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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Mornings | 8-8:30am | Zoom \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee is a chance to check-in\, engage in lively discussion about short scripture passage or topics\, and then pray our way into the day. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 3101 8563 \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your small group leader\, or HAUMC reception at reception@haumc.org to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/morning-coffee-7/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Closings
DESCRIPTION:Join the Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n8–8:30pm Mon\, Tues\, & Thurs Evenings \n\n\n\nOn Zoom \n\n\n\nAre you looking for a warm way to end your day? Drop into Closings and share a conversation with friends. This open\, lay-led group is a place for conversation\, connection\, and community. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Video Here \n\n\n\nJoin by phone using the dial-in information: \n\n\n\n‪Dial: 312-626-6799 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 892 5043 5902 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 113680
URL:https://haumc.org/event/closings/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult,LYFE Group,Repeating,Small Group
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SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study Group
DESCRIPTION:This Women’s Bible study and fellowship group meets weekly from September to May. It uses current books by contemporary Methodist authors to study a variety of biblical themes\, books\, people\, pr events. Studies are from 6-8 weeks long. The variety of backgrounds and interests of the group contribute to some great discussions. The class is led by Mary Mensheha and Juanita Reed-Boniface. New participants welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJan 8 – Feb 12: The Call: The Life and Message of The Apostle Paul by Adam Hamilton \n\n\n\nFeb 19 – April 2: Lenten Study \n\n\n\nApril 8 – May 14: The Call by Alexander Hamilton (continued) \n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 864 1531 0144Passcode: 437485
URL:https://haumc.org/event/womens-bible-study-group-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Mornings | 8-8:30am | Zoom \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee is a chance to check-in\, engage in lively discussion about short scripture passage or topics\, and then pray our way into the day. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 3101 8563 \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your small group leader\, or HAUMC reception at reception@haumc.org to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/morning-coffee-7/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T171000
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SUMMARY:Poetry\, Prayers\, & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays | 5-5:10pm | Facebook Live \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be a spiritual human in the midst of life? During Poetry\, Prayers\, and Practice\, one of the leaders of the church offers an informal ten minutes of poetry\, prayer\, and reflection about life and what our faith has to do with it. \n\n\n\nJoin Poetry\, Prayers\, and Practice live through our Facebook page! \n\n\n\nIf you miss joining the live\, you can still watch the reflection videos on Facebook or through our Youtube channel.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/poetry-prayers-practice/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:"A Hidden Wholeness" Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Important note for April Classes:We will not meet on April 1st or April 8th.On April 15 we will meet in the Harrison Room.On April 22 & 29 we will be back in the Longfellow Room.Please email Cindy if you have any questions about where to meet! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday mornings as we discuss the book\, A Hidden Wholeness: Welcoming the Soul and Weaving Community in a Wounded World by Parker Palmer. \n\n\n\nMeet us in the Longfellow Room if you are interested in joining the discussion! \n\n\n\nAnyone is welcome to join at any point during our discussions! \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85160184177?pwd=eBlYzqiLkr0fr8wiZH9xLL3ol8QWLD.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6018 4177Passcode: 864323 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile+16513728299\,\,85160184177# US (Minnesota)+13126266799\,\,85160184177# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\nJoin instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85160184177/invitations?signature=CGD5HDhzEm96w48Zqjk8SELIZlBCpuC0Sq8tCceri9U
URL:https://haumc.org/event/a-hidden-wholeness-book-discussion/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:The Dignity Center
DESCRIPTION:Amazon Wishlist\n\n\n\nSign-Up to Volunteer\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of The Dignity Center is to welcome and support people dealing with financial and housing insecurity on their path to stability. Through a committed team of trained volunteers\, The Dignity Center works one-on-one with people to build relationships\, helps them to set goals toward greater self-sufficiency and stability\, and develops and implements a plan to reach those goals. \n\n\n\nOur name says it all\, and when one walks through our doors they are welcomed with dignity and respect. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do at The Dignity Center.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/the-dignity-center-4/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:The Ministry House\, 425 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Community Event,Repeating,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcy Frost":MAILTO:dignity@haumc.org
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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Mornings | 8-8:30am | Zoom \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee is a chance to check-in\, engage in lively discussion about short scripture passage or topics\, and then pray our way into the day. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 3101 8563 \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your small group leader\, or HAUMC reception at reception@haumc.org to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/morning-coffee-7/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20251106T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T164537Z
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SUMMARY:Closings
DESCRIPTION:Join the Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n8–8:30pm Mon\, Tues\, & Thurs Evenings \n\n\n\nOn Zoom \n\n\n\nAre you looking for a warm way to end your day? Drop into Closings and share a conversation with friends. This open\, lay-led group is a place for conversation\, connection\, and community. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Video Here \n\n\n\nJoin by phone using the dial-in information: \n\n\n\n‪Dial: 312-626-6799 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 892 5043 5902 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 113680
URL:https://haumc.org/event/closings/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult,LYFE Group,Repeating,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000
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SUMMARY:Courage\, Integrity\, & Faith in Action: A Fireside Chat with Alan Storey and Kathryn McElveen
DESCRIPTION:Music & Refreshments at 6:30 pm / Program begins at 7:00pmThis event is free & open to the public! \n\n\n\nRegister for this event here! \n\n\n\nWhat are the bells we want our lives to ring? What are the banners we are called to raise? \n\n\n\nJoin Alan Storey\, South African minister\, activist\, and author of The Bell\, Banners\, and Blasphemy\, in conversation with Kathryn McElveen\, Executive Director of the Center for Courage & Renewal\, for an evening exploring what it means to live and act with integrity at a time when moral questions of justice\, truth\, and courage are pressing into our daily lives\, our communities\, and the institutions that shape our lives. \n\n\n\nRooted in decades of ministry and public witness in Cape Town during and after apartheid\, Alan’s work has centered on the question of what happens when faith communities refuse to remain silent in the face of injustice. At the Central Methodist Mission\, Alan helped cultivate a tradition of public moral courage through the church’s “Yellow Banners\,” which boldly spoke to issues of power\, privilege\, and human dignity in the public square. \n\n\n\nDrawing from these experiences and the work stewarded at the Center for Courage & Renewal\, Alan and Kathryn will reflect on the deeper inner and relational work required to live faithfully in a world marked by division and struggle. Together\, they’ll explore questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do we listen for the deeper voice within us that calls us toward truth\, justice\, and compassion?\n\n\n\nWhat habits and practices help individuals and communities cultivate the courage to speak and act when it matters most?\n\n\n\nWhat does it look like for faith communities and people of conscience more broadly to bring their values into public life?\n\n\n\n\nAt its heart\, this evening will be an exploration of how we sustain the posture of love\, truth\, and justice over the long arc of our lives\, and how we nurture the trustworthy relationships and communities that make that possible. \n\n\n\n\n\nRead more below about Alan Storey and Kathryn McElveen! \n\n\n\nAlan StoreyRooted in the South African context … Alan is a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change. \n\n\n\nAlan’s commitment to the Jesus way of justice and peace-making was tested early in his life when he faced  conscription into the apartheid regime’s military. He chose to be a conscientious objector. He was arrested and faced trial with a six-year prison sentence as the likely outcome. Alan’s trial was abandoned midway\, and he became the last conscientious objector to be brought to trial in apartheid South Africa. Over the years he has been involved in numerous civil society organizations addressing: gun violence\, racism; state-capture corruption; xenophobia; homophobia; transphobia; spacial apartheid inequality; sex worker discrimination and campaign for a universal basic income. Alan spearheaded the transformation of the Stipend Policy within the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. \n\n\n\nAlan recently retired from serving at the Central Methodist Mission in Cape Town. As a Methodist minister for 33 years who lived off weekly words\, he is now exploring silence and solitude … while writing. Having recently written the 2025 Andrew Murray Desmond Tutu Prize winning The bell\, banners and blasphemy.  \n\n\n\nAlan has a Honors degree in Theology and a Masters in the Philosophy of Applied Business Ethics. He is a recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award and a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative (part of the Aspen Leadership Institute). \n\n\n\nAlan’s lifelong work remains the experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount. \n\n\n\nAlan’s hope is to contribute to “heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values\, social justice and fundamental human rights.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathryn McElveenKathryn McElveen is the Executive Director of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Her work in public and private nonprofits\, social justice\, leadership formation\, and executive coaching has focused on helping people—and their communities and organizations—integrate their inner and outer lives\, align values and actions\, and cultivate the agency and stamina necessary to sustain meaningful change. Kathryn is an experienced Courage & Renewal facilitator\, committed to expanding access to our approach\, and deepening the understanding and engagement of our principles\, practices\, and values to transform organizational systems and cultures to their most life-giving potential.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/courage-integrity-faith-in-action-a-fireside-chat-with-alan-storey-and-kathryn-mcelveen/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20240905T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T142537Z
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SUMMARY:Bible Study with Cooper Wiggen
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays 10-11:30am in the Harrison Room \n\n\n\nTuesday Bible Study emphasizes soul\, fun fellowship and the seeking of wisdom as Christ Followers. Learning more of the Psalms is our Fall subject. To learn more\, connect with Rev. Cooper Wiggen (wiggencooper@gmail.com).
URL:https://haumc.org/event/bible-study-with-cooper-wiggen-3/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Learning & Lecture,LYFE Group,Repeating,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T083000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20251106T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152759Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Mornings | 8-8:30am | Zoom \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee is a chance to check-in\, engage in lively discussion about short scripture passage or topics\, and then pray our way into the day. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 3101 8563 \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your small group leader\, or HAUMC reception at reception@haumc.org to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/morning-coffee-7/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20251106T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T164537Z
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SUMMARY:Closings
DESCRIPTION:Join the Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n8–8:30pm Mon\, Tues\, & Thurs Evenings \n\n\n\nOn Zoom \n\n\n\nAre you looking for a warm way to end your day? Drop into Closings and share a conversation with friends. This open\, lay-led group is a place for conversation\, connection\, and community. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Video Here \n\n\n\nJoin by phone using the dial-in information: \n\n\n\n‪Dial: 312-626-6799 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 892 5043 5902 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 113680
URL:https://haumc.org/event/closings/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult,LYFE Group,Repeating,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260416T150948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T150951Z
UID:10064654-1776708000-1776713400@haumc.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting (rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Our Town Hall Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday\, April 20 from 6-7:30pm! \n\n\n\nPlease join us in-person or online for our informational meeting on the proposed capital campaign to fund building repairs & our future. \n\n\n\nWatch live here: https://haumc.org/live/ \n\n\n\nOR join the livestream on YouTube to ask questions in the chat: https://www.youtube.com/@hennepinaveumc
URL:https://haumc.org/event/town-hall-meeting-1-2/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20240403T174007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T193900Z
UID:10013865-1776675600-1776684600@haumc.org
SUMMARY:The Dignity Center
DESCRIPTION:Amazon Wishlist\n\n\n\nSign-Up to Volunteer\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of The Dignity Center is to welcome and support people dealing with financial and housing insecurity on their path to stability. Through a committed team of trained volunteers\, The Dignity Center works one-on-one with people to build relationships\, helps them to set goals toward greater self-sufficiency and stability\, and develops and implements a plan to reach those goals. \n\n\n\nOur name says it all\, and when one walks through our doors they are welcomed with dignity and respect. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do at The Dignity Center.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/the-dignity-center-4/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:The Ministry House\, 425 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Community Event,Repeating,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcy Frost":MAILTO:dignity@haumc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T083000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20251106T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152759Z
UID:10062424-1776672000-1776673800@haumc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Mornings | 8-8:30am | Zoom \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee is a chance to check-in\, engage in lively discussion about short scripture passage or topics\, and then pray our way into the day. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 3101 8563 \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your small group leader\, or HAUMC reception at reception@haumc.org to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/morning-coffee-7/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20240904T180257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T144411Z
UID:10015045-1776623400-1776627000@haumc.org
SUMMARY:Hennepin Chime
DESCRIPTION:Hennepin Chime\, our handbell ensemble\, is open to adults and youth in eighth grade and older. Everyone is welcome\, whether you are new to ringing or experienced!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/hennepin-chime/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T121500
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20250523T171834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T181557Z
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SUMMARY:Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Mornings | 11:30am-12:15pm | Harrison Room \n\n\n\nReflection is a Sunday morning gathering after worship service for discussion of important religious concepts in an intimate\, informal setting. Those gathering gain insights by sharing personal experiences and beliefs\, and develop a stronger sense of community through their sharing. Both observers and participants are welcome at 11:30 in the Harrison Room.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/reflections/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Repeating,Small Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20250806T005121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T005124Z
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Class
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 11:15-12:30 in the Church of Youth \n\n\n\nConfirmation is a vital ministry where youth are supported throughout their spiritual  \n\n\n\njourney. The program encourages students to connect with God\, the Bible\, the Church\, and caring adults.  Participants may join a confirmation class anytime between their 8th grade year and their senior year of high school.  \n\n\n\nStudent learning will center around classroom time\, hands-on service activities\, field trips\, and yearly summer mission trips. Students are expected to attend regularly\, participate in worship\, complete service hours and meet with mentors. Their final activity will be the creation of their own faith statement prior to the rite of confirmation in worship. For more info\, email Lynne Carroll (lynne@haumc.org).
URL:https://haumc.org/event/confirmation-class/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Repeating,Youth, Children & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T121500
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260305T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161436Z
UID:10064271-1776597300-1776600900@haumc.org
SUMMARY:In the Wilderness w/ Rev. Christy Key
DESCRIPTION:A healing and reflective space for ex-evangelicals. \n\n\n\nMany people carry deep grief and heartache after deconstructing their faith — especially those who come from evangelical backgrounds marked by rigid or harmful theology. This small group is a gentle\, supportive space for those navigating that journey. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will tend the grief of lost community\, name the wounds left by dangerous theology\, and seek healing\, honesty\, and belonging in the presence of God and one another. \n\n\n\nSundays | 11:15am-12:15pm | Room 106April 19 | May 17
URL:https://haumc.org/event/in-the-wilderness-w-rev-christy-key-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20251223T202525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T182125Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Pressure Clinic & Depression Screenings
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Sundays | 11am-12pm | Library \n\n\n\nStop by the library after service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month for free blood pressure checks or to discuss health concerns and learn about resources. \n\n\n\nSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans (NIH). Major depressive disorder (MDD) is also prevalent. Both are treatable illnesses. Stop by the library after Sunday service for a free depression screening. If you are experiencing severe symptoms (such as thoughts of harming yourself) don’t hesitate to call 988. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like more privacy\, send an email to brenna@haumc.org or call my office number at 612-435-1316 to arrange a separate time.  
URL:https://haumc.org/event/blood-pressure-clinic-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20250806T005844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T171434Z
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SUMMARY:Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Brunch is back! Grab a plate of food and head to a class\, meeting\, discussion—or stay and connect with friends. We’ll have many of last year’s favorites and plan to introduce some new items\, as well. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering? Sign up here.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/brunch-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Community Event,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth, Children & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260218T151834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203008Z
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SUMMARY:10am Earth Sunday Worship | Cathedral for All Creation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:EXPERIENCE THE JOY\, EXCITEMENT\, AND MAJESTY OF THE 10AM WORSHIP SERVICE.\n\n\n\nThis is Earth Sunday AND our Cathedral for All Creation Celebration of the Hennepin/Garrett partnership! \n\n\n\n\nParticipate Online on Website\n\n\n\nParticipate on Youtube\n\n\n\nParticipate on Facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Hennepin Avenue UMC we believe that worship is the work of the people. Sermons explore the intersection of historical texts and current realities. Our excellent music program launches soul through choral and communal song. Children lead in worship\, we sing varieties of hymns meant to engage hearts and imaginations\, and our cathedral sanctuary bears witness to an enduring desire to praise God in all ways. In the United Methodist Church\, communion is open to all and is shared on the first Sunday of the month. Worship is enriched by a variety of voices\, including our pastors\, Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay and Rev. Christy Key\, along with guest preachers and members of the community. 
URL:https://haumc.org/event/10am-worship-service-2/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Music,Repeating,Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Squire":MAILTO:mark.squire@haumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260323T164309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183219Z
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SUMMARY:Old School Earth Day Pop-up!
DESCRIPTION:East Entryway \n\n\n\nPlease join us in celebrating Earth Day with a pop-up sale from your favorite thrift store\, Old School! We’ll be in the church entryway on Sunday\, April 19 – before and after worship. Stop by\, check out our specially-curated collection of cool thrifts\, and do your part – for the love of creation – by purchasing previously used items\, and keeping things from ending up in the landfill. Credit cards are preferred. Old School proceeds directly benefit our neighboring community!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/old-school-earth-day-pop-up/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T095500
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20250818T222650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T200107Z
UID:10061499-1776589200-1776592500@haumc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice & Queer Justice Team
DESCRIPTION:3rd Sundays | 9-9:55am | Classroom 106 \n\n\n\nJoin the Racial and Queer Justice Team at Hennepin Avenue UMC! People of all backgrounds are welcome. Come discuss how our church can better take action to build the beloved community with our neighbors of color\, our LGBTQ friends\, and our city at large. Contact Ellen Sundell (ellen.manybears@gmail.com) or Rachael Dosen (rkdosen@yahoo.com). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 895 8949 0067Please email either Ellen or Rachael if you plan to join online\, so that they can open Zoom.  \n\n\n\nNotice: Zoom Passwords Have Changed! \n\n\n\nIf you are a zoom regular or are just interested in checking out one of our events via zoom\, our passwords have changed as of May 15\, 2026. Please contact your ministry leader\, or HAUMC reception by email (reception@haumc.org) or by phone (612-871-5303) to receive the new password for your event!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/racial-justice-queer-justice-team/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T095000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260319T194824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194937Z
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SUMMARY:Faith's Imagination with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refusing Shame\, Changing White Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite Americans have real power in our relationships with other white folks to grow racial justice. It’s vital we engage with our families\, through our social networks\, in our neighborhoods\, and at our jobs to make antiracism a daily living commitment. Meanwhile these are some of the hardest places to do so. \n\n\n\nWe’re going to talk about why white people struggle with the “what to do?” about racism. We’ll explore the significance of grief and anger—as well as the harmful role of shame. We’ll reckon with the transformation our communities need to become the partners in justice Black communities and other communities of color need and deserve. Such transformation isn’t only vital to the well-being of U.S. democracy\, its vital to the freedom and wholeness of white people too. \n\n\n\nEveryone is affected by how white people show up in the work of racial justice. So\, this is a conversation for all of us. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey is a writer and educator long engaged in racial justice and white antiracism. Her books include the New York Times bestseller Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in Racially Unjust America and Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation. Dr. Harvey has written for the New York Times and CNN\, appeared on CNN’s Town Hall on Racism with Sesame Street and Good Morning America\, and has been heard on countless radio programs including NPR’s All Things Considered.” In 2023\, she joined Garrett Seminary to serve as VP for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean after serving at Drake University as a professor of religion and Director of the Crew Scholars program for nearly 20 years. Dr. Harvey is earned her PhD in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary and is ordained in the American Baptist Churches (USA). Her most book\, Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Shame\, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World was published with St. Martins Press in 2024. Learn more here.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/faiths-imagination-with-rev-dr-nancy-victorin-vangerud-3/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Learning & Lecture,LYFE Group,Repeating,Small Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260310T183916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183916Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Reconciling Congregations' Annual Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air!  \n\n\n\nThat means that it’s time for the Minnesota Reconciling Congregations’  Annual Spring Gathering.  This year’s gathering will be at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church\, 16150 Arcadia Ave SE in Prior Lake. Park in the lower lot behind the church. \n\n\n\nOur festivities will start with a gathering time and potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level.  After lunch we will move upstairs to the  sanctuary for the program. It will be live-streamed and available on the MN Reconciling Congregations website. \n\n\n\nThe theme for this year’s gathering is Welcoming the Whole Person: The Journey Toward LGBTQIA+ Clergy Leadership!  Panel members consisting of Pastor Linda McCollough\, Pastor Max Richter\, Pastor Tina Forcier\,  Pastor Leigh Brown\, Conference Superintendent Michelle Hargrave\, and members of Staff Parish Committees will discuss our clergy being open about their wholeness as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how your congregation can be prepared to welcome and integrate their beliefs beyond just a vote. What is the next chapter of living into a MN Reconciling Congregation? In Minnesota\, we want to provide ways and opportunities to prepare your congregation to welcome  your LGBTQIA+ pastor by discussing these questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are some concrete ways that you can live into the inclusiveness?  What are ways that are not helpful?\n\n\n\nHow can you develop a team of people to exhibit the acceptance and positive impact for the incoming pastor?\n\n\n\nWho will be a viable leader in your congregation to help respond to questions and concerns so that the clergy doesn’t have to defend their right to be appointed?\n\n\n\nDoes your Staff Parish or Pastor Parish team members have ways to communicate how/why we accept the whole pastor\, as well as other members of the church?\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us!  Bring a dish to pass and plan for a great day of conversation and contemplation. You are also invited to bring food to help supply Holy Trinity’s Hope Cafe and Pantry.  The food pantry serves up to sixty families a week.  \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!  Invite a member of your Staff Parish Committee to attend with you! \n\n\n\nClick here for the day-of schedule!
URL:https://haumc.org/event/minnesota-reconciling-congregations-annual-spring-gathering/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260115T192904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T150431Z
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SUMMARY:For All Creation
DESCRIPTION:For All Creation: A Day with Matthew Fox\, Kelly Sherman-Conroy\, and Will Allen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow widening the circles of spiritual & practical care can reconnect us to the Earth and one another–\n\n\n\nThe ongoing climate catastrophe isn’t just an ecological crisis—it’s a spiritual crisis\, too. If we wish to turn away from the life-degrading systems harming creation and treating humans and non-human kin as disposable\, we must reconsider and reimagine the theological worldviews that have driven that history. How might we cultivate regenerative beliefs and practices for inter-belonging to repair our fraying social and ecological fabric? This April\, join a landmark gathering at Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church in downtown Minneapolis\, MN\, where we will explore how widening the circles of spiritual & practical care can reconnect us to the Earth and to one another for the sake of a more life-sustaining and just future. The gathering will meld body\, mind\, and heart\, offering space to worship\, learn\,dialogue in small groups\, and break bread together. We’re delighted to host three transformative educator-practitioners —Will Allen\, Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy\, and Dr. Matthew Fox—who will inspire us to reimagine how we might think\, pray\, and act on our way to the restoration of our shared planetary home. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nPlease\, bring your fullest self and join this remarkable convening. FREE Event | Registration required. \n\n\n\n8:30am | Continental Breakfast\, Carlson Hall9:00am | Welcome\, Sanctuary9:15am | Matthew Fox: A Christianity for All Creation\, Sanctuary10:45am | Break11:00am | Kelly Sherman Conroy: The Dakota Way for All Creation\, Sanctuary12:30pm | Lunch\, Koinonia Hall1:30pm | Will Allen: Growing Food for All Creation\, Sanctuary3:00pm | Closing/Blessing\, Sanctuary \n\n\n\nWill Allen is an urban farmer who is transforming the planning\, cultivation\, production and delivery of organic\, healthy food to urban and rural populations.  As the son of a southern sharecropper and former professional basketball player\, ex-corporate sales leader and longtime farmer\, he is recognized as a national/international leader in urban and rural agriculture and food policy.  After a career in professional basketball and a number of years in corporate sales and marketing at Proctor & Gamble\, Will returned to his roots as a farmer in 1993 and purchased the last remaining registered farm in the City of Milwaukee\, where he established and functions as farmer\, Founder and CEO of the world’s preeminent urban farm and for-profit organization: Will’s Roadside Farms & Markets. In 2008\, Allen was a John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellow and “genius grant” winner.  In 2010\, Time Magazine named Allen to its list of 100 World’s Most Influential People. Will Allen continues to do his work at Will’s Roadside Farms and Markets in Milwaukee\, WI to bring Good Food to people all over the world to help end poverty.  Many people call Will Allen the modern-day George Washington Carver.  Learn more here. \n\n\n\nDr. Matthew Fox holds a doctorate in spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris and has authored 35 books on spirituality and contemporary culture that have been translated into 60 languages. Fox has devoted 45 years to developing and teaching the tradition of Creation Spirituality and in doing so has reinvented forms of education and worship.  His work is inclusive of today’s science and world spiritual traditions and has awakened millions to the much neglected earth-based mystical tradition of the West. Among his books are Original Blessing\, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ\, The Reinvention of Work\, A Spirituality Named Compassion and Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times. Fox founded the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland\, California in 1996 where he was President and professor until 2005. Learn more here. \n\n\n\nTimothy Frantzich has been making music in Minnesota for the last four decades\, believing that common folk singing together is the most powerful and beautiful sound in the universe. He’s played on the stages of 1st Ave and the Uptown Bar. He’s made vinyl records. He’s traveled to the UK four times with his brother. He has sung on A Prairie Home Companion\, and for the last seven years he has been most passionate about community singing. He leads a free weekly song Circle on Saturday mornings in Minneapolis called “Perfection-Free Community singing\,” where all are welcome. He writes: “These last months in Minnesota have been so meaningful because we share songs that allow us to collectively grieve\, feel vulnerable\, express joy\, and love on each other. I’m ecstatic to join this gathering to lift our voices together.” Learn more here. \n\n\n\nMary Plaster is a world-traveled\, trans-disciplinary artist/activist who has blended studio/theatre art and world spirituality/activism for several decades within diverse communities. She employs mostly up-cycled materials to create in an impressive range of scale\, most recently at the international Parliament of the World Religions. Mary is founder/artistic director of Duluth All Souls Night (since 2008)\, a multicultural November arts festival transforming grief. Learn more here. \n\n\n\nDr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy\, a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe\, is a dynamic storyteller\, poet\, lover of all forms of art\, dedicated mom\, and scholar. As the first Native woman to earn a PhD in theology within the ELCA\, she offers a groundbreaking blend of Indigenous spirituality and Christian teachings\, opening paths to healing and reconciliation across cultures. Kelly teaches at Augsburg University and St. Olaf College\, guiding students in social justice\, spirituality\, and racial reparations through an Indigenous lens. As a pastor at All Nations Indian Church\, she provides spiritual leadership\, creating a safe space for growth and community. She is also a convener of the Twin Cities Interfaith Movement\, where she has trained over 400 chaplains since the George Floyd uprisings. A nationally and internationally sought-after speaker\, Kelly’s wisdom on healing\, justice\, and spiritual connection resonates with diverse audiences. Her life and work inspire real\, lasting change\, empowering others to embrace the sacredness of every person and every part of creation. Learn more here.
URL:https://haumc.org/event/for-all-creation/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260408T191042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T144815Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life: Joan Hoffmann
DESCRIPTION:Visitation at 9:30amService at 10:30amRefreshments following service \n\n\n\nService will be live-streamed at: https://haumc.org/live
URL:https://haumc.org/event/celebration-of-life-joan-hoffmann/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T225959
CREATED:20260320T174731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T150624Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee and Connection with Pastor Elizabeth 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Pastor Elizabeth for a weekly time of sharing conversation\, coffee\, and topical study!\n\n\n\nCome join us for an opportunity to find your unique path to spiritual growth led by Pastor Elizabeth.  \n\n\n\nFriday mornings we meet in the Longfellow Room from 10:00 – 11:15. There is coffee and a fine group of humans to enjoy. \n\n\n\nFind our current book below! \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85160384661?pwd=GtOA0nbafgN8jZxcHDqblnQYkNUMEo.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 6038 4661Passcode: 466813 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity by Debie ThomasStarted in March 2026 \n\n\n\nDisillusioned by narrow theologies\, church dysfunction\, and constricted readings of Scripture\, people are leaving Christianity in droves. But Jesus describes the reign of God as a house with many rooms\, writes Debie Thomas\, one of the most auspicious voices in religious writing today. In this work of sprawling spiritual and literary imagination\, Thomas claims that wherever God dwells\, there is expansiveness and belonging. \n\n\n\nThomas knows what a cramped faith feels like\, what it’s like to wrestle your way out of fundamentalism and toward a more capacious faith. From the diasporic church in which she grew up\, to the disorientations of a deconstructing faith\, to an ample yet orthodox Christianity that makes room for all her identities\, Thomas takes listeners on a deeply personal and profoundly theological odyssey. In A Faith of Many Rooms\, she talks back to jaundiced versions of faith and finds evidence that the gospel insists on its own roominess. \n\n\n\nThe kind of God who decided to experience the world as a guest likely feels constrained by our pinched theologies too. What sorts of ruptures and revisions would it take to find a more spacious faith—and then to inhabit it with authenticity and joy? Fans of Christian Wiman\, Cole Arthur Riley\, and Barbara Brown Taylor will find in this book an ardent\, lyrical take on a faith transfigured. 
URL:https://haumc.org/event/friday-coffee-and-connection-with-pastor-elizabeth-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Hennepin Avenue UMC\, 511 Groveland Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Online Event,Small Group
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