Healing Minnesota Stories is an effort to create understanding and healing between Native American and non-Native people, particularly those in various faith communities. Native people have suffered deep trauma over many years, losing their land, language, and culture, and all who call Minnesota home are the lesser for it.
Conference Recap: Reconciling Ministries Network Convocation
By Marty ShimkoMadison, Wis. | July 24–27, 2025 Recently I had the privilege of attending the United Methodist Church (UMC) Reconciling Ministries Network convocation, “Uncharted — Becoming the Church We Need Right Now,” in Madison. … Read More
A Child’s Safety at Emerson Village – Hennepin Helps Make it Happen!
By Jerry Gale, Housing Justice Team July marks a tremendous milestone in Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative’s fight against family homelessness: the grand opening of Emerson Village, a new Beacon supportive housing community in North Minneapolis. It serves … Read More
Care Notes: The Comfort Cart
By Parish Nurse Mattie Melin We have all had moments where we don’t understand the world, where everything we say or do seems wrong. All of us have felt this way on occasion. For those … Read More
Open Positions on the Governance Board
Applications Due September 1, 2025 Are you interested in ensuring the long-term sustainability of Hennepin Avenue UMC? We have two openings on our Governance Board. If your faith journey is calling you to be a … Read More




