Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: On most Sundays, Minnehaha has two worship services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship and 11:00 a.m. Alternative Worship. Plus there's time for conversation and Sunday School for all ages in between. Join us!

REV. BECKY SECHRIST

WELCOME. Rev. Sechrist invites you to check out the "First Visit" tab (above), and to join us in our faith, ministry, service and fellowship.

PLAYGROUP AT APPLEWOOD ORCHARD IN LAKEVILLE ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 21: Children 5 and under—and their caregivers—are invited to join the Minnehaha Playgroup on Thursday morning (Sept. 21) from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Applewood Orchard in Lakeville (22702 Hamburg Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044) to play, talk, explore, support and learn together. Wagons! Hedge maze! Apples! They have picnic tables, so pack a snak or lunch to eath with us. (Click here for more playgroup information.)

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Our first ever Autumn Outdoor Adventure is at Lebanon Hills Park (Jensen Lake Trailhead) on Saturday, September 30 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. All ages are invited to hike, play, canoe...and enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon (weather permitting). Remember to bring a picnic dinner!

2 EVENTS FOR FAMILIES OF BABIES & TODDLERS

We have two upcoming events for families with babies & toddlers. SUNDAY, OCT. 1ST: Join us at church for a family dinner at 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 8TH: Join us for a Parent-Child Sunday School class at 10:15 a.m. Click here for more information.

REGISTER FOR THE 2107 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR

We're already planning for the upcoming year of Sunday School. Excited? Interested? Then take a moment to complete our online form. Just click here.

CHILDCARE: SATURDAY, OCT. 7: 5-8PM

Treat yourself to a night out. WHAT: Parents' Night Out at a local restaurant. WHO: Children up to 10 years old. WHEN: Oct. 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. WHERE: Minnehaha UMC. COST: $25 for 1 child, $35 for 2, $40 for 3. Proceeds support our children and youth programs. Click here to RSVP by Sept. 30.

UMCOR RESPONDS TO HARVEY: The United Methodist Committee on Relief is a non-profit agency of the United Methodist Church that provides worldwide relief in emergencies.

BRING YOUR KIDS INTO THE WORSHIP SERVICE

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

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 Anna, our childcare attendant. Click here for more info.

WE'RE FIGHTING HUNGER IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Minnehaha UMC is home to the local Food Shelf and a monthly food giveaway we call MinneHarvest. We serve food to more than 600 families each month. We also give toys at Christmas and backpacks and school supplies for back-to-school. Join us!

CHECK OUT OUR MONARCH GARDEN ON 50TH STREET

Monarch butterflies are facing serious threats from habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and more. Minnehaha UMC, along with 15 homeowners and one business along 50th Street in South Minneapolis, have joined with the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association to create a series of gardens to attract Monarchs. Click here for more information.

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

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: SAT., NOV. 11 9AM-2PM Join us for our Annual Holiday Bazaar where you'll find gifts, crafts, fine art, antiques, collectibles, food and more! Breakfast is 9-11AM. Lunch from 11AM-1PM. And a Children's Boutique from 9AM-1PM. Want to sign up for a crafter table? Click here for the sign-up sheet!

WE'RE GOING SOLAR! Thanks to the tireless efforts of the church’s Solar Committee, we won a Made in Minnesota grant that will allow us to install a nearly 40kW photovoltaic system on the roof of our education building. Work on the project may begin as soon as this fall. (But probably in the spring.) Click here to get the full story.

POSITION POSTING We are seeking a musician and Co-Director of our second worship service. Click here for more information.

NEW VISITOR SURVIVAL KIT

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

SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD "Nokomis Serves" is a new collaboration between 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 more.

FIND US FAST

We're at 3701 E. 50th Street in South Minneapolis. Click here to see a Google map.

OPEN HEARTS, MINDS & DOORS.

Minnehaha United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

There's a lot going on at the church. Check out our calendar.

SEEKING? CURIOUS? BORED?

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

FOOD SHELF & MINNEHARVEST

The Minnehaha Food Shelf serves more than 600 clients each month. Give generously.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 30 @ 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.

AUTUMN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES AT LEBANON HILLS PARK

October 1 @ 4:30 p.m.

FAMILIES WITH BABIES/TODDLERS DINNER

October 7 @ 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT (RSVP BY SEPT. 30)

October 8 @ 10:15 a.m.

PARENT-CHILD SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

October 19 @ 6:30 p.m.

WILL & FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS PARTY

January 10 @ 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER FOR THE FOOD SHELF

NEWSLETTERS

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