Written by Phil Wala 1896 (March 9) This month’s “Mosaic” at Hennepin Church features a Japanese sword drill and a whistling solo. 1928 (March 11) The present church building was dedicated in 1916, but the … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of February 26 – March 6
Written by Phil Wala This week we share some more clips from the 80-year-old color movie film found in the church archives. This time, the clips highlight music at Hennepin Avenue Church in the early … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of February 19 – February 25
Written by Phil Wala 1901 (February 20) The Minneapolis Journal announces that the women of Hennepin Avenue Church will be serving a “shredded wheat dinner.” A search of Minneapolis newspapers finds only a few such … Read More
150th Valentine’s Day Party Recap
Written by Margaret Osborne on behalf of the 150th Anniversary Team Hardy Hennepin members braved a snowstorm to celebrate 150 years of Love and Friendship on Valentine’s Day. We enjoyed listening to the Brahms love … Read More
This Week in Hennepin History: The Week of February 12 – February 18
Written by Phil Wala 1876 (February 13) After meeting for its first sixteen weeks in rented facilities, Hennepin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church dedicates its first building. Because it was intended to be a temporary home, … Read More