Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

GOD IN AMERICA
JAN. 30, FEB. 6/13/20/27, 11:00 AM
New Bible
Study
An eight-week Bible study
Muslim Mother
Tells All
February 20 at 11:00 AM,
RELEVANT
Governor Mark and Human Services Budget.
Since the days when the Puritan “city will be offered Thursdays Arlene El Amin, a Muslim Come meet members from
mother with 5
Dayton to speak
on a hill” beckoned on the horizon of from 6-7:30 PM. Snacks will other DCEH congregations,
the New World, religious faith and be provided, bring your children and 14 at Advocacy
discuss the outlook for the
Epiphany January 30, 2011 belief have forged America’s ideals, dinner if you like. We will grandchildren, Training legislative session, and learn
molded its identity and shaped its be exploring the book of will tell us
On Monday January 31st, how we can speak together
Rekindling sense of mission at home and abroad. Acts together and talking
what it is like
Led by Dennis Behl & Bill Mate, this PBS series to be a minority Governor Dayton will be to end homelessness in our
the Fire about what it means for our
contains six episodes. person in Minneapolis. One speaking with the members state. For more information,
No doubt you had lives today. Led by Leah please contact Kristyn Ebert
of her children is Imam of the DCEH (Downtown
a particular scripture Sabbatical Report Rosso. Call the church at
Makram El Amin who many at Kristyn@haumc.org or
January 30, 11:00 AM Congregations to End
story you claimed as 612-871-5303 or email of us know through the
Bruce Robbins will report on the places, people Homelessness), of which 612-435-1305.
a childhood favorite. Leah at Leah@haumc.org to Interfaith Series. A working
David and Goliath? and insights he experienced on his four month Hennepin is a part, at the
sign up. mother who has had a
Noah and the Ark? sabbatical. Westminster Presbyterian
successful career in major
Jonah and the Whale? THE ORIGIN OF SATAN Music @ Hennepin Church about the Health
These stories hold companies, she has been a

INCLUSIVE
FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 11:00 AM February 13 @ 4 PM community worker and
great power and visual drama, but what do they Who is Satan? How did he become Horn Concert
mean to our faith today? How can we look at these volunteer with: Parent
the embodiment of evil in the New Board at North High, a
ancient stories in new ways? How do we rekindle the Timothy Bradley, a versatile
Testament? Bestselling author and “New” Life Community
fire that holds a message that transcends time? horn performer and arranger residential home for teenage
scholar Elaine Pagels shows how a
During the long season of Epiphany this year, we struggle between followers of Jesus
for the Copper Street Brass, is girls and Social and Adventures Meals
will explore the theme and many of the scriptures designating a free-will offering Counseling services. Also
and the Jewish majority turned into Retirement-age people: Join Tonight is the first of our
and doctrines that have defined Christian life. We from his concert to benefit a pillar of Masjid El Nur,
a demonization of the “intimate ene- back-to-back meals. A hot,
friends for service events and
will ask ourselves difficult questions about them and the Dignity Center. Mark your her religious home. There
mies” and how pagans and dissenting calendar to hear Mr. Bradley’s
delicious meal awaits our
activities. February 11: Its our
allow them to challenge us in new ways. As author will be plenty of time
Christians also came to be branded agents of Satan. wonderful horn sounds and Special Valentine’s luncheon guests. Socks and underwear,
Madeline L’Engle said: “Not all scriptures are factual reserved for you to
and concert with the Copper pantry items and toiletries
but they all hold truth.” BREATH OF LIFE support the Dignity Center ask questions. She is a will also be there for those
In these cold, winter months leading us toward FEBRUARY 6, 20 & 27, 11:00 AM ministry of Hennepin Church! loving, knowledgeable and Street Brass! Cost for this
Julie Delene, founder of Move-As-One, who need them. As we relax
Lent, come and gather as a Hennepin community as gracious person. Presented special event is $15. Your
helps guide individuals and teams in front of our fireplaces, in
we do the work of Rekindling the Fire. by Hennepin Peace through reservations are due Feb. 7.
through the process of remaking our cozy habitats, let us also
Justice Committee. February 18: Join Hennepin’s remember, advocate and
Stretch and Smile themselves from the inside out. Three
Class sessions include: (1) Breathe to Quiet RECONCILING own Lori Sturdevant for her pray for those who are less
Your Mind. (2) Breathe to Heal: Release talk “State on the Brink?” comfortable.
Demonstration Today! Physical and Emotional Blocks. (3) Breathe to Create: COMMITTEE
Expand Strength, Clarity and Vibration. TODAY AT 11:00 AM
Living well through light exercise and
healing prayer are two healthy means
of nourishing your body, mind and soul. Cynthia
Ashley, our Parish nurse, will lead a 30-minute
VISIT TO WALKER ART GALLERY
FEBRUARY 13, 11:00 AM
Bruce Robbins invites you to join him and visit
Discovering
Ancient Church
Women
The Hennepin Reconciling
Committee is holding a
planning meeting for their
BEAUTIFUL
head-to-toe, light stretch and self-massage move- the exhibition of Yves Klein: With the Void, Full
upcoming work. We hope LOOKING AHEAD: Sanctuary
ment class for anyone able and interested on Come learn about the strong, all interested people, as Flowers
Powers. Meet inside the main entrance by the gift It is not too early to mark
bold women of the church’s well as regular committee
Tuesdays (starts Feb. 1) from 1:30—2:00 PM in the shop and we will enter the exhibit together after your calendar for our Earth There are still many Sundays
past. We will learn some, members will be able to
Harrison Room. A 30 minute prayer time will be an introduction. More details to follow. Camp and Vacation Bible available to provide the
offered for those who would like to share and lift discuss some, and pray attend. We will set a time Sanctuary flowers in 2011.
ORIGINAL SIN School!
prayers to the group from a personal or global per- together prayers that they for our meetings and make Just sign-up on the flower
FEBRUARY 20 & 27 — 11:00 AM some plans for the future. Earth Camp 2011 calendar in Carlson Hall,
spective. The stretching is done standing and/or wrote. For an hour a month,
Join Bruce Robbins in this challenging and July 25-28 write your name, phone or
sitting; no floor or mat work is expected. TODAY, you can nurture your soul
January 30, Cynthia will present a mini demonstra-
enlightening conversation. What is the doctrine of Downtown For children who have email in an available day,
Original Sin? How does it inform how we read and faith life by being a
tion of this class at 12 Noon in the Harrison Room. witness to the ancestors of
Choral Festval completed 1st - 5th grades. and a few weeks before
scripture and sing the great hymns of 2:00 PM, February 27 your selected Sunday you
You may contact Cynthia with questions: 612-435- our faith. Tuesdays from
our tradition? How has it changed Westminster Presbyterian Vacation Bible

Hennepin
1310 or Cynthia@haumc.org. All are encouraged receive a reminder to call
over the years? How is it relevant to 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Feb. 22, hosts “Honoring the Sacred: School 2011 your favorite florist to order
our understanding and experience of March 15, April 19, and A Festival of American Egypt: Joseph’s Journey flowers and get the wording
what it means to be a 21st century May 24 in Harrison Room. Music” with many choirs from Prison to Palace finalized for the dedication
Christian? Refreshments provided. including Hennepin’s. August 15-19 in the bulletin.

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 Weekly Classes/Activities
Thursday Bible Study: 11:00 AM to January Hunger Offering: There are
12:00 noon in the Longfellow
Room has resumed with a new
study of the Hebrew prophets. New
members are always welcome.
Chris Jackson is the group leader.
Job Support Group: Feb. 14, 28
from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. This group is
for people who are worried about a
current job or transitioning to a new
career. Leslie Philmon, facilitator
has 16 years experience as a career
coach. Please join us on Tuesday
February 8 at 7:00 at the Basilica of Hunger Offering. Please give as rollover gift may be made before
St. Mary for a presentation on what
we have learned from offering a
job group at Hennepin.
The Science & Faith Roundtable: If Souper Sunday is coming February 6: to Hennepin Church, and may be
you’re interested in how science
and religion can be partners in the
quest for truth, this group may be
for you! January 27, 2011: Reviving
Christian Humanism: The New
Conversation on Spirituality, Theology
and Psychology by Don Browning.
Men’s Bible Fellowship. At 7:00 on
Friday mornings a group of men Take 5 Advocacy: Look for the Take 5 older, as examples, to fulfill some
gather for bible study, conversation
and fellowship. All men are invited
to attend this lively discussion.
Kjerringsleppets: Women’s Book
Group. On Wednesday, February 2:
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
by Maya Angelou (meet with Senior
High Girls’ book club). Contact Sally
for info: Sally@haumc.org.
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Coffee
Calendar of Events MONDAY, JANUARY 31
9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
Sunday, January 30, 2011
6 families, including 12 children Mugs 8:30 - 9:00 HOLY COMMUNION BORDER CHAPEL
7:00 PM Hospitality Committee
that live in Gandhi Handicapped 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall
Rehabilitation Ashram in Jaipur,
We need gently used coffee mugs for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
our new Sunday at 5 Worship Service. 8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103
India. The adults, who work when 8:30 AM Library Committee
Please brings your mugs to the church 9:00 - 10:00 SACRED JOURNEY ART GALLERY
they can find a 9:30 - 10:30 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SANCTUARY
11:00 AM India Partnership
office. Thank you! 1:30 PM Stretch and Smile
job, have great 9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for Grades 7-12 Church of Youth
difficulty meet- 9:30 - 11:00 Confirmation (Sixth Grade) Parsonage Basement 6:30 PM Reconciling Committee
ing their $54 a An IRA Reminder 9:45 - 10:45 Sunday School Education Wing
Preschool Age 3 Room 105
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
month/family From Jack Fistler,
Director of Legacy Giving Pre-K Room 1/3 9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
food allowance, which must also
Kindergarten Room 5/7 9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
cover their medicine. You can help This is to remind IRA owners age
these people by donating to our 70 ½ or older that an IRA charitable First Grade Room 4/6 1:00 PM Recyclers
Second Grade Room 8 5:30 PM Kjerringsleppets
Third Grade Room 201 7:00 PM Susanna Wesley Circle
generously as you can each week. January 31, 2011, and treated as a
Fourth Grade Room 203 7:00 PM Senior High Girls’ Book Club
Because of your gifts these friends 2010 tax-free transfer. The transfer Fifth Grade Room 205
will have adequate food. is made directly from the IRA account 10:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall 11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
Happy New Year to the greatest designated for a specific purpose or 11:00 - 12:00 MANY VOICES BORDER CHAPEL 1:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry
soup can collectors in Minneapolis! used to fulfill documented pledges. 11:00 - 12:00 Bruce Robbins: Sabbatical Report Room 203
3:00 PM Labyrinth
Hope your team had a great season Likewise, IRA charitable rollovers may 11:00 - 12:00 God in America Art Gallery
6:00 PM Bible Study: Book of Acts
and you bought lots of cans of soup be made in 2011, up to $100,000 per 11:00 - 12:00 Coming Back to Earth Room 205
11:00 - 12:00 Reconciling Committee Longfellow Room 7:00 PM Lydia Circle
so the Community Meal Ministry IRA holder, as part of your 2011
will be able to give soup to the charitable giving planning. 11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
12:00 - 12:30 Stretch and Smile Demo Harrison Room
hungry this winter. You may bring These tax-free IRA transfers may be 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Fellowship
1:30 - 3:30 Youth Boy’s Basketball League Off Site
your soup in anytime. opportune ways for persons 70 ½ or 9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals Social Hall
5:00 - 6:00 SUNDAY AT 5 BORDER CHAPEL 10:00 AM Alanon
table Feb. 6 in Carlson Hall during or all of their required minimum 5:00 - 7:00 UMYF Church of Youth
the Coffee Hour. Communicate distributions and consider a larger gift 7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal Choir Room
with your legislator about a specific than possible within permissible
issue related to poverty and home- levels of itemized deductions for gifts
lessness. Twice a month, the Take of cash or securities on their tax
5 table will be set up to give you returns. To review how this giving
a chance to communicate about opportunity may be advantageous,
OFFICE
HELPERS
Breakfast at Hennepin
10:30 AM—12:30 PM
Join your friends in the lower level
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
specific issue. You can also sign up check with your advisors, and contact NEEDED Social Hall this fall for our Sunday church office if you, a family member
breakfast. Cost is $5 per person, or $12 or an other church member are experi-
for email alerts, and suggestions for Jack Fistler at 612.435.1321 or
ways to communicate with your Jack@haumc.org Many hands per family/household. A great way to encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
see old friends and make new ones. another need for pastoral care.
legislator. make light the work! CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS
Sunday at 5: using principles of the twelve-step
Do you have an hour or so free once or
twice a month, or even every week? We
can use your help in the office to work
Gratitude for your Giving
and Continued Support
At the end of December, the Operating
Budget Income Received in each of
are posted each week in the Pastoral
Care section on the kiosk in Carlson
Hall. Greeting cards for members in
need of cheer are available to sign at
with mailings and other paper handling the past three years has amounted to:
a spiritual gathering recovery tradition, sharing our stories efforts. This is your opportunity to help
the reception desk near the East Entry.
of recovery of hope and healing. Leslie Ball will 2010—104% of Budget Thank You PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
assemble the bulletins or to help label
provide music and members of the 2009—95% of Budget For your to Hennepin members and friends
A New Service Begins! the !nSpire newsletter, but also to take 2008—97% of Budget Support!
Hennepin clergy will rotate as fellow bringing comfort of favorite hymns
some time and visit/catch up with
Sunday at 5 is an inclusive, informal, celebrants. Doors open at 4:30 PM Sunday Spire Deadline and songs to your surroundings.
friends while you do this easy task. Why
holistic gathering welcoming all serving coffee and tea. Gathering Please email all information to DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
not get the ’whole gang’ to come with
seekers wherever they are on their begins at 5:00 PM. All are welcome! Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM www.mplsgriefsupport.com. Saturday
you? Contact Sandra if you can help for
journey. We support spiritual formation mornings Jan. 1—April 30, 2011 at St.
a few hours, now and then: 612-871- on Monday for the following Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8th
5303, Sandra@haumc.org, or you can Sunday Spire, or drop off at the Street, Minneapolis. February 5: topic
let her know at the front desk. church, attn: Daniel Pederson. is “Anxiety and Grief.”