Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: All services are livestreamed and available 24/7 on our YouTube channel throughout the week. Join us!

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.)

JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP: CLICK HERE to watch our in-person and livestreamed worship services.
CLICK HERE to download the most recent service bulletin.

FEELING A LITTLE BLUE FOR CHRISTMAS? You are invited to rest awhile in silence, in quiet music, and in the glow of candlelight as we observe our Blue Christmas Taizé service on December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Join with others for an hour of reflection and rest as we continue to find God's presence in our lives.

THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT IS COMING! Our original, one-of-a-kind Christmas pageant returns on December 17 at 4:00 p.m. This year’s pageant is titled: “The Angel and the Intern.” As always, there'll be shepherds, magi, angels, puppets, bell ringers, camels, and the baby Jesus. Join us!

Planning to Visit Minnehaha UMC for the first time? Click here to find out what to expect.

SUPPORT RACIAL JUSTICE: CLICK HERE to learn about Racial Justice at Minnehaha UMC.

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.

CHECK OUT OUR NOVEMBER LIVESTREAMED TAIZE WORSHIP: CLICK HERE to watch the livestreamed Taizé service of music, prayer and silence.
CLICK HERE to download the bulletin for the November Taizé service.

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MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PROUDLY WELCOMES EVERYONE: We are a Reconciling Congregation, living out the promise of God’s love to everyone.

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MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS A NEIGHBORHOOD HUB: Click here to find out how our church and church building support our thriving south Minneapolis community.

NEW & IMPROVED GYM IS READY TO USE: If you haven’t seen the gym lately, take a look! We replaced the south wall, installed a Sport Court floor, added an air handling system, and repainted everything. Now it’s a real gym for everyone to enjoy, thanks to recent member bequests, memorials, and rental contracts. Check with the office about reserving it for an event, activity or just for fun.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR CHURCH HISTORY: You'll learn about our first building, assorted ministers, the 1958 fire and more!

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. The Global Methodist Church – a new, theologically conservative Protestant denomination based in the United States – separated from The United Methodist Church on May 1. The main issues for the split are the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ+ United Methodists, and the acceptance of homosexuality in the church. Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions about the church and the "splintering."

SUPPORT UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is providing a humanitarian response in Ukraine. If you'd like to add your financial support, CLICK HERE to go to the UMCOR website. Or send a check to the church made out to Minnehaha UMC, and indicate it is for UMCOR in Ukraine; we will forward the donation to UMCOR.

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

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.

GIVE TO MINNEHAHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Click here to donate to the church and to support its programs and missions. Thank you.

GENESIS 4:10: God said to Cain, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground."

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

OUR ELECTRICITY USE IS CARBON-FREE: Thanks to the solar panels on our roof plus Xcel Energy's Windsource program, our electricity consumption is now carbon-free.

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: If you'd like to be added to our E-News mailing list, just send your request to: office@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!

MEET THE STAFF OF MINNEHAHA UMC: Click here to find out more about the people who work at the church.

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

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

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

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

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

NEWSLETTERS

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