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.

CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING BY GIVING FOOD TO THE FOOD SHELF: Bring canned food to Minnehaha church to celebrate Thanksgiving on November 3, 10, 17 & 24. (Or any time during these weeks.) We need hearty soups, canned fruits and vegetables, one-dish meals, and personal care items. Monetary donations are also welcome; click here to donate. Thank you.

ADVENT PARTY ON SATURDAY, NOV. 30 @ 9:30AM: Join us to celebrate the season of advent. We'll decorate the church, sing Christmas carols, make origami, color murals, go on a Christmas Tree Pilgrimage...and eat doughnuts and drink coffee and hot chocolate, of course.

CREATE AN ADVENT WREATH ON SUNDAY, DEC. 1 @ 10AM: Join us as we begin the Advent season with our Advent wreath making party. Create a wreath. Enjoy coffee or hot chocolate. Join in fellowship. Cost for each wreath: $8.00. (There's no Sunday School, so the whole family can celebrate together!)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ON SUNDAY, DEC. 15 @ 4:00PM: Don't miss Minnehaha's original Christmas Pageant on December 15 at 4:00 PM. The camels return. So do the stars, shepherds, kings, angels…and Jesus, Mary and Joseph, too. Dinner follows. All are welcome!

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG FAMILIES ON DEC. 8 @ 10:15 AM: Babies & toddlers and their families are invited to join us for a story, song, craft, coffee and fellowship on Sunday, December 8 from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. in the Child Care Room (#204). Questions? Contact Jenia at: education@minnehaha.org

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

CHILD CARE NIGHT & PARENTS NIGHT OUT ON SAT., JAN. 11 @ 5-8 PM: Minnehaha Parents: Join us! Sign up your children ages 10 & younger for childcare (includes dinner). Then gather with other parents from Minnehaha for a relaxing evening together. Profits go to our Children, Youth and Family ministries.

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL WINTER RETREAT JAN. 24-26: You're invited to our annual winter retreat at Lake Koronis Assembly Grounds in Paynesville, MN. It goes from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26. All ages are welcome. Click here to register.

JOIN US FOR DINNER & PROGRAMMING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: Dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:15PM ($5/person, $20/family, children 3 and under free). Programming for children and youth from 6:15 - 7:00PM. All are welcome! IMPORTANT: Things get weird in December: There's regular dinner and programming on Dec. 4 and dinner and Christmas Pageant rehearsal on Dec. 11, but no dinner or programming on Dec. 18 or 25, or Jan. 1 or 8. Things get back to normal on Jan. 15. Whew!

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

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 Heather, Annette and Steve. Click here to see the interview with Josh, Tim, Anders and Alex.

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.

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.)

YOUTH MEET ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Minnehaha UMC's youth meet Sunday afternoons 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.)

NEWSLETTERS

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