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UPCOMING EVENTSMAY 1

Compass 180 Celebration (p.1)

Soul Caf: Loving & Listening (p.1)

MAY 5-7Koinonia Retreat (p.1)

MAY 6Foundation Scholarship

Deadline (p.6)

MAY 8Sanctuary Task Force Presentation (p.2)

Hennepin Chime Concert (p.7)

MAY 14Spire Brunch w/Olga Viso (p.5)

MAY 15Sanctuary Task Force Presentation (p.2)

Forum with Coleen Rowley (p.4)

InVocation Concert (p.7)

MAY 22Sanctuary Task Force

Presentation (p.2)

May 30Church Closed

Memorial Day

Holiday

May 2011May 2011May 2011May 2011 HennepinChurch.orgHennepinChurch.orgHennepinChurch.orgHennepinChurch.orgCELEBRATINGTHE JOURNEYOF DISCOVERYCOMPASS 180 SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION

Compass 180 is a program at Hennepin Church which partnerswith ex-offenders to find a new path and to make a living with purpose. A keyto making meaningful change is having the ability to support themselves andtheir families financially and reconnecting to dreams and visions of where theyreally want to be.

Compass 180 is about discovery. It is about finding new paths. It is aboutlearning new skills and fostering entrepreneurial creation. At its core, Compass180 involves mentoring relationships and life skill workshops. Compass 180scholarships are grants that help fund these voyages of discovery.

On Sunday, May 1st, please join our celebration. At 11:00 in the sanctuaryyou will hear special music and truly inspiring messages of hope and healing.We will be recognizing our first-ever Compass 180 scholarship recipients.Take a break from the 10 oclock news and listen to a different news. TheGood News. Todays mass media culture gives us heroes and reality weshould consider. Come on May 1st and see true courage.

SOUL CAF: LOVINGAND LISTENINGSoul Cafe returns for another evening of poetry and

jazz. You are invited to a celebration of life as sendingout and taking in, paying attention and offering up. Thisis also how good jazz is played. May 1 at 7:00 PM inthe Art Gallery join Steve Blons, guitar; Daryl Boudreaux, drums; Laura Caviani,piano; Lucia Newell, vocals; Brad Holden, sax; Jay Young, Bass.

Nurture

NatureSelf

What do New Life Adventures, the Hennepin United Methodist Women andthe Ecology Group have in common? Theyre co-sponsoring a new kind ofretreat weekend at Koinonia May 5-7. Each group will have its own programs,which will be open to all, including those who choose to create a free-formpersonal retreat. Come for a day or more! The May 1 registration deadline ishere! Sign up today: call the church office 612-871-5303.

NEW LIFE ADVENTURES,UNITED METHODIST WOMEN,

AND ECOLOGY GROUPHOST SPRING RETREAT

AT KOINONIAMAY 5 - 7


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!NSPIRE MONTHLY NEWSLETTERHere is your May2011 !nSpire. There ismuch to read and learn about in thesepages. Thanks to all who have sharedan article and/or information for thisnewsletter, YOUR newsletter!

The June 2011 edition deadline is10:00 AM, Thursday, May 19th. Send

your info to [email protected], submitonline at HennepinChurch.org (ShareYour Story) or drop off at church, attn:Daniel, 612-435-1320.

BUILDING DISASTERONPALM SUNDAY AVERTEDTOM FLOOD, BUILDING & GROUNDS

About 3:00 PM on Saturday April 16,

just before a late-afternoon wedding

was about to begin at church, our boiler

room began to fill up with gray (sewer)

water. Not knowing what was causingthis problem was a major concern. The

wedding continued as scheduled but

calls went out to the churchs plumbing

companies, staff, and City of Minneapolis.

The boilers were shut down and the

problem solving started.

The church has had problems over

this past winter with snow plowing

involving the City however, this time

Minneapolis Water Department really

came through for the church. The

churchs plumbers also responded verywell.

John Meskill and HAUMC staff really

stepped up to put on the brakes, keeping

this problem from becoming a bigger

disaster. No running water/bathrooms/

food service and a terrible building

odor a possibility for Sunday morning

(Palm Sunday)...all of this would nothave been a good situation. With a

music concert already scheduled for the

evening, the timing for this problem

could not have been worse.The City of Minneapolis Water

Department was able to open their

main line, which was the problem,

about 8:30 PM Saturday night and the

possible disaster was averted. It appears

some local restaurant or business

caused this problem, which I hope gets

addressed as soon as possible. The

church will also be taking measures to

offer more safeguards for everyone

going forward.

MODIFICATIONSBEINGCONSIDEREDFOR SANCTUARY

Article # 2The 2nd in a series of articles to provideinformation about implementation bythe Trustees of recommendations fromthe 1998 Sanctuary Task Force study.The preceding February!nSpire article

can be found on the church website atHennepinChurch.org/sanctuary

OUR SANCTUARYS HISTORYOF CHANGES

The sanctuary, built 1916, has twiceexperienced major remodeling in1954 and 1980. From 1916 to 1954, asecond-story choir loft was locatedabove the centrally-located pulpit in thechancel.

In 1954 the choir loft was removed,and choir pews were installed on the

left and right of the chancel behind thepulpit (now located on the left) and alectern (on the right). A large marblealtar and cloth hanging were located inthe center against the back chancel wallwith organ pipes above.

In 1980, a new organ was installedwith its tracker console located in thecenter of the chancel. The marble altarand hanging were removed. Choir pewswere also removed and replaced withchairs on risers surrounding the console.

Recently, several front pew rows havebeen removed to accommodate movingthe altar table from the chancel to thenave floor. Additionally, pastors havefrequently moved from the pulpit to thechancel center or nave floor centerwhen speaking to the congregation.Their theological intent is to have worshipmore inclusive of the congregation

ADDITIONAL CHANGES RECOMMENDED

In 1998, a Sanctuary Task Force stud-ied changes to enhance the sanctuary

and overcome some of its limitations.The Task Forces major recommendationswere correction of poor nave lightingand air conditioning drafts, poor choirsound projection, crowded narthexsize, and an inflexible chancel area.

The basic concept of the study was todetermine what modifications might bemade to enhance the worship experiencefor our existing members and to makevisitors and guests feel more welcomeand included. The goal of the Task

Force was to build church membershipby having a richer experience whenattending services and other programsand events in the sanctuary.

CURRENT PROCESS

In July 2010, the Trustees appointed aSteering Committee of Larry Dunbarand Dan Meyer, respectively chair andvice-chair of the 1998 Task Force; FredBlaisdell and Keith Sjoquist, Board ofTrustees representatives; Tom Flood,Building and Grounds for HennepinChurch; and Barry Schaub, member of1998 Task Force.

Trustees selected Kodet ArchitecturalGroup to help with preliminary designoptions. The Kodet Group is an award-winning firm with a depth of experi-ence working with churches to enhancetheir worship experience while main-

taining the architectural character andintegrity of the church. In past months,Kodet has provided consultants who havereviewed our mechanical, electrical,acoustics, and lighting systems.

A series of meetings followed withKodet staff, steering committee members,clergy including Chris Jackson, BruceRobbins, Sally Johnson, Bill Mathis,Leah Rosso, and other members of thecongregation to review possible options.Ed Kodet and his staff have reviewedin detail the twelve areas of concernidentified from the 1998 report and willsoon present options on how we mightaddress these. They are also developingprojected costs from which the Trusteescan assess the benefit received for eachoption.

FUTURE PROCESS

When these preliminary suggestionsare ready, they will be presented to thecongregation for general discussion andreactions. The information will be shared

through three Sunday forum meetings(May 8, 15 and 22 at 11:00 AM in theSanctuary), and in presentations to theAdministrative Council and FinanceCommittee. Response from those dis-cussions will guide church leadershipin taking any next steps which willcertainly require funding of a substantialcapital campaign.

The next !nSpire issue will report onthe Kodet design options and estimatedcosts.

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FAITHINDEEDKENT PETERSON, FAITH IN ACTION TEAM

Five years ago, I walked tentatively

into my first Project Homeless Connec

event, overwhelmed by the cavernou

space of the Minneapolis Convention

Center. I felt unprepared to navigate the

day ahead not knowledgeable enough

about the myriad of services present inthe room, and uncertain about what

could offer the homeless people I met.

I came away from that day with a

renewed appreciation for both the

goodness of the social services network

in the Twin Cites and the common

humanity we all share, whether we live

in a home or not.

I learned that all I had to offer was my

presence that I could walk alongside

the guests I met and we could navigate

together the numerous housing, employment, education, and health care service

providers available. I learned that I had

nothing to fear that I simply had to be

myself. I learned that being present with

others as they sought valuable service

was a meaningful and concrete way to

put my faith into action.

I encourage anyone no matter you

experience or skill set to seek out thi

ministry of hospitality. It could be as life

enriching for you as it is for those you

encounter that day. Project HomelesConnect will next bring an importan

array of service providers under one roo

on Monday, May 23. A brief training

session is recommended for new volun

teers. For more information, visit the

table in Carlson Hall, May 1 & 8 o

homelessconnectminneapolis.org

volunteer.htm. Questions? Call Kristyn

Ebert (612-435-1305) or Kent Peterson

(651-644-4451).

FARMERS MARKET WALKFORPEOPLEINTHEIR 20SAND 30SOn May 22nd, meet on the front steps of the Church (in front of Groveland Ave.)

at 11:00 AM and well walk over to the Lyndale Farmers Market together andenjoy the nice weather. If it rains, well figure out a rain plan in the narthex. If itssnowing, well go to Bachmans and eat at their indoor cafe!

NEW BIBLE STUDY BEGINS MAY 2

May 2nd is the first night of a new Bible study on the book of Luke. Come onMondays from 6-7:30 PM. No previous Bible knowledge needed! Well meet inthe parsonage the large white house across the alley from the church. Come toany door. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Pastor Leah: [email protected] orcall the church office: 612-871-5303.

WE NEED YOU!LEAH ROSSO, YOUNG ADULTSAND HOSPITALITY

Do you want to make sure that Hennepin Church is the friendliestplace around? Do you like to meet new people? Do you want thiscommunity to be known for welcoming ALL people?

Then we need you! Just below this note is an article written by David Gerdes on

behalf of himself, Greg Putnam, and Leah Rosso, about some changes that arehappening in the Greeting and Ushering positions of the church. Please read thearticle and contact one of us immediately to volunteer in a new way. David:[email protected]; Leah: [email protected] or 612-435-1301. Whatever yourage, gender or family status, we need you in order to make this church a trulywelcoming place!

USHERING IN HOSPITALITYDAVID GERDES, GREG PUTNAMAND LEAH ROSSO

Every Sunday morning as you enter the church you are greeted by groups ofpeople who enrich your time here. You have all been greeted by a smiling andenthusiastic greeter at the East entryway or in the narthex, maybe stopping for a

cup of coffee in Carlson Hall before you hear the opening chords of the preludeand then rush into the sanctuary. Prior to entering the sanctuary, youre handed abulletin from a familiar and friendly usher. You also may have had the opportunitybeing in one of these roles and know the thrill of welcoming new people andgreeting those you already know.

In the months ahead, there will be an opportunity to become a vital part of thehospitality ministry at Hennepin Church. Our current ushers have been usheringfor decades some as long as seventy years! We honor the work that they havedone and value their tenacity and faithfulness. We also recognize that many of youwould love to be a part of this ministry if it didnt mean signing up to be hereevery week or having to buy a suit. We would like to engage both current ushersand new people into a ministry of hospitality that will be more expansive and willwelcome all people into these roles. This includes families with children and

youth, twenty- and thirty-somethings, and those who admit to something-older! Itsimportant to know that no one is being asked to leave their present ministries orchange their attire. Our intention is to integratenew members into these ministries while theygain experience from the current members so allmay be a part of this vital welcoming ministry.

Change happens! We have an opportunity toembrace this new opportunity to enhance ourworship experience and create a more inclusivechurch community. We hope that you willchoose to be a part of it!

MONDAY, MAY 30The church buildingwill be closed for the

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COLEEN ROWLEYAT PEACETHROUGH JUSTICE FORUM

Coleen Rowley, formerFBI Agent, will be thespeaker at the 11:00 a.m.Adult Forum on Sunday,May 15. Her subject willbe balancing civil liberties

with the need for effective investigation.When Rowley was an FBI agent in

Minneapolis, her office got a lead justthree weeks before 9/11 that knownIslamic extremist Zacarias Moussaouihad paid $8000 in cash for lessons tofly a Boeing 747. Her team arrestedhim and wanted a warrant to search hislaptop computer, but superiors at FBIheadquarters said no.

After 9/11, when it became clear thatmore could have been done to preventthe tragedies of that day, Rowley wrote

FBI Director Robert Mueller a letterpointing out that no one will everknow the impact the computer searchwould have had, calling his defense ofthe agency a rush to judgment toprotect the FBI at all costs. She testifiedin a Senate hearing a few weeks later.She was chosen by TIME magazine asone of their Persons of the Year in 2002.

Rowley grew up in a small townin northeast Iowa. She obtained a B.A.degree in French from Wartburg College,

and then attended the College of Law atthe University of Iowa. She graduatedwith honors in 1980, and also passedthe Iowa Bar Exam that summer.

The forum is sponsored by the PeaceThrough Justice Committee with helpfrom the Hennepin Foundation. Allinterested persons are invited to attend.

PARKINGAS HOSPITALITYAt Hennepin, we like to reserve the

east parking lot for first-time visitors,

families with young

children, and people

who have limited

mobility or need

assistance. Instead of

driving around the

block looking for

parking every week, we encourage all

people to take advantage of the 600

spaces in the Walker Parking Ramp

across the street. The ushers and front

desk receptionists have vouchers for

you to use with your parking ticket, or

you can choose to contribute $1.

Climate controlled, covered from

weather, and just a short walk across

Hennepin, the ramp will give you easy

access to everything you need here at

the church. Be hospitable and selfish at

the same time: park in the ramp!

Club 56

Parent

Meeting

May 1

Parents of 4th and 5th graders: youre

invited to an informational meeting

regarding Club 56, a Sunday School

and fellowship program for next years

5th and 6th graders, May 1 at 11:00

AM in Room 205. A supervised activity

will be offered for your child(ren)

during this time. This meeting includes

information about Confirmation.

HENNEPIN JOB SUPPORT GROUPMondays May 9 and 23, 7:00 PM to

8:30 PM. This group is for people

who are worried about their current job

or transitioning to a new career. The

facilitator is Leslie Philmon, who hasover 16 years experience as a career

coach. Note: The Job Support Group

will stop meeting at the end of May. For

job coaching after May, please contact

the Basilicas Employment Ministry at

612-333-1381.

CHANGESAT STEEPLE PEOPLETimes are changing at the Steeple

Store Surplus Store. We are changing

hours starting Monday May 2. For yourconvenience we will be open some

additional hours. Our schedule will be:

Mon. 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Tues. 10.30 AM to 7:30 PM

Wed. - Fri. 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Sat. 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

We will offer the same good buys,

the same happy volunteers and staff to

help you with your needs. Stop in and

visit us soon.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPThe Spring/Summer session of the

Downtown Coalition for Grief Supportwill be at Plymouth CongregationalChurch May 7 August 27. The groupmeets Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Goto: mplsgriefsupport.com or call 612-317-3454 for more information. Eachweek the topic for this group is printedon the lower right side of page 7 of theworship bulletin.

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AROUNDTHE CHURCHBY CHRIS JACKSON, MINISTEROF ADMINISTRATIONThis article is written during Holy Week, as we approach the joy of

Easter, but it feels like Thanksgiving to me. (That isnt because it justsnowed twice during the past seven days!) It feels like Thanksgiving because I amthankful for all the church members who minister to others in this congregation,community, and for those who are so generous with their financial gifts. The weekof April 10-16 was actually National Volunteer Week, but it is in May that some ofour church groups will say thank you to many people.

On May 1, the Steeple People Store will thank their volunteers for another yearof service: raising funds for mission, providing useful goods to the communityat reasonable prices, demonstrating a green recycling ethic, and providing

fellowship among our members.On May 14, the Hennepin Foundation Board and Board of Trustees will honor

those donors who have made second mile additional gifts to the Foundation andTrustee funds. Without the funds from annual Foundation program grants andTrustee funds which help keep up our nearly 100-year-old building, we could notsustain our level of ministry or repair our building. All congregation members areinvited; please reserve at 612-871-5303 by May 2 for this Saturday morning event.

And, I thank all who will have given generously at Easter services and those whohave made pledges for our operating budget for 2011. We are inching toward fullyfunding our ministry needs for this year. Thank you for your generosity.

I think it was Meister Eckart who said the only prayer needed is thank you. Icelebrate thanksgiving every day because of you this congregation.


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A HOPEFUL EARTHMAY 1, 8, 15

AT 11:00 AM

Join in for a study of

Bishop Sally Dyck and her

niece, Sarah Erhmans

book. Bob Janssen leads the study of

this provocative and fun book. If you

are interested in being a part of this

class, please register at the reception

desk. Books are $7.00. Checks may be

made payable to HAUMC.

YOUR HELP NEEDEDATGROVELAND FOOD SHELFMany hands make light work! Hennepin

supports Groveland Food shelf and we

need 4 volunteers to work for day in

the Hope for The Citywarehouse doing

light lifting on May 18. Volunteering

preserves our great donations discount

rate. Please grab a friend and help!

Carol Jackson is coordinating: 612-927-

4234 or [email protected] .

MMAYAY 14 S14 SPIREPIRE BBRUNCHRUNCH FFEATURESEATURES OOLGALGAVVISOISOYoure invited to attend the 2011 Spire Brunch, May 14 from

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, with featured guest speaker, Olga Viso,Director of the Walker Art Center. Hosted annually by the HennepinFoundation and Board of Trustees, the Spire Brunch honors donorswho give beyond their annual pledge.

Olga Viso began her tenure as director of the Walker Art Center in 2008, after12 years at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution,

the final two years as director. At the Walker HAUMCs neighbor and one ofthe worlds leading art centers Viso oversees innovative artistic programmingacross the disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, film, and design. Anew strategic plan developed under Visos leadership affirms the Walkers missionto be a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement ofaudiences, along with a long-standing commitment to innovation and experimentation,to fostering the development of new art.

Viso has served on the Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions the committee that selected projects to represent the United States ininternational biennials. She currently serves on the advisory board of the FabricWorkshop and Museum in Philadelphia and the Cintas Foundation in New YorkCity. Most recently, she was elected to the boards of the Andy Warhol Foundation

for the Visual Arts, New York (2008), and the American Association of MuseumDirectors (2009).The Spire gathering starts with a social coffee gathering, followed by the

recognition program and our featured speaker in the Art Gallery, and thenguests are invited to a special brunch in the Social Hall. All church members arewelcome to attend. Make your reservation by May 2. Call the church receptionistat 612-871-5303. Transportation and childcare are available.

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EARTH CAMPJULY 25-28

For students whohave completed the

1st - 5th grade; limitedto 25 participants.

Earth Camp is a four-day, three-nightovernight camp for our elementarystudents. Campers learn about ourresponsibility as Christians to care forcreation, explore the great outdoors andconnect with God in the natural world.Cost is $170.00 and includes lodging,meals, transportation, programs andcrafts. Scholarships are available and areconfidential. Questions? Contact Dana

Neuhauser at 612-435-1306 or by emailat [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLAUGUST 15-19

Egypt: Josephs Journeyfrom Prison to Palace

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon with optionalAfternoon Program (for additional fee).Ages: 3 years old - completed 5th grade.

RECONCILING MINISTRIESBY ROB GAMBLE

Have YOU considered attending Sing A New Song, the

national gathering sponsored by Reconciling Ministries and

The Methodist Federation for Social Action, Aug. 25-28, 2011at Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio?

It is not only for LGBT individuals. It is also a gathering of

allies, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends. You are needed to network with

other United Methodists around the USA and world, to be advocates for basic

human and equal rights for LGBT people within the United Methodist Church, theUSA and around the world.

LGBT children (yes, many know they are different and even their orientation at

the ages of 4, 5, 6 and 7), youth, and adults are spiritually struggling to find their

places in our society. One of the major reasons for adolescent suicide is their

struggle in a society that does not affirm LGBT youth. LGBT adults who must hide

their orientation cant fully live using the gifts God intended.

Womens rights could not be gained until enough men saw the justice issue forwomen, and so LGBT rights and equality wont advance without the visible and

vocal advocacy of heterosexual allies. It took courage for men 100 years ago to

stand up for women, and so it takes courage for heterosexual men or women to

stand up for LGBT friends and family. Heterosexual men and women siding with

LGBT friends are as subject to harassment, name calling and suspicion as are

LGBT people. Heterosexual men and women have to stand and network together

with LGBT individuals against 5,000 years of religious tradition and societal op-

pression.

You are invited to network with allies around the world. For more information,

look for the Sing A New Songfolder and scholarship application on the table in

Carlson Hall; or go to www.rmnetwork.org for information and registration.


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LEGACY GIVINGBY JACK FISTLER

Its spring cleaning again.With the full blossoming ofspring (soon, we hope), its time for ourlist of chores gardens and flower pots,windows, cars, spring apparel, and soon. This time of brighter and warmer

days, and with tax time passed, alsomay be a good time to review andupdate your financial and estate plans.You may re-affirm your plans after abrief review, or determine that updatesare warranted. Your legal and financialadvisors will help ensure that yourplans match your intentions in a tax-wise way.

A few questions to begin: Is your willcurrent? Do you have durable and

health-care powers of attorney? Areyour heirs and charitable causes clearlylisted? Are your gift intentions forHennepin Trustees and/or HennepinFoundation clearly noted? Do yourplans reflect the most tax-wise approachfor you and your heirs in light of currenttax laws?

A periodic financial planning update

is important for all from youngfamilies to retirees. To discuss howLegacy Gifts to Hennepin may beadvantageous, contact Jack Fistler,Director of Legacy Giving, (612) 435-1231 [email protected]

P.S. a reminder for those 70 orolder that a direct tax-free gift from yourIRA may be done through the end of2011.

A RISING HOPECYNTHIA ASHLEY,PARISH NURSE

I awaken each

morning by sayingGracious God, thank you

for the gift of today.

I am able to see most all sunrises andsunsets which reminds me of the bigrising hope of God. The blooming offlowers and trees brings new Hope tomy heart. The Lords rising from thetomb brings hope to my soul. Hope isone of the grieving stages that writerElizabeth Kubler Ross explains in herhealing books. Hope is mentioned 130times in the Bible. Hope is a naturalhealing practice that we all can behold.My hope is that you may find and em-brace hope today and every day.

As spring approaches, stay tunedand get ready to join in active summerprayer walks and bike rides beginning inJune. Also: please plan to participate inour next THRIVE book study adventureoffered Sundays June 5th and 12th. Thereare THRIVE books available to purchase.Please contact me at 612-435-1310 [email protected] for more info.

STEEPLE PEOPLE SURPLUS STORESpring is here; at least according to the

calendar. Time to clean out your closetsand your cupboards. We LOVE yourtax-deductible donations. Your stuff hashelped us donate over $685,000 to char-ity! We are low on jewelry these days please consider sorting through yourjewelry box and donating what youdont use.

Check out our new furniture blog atsteeplepeoplethrift.blogspot.com.Youcan shop our entire furniture inventory,not just the pieces out on the floor!

The van will return to the churchparking lot starting Sunday May 1. Youcan drop off your donations beforeor between services. If you have twoor more larger pieces of furniture todonate, please call Steeple People (612871-8305) to arrange for a free pickup.

If you are thinking about volunteering,why not come and visit us? We offerscheduling flexibility, an entertainingvariety of fun projects, and fantasticpeople!

VETOUCH PROGRAMAT COMMUNITY MEALSBY JEFF SMITH

You probably knew that every October

Hennepin designates a Sunday for theBlessing of the Animals, filling oursanctuary with barks, meows...andhuman smiles. But did you know thatfor the past two years we have alsoopened our doors to care for animalseach month, in connection with aninnovative veterinary medicine programcalled VeTouch?

The new University of MN veterinaryschool program came to HennepinsCommunity Meals ministry, now in its25th year. It answers a need voiced by

social services organizations such asCatholic Charities and Simpson housing,advocating for their clients to keep theirpets, provided theres a source forvaccinations and other low-cost healthcare to stretch thin budgets.

The University of Minnesota VeterinaryClinics recognized the need andapproached Hennepin because of itsreputation for caring for all Godscreatures, especially those less fortunate.

The U created a non-profit organiza-

tion called VeTouch and in partnershipwith our Community Meals programprovides free examinations, preventativemedications, and vaccinations for about20 cats and dogs each month, said

Carol Jackson, Hennepins co-lead ofCommunity Meals and a co-founder ofthe program. We even have a ferretonce in a while.

More recently, Hennepin and theUniversity of Minnesota have providedthe location and expertise to giveaspiring veterinary technicians at localcommunity colleges hands-on practicewith pets. The students also get valuableexperience in human communication andtraining so important in caring for pets.

This is particularly valuable for our

Community Meals guests, to supportthem in being responsible pet owners,Jackson added.

With the attention on jobs, housing,and an increased reliance on socialservices from the economic downturnthis Hennepin program provides a valu-able ministry to prevent low incomefamilies from facing the choice ofabandoning their pets or giving them toanimal shelters because they cannotafford their pets basic needs.

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSApplications are now being accepted for the Hennepin Foundations 2011-12

Scholarship Awards. The forms are available at the reception desk, on the website,or by contacting Tara Emerson at [email protected] or 612-435-1331. The scholar-ship awards are typically $500-$3000 for one year at a time. The highest priority isgiven to Hennepin Church members attending seminary and those pursuing socialservice careers, but others will be considered as funds allow. Deadline: May 6.


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SELECTED EVENTSSUNDAY, MAY 1All Church Worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PMGods Children Sing 9:45 AMBreakfast 10:30 AMSPSS Recognition Lunch 10:30 AMLibrary Board 10:45 AMCompass 180 Program 11:00 AMA Hopeful Earth 11:00 AMGods Children Sing 11:00 AM4th & 5th Grade Parents Meeting 11:00 AMCommunity Meals 4:45 PMSoul Caf 7:00 PMMONDAY, MAY 2UMCOR Refugee Info Session 12:00 PMShared Ministry Discussion 1:00 PMLuke Bible Study 6:00 PMTUESDAY, MAY 3India Partnership 11:00 AMCommunications Ministry Team 6:30 PMReconciling Committee 6:30 PMWEDNESDAY, MAY 4Koinonia Partner Search 11:45 AM

Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PMShared Ministry 6:00 PMSusanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PMSenior High Girls Book Club 7:00 PMTHURSDAY, MAY 5Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AMEmma Norton Tea 1:00 PMPrayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 PMLabyrinth 3:00 PMAdministrative Council 6:00 PMLydia Circle 7:00 PMGrief Coalition Meeting 7:30 PMFRIDAY, MAY 6Alanon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, MAY 8Regular Sunday Worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PMSunday School 9:45 AMBreakfast 10:30 AMBlood Pressure Screening 10:30 AMReconciling Ministries Brunch 10:45 AMSanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AMA Hopeful Earth 11:00 AMShared Ministry Discussion 11:00 AMHennepin Chime Concert 7:00 PMMONDAY, MAY 9Luke Bible Study 6:00 PMFaith In Action Team 6:30 PM

Job Support Group 7:00 PMTUESDAY, MAY 10Childrens Council 6:30 PMRussia Partnership 6:30 PMFood Service Committee 6:45 PMKoinonia Board 7:00 PMWEDNESDAY, MAY 11Archives Committee 1:00 PMLittle Kids, Big Fun 5:30 PMSteeple People Board 5:30 PMShared Ministry Discussion 6:00 PMTHURSDAY, MAY 12Joy Circle 9:00 AMPeace Through Justice 9:30 AM

Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AMLabyrinth 3:00 PMFRIDAY, MAY 13Alanon 10:00 AMSATURDAY, MAY 14Spire Brunch 9:30 AMSUNDAY, MAY 15Regular Sunday worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PMSunday School 9:45 AM

Breakfast 10:30 AMYouth Council Meeting 10:45 AMSanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AMA Hopeful Earth 11:00 AMPeace Through Justice Forum 11:00 AMUMW Leadership 11:00 AMMusic at Hennepin: InVocation 4:00 PMMONDAY, MAY 16Luke Bible Study 6:00 PMTUESDAY, MAY 17Foundation Board 6:00 PMDignity Center Steering 6:30 PMGlobal Outreach 6:30 PMMulti Generational Committee 6:30 PMFinance Committee 7:00 PMWEDNESDAY, MAY 18Senior High Girls Book Club 7:00 PMTHURSDAY, MAY 19June !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AMThursday Bible Study 11:00 AMLabyrinth 3:00 PMStaff Parish Relations 6:00 PMShared Ministries 6:00 PMPeace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PMFRIDAY, MAY 20Alanon 10:00 AMSUNDAY, MAY 22Regular Sunday worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday School 9:45 AMBreakfast 10:30 AMSanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AMRetreat Steering Committee 11:00 AMSalon se Leve 2:30 PMMONDAY, MAY 23Luke Bible Study 6:00 PMJob Support Group 7:00 PMFine Arts Committee 7:00 PMTUESDAY, MAY 24Adult Nurture 6:00 PMWEDNESDAY, MAY 25Senior Members Council 10:00 AMHaiti Partnership 6:00 PM

Trustees Meeting 7:00 PMTHURSDAY, MAY 26Labyrinth 3:00 PMScience and Faith Roundtable 6:30 PMFRIDAY, MAY 27Alanon 10:00 AMSUNDAY, MAY 29Regular Sunday worship at8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PMSunday School 9:45 AMBreakfast 10:30 AMCommunity Meals 4:45 PMMONDAY, MAY 30

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CONSIDERBEINGAN ACOLTYEWell provide training and answer yourquestions. If interested or curious, callBecky Monson, 612-239-0551, or LindaWilkins, 612-597-6200, co-Captains ofthe Acolyte Team.

HELP NEEDEDIN LEGAL CLINICAT DIGNITY CENTERThe VLN Brief Legal Services Clinic atthe Dignity Center is in need of a Fridaymorning legal clinic assistant, 9-noon.For this non-lawyer position a legal back-ground is helpful, but not necessary.The clinic assistant orients the volunteerlawyer of the day to the clinic, andassists with file maintenance, clientinterviews and services requested by theattorney. Please contact Muria Krugerat [email protected] or 651-226-0471.

CALENDAR INFORMATIONPlease send all calendar corrections

and room requests to Jodi Gustafson [email protected] or 612-435-1325.

EMMANORTON TEAAn English Tea to benefit Emma

Norton Services will be held 1:00 PM,Thursday, May 5 at Hennepin. Reservea table with Vivian LaRock at 651-235-

2241 or [email protected].

MUSICAT HENNEPINHENNEPIN CHIMEMAY 8, 7:00 PM

Welcome spring with this annualconcert by one of the regions best-known handbell ensembles. Always apopular event for all ages.

INVOCATIONMAY 15, 4:00 PM

Here is a Minneapolis a cappellachoral ensemble with a purpose: to

offer the gift of song to raise funds forlocal charities. Just as we feel called tosing, we hope that our music willinspire each listener to contribute to thebetterment of our communities, ournation, and our world. Their musicspans the globe and the centuries: youjust never know what youll hear but youll know that your free willdonation is helping to feed hungrypeople. This group features Hennepinstaff Jodi Gustafson and Daniel Pederson.

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