Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

Eternal Life: A New Vision:

Beyond Religion, Beyond Theism,
Pledge
Shortfall
Thank you to all who have
responded with pledges and
Soul Café 2.0
The Season of
Fertility
RELEVANT
Foundation Earth
Beyond Heaven and Hell Scholarships Sunday
April 18, 25 at 11:00 AM - Room 205 gifts to the church operating
“Now let me take you on the journey that I have budget. As of April 14th, Applications for Hennepin April 25
walked, which took me both beyond religion and our shortfall is $80,900. This Foundation’s 2010-2011 Earth Day celebrates its 40th
Season of Easter April 18, 2010 even beyond Christianity, as it is traditionally week the Finance Committee Scholarship are available at year on April 22, 2010. To
Spire Brunch May 1 understood, but a journey that has brought me will proceed to balance the the front desk, online, or by celebrate this historic day,
Registration due this week! to a new view of eternity.” So begins another budget. We are grateful for contacting Tara at 612-435- Hennepin will lift praises for
compelling book by Bishop John Shelby Spong. every gift! You may still 1331 or Tara@haumc.org. God’s Creation on Sunday,
All are invited to attend the recognition
Please join in this conversation that will stimulate, make a pledge or gift on the Soul Café returns Sunday, The awards are typically April 25th with a combined
brunch for donors and friends of the
Hennepin Foundation and Trustees. challenge and, hopefully enlighten your view of web at hennepinchurch.org, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the from $500-$3,000, for one worship for the Sanctuary
Come, hear Marilyn Carlson Nelson, eternal life. Books can be found at any bookstore, giving menu. Art Gallery and will celebrate year at a time. Highest pri- and Sacred Journey services
chairman of Carlson and longtime online or in your local library. Led by Bob Janssen. fertility in all its forms ority is given to Hennepin at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary.
PLEDGING
for 2010
Hennepin member give the keynote, Peace Through Justice Forum through jazz and the spoken members attending seminary, Please join us for worship as
“A Declaration of Interdependence.” Enjoy a April 18, 11:00 AM - Longfellow Room word. We’re expanding our but non-members also con- we raise our voices and
fabulous gourmet brunch by our own Chef Patrick. sidered. May 1 Deadline. prayers.
William Beeman, Chair of the Anthropology Dept. Senior Adult palette of musical colors
There is no charge, but you do need to register no
later than Friday, April 23. Stop by the reception
desk or call the church at 612-871-5303 to reserve
at the U of MN, will present an update on Iran at
this Adult Forum. Dr. Beeman has written several
books including “The Great Satan” vs. “The Mad
Retreat May 5/6 and
Fellowship, worship, fun and
guest speaker Harold Brick, ex
textures, with new forms
and performance styles.
Soul Café regulars — Steve
INCLUSIVE
your place. Transportation and Childcare available if Reconciling Life Adventures
requested when you register. 9:30 AM: Coffee,
Mullahs” How the United States and Iran demonize POW, at Koinonia Retreat Blons, Laura Caviani, and
each other. Beeman has worked as a consultant to Center on Lake Sylvia. Cost is Brad Holden are joined by Ministries For Senior Adults
Juice, and Pastries. 10:00 AM: Program. 11:00 AM: April 18, 10:45 AM
Gourmet Brunch. Invite your friends! the U.S. Department of State and Department of $90 for the full event or $33 guest musicians and poets. Join your friends for these
** Room 201 **
Defense. All are welcome and invited to attend. for Thursday only. Food, bed- $10 requested donation. outings and events! Friday
Koinonia ding and towels are included Soul Café is made possible GLBT men and women, Luncheons are in the Social
Weekend Artists’ Talk: Meaning of Home in the price. Register with by a grant from Hennepin parents and allies are invited Hall. Call the Church office
April 18, 11:00 AM - Art Gallery your full payment by April 25 Church Foundation. to pick up a cup of coffee
May 1-2 612-871-5303. May 5/6:
Meet the artists at 11:00 AM in the Art Gallery for to the church 612-871-5303. and join in this monthly
5th annual Environmental Retreat at Koinonia. Reserve
lively conversation about the importance of home in 40Below conversation! On April 18,
Weekend Saturday/Sunday, Little by 4/25. May 21: Russian
conjunction with the “Home Sweet Home Again” Young Adult group meeting we will watch the 2nd half Museum of Art. 11:30 AM
May 1st & 2nd at Hennepin’s own Koinonia Retreat art and poetry exhibit. Through their work, the Kids, for people in their 20’s and
Center. Registration due April 26, and costs are: of Inlaws and Outlaws, an lunch at Currans (on your
artists celebrate the importance of Home in our Big 30’s. More information on excellent video own) 1:00 PM tour of the
Whole Weekend $73/adult; $50/child or $146/ Fun!
imagination and experience. their Facebook page at: on Marriage museum. Gallery donations
family (max). Saturday only (includes nature walk,
dinner and evening presentation): $30/person or Come at 5:30pm for a dinner HAUMC 40 Below. May Equality. All are appreciated. Rides can
Home Sweet you don’t have to prepare 12: Meet at Famous Dave’s are welcome! be arranged.
$60/family. Sunday only (breakfast & lunch): $30/
person or $60/family. For more information, call
Home Again (Only $20/family!) and stay in Calhoun Square: food/
888-8801-7746, email kevind@lakedalelink.net or
you can register online at HennepinChurch.org.
an exhibit of
Art and Poetry
The Dignity Center announces an art and poetry
from 6:20-7:20 for the events.
A great time for all to get to
know each other and share
music.

Lights!
BEAUTIFUL
The Steeles exhibit loaned by the Family Housing Fund to in fun and laughter! May 12: Community Meals Children’s
help highlight the meaning of “Home.” It will run family get-together and out-
camera! Choir Festival
in Concert This through the end of May. Through viewing visual door BBQ and games! Come
We are blessed with people
at Hennepin Wee Action! who care deeply for this Next Saturday, April 24,
art and poetry by local artists who convey the enjoy the good weather!
k ministry and give to it very 200 choristers from churches
8:00 PM, April 24 deep personal significance of one’s home, we get Chapel Have you ever imagined generously. Maybe you help across the Twin Cities will
in touch with the issues of homelessness, and lack Renovation yourself as the director of a
Time is running out! Get your tickets to the concert by volunteering to work at a be singing together all day
of affordable housing in our community. Stop by the Border Chapel movie or TV show? Now
featuring the Steeles at Hennepin Church, a benefit meal or by giving money or in a children’s choir festival,
for the Dignity Center. Show your support for this entrance and see the new you can live your dream as closing with a public worship
Earth Camp you operate the sound and
offering prayers. At the Easter
vital ministry while enjoying the Steeles’ signature carpet, chairs, and lighting to service, led by the massed
July 19-22 meal, our confirmation class
blend of gospel and blues. Tickets are $30 and be installed. The remodeling cameras in the sanctuary. A choir, and you’re invited!
had created over 60 Easter
available at hennepinchurch.org/steeles, today in An overnight camp at Koinonia is managed by the Trustees volunteer ministry team is It’s in the sanctuary at Christ

Hennepin
at the request of worship baskets that they then gave
Carlson Hall or by calling 612.871.5303. focusing on God’s Creation being created for Sunday the King Lutheran Church at
and designed for children who leaders and clergy staff, and mornings. Please contact away to our young guests.
8600 Fremont Ave. S. (on
Thanks to all!
have completed 1st through
5th grades. More info to come!
a has been authorized by the
Administrative Council.
Chris Jackson at 612-435-
1308 or chris@haumc.org.
the corner of W 86th Street
and Fremont) Bloomington.
 Weekly Classes/Activities
Thursday Bible Study: 11:00 AM - 12
Noon, Chris Jackson leader. Join us
for a study of “Gospeled Lives” by
John Indermark, an examination of
Biblical characters who encounter
Jesus in the gospel stories. New
members are always welcome.
Job Support Group: Mondays April
5th and 19th, 7:00-8:30 PM. This is
a roundtable support group to discuss
the world of job transition. Open to
everyone. Workshop: Sunday April
25, 4:00-5:00 PM in the Longfellow
Room. “Financial Information for the
Job Seeker” Presented by Thrivent
Financial.
Kjerringsleppets women’s spirituality
group meets at 5:30 PM on the first
Wednesday of the month. Next
meeting is May 5. All are invited,
and new participants are always
welcome! Contact Sally Johnson
with questions: Sally@haumc.org.
The Science & Faith Roundtable: If
you’re interested in how science
and religion can be partners in the
quest for truth, this group may be
for you! Next meeting is 7:00 PM,
Thursday, April 22.
Sunday Spire
Deadline for submissions is 10:00 AM
Monday for the coming Sunday edition.
Send to Spire@haumc.org, or leave at
church, Attn: Daniel Pederson. Keeping
your notice to 50 words helps us share
more events with the congregation.
Consider the !nSpire Monthly newsletter
for longer (300 words or less) articles.
HennepinChurch.org
The Dignity Center
Has a New Blog
Check out the new Dignity Center about this important ministry.
blog on the Church website. Once
there, you’ll learn about volunteers’
and clients’ experiences with life in
a difficult economic time, hear stories
of struggle and success. Just go to:
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Avenue | Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.871.5303 | HennepinChurch.org
Koinonia Retreat Center | 7768 Pilger Ave. NE | South Haven, MN 55382 | 888-801-7746
Donate! Volunteer!
The Hunger Offering for April: goes
to UMCOR in Africa — Sustainable
Agriculture. The United Methodist
Committee on Relief trains farmers
in impoverished areas in new tech-
niques of sustainable agricul-
ture. Your gifts help transform com-
munities through better nutrition
and increased crop production,
market goods and family income.
Stage Hands, Helpers Needed! Do
you like to be helpful and want a
short-term opportunity? Want to see
how a musical performance gets set
up the day of the show? Do you like
being around well-known performers?
Because of scheduling requirements,
the Steele Family Concert on April
24 will need some extra stage hands.
There are also jobs that day that
don’t require any lifting. Please
contact Arvida Steen, 612-928-9874
if interested.
Volunteer Ushers Needed: Your help
is needed on Sunday. Contact Greg:
Greg.G.Putnam@wellsfargo.com,
612-927-9386, or David: 763-971-
0589, dgerdes@comcast.net.
Friday Office Support is needed at
the Dignity Center. If interested
please contact Kristyn Ebert, Volun-
teer Coordinator, at 612-435-1305
or outreach@haumc.org. Thank you
for your interest in the Dignity Center.
Meals on Wheels: Help is needed for
this very important ministry in the
community! Please contact Barb
Marti at 952-929-9225 if you are
interested in becoming a driver.
dignitycenter.hennepinchurch.org. Now Accepting PayPal
We’ve titled the blog “Voices from the If you wish to make a gift or donation
Dignity Center.” Come, see and hear to Hennepin Church, please note we
have another way to facilitate that.
You may make your gift online, safely
through PayPal. Just go to our new
church website: HennepinChurch.org
and then choose “Giving”
from the top menu.
Green Stewardship: our congregation
has made a good start in responding
to the Minnesota Energy Challenge.
After two weeks, 56 households are
taking actions that will save
$25,000 and keep 287,000 pounds
of CO2 from the atmosphere. To
help, check out the pledge sheet
online at mnenergychallenge.org. or
in Carlson Hall today. Our church
stands in 19th place, statewide.
Today and April 25 we can improve
our standing.
Quilt Sale Today: Birthday? Graduation?
Mother’s/Father’s Day? Need a gift
for any of these joyous events? The
Knotty Quilters will be having their
Spring Quilt Sale today! Please come
shop for a lovely gift. Many thanks
to all of you who have brought us
fabric, thread and yarn. We put all
of your donations to good use.
Dignity Center Needs Toiletry Kits!
Items needed include: small soap,
shampoo, lotion, deodorant, travel
toothbrush and paste, shaving cream,
disposable razor, wide-tooth comb.
A great project to do with kids, as a
family or with a group of friends.
Lights! Sound! Cue the camera! Have
you ever imagined yourself as the
director of a movie or TV show?
Now you can live your dream as
you operate the sound and cameras
in the sanctuary. A volunteer ministry
team is being created for Sunday
mornings. Contact Chris Jackson,
612-435-1308 or chris@haumc.org.
Calendar of Events MONDAY, APRIL 19
9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
Sunday, April 18, 2009
6:30 PM Multi Cultural Committee
8:30 - 9:00 Holy Communion Border Chapel
7:00 PM Job Support Group
8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall
8:00 PM Faith and Life Discussion
8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Room 105 TUESDAY, APRIL 20
9:00 - 10:00 Sacred Journey Worship Art Gallery 8:30 AM Library Committee
9:30 - 10:30 Festival Worship Sanctuary 6:00 PM Altar Choir
9:45 - 10:45 Seasons of the Spirit Sunday School Ed. Wing 6:00 PM Children’s Council
Preschool Age 3 Room 101 6:30 PM National/International Outreach
7:00 PM Finance Committee
Preschool Age 4 Room 103
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Kindergarten Room 1/3
9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
First Grade Room 5
9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
Second Grade Room 7
1:00 PM Recyclers
Third Grade Room 4/6
5:00 PM SPR Orientation Meeting
Fourth Grade Room 8
6:00 PM Staff Parish Relations
Fifth Grade Church of Youth
5:30 PM Steeple People Board
Sixth through Twelfth Grade Church of Youth
7:00 PM Koinonia Board
10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall 7:00 PM Senior High Girls’ Book Club
7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
10:45 - 12:00 Reconciling Ministries Room 201
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
11:00 - 12:00 Many Voices Border Chapel
11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
11:00 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room
3:00 PM Labyrinth
11:00 - 12:00 Eternal Life: A New Vision Room 205
4:00 PM Dignity Center Training
11:00 - 12:00 Artists’ Talk: Meaning of Home Art Gallery
7:00 PM Hennepin Chime
11:00 - 12:00 Peace Through Justice Forum Longfellow Room
7:00 PM Science & Theology Roundtable
11:00 - 12:00 UMW Leadership Dossal Alcove
FRIDAY, APRIL 23
2:30 - 4:00 Salon se Leve Art Gallery
7:00 AM Men’s Fellowship
5:00 - 8:00 Congregational Potluck/Meeting Social Hall
9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
5:00 - 6:00 Seasons of the Spirit Room 201
10:00 AM Alanon
5:00 - 7:00 Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group Church of Youth
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal Choir Room
8:00 PM Steele Family Singers Concert
Hennepin…
The Good, the Bad, Breakfast @ Hennepin A CARING COMMUNITY
and the Ugly 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
in the Social Hall
Steeple People Surplus Store
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
When donations come in, get sorted, Only $4.00 per person, thanks to
church office if you, a family member
priced and displayed the reactions are grants from Hennepin Foundation
or an other church member are experi-
varied. Wow! That’s a great sofa. Wow!
That painting is bad! Or, that lamp is
and our generous members! encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
ugly, or that’s a fine piece of clothing. But another need for pastoral care.
there is something for everybody and
Gratitude for your Giving CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS
we do not all like the same things. So
donate what you are able and we will
find a way to make someone happy.
Donations are needed, especially furni-
and Continued Support
At the end of March, the Operating
Budget Income Received in each of
the past three years has amounted to:
are posted each week in the Pastoral
Care section on the kiosk in Carlson
Hall. Greeting cards for members in
need of cheer are available to sign at
ture items, to keep up sales and money 2010—24% of Budget Thank You the reception desk near the East Entry.
donations back to the community.
Besides, as I said last week, you need
2009—23% of Budget For your PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
2008—22% of Budget Support! to Hennepin members and friends
to get rid of all that “stuff.”
bringing comfort of favorite hymns
Dining Out
Sunday Spire Deadline and songs to your surroundings.
For Life
Please email all information to Thursday, April 29 DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM Jan. 2 through April 24, this group meets
Do Good. Dine Out.
Saturday mornings at First Christian
on Monday for the following Fight AIDS.
Questions? Please visit Church (2201 1st Ave. South) 9:30 to
Sunday Spire, or drop off at the
www.aliveness.org or 11:30 AM. April 24: James Way will
church, attn: Daniel Pederson. 612-824-LIFE, ext. 206 discuss “The Next Phases of Grief.”