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UPCOMING EVENTSMARCH 9

Ash Wednesday (p.1)

MARCH 13New Member Class (p.4)

MARCH 15Ancient Church Women (p.3)

MARCH 16Lenten Supper/Activity (p.3)

- Singing with Sara Thomsen

MARCH 20New Member Class (p.4)

Blue Zones Class begins (p.4)

Young Adult Sledding (p.7)


- Mindfulness Meditation

MARCH 25

Walk to Emmaus Potluck (p.2)


- Bread Baking to

Feed our Souls

March 2011 HennepinChurch.orgFFEEDINGEEDING HHUNGRYUNGRY HHEARTSEARTS: P: PRACTICESRACTICESFORFOR LLENTENTMARCH 9 ASH WEDNESDAY

5:30 Soup and Bread Supper

Fed by the Presence of One Another: Forming Covenant Discipleshipgroups. None of us travel our faith journey alone. We travel withGod and with one another. Lent is often a time when we seek to dothings differently. We give things up or take things on for Lent.What if instead we chose to form relationships during Lent? On thisfirst day of the observance of Lent, learn new ways you can becomemore connected in the Hennepin community. Bill Mate, DanaNeuhauser and several others will share the gifts of becoming part ofa Covenant Discipleship group. For interested parents, Deb Robertswill be leading a discussion around spirituality in the home and howto look at parenting as a spiritual journey.

Kids activities are planned for children ten and under.

7:00 Ash Wednesday worship in the sanctuary

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HHEARTSEARTS, H, HUNGRYUNGRYANDAND OOTHERWISETHERWISEBRUCE ROBBINS

A friend asked me the other day what brings me the most joy

and the most anxiety. And so I tried to search my heart itshungers, fears and joys. I had no immediate answers.

My joy comes when I see peoples lives touched by the Spirit, especially asthe fragility of life becomes clear...when I watch them hope and love and pray

for one another. Recently I saw a man hover near death, recover and thenrealize, I have a new story to tell! (Dont we all, when we see with new eyes?)

My anxiety comes when I think of opportunities missed or of how muchwork remains unfinished. Sometimes, my heart hungers for signs ofaccomplishment. Here is one: a couple of weeks ago, thirty-six retired United

Methodist bishops signed a statement calling our Church to eliminate all thediscriminatory language against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered

people! Hennepin, as a Reconciling Congregation, has advocated this changefor more than 15 years. (See HennepinChurch.org for more on this story).

And I could talk on and on about the grace and love that arises from peoplein this church. There is no better antidote to anxiety in a hungry heart.

Can we tell this story to more people?

We have a calling and the chance to make such a difference. We do our best,and yet we still get caught up in our institutional status quo. Even so, we can

trust that God provides for our hungry hearts. God gives us times of patience,and of holy impatience, and calls us to live together through them both. May

you enter Lent in the days to come with a heart both hungry and satisfied.


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!NSPIRE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Here is the March 2011 !nSpire News-letter. There is much to read and learnabout in these pages. Thanks to all whohave shared their articles or informationfor this newsletter, YOUR newsletter!

The April 2011 edition deadline is10:00 AM, Thursday, March 17th.

Send your info to [email protected],submit online at HennepinChurch.org(Share Your Story) or drop off at church,attn: Daniel, 612-435-1320.

AROUNDTHE CHURCHCHRIS JACKSON,MINISTEROF ADMINISTRATION

A story from Elie Wiesel:

A man came and said to the rabbi,I know that you know the Bible,maybe you can answer me. In the

Bible its written that God asksAdam, Where art thou? Is itconceivable that God didnt knowwhere Adam was? And the rabbianswered: God knew, Adam didnot. Do we know where we are?That is, do we know our place inhistory? Do we know our role insociety? I can tell you my experi-ence...My place is measured byyours. In other words, my placeunder the sun, or in the face ofGod, or in my own memory, ismeasured by the distance it has

from you. In other words, if I seea person or persons suffer, andthe distance between us does notshrink, oh, then, my place is notgood, not enviable. Where am I?I am where you are, and if not,who knows where or whether I amat all?

(Chriss words:) We are called tobe the Church together, to moveGods loving and grand purposesforward in this tiny corner of the worldat Hennepin Avenue. May we shortenthe distance between ourselves, andbetween ourselves and God, and maywe take care of each other as we seethe image of God and the spirit ofChrist in everyone.

EMMAUS GATHERINGLearn more about joining a pilgrim Walkto Emmaus on March 25 at Hennepin5:30 mixer; 6:00 potluck; 7:00 programin Border Chapel For more info, contactNancy or Keith Sjoquist 612-825-3576.

2011 SPIRE BRUNCH

HOLDTHE DATE: MAY 14

On Saturday May 14, 10:00 AM to

12 noon, the Hennepin Foundation and

Board of Trustees will hold the annual

Spire Brunch, honoring donors who

give beyond the annual pledge. All

church members are

welcome! Olga Viso,

director of the Walker

Art Center is the

speaker, and brunch

follows the program.

Be our guest!

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MODIFICATIONSCONSIDEREDFOR CHURCH SANCTUARY

This article is the first in a series to

provide information and a forum for

discussion about implementation bythe Trustees of recommendations from

the 1998 Sanctuary Task Force study.

HISTORICALPERSPECTIVEIn 1998, a Sanctuary Task Force pre-

sented recommendations to the congre-

gation. The recommendations followedextensive congregational and staff inputthrough focus groups, surveys, and pre-

liminary discussions with architectsregarding cost estimates. The 1998 Task

Force recommended changes to thesanctuary to address limitations in

flexible use, in access, in lighting, inacoustics, bathroom locations, narthexcongestion, and other concerns.

Concurrently, new east entry con-struction was being considered by the

congregation. Since funds did notappear available for both projects, the

church decided to proceed with theeast entry rather than the SanctuaryTask Force recommendations.

Those recommendations have beentabled since then. During subsequent

years, the church has succeeded,through several capital campaigns, in

providing funding to retire construction

loans and to fund capital needs of thechurch which had been delayed while

repaying loans.

RECENTACTIONSBYTHE TRUSTEES

In May, 2010, with improved condi-tion of Trustee capital funds and withmany priority capital projects completed,

the Trustees again examined the 1998Sanctuary Task Force recommendations.

Twelve areas from the report were thenidentified:

1. Organ casement and surround

(unfinished from the installationof the organ in 1980)2. Chancel flexibility involving pulpit,

lectern, and partial height walls

3. A thrust stage needed for largeservices and performances

4. Task lighting for the chancel area5. Ambient lighting for chancel area

6. Storage in or near the Sanctuary7. Improved narthex lighting8. Improved narthex space and traffic

patterns

9. Narthex restrooms10. Narthex drinking fountain11. Reducing sanctuary drafts from

air conditioning12. Increased lighting under and in

balcony areas

In June, Trustees and the Hennepinclergy (Bruce, Leah, Bill, Sally andChris) discussed these recommendations,and provided their views for prioritiesfrom the Task Force recommendations.

The 1998 Task Force had not yet

engaged an architect to provide designoptions for its recommendations. In July2010, the Trustees selected twoarchitectural firms respected for work inhistorical church restoration to presentproposals for options to address thesetwelve areas. Subsequently, the Trusteesretained Kodet Architectural Group andappointed a steering committee tointerface with the architects.

The Steering Committee membersare Larry Dunbar and Dan Meyer, chairand vice-chair of the 1998 Task Force;

Fred Blaisdell and Keith Sjoquist, Boardof Trustees representatives; Tom Flood,Hennepin building/grounds directorand Barry Schaub, member of the 1998Task Force.

The sanctuary, built 1916, has twiceexperienced major remodeling: in 1952and in 1980. This history of changewill be included in the next !nSpire.Also included will be discussion of theprocess being used by the architect togather information from and about thechurch as a basis for its development of

options. These options would then beconsidered by the church in addressingthese twelve areas.


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WWEDNESDAYSEDNESDAYSININ LLENTENT: F: FEEDINGEEDING HHUNGRYUNGRY HHEARTSEARTS(continued from p.1)

MARCH 16 FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: SINGINGWITH SARA THOMSEN

5:30 Share in a Plenty of Potluck Soups. Bread and Beverages will be provided.

6:15 Worship for Everyone6:30 Songs sung with intention, like seeds planted with care, can

take root in an individual or community and flower intounexpected fruits: simple joy, healing balm, increased sensi-

tivity, awe and wonder, a re-enchanted and revitalized spirit,

a grounding and centeredness, a deepening of compassion.Singing feeds our hungry hearts in many ways. No previoussinging or music reading experience needed. ALL AGES encouraged.

MARCH 23 FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION


6:15 Worship for Everyone6:30 Mindfulness Meditation with LisaVenable, M.A., an author,

inspirational speaker and spiritual psychotherapist. She holdsa Masters degree from the Adler Institute and is a long-

time student and teacher of Mindfulness Meditation. Herworkbook, What Would Love Say?: A Course in SpiritualSelf Talk has guided clients to use mindfulness and spiritual

healing to work through fear and limiting beliefs. This session runs for 90minutes. The benefits of Mindfulness Meditation include improving the

quality of your personal and professional lives. Mindfulness gives a soundapproach for calming the mind, creating balance and reducing stress.

Kids will be Praying with our Feet. Children will be invited to walk the

labyrinth as they actively say their prayers and learn more about prayer.

MARCH 30 FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: BREAD BAKINGTO FEEDOUR SOULS


6:15 Worship for Everyone6:30 Bryce Johnson, Woodbury United Methodist Church, will

share his sabbatical journey of learning to bake bread around

the world. Woodbury UMC members also built an outdoorbread oven which now welcomes those in the community tosacred act and art of bread baking. Bryce will share how thissimple act has fed his and the congregations hungry hearts.

Kids will make pretzels and explore the ways making food and eating food

connects us to God and one another.

APRIL 6 FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: NOURISHING FOOD, NOURISHING SOULS


6:15 Worship for Everyone6:30 Organic Farmers Red and Nina talk about their connection to the earth

and why they chose to go into farming.

Kids will plant seeds and have activities around their connection to theearth and to God.

APRIL 13 FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: WALKING THROUGH HOLY WEEK


6:15 Worship for Everyone6:30 Holy Week has been Holy and Unholy through the centuries. Many

Jews across the world have reason to be frightened when this weekarrives. Bruce will take us through some of the tradition, good and bad.

And he will try to help us prepare in creative ways for the week to come.

Kids will make prayer journals and will participate in other Holy Weekactivities.

FFRESHRESHTHETHE MMOVIEOVIEMARCH 6 AT 11:00 AM

Does the anticipationof spring have you think-ing about things that arenew and FRESH? If so, mark youcalendar for March 6 at 11 am to attendthe community screening of FRESH the

movie in the Hennepin Art GalleryThis documentary, by Ana Joanes, offernew thinking about what we're eatingand it may just be your call to action. Youwill be inspired by the actions of othersincluding farmers, thinkers and businespeople who are reinventing our foodsystem. Come, be inspired, stay for adiscussion, and leave feeling FRESH.

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkerand business people across Americawho are re-inventing our food systemEach has witnessed the transformation o

our agriculture into an industrial modeand confronted the consequences: foodcontamination, environmental pollutiondepletion of natural resources, and morbidobesity. Forging healthier, sustainablealternatives, they offer a practical visionfor a future of our food and our planet.

DDISCOVERINGISCOVERING AANCIENTNCIENTCCHURCHHURCH WWOMENOMEN

Come learn about the strong, bold

women of the Churchs past. Well be

learning some, discussing some, andpraying together prayers that theywrote. For an hour a month, you cannurture your soul and faith life by being

a witness to the ancestors of our faithTuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM March 15

April 19, and May 24th in the HarrisonRoom, refreshments provided.

OOURUR CCHURCHHURCH LLIBRARYIBRARY

Are you looking for a great bedtimstory? Have you wondered about the

relationship between archaeology and thBible? Do you want to better understanddaily life in Haiti, or find a new favorite

poet, or discover resources for someserious Bible study? You can find a book

for any of those needs in our ChurchLibrary. You can explore the collection

read others reviews, find local bookrelated events and create a must read

library of your own by stopping by theLibrary page on the Hennepin Church

website: hennepinchurch.org/library.


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NNEWEW MMEMBEREMBER CCLASSESLASSES

The upcoming New Member classes

are March 13 & 20; April 3 & 10.

The New Member class is a two-part

class with the first focused on what

United Methodism is, a brief history of

Hennepin Ave UMC, and a tour of thechurch. The second part of the class is

focused on group discussion around the

book "Three Simple Rules" and using

our spiritual gifts. The first week we

meet in the Dossal Alcove right next to

the Social Hall and enjoy brunch. The

second week we have lunch together at

the parsonage, right next door. Both

classes are from 11am-1pm. If you want

to sign up or have questions, please

contact Pastor Leah ([email protected])

or Kristyn Ebert ([email protected]) byemail or phone (612-871-5303).

HHEALTHEALTHANDAND WWELLNESSELLNESS ZZONEONECYNTHIA ASHLEY, PARISH NURSE

I am so inspired with theinformation that author DanBuettner shares in his bookThe Blue Zones. The manycentenarians he interviews

seem so adjusted, grounded and

engaged with life and living well. I canlearn from these wisdom-filled folks. Ialso feel motivated to incorporate some

of these lifestyle lessons into my ownlife. I sense the Hennepin community isoverflowing with healthy lifestyle tips

and living well also.I invite you to come and share your

wisdom or longevity interest with me inthe upcoming 4-week Blue Zones book

study series, Sundays, March 20 & 27,April 3 & 10 at 11:00 AM in Rm 201.Learn how we can live well and live

long in a safe supportive community.

OOPENINGPENING DDOORSOORS

EENRICHINGNRICHING LLIVESIVESJACK FISTLER, LEGACY GIVING

It is said that gifts open doors (Prov.

18:16) enriching the lives of recipientsand donors alike. Two new endowed

funds in the Hennepin Foundation

affirm this wisdom.Through her estate, the late Edna

Downing provided support for church

school activities at Hennepin Church.A longtime English and journalism

teacher, Edna and her mother wereespecially committed to church school

education. In her will, Edna stated thather mother, Mrs. E.C. Downing, was adedicated Church School leader for

more than twenty-five years and a fifty-year church member. In establishing

the Downing Church School Fund, the

Foundation gratefully recognizes bothEdna and her mother.

The Johnson Reconciling Fund hasbeen initiated by Kate Johnson in

memory and honor of her late husbandRev. Howard Johnson to support the

ministries of Hennepin Church with theGLBT community. Rev. Johnson was

well-known to many Hennepin membersfor his dedicated Methodist ministryand interest in outreach to the GLBT

community. Initial funding was providedby Kate and other memorial gifts for

Rev. Johnson; additional gifts, bothoutright and deferred, are welcomed

in order to fully endow this Fund forHennepins Reconciling Ministries.

(Contact Jack Fistler for information.)Legacy gifts can touch lives in so

many ways. To plan a legacy gift orcontribute to an existing fund with the

Foundation or Trustees, contact JackFistler, Director of Legacy Giving, 612-435-1321 [email protected]

SSPECIALPECIAL TTHANKSHANKSTOTO BBAKERSAKERS!!Thanks to the fabulous Cookie Bakers

at Hennepin, we have a wonderful

hospitality reputation. But we arerunning out of cookies pretty often. If

you signed up to be a cookie baker andgot a card from me, please accept mythanks. I hope you put the dates on

your monthly calendar, and will befaithful in your baking, so we dont run

out. You are what makes Hennepin sogracious!

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HHENNEPINENNEPIN JJOBOB SSUPPORTUPPORT GGROUPROUP MMINISTRYINISTRYBY JERRY GALE

The Hennepin Job Support Group started in the fall of 2009. Employment ministryhad been identified for several years as something that Hennepin should provide,usually when a member was unemployed/seeking a job. In the fall of 2009, theunemployed member was me and after being out of work for six months, Idecided we really, really needed to start an employment ministry at Hennepin. Oneof the reasons for starting a job networking and support group at Hennepin wasthat most of the church-based job groups in the Twin Cities are held in the suburbs.

Except for holidays and an occasional snow storm, the group has met twice

every month. We have had over 50 people in the group. Most have attended onceor twice but there are several regulars that have made almost every meeting.

Given our success, the Basilica asked the group to give a presentation February18. We shared what we have learned from our monthly job support meetings:

We don't consider our group a networking group.

Our support group will listen to you and offer advice and support.

It is a place to practice your elevator speech, have your resume reviewed andpractice interviewing.

It forces you to report to the group about what you have done in your jobsearch since the group's last meeting.

Besides our concern about your job search, we also ask what you have doneto take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually.

A support group is not a counseling service. A support group cannot find you a job. That is still up to you.

A support group is most effective when an experienced job counselor leadsthe group.

Regarding the last item, we used some Foundation funds in 2010 to hire LesliePhilmon to lead the meetings. She has over 16 years experience in job counselingand has been a tremendous resource for the attendees. But, we could always usemore support. If you have job counseling skills and experience, please join us atour meetings in March on 3/14 and 3/28 at 7:00 PM in the Longfellow Room.

Finally, Id like to thank Julie Malmgren and Mike Demcisak, two churchmembers who have regularly attended the meetings and provided positive supportto the other attendees.


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SSTEEPLETEEPLE PPEOPLEEOPLE SSTORETOREDDONATESONATES $25,000$25,000

At the end of 2010, the Steeple PeopleSurplus Store donated $25,000 to 28non-profit organizations includingDowntown Congregations to EndHomelessness, the Bridge for Youth, theGroveland Food Shelf, Loring-

Groveland Meals on Wheels, Project forPride in Living and St. Annes Place (ashelter for women). We also donatedtwo goats, two sheep and two trees toHeifer International. (The complete listis available at the store). At Hennepin,we gave grants to support the mission inHaiti, the Compass 180 Prison Ministry,and the Dignity Center. In addition, wegave vouchers worth $11,498 to clientsof the Dignity Center so that they couldbuy clothing and other essential items.Since 2003, we have given $89,000 in

vouchers to the Dignity Center, andsince 1979, grants and vouchers havetotaled $780,000. If youve donated orbought items or volunteered, you canfeel proud of these accomplishments,and we sincerely thank you for yourdonations, time and efforts.

WWORSHIPORSHIPININTHETHE SSTYLETYLEOFOF IIONAONAATAT 11:0011:00 ININTHETHE CCHAPELHAPELSALLY JOHNSON

The Iona Community in Scotland is committed to searching for new ways to

touch the hearts of all. After returning from a pilgrimage this past fall to this tinyisland, also called Holy Island, I was struck with the beauty and simplicity of the

words and music of their worship. It was welcoming of all people, wherever theyare on their faith journey. Using a rotating theme for each day of the week, thecommunity focuses on Welcome & Hospitality, Justice & Peace, Healing, Care of

Creation, Commitment to Walk in the Ways of Jesus, and Celebration of FaithfulCommunity. Each worship service includes music, scripture, prayer, a way to

connect with fellow worshipers, offering and a call to live out in daily life the faithwe declare.

At the beginning of 2011, our Many Voices worship service at 11:00 AM in theBorder Chapel, began creating its worship around this simple liturgy. We rotateweek to week the themes described above. On the Justice & Peace Sunday, we

will engage in a hands-on act of justice like creating health kits for the DignityCenter, which we did in January. On Healing Sunday we will be involved in

varying rituals of healing. Our hope is that this community of worshipers willcontinue to welcome those for whom this experience of worship is helpful in their

own spiritual formation. We invite all Hennepin members to join us for worship atany time and to invite those they know who may enjoy this worship style.

We are also seeking musicians to add to our worship life. If you play aninstrument (flute, drums, guitar, violin, etc.), and would be willing to offer yourgifts for music every now and then, please email me at [email protected]. In the

meantime, we ask that you keep this growing community in your prayers, that we

may continue to listen to the movement of the Spirit among us and that those whowould find the Holy in the beauty and simplicity of this service will be welcomedand find a home.

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RRAISINGAISING VVOICESOICESFORFOR SSOCIALOCIAL JJUSTICEUSTICE!!April 30, 2011

Become a Patron Today!

Please become a concert patron and

support the important work of TheDignity Center. Patrons enjoy reserved

parking, a pre-concert reception from5:45-7:15 PM at Summit House, 400

Groveland Ave (Jeanne Audrey Powersapartment) VIP sanctuary seating, and aTwin Cities Gay Mens Chorus CD. Levels

of tax-deductible donations are:

Bronze Level $100-$249

Silver Level $250-$499

Gold Level $500-$999

Platinum Level $1,000-$4,999 Benefactor Level $5,000 and above

You may write a check to the DignityCenter with a notation TCGMC ordonate online through PayPal or credit

card at HennepinChurch.org. or call

612-871-5303. With your permissionyour name will be listed in the concert

program. Donor vouchers for admit-tance will be sent to you. Thank you inadvance for your generous support!

DDIGNITYIGNITY CCENTERENTER BBENEFITENEFIT FFEATURESEATURES GGREATREAT MMUSICUSIC

Combine an entertaining evening with a worthy cause at the fifth annual fund-

raiser for The Dignity Center, featuring the Twin Cities Gay Mens Chorus. Specialguests, Hennepin Chime, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Churchs bell

choir, will join the chorus at this inspiring concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30at HAUMC.

Proceeds from the concert, Raising Voices for Justice, benefit The Dignity Cen-ter, a unique outreach ministry of HAUMC that helps homeless and poor people

regain stability. Suggested, tax-deductible donation is $25 per person at the event.Celebrating its 30th year, the award-winning Twin Cities Gay Mens Chorus has

built a solid reputation for musical excellence and adventuresome programming.This dynamic organization, which changes lives and builds communities

through music, is pleased to support The Dignity Centers mission by offering a

program of uplifting music at this event.The Dignity Center serves hundreds of poor and homeless adults in the Twin

Cities, providing support, counseling, encouragement, opportunity and resourcesfor people as they move toward self-sufficiency. To help a client move from home-

lessness to minimal stability costs $600 a year.The need for its services has risen dramatically. In 2010, the Dignity Center re-ported record numbers of clients and amazing success stories:

5,000 client visits, a 25% increase over the previous year.

5,000 hours of donated time from over 75 trained volunteers from the metroarea, HAUMC and other congregations.

75% of clients made progress in key focus areas such as employment, hous-ing, education, and medical or health issues.

250 clients achieved their goals on the road to self-sufficiency.

Do your part to support the work of The Dignity Center by attending the con-

cert, making a donation, or volunteering. For details, visit HennepinChurch.org orcall the church office at 612-871-5303.


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LLAYAY LLEADERSEADERS R RETREATETREAT::CCULTIVATINGULTIVATING SSPIRITUALPIRITUAL VVITALITYITALITYBY BOBBIE KELLER

What is spiritual vitality and how canwe further cultivate it at Hennepin

Church? This was the main theme asAdministrative Council members and

other lay leaders gathered at Koinonia

Jan. 28 and 29 for their annual planningretreat. Julie Delene, founder of theconsulting firm Move As One, facilitated

the process.Last year, Bishop Sally Dyck asked all

churches in the conference to formulate

ministry plans based on two Gospelinitiatives: cultivating spiritual vitality

and reaching new people. HennepinChurch leaders set goals in both areas

but did not make the progress they hadhoped.

At the retreat participants discussed

spiritual vitality and agreed it meanssomething different for everyone and

for each of us at different moments inour lives. Divided into small groups,

they pasted magazine pictures on posterboard to illustrate what spiritual vitalitymeant to them. Those boards have been

on display in Carlson Hall on Sundaysduring February.

The group agreed Hennepin Churchis full of smaller communities, each

connected to the whole, and thatmany people are a part of severalcommunities. These can include every-

thing from boards and committees tospecific-interest groups such as the

Sanctuary Choir, the Knotty Quilters oradult education classes, to informal

groups that spring up spontaneously.In the coming year, the Hennepin

congregation will focus on buildingconnectional communities sharing Godconsciousness, after the example of

Jesus, in the hope that this willstrengthen our spiritual vitality and help

us reach new people.

To begin the process, retreat partici-pants divided into small planninggroups, each centered on one of 10

Community Actions for 2011. Amongthe actions are:

Connect every person to a specific

part of our community. Engage communities in specific

ways to connect their worshipexperience to their daily lives.

Discover our own individual giftsand perspectives to recognize andappreciate contributions.

Members of the congregation, espe-cially those on committees, will hearmore about the 10 action items and

how they can participate in comingweeks.

HHENNEPINENNEPIN MMAKESAKESITIT HHAPPENAPPEN!!While Hennepins 2011 UMCOR

Sager Brown mission team served there

in January, the 2010 Sager Brown statswere released which include:

3,006 volunteers

$6,685,272 relief supplies shipped

Impressive as those numbers are, alsonote Hennepins own 2010 UMCORSager Brown stats which include:

28 volunteers at Sager Brown; too

many volunteers to count at Hennepin

1500+ kits assembled and shipped

at a value of nearly $20,000

Here are some of the particulars ofHennepins own UMCOR Sager Brown

story.

Days after the Haiti earthquake last

January, Haiti disaster donations

purchased kit items and membersassembled 1000 health kits. Fundswere tapped again and 22 sewers

were recruited to sew receivingblankets, washcloths, baby gownsand jackets to make 100 layette kits.

In April, United Methodist Women,using funds from their budget

created 50 birthing kits.

In November, utilizing Project 52

and Hennepin Heartwarmer Fundsdesignated for UMCOR kits, Life

Adventures volunteers created 50

more birthing kits. In December, with school supplies

purchased from those same funds

last July, and with bags sewed byvolunteers, members assembled 250school kits.

Additional layette, sewing and birth-ing kits were created throughout the

year by individuals in the UMCORSager Brown Partnership.

It is truly the members of Hennepinand their friends that have made the

HAUMC/ UMCOR Sager Brown Partner-ship such a significant ministry! And themission continues. HAUMC has already

fielded a 21 member mission team toSager Brown in January, 2011; your giftscontinue to come in; shoppers watch for

sales; and sewers are back at work. Onbehalf of those many individuals whose

lives are touched by this ministry, theUMCOR Sager Brown Partnership says

thank you to the many individuals andgroups who make it possible.

PPROJECTROJECT 52: 2010 U52: 2010 UPDATEPDATEBY RODNEY BACON

Formed in 1987 by Geoff and Sandy

Popham, the concept of this program isto contribute at least $1 per week to

support various local, national and inter-national outreach programs. The follow-

ing eighteen projects will share $13,472which was received from 59 HAUMChouseholds:

Compass 180 Prison Ministry

Habitat for Humanity

Neighborhood Involvement ProgramGroveland Emergency Food ShelfThe Dignity Center

Community MealsChildren of Parents with Leprosy

UMCOR/Sager BrownSt. Petersburg Russian Church Bibles

Dmitrov Autism ProjectMoscow Church Ministry, RussiaMarias Children, Russia

India Partnership PotatoesUMCOR Africa Sustainable Agriculture

Haiti ReconstructsGrace Childrens Hospital (Haiti)Healing Hands for Haiti

Kissy Eye Clinic, Sierra Leone

Each of the above projects received atleast $491, with The Dignity Centertopping the list at $2,584 and the 3

Haiti projects collectively receiving thenext highest amount of $1,800.

The 2011 Project 52 brochure is nowavailable. Participants select the project(s)

they wish to support, knowing that100% of all contributions go to the min-istries they have selected. To participate,

simply fill out the pledge form in the

brochure, designate the projects towhich you wish to contribute and indi-

cate the payment plan you prefer. Yourcheck(s), made payable to HAUMC Project 52, can be mailed to the

Church, put in the offering plate or leftat the front desk.

The recipients thank you for yourgenerosity!


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SELECTED EVENTS

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

India Partnership 11:00 AM

Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM

Communications Ministry Team 6:00 PM

Reconciling Committee 6:30 PM

Dignity Center Steering 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM

Susanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PM

Senior High Girls Book Club 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM

Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 PM

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

Administrative Council 6:00 PM

Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM

Lydia Circle 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Alanon 10:00 AM

Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 Noon

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

All Church Worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Gods Children Sing 9:45 AM

Breakfast 10:30 AM

Library Board 10:45 AM

FRESH the Movie 11:00 AM

UMW Leadership 12:00 PM

Community Meals 4:45 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 8


Childrens Council 6:30 PM

Russia Partnership 6:30 PM

Food Service Committee 6:45

Koinonia Board 7:00 PMWEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

~ ASH WEDNESDAY~

Little Kids, Big Fun 5:30 PM

Steeple People Board 5:30 PM

Soup and Bread Supper 5:30 PM

Ash Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Joy Circle 9:00 AM


Labyrinth 3:00 PM


Lydia Circle 7:00 PMFRIDAY, MARCH 11

Alanon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Regular Sunday worship at

8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday School 9:45 AM

Breakfast 10:30 AM

Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM

Reconciling Ministries Brunch 10:45 AM

Youth Council 10:45 AM

New Member Class 11:00 AM

Salon se Leve 2:00 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 14

Faith in Action Team 6:30 PM

Local Outreach 6:30 PM

Job Support Group 7:00 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 15


Foundation Board 6:00 PM

Global Outreach Team 6:30 PM

Multigenerational Committee 6:30 PM

Finance Committee 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Senior High Girls Book Club 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

April !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM


Labyrinth 3:00 PM

Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM

Shared Ministries 6:00 PM


Peace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Alanon 10:00 AM

Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 Noon

SUNDAY, MARCH 20Regular Sunday worship at

8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday School 9:45 AM

Breakfast 10:30 AM

Blue Zones Class 11:00 AM

New Member Class 11:00 AM

Peace Through Justice Forum 11:00 AM

TUESDAY, MARCH 22


Adult Nurture 6:00 PM

Dignity Center Steering 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Senior Council 10:00 AMHaiti Partnership 6:00 PM

Trustees 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 24


Labyrinth 3:00 PM

Science and Faith Roundtable 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Alanon 10:00 AM

Emmaus Potluck 5:30 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Regular Sunday worship at

8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday School 9:45 AMBreakfast 10:30 AM

Blue Zones Class 11:00 AM

Singing in the Light 4:00 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 28

Hospitality Committee 7:00 PM

Fine Arts Committee 7:00 PM

Job Support Group 7:00 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 29


THURSDAY, MARCH 31


Labyrinth 3:00 PM

YOUNG ADULT SLEDDING

Meet other 20 & 30 year olds, getoutside and enjoy the last of the snow!Meet at Hennepin at 2:00 PM on March

20th for one last sledding adventure.Bring a sled if you have one! Well plan

to be done around 4:00 PM. If, by anychance of luck, there is no snow, well

find a place to go hiking instead. :)Please RSVP to Leah Rosso so we knowyoure coming ([email protected]) or

you may sign up at the front desk.

RECONCILING MINISTRIESROB GAMBLE, CHAIR

2nd Sunday Brunch: 10:45 noon in

Dorcas Alcove, off the Social Hall.Reconciling Committee invites LGBT

members, parents and allies to gatherfor Brunch! Pick up your breakfast for

$5.00 and join us. Committee meetingfollows at Noon.

Sing a New SongSing a New Song is a time for LGBT

individuals, families and allies to gatherfor worship, fellowship, Bible study andbegin planning for General Conference

2012 in Tampa. Contact Rob Gamble [email protected] or pick up an

application at the Reception Desk.

$250.00 scholarships, depending uponthe number of applicants, are offered for

Sing a New Song, Reconciling Ministriesnational gathering Aug. 25-28 at SawmillCreek Resort at Huron Ohio. Early Bird

Registration total of $500.00 beforeMay 1. There are registration rates for

children and students. See sans2011.orgfor more info.

MARCH HUNGER OFFERING

The March Hunger offering goes toOne Great Hour of Sharing. Last year,Hennepin members gave generously to

the United Methodist Committee onRelief (UMCOR) to support the work ofhurricane recovery in Haiti expecting

100% of their gifts would be used asintended. This is possible only because

UMCOR relies on a separate source,One Great Hour of Sharing, to coveradministrative costs in all of its many

ministries: responding to disaster,fighting hunger, alleviating poverty,

providing relief supplies and offering

hospitality to refugees and immigrants.

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8:30 AM Communion Service9:00 AM Sacred Journey9:30 AM Sanctuary, Bruce Robbins, Preacher11:00 AM Many Voices5:00 PM Sunday at 5:A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery

March 13


March 20


March 27

8:30 AM Communion Service9:00 AM Sacred Journey9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher11:00 AM Many Voices5:00 PM Sunday at 5:A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery

sunday at five supports spiritual formation using principles of

the twelve-step recovery tradition. We share our stories of hope

and healing in an inclusive, informal, holistic community welcoming all seekers wherever they are on their journey.

We are a diverse group of pilgrims. Some of us have no

previous experience in recovery, while others have decades.

Some are long-standing members at Hennepin, others have no

history with the church at all. We come from a variety of faith

traditions. We are men and women, black and white, gay and

straight; teenagers, college students, parents, and grandparents.

What binds us is our belief in the principles of recovery

shared by all great faith traditions including accountability and

responsibility, hope and faith, gratitude and service, honesty

and humility, prayer and meditation, love and healing. We

open with readings from a variety of traditions, listen to an

inspiring song or two, and then listen to each other. Everyonewho wishes is invited to share and anyone can choose to

remain silent and simply listen.

We sit in a circle facing each other. There is a lot of laughter.

It is also a safe place to shed tears. Regardless, youll see many

heads nodding in empathy and recognition. What is said in our

circle stays within the confines of our hearts. Just before six, we

take a few moments of silence then join hands and recite the

serenity prayer. Afterwards, we enjoy fellowship over coffee,

tea, cocoa and homemade shortbread.

Please come join us, won't you? Come be part of this new

community as we grow into the mystery of Gods healing love.

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church

511 Groveland Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403

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