the May 10 service.
Click here for the May Taizé service.
Click here for the May 3 service.
Click here for the April 26 service.
Click here for the April Taizé service.
Click here for the April 19 service.
Click here for the Easter Sunday service.
Click here for the Good Friday service.
Click here for the Maundy Thursday service.
Click here for the Palm Sunday service.
Click here for the March 29 service.
Click here for the March 22 service.
Click here for the March 15 service.

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.

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

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

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

WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP? "Go slow and keep your focus on the health and safety of your congregation and neighbors," says Bishop Bruce Ough. (Click here to find out more.)

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST COLORING PAGES: Coloring can be wonderfully therapeutic, and centering, and a good way to fill time for all ages.

JOIN OUR ONLINE BIBLE STUDY: Becky is offering a Zoom Bible Study of the minor prophets: the short books at the end of the Old Testament, like Jonah and Amos and Micah. The Bible Study starts on Tuesday, May 5, and meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Interested? Email Becky (becky@minnehaha.org) and she'll send you the Zoom link.

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

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR MAY 31: Each week in class, we use guides to encourage discussion and make connections between current events and faith. Click here to download the guide and look it over as a family.

FORMS FOR GETTING AND GIVING HELP: CLICK FOR HELP: If you need help or are concerned about someone else needing help.
CLICK TO HELP OTHERS: If you can provide help, fill out the form.
Or call Pastor Becky at 612.423.3009 or Jenia Strom at 612.483.1397.

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WE'RE LOOKING FOR PEN PALS: If you'd like to join the church's pen pal program, CLICK HERE and fill out the form. You'll be paired with another member of our Minnehaha community.

WRITE A HAIKU: Here's another way to connect with our community from a distance: Write a haiku. Or 2 or 10. Then CLICK HERE to go to our state-of-the-art haiku submission form to share it with the rest of the church. You can even be anonymous.

LIST OF RESOURCES: We're putting together resources for you to use at home, and also creating some virtual meeting spaces for our community over the next few days – including sing-a-longs for kids with Julia and Eric. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST.

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.

MEET THE STAFF OF MINNEHAHA UMC: Find out more about the people who work at the church. Click here to see the interview with Becky and Jenia. Click here to see the interview with Josh, Tim, Anders and Alex.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

THIS BLOG'S FOR YOU Click here to find out more about what kids and families are up to at Minnehaha United Methodist Church.

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

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