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SUMMER UPDATES 5/8/20

Per recommendations from the Minnesota Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Bishop, all in-person group meetings have been postponed. Hennepin Avenue UMC is committed to being a supportive presence in the lives of our community.
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We are determined to stay connected with you, our Hennepin community; below, find many NEW ways to be a community together virtually.  Hennepin is always considering new options for ways that we might safely gather. We are open to suggestions, so please share any and all ideas that you have: cheryl@haumc.org
A New World: Virtual Seminar
July 27–30
As a part of Hennepin’s work to become an anti-racist congregation, we are offering a unique experience for youth and adults to participate in a four-morning virtual social justice seminar.
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Door Network, partner for our now-cancelled youth mission trip to Chicago, is offering an online seminar full of conversation and inspiration to fuel our social justice work. We’ll gather virtually the mornings of Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30, from 9 to 11:45am.
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Many topics related to social justice will be discussed and we will explore how these issues have impacted the lives of people of color in Chicago, where Door Network is doing mission work. These conversations will help us better understand the issues facing people of color in the Twin Cities.
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We will also have the opportunity to put together a campaign to benefit a local charity doing work to dismantle systemic racism in Minneapolis.
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Register online here, and we will email you the details for joining the sessions. Those signing up for this event are encouraged to participate in all four mornings of conversation.
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Questions? Email Rick Belbutoski, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
School Supply Drive: July 12 – August 24

Help support students in our community and beyond be prepared for the 2020–21 school year!

Bring your donation to Hennepin’s East Entry and we will watch our extravagant generosity grow! Donations can be made Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm.

Ring the bell, wear a mask and sanitize your hands when you bring in your donation.

Download the School Supply list here.

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Sponsor a Child!
Due by July 30
Hennepin Avenue UMC supports the work of OC Ministries of the MN Annual Conference in Baiwalla, Sierra Leone. This comprehensive effort includes developing a school, a farm and several income generating micro-businesses. Last year, Hennepin members sponsored 160 elementary school children–funding tuition, uniforms, meals, and supplies.
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In this, the third year of our collaboration towards this vital ministry, there are three options for sponsorship:
• Sponsor an elementary student for $150
• Sponsor a secondary student for $300 (available as a $25 per month option)
• Donations of any amount to a general fund to be used as needed for student fees or operating expenses
In just a few clicks, you can sponsor a student or make a donation online
> > > click here < < <
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You can also send a check made out to Minnesota Annual Conference with the memo “Baiwalla Child Sponsorship” to: 122 West Franklin Ave. Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55404. You can also give us a call at 612-870-0058 to make a secure donation over the phone. Sponsorships are due by July 30. For questions about the project, contact Ann Carlson at 763-464-6850 or carlsonaj99@gmail.com.
Confront Implicit Bias: Take an Online Course

In our work for racial justice, we must confront the ways that racism is woven into our culture, our institutions, and even our own psyches.

“Implicit Bias: What We Don’t Think We Think” is an online course created by The United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race for anyone interested in learning and teaching others about implicit bias.

Share this link with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers–and commit yourself to learning more about how implicit bias perpetuates racial injustice.

www.gcorr.org/online-course-implicit-bias/

Weekly Virtual
Support Group:
6:30pm Sundays

All of us are recovering or are struggling with something. In this time of pandemic, perhaps it’s isolation, loneliness, grief, or loss. No matter your struggle, this group is a safe place for you to connect, learn, share, and listen as we support each other. No registration required. We look forward to seeing you.

Email dkfocht@gmail.com for more details, or just dial in!

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Zoom info:
Every week on Sunday
6:30-7:30pm

Video call link:
https://zoom.us/j/94462258131?
pwd=Z01XR0lrTmJGRE1DVEFkb
1dTT0k2dz09

Meeting ID: 944 6225 8131
Password: 427306

One-tap mobile:
+13017158592,,94462258131# US (Germantown)
+13126266799,,94462258131# US (Chicago)

Dial manually:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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Daily Prayer Connection: 6:30am Mon–Fri
Start your day with Rick Belbutoski, Hennepin’s Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, on Instagram!
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Catch Rick live at 6:30am (almost TOO early)–he will share encouragements and experiences to ground and center you for the day. You can also catch his message any time of day on Hennepin’s Instagram Story; each message will be live for 24 hours.
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Follow @HennepinAveUMC on Instagram and click on Hennepin’s profile photo. The story will be updated daily.
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Join the conversation (in the comments) and share YOUR perspectives! See you in the morning!
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Learn more about Young Adults  at Hennepin by visiting the webpage: haumc.org/youngadults
Daily Prayer Connection: 8am Mondays–Fridays

Join Pastor Judy in a virtual get-together every Monday through Friday!

Beginning Monday, March 30–Hennepin Avenue UMC invites you to start your day with “Coffee with Judy” at 8am for 30 minutes of coffee, connection and conversation. All are welcome at Hennepin!

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COFFEE WITH JUDY
8:00–8:30am Central Time
Weekdays M-F

Join “Coffee with Judy” Online Video Conference here:
https://meet.google.com/wos-ysha-wqf

Join by phone using the dial-in information below:
‪+1 224-458-3414
PIN: ‪513 534 392#

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To share this online prayer connection with your friends and family on facebook, click here!

Daily Prayer Connection: 8pm Mondays–Fridays

Join Pastor Frenchye in a virtual get-together every Monday through Friday!

Beginning Monday, March 30–Hennepin Avenue UMC invites you to end your day with “Closings with Frenchye” at 8pm for 30 minutes of reflection, connection and prayer. All are welcome at Hennepin!

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CLOSINGS WITH FRENCHYE
8:00 – 8:30pm Central Time
Weekdays M-F

Join “Closings with Frenchye” Online Video Conference here:
https://meet.google.com/gio-afnx-qqm

Join by phone using the dial-in information below:
‪+1 252-460-1038
PIN: ‪725 249 383#

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To share this online prayer connection with your friends and family on facebook, click here!

Weekly Virtual Sunday School On You-Tube
Hennepin Kids is committed to continuing to be a supportive presence in the lives of our families. Join Lynne and friends for online Sunday School!
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Links to Online Sunday School are sent out weekly in the Hennepin Kids newsletter, and are also available on the Hennepin Kids webpage and facebook page.
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For more information about Sunday School, and to sign up for the newsletter, please visit the Hennepin Kids for LYFE webpage.
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Please “Like”, “Follow”, and “Subscribe” on social media:
Facebook (HennepinAvenueUMC)
Instagram (@HennepinAveUMC)
You-Tube (Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church)
Live worship services: Sundays @ 8:30 & 10am

There are many easy ways to access the worship services digitally:

1>> On our website   
2>> On Facebook   
3>> On a mobile device via our app 
4>> On you-tube

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To learn more about all of these live worship options, please visit the live-stream web page: haumc.org/live

Weekly virtual coffee fellowship:
Sundays @ 11:30am
It’s good to see one another’s faces and hear one another’s voices! Gather with other members of the Hennepin Avenue UMC community for fellowship and connection at our brand-new online Coffee Hour! Hosted by Hennepin member Mike DeVaughn. Bring a cup of coffee (or tea, or juice!) and enjoy checking in and catching up with your Hennepin friends–and make some new friends, too!
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Join the Zoom Meeting!
Sundays beginning May 3, 2020
11:30a-12:30p Central Time (US and Canada)

Click the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
j/89479480458

OR Dial manually:
+1 312 626 6799 (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 (New York)

Meeting ID: 894 7948 0458

To join the meeting, click the link above or dial in manually on your phone. If you’ve never joined a Zoom meeting online, you may be prompted to install the software, which Zoom will walk you through.

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If you have any trouble, please email us: support@haumc.org

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Monthly virtual book club!
7pm August 20

Do you love reading? Especially during this homebound time? Join your Hennepin Avenue UMC community for a new virtual book club!

Linda d’Avignon will lead this hour-long book discussion by Zoom meeting on August 20, 2020 at 7pm.

This month’s book selection will be The Topeka School by Ben Lerner. We will discuss this book at book club on August 20.

We will continue to discuss future schedule and book selections at each meeting. We will try to select books available online through local libraries or inexpensive websites like thriftbooks.com.

 
Please email Jane Mylrea if you are interested: janecmylrea@yahoo.com
 
COVID-19 RELATED Event cancellations

Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, the following special events have been cancelled:

  • All summer camps (see haumc.org/children for more information)
  • The International Cello Institute Recitals 7/22 & 7/29
  • Youth Mission Trip to Chicago 7/26–7/31
  • Intergenerational Mission Trip 8/9–14
  • Art Exhibition: St. John’s Bible (postponed until fall)
  • Baiwalla Mission Trip

For more information, please visit the COVID-19 response webpage.

 

Let's be Social!

Hennepin Avenue UMC hosts many events every week, and all are welcome to attend! Check out all the fun events on Facebook, and share/invite friends to come along to the next event!

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