Minnehaha United Methodist Church

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS AT 9:00 AND/OR 11:00 AM: Our traditional service is at 9:00 a.m. and our alternative service is at 11:00 a.m. We'll save a seat for you. (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.

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.)

REGISTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES: Click here to register for classes in the 2019 – 2020 program year.

YOUNG FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL ON SEPT. 22 @ 10:15AM Families with babies and toddlers are invited to attend Sunday school on Sept. 22 to connect with other young families in our Minnehaha community. Join us!

MINNEHAHA YOUNG FAMILIES DINNER ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 4:30PM: Babies, toddlers and their families are invited to our Fall Dinner on Sunday, September 29 at 4:30 p.m. Join us for dinner, a chance to play, connect and be in community with other young families. Click here to register.

CHILD CARE NIGHT & PARENTS NIGHT OUT ON SAT., OCT. 12 @ 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.)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & PROGRAMMING RETURNS SEPT. 18 Join us Wednesday Nights starting Sept. 18. Dinner from 5:30 - 6:22PM ($5/person; $20/family; children under 5 free). Programming for children and youth from 6:15 - 7:00PM. All are welcome!

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

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

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR ON SATURDAY, NOV. 9: It's back! Gifts, crafts, fine art, antiques, collectibles, food and more. It's from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There's breakfast (9-11AM), Lunch (11AM-1PM) and the ever-popular children's boutique (9AM-1PM). (Click here for more information.)

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!

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. (Click here for more information.)

Click here for a list of Summer Youth events!

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

NEWSLETTERS

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