Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

A Story To Stand On
Sundays thru Dec.19 11:00 AM
Our fall theme is “A Story To Stand On.” In worship
T-Shirts
T-shirts with the Hennepin
logo will be available in
Carlson Hall, this Sunday,
Quilt Sale
Today, in Carlson Hall, the
Knotty Quilters will have a
fall sale of their quilts and
RELEVANT
Community Interfaith
we will hear parables of Jesus, from 9-11 AM and at the handmade items. Meals Explorations
those stories which have shaped Congregational Dinner at 5 Hunger 336 guests celebrated a Enter an interfaith dialogue
our lives. Through Dec. we will PM. Sizes S, M, & L will be beautiful Sunday night in guided by Gail Anderson,
Pentecost Season October 10, 2010 available at $6.00 each.
Connections
hear favorite scripture stories of our basement where a Director of Unity and Rela-
Last week Pastor Leah
Hennepin members which have delicious chicken dinner tionships at the MN Council
Potluck/Meeting Today! Worship Leaders talked about our connec-
informed their faith journeys. greeted everyone…although of Churches. Consider the
Sunday, October 10 at 5:00 pm is our last potluck/ at 9:30 & 11:00 tional system. Our Hunger
Oct. 10: Leah Rosso, Oct. 17: Kita McVay. we did run out. Our U of M next outing: A Morning at

This Week!
congregational meeting. A Offering this month will be
veterinary friends vaccinated Adath Jeshuran Conservative
hot entrée is provided, and Sabbath To End Homelessness sent to UMCOR for flood
27 pets. No matter if you Jewish Synagogue, Sat., Oct.
you are asked to bring the Sundays Oct. 10-Nov. 7, 11:00 AM relief not only in Pakistan
volunteer, donate or just 16, 9:45 AM-12 Noon.
fixin’s: A-B Appetizers, bread; Join in this multi-week presentation surrounding but also for India which is
worry about us, it’s all Please reserve your space
C-R Side dish, vegetable, the issue of homelessness. October 10: A History October 10 also having severe floods
marvelous! Thank you for by calling the church at
salad; S-Z Dessert. Dinner at 5 of Homelessness presented by Mikkel Beckmen, Chris Jackson, preaching which are causing problems
making Hennepin the place 612-871-5303.
pm, music and agenda at 5:45. Childcare provided. Executive Director, St. Stephen’s Human Services. October 17 in our Gandhi school. UM-
COR has already issued a where everyone’s at home.
Come learn about the History of Homelessness Bishop Sally Dyck, preaching
from a man who has worked in this community for
20 years to make the human right of housing a
reality for all. To reach this goal we need to first
October 24
Leah Rosso, preaching
$70,000 grant to Church
World Service (CWS) and
smaller grants to Global
INCLUSIVE
understand how it all began. October 17: Journey All Saints’ Day Medic, Muslim Aid and the Connect 4 Reconciling
out of Homelessness with Al Phenow, Richard We will celebrate All Saints’ Church of Pakistan. CWS Oct. 24, 10:30 am - 12:00 Ministries
Jones, and Teri Fagre. Can you imagine what it Day on Oct. 31st this year! working with other relief noon. Connect 4 is an effort Oct. 10, 10:45 am
Come for meaningful worship designed to connect new (& Longfellow Room
would be like to be homeless? How would you groups has provided food to
survive? How would you get back on your feet to celebrate the Saints of our 55,500, health care to new-ish) members through LGBT, friends and parents
and regain stability? Three Dignity Center clients past, the Saints that have died 26,500 and shelter kits to conversation. Hosted by new are invited to pick up a cup
share their powerful stories of transformation from this year, and the Saints that 17,500 families. Talk about members Rachel Austin and of coffee in Carlson Hall
hopelessness to hope as they rebuilt their lives are still present with us. In connection. Isn’t it amazing Amy Batiste, the October and join us for a time of
from homelessness to housed. United Methodist tradition, what our Hunger Offering session will be discussing conversation. This
we believe that we are all will do. Please be generous. the fall theme “A Story To group normally
Loving Kindness Meditation part of the communion of Stand On” sharing our own meets on the
Your gifts to the church operating budget support 10:00 AM Saturday Oct. 30 saints. Come and celebrate Concert Event stories and the stories that
2nd Sunday
the infrastructure of our many outreach ministries Loving Kindness is a 2500-year old meditation the saints in your life! November 12 have inspired us. RSVP: Call
of the month.
such as Community Meals and the Dignity Center, practice that helps us overcome self-dislike and Church Office – 612-871-
Donor and Everyone is
which make such a difference in people’s daily builds self-love and self-acceptance. As 5303 or email Rachel Austin
Welcome!
lives. Thank you for your financial pledge to we grow in self-appreciation, we find Customer at rachel.posey@gmail.com
Hennepin Church in 2011. Your church is worth it!

Silent Movie Night

ourselves behaving more gently and
lovingly toward others. The practice
makes us increasingly able to live
Appreciation at
Steeple People
The success of the Steeple
BEAUTIFUL
without fear or dislike of anyone else. People Surplus Store is due
Sculpture Show “New” Life
7 PM, Friday, October 29 Class led by Dr. Mary Jo Meadow. Cost: $8.00. to our generous donors and
Closing Today Adventures
Call the Church office to register 612-871-5303. An exciting concert event is In the Art Gallery
customers. The SPSS Board, Retirement-age people: Join
Nosferatu The volunteers and staff wish to
happening at Hennepin on
Friday night, November 12.
“But Ask the Beasts and
They Will Tell You” will
friends for service events and
Power express our appreciation by activities. Friday, Oct. 15:
The Movie is free Three local bands will be feature artist Judd Nelson
of inviting you to stop by the State Park Beauty. Join Doug
and the popcorn, performing in the sanctuary and his sculptures made
Story store on Fri., Oct. 22 from for this free concert. More Ohman as he presents
too! Drinks only $1. from salvaged and reclaimed
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM or info is coming soon! Yet photos of Minnesota’s state
Come and enjoy this Nov. 7, 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary metals. The exhibit runs
Sat., Oct. 23 from 10:00 AM another great opportunity to through Oct. 10 in the Art
Classic thriller and Kevin Kling, a well-known Minnesota playwright parks from his recent book,
to 5:30 PM. There will be invite friends to Hennepin… Gallery and is
invite your friends to join you at Hennepin Church! and storyteller whose commentaries can be heard “Prairie, Lake, Forest.” Please
treats, discounts (25% off

Hennepin
Program sponsored by the Hospitality Committee (remember our congregational sponsored by register by Wednesday, Oct.
on NPR’s All Things Considered will join us as any one item in the store),
and supported by a Hennepin Foundation grant. goals of reaching new people the Hennepin
part of our fall theme, “A Story to Stand On.” A and a drawing for SPSS gift 13, cost is $8.00. Oct. 23:
and cultivating our spiritual Foundation. All
wonderful opportunity to invite your friends to certificates. vitality?) Mark your calendars are welcome! Another opportunity to visit
Hennepin…start planning now! now! the Hindu Temple.

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 Weekly Classes/Activities
Thursday Bible Study 11 AM to 12:00
noon in the Longfellow Room. The
New Testament book, Acts of the
Apostles, will be our fall topic. New
participants always welcome! Chris
Jackson, Juanita Reed Boniface and
Mary Mensheha share leadership.
Men’s Bible Fellowship. At 7:15 on
Friday Mornings a group of men
gather for bible study, conversation
and fellowship. All men are invited
to attend this lively discussion.
Job Support Group: Mon., Oct. 18,
7:00 - 8:30 pm. Hennepin offers a
Roundtable Job Support Group for
people who are worried about their
current job or transitioning to a new
career. We welcome Leslie Philon
as the new facilitator for the group.
She has 16 years experience as Career
Coach and Consultant.
Kjerringsleppets Women’s Book Group
will discuss Dance of the Dissident
Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd on
Wednesday, November 3: The Faith
Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew.
Contact Sally@haumc.org for info.
The Science & Faith Roundtable: If
you’re interested in how science
and religion can be partners in the
quest for truth, this group may be
for you! Next meeting is 7:00 PM,
Oct. 28 - Questions of Truth: Fifty-
one Responses to Questions About
God, Science, and Belief by John
Polkinghorne and Nicholas Beale.
Note location change for October:
O.C.C. Auxiliary Dining Room,
Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Ave,
St. Paul.
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Donate! Volunteer!
The October Hunger Offering will
support the UMCOR response to the
floods and landslides in Pakistan.
Over 1,000 have died and 25,000
are stranded without food or water.
Over 8 million Pakistanis are in dire
need of emergency assistance food.
The Hennepin Peace Through Justice
Committee urges your support.
Finance Office Volunteer Needed:
One hour, Tuesday or Wednesday,
between 10 am and 4 pm. You may
serve once a week or once/twice a
month. Access to a car required.
Contact Chris Jackson at 612-435-
1308 or chris@haumc.org.
Backpacks Needed: It's back to school
time for many Dignity Center clients.
They need backpacks to carry their
belongings. Good condition used
(and new) backpacks are appreciated.
Donate blood: Memorial Blood Center
will accept blood donations at the
Woman’s Club (410 Oak Grove) from
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Saturday, Oct.
9. Walk-ins welcome. Call 651-332-
7165 for an appointment. Free parking
in the lot next to the Woman’s Club.
UMCOR Sager Brown. Thinking about
volunteering for the Sager Brown
mission trip Jan. 9 - 21, 2011? Learn
more at www.sagerbrown.org.
Learn about the mission trip by talk-
ing to a Sager Brown volunteer in
Carlson Hall today or contacting
Vaubels at cjvaubel@juno.com or
952-922-3449. Registration remains
open until Nov. 1 or until the 25
participant level is reached
Free Parking!
Looking for some exercise? A way to
meet others? A way to help Hennepin
Church? Park in the ramp! By parking
in the Walker Art Center Ramp Sunday
mornings, you will help those who are
not very mobile be able to park in the
parking lot. You’ll also make sure that
people who are visiting the church not
Christmas is coming and the Steeple
People Surplus Store is seeking
Calendar of Events MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
volunteers to help price Christmas Sunday, October 10, 2010 7:00 PM Faith and Life Discussion Group
donations in time for the Holiday 8:30 - 9:00 Holy Communion Border Chapel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER12
Sale in November. Contact Anne 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall
8:30 AM Library Committee
Hepper at hepperburgh@aol.com. 8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103
9:00 - 10:00 Sacred Journey Art Gallery 6:00 PM Altar Choir
Bike Mechanics are needed to help 9:30 - 10:30 Festival Worship Sanctuary 6:30 PM Children’s Council
work on donated bikes for the 9:30 - 10:30 Sixth Grade Art Project Room 2 6:30 PM Russia Partnership
D.C.E.H. Bike Ministry. Contact Seventh Grade Confirmation Parsonage Basement WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Mary Martin for details at 612-435- Sunday School for Grades 8-12 Church of Youth 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
1337 or email: mary@haumc.org. 9:45 - 10:45 Sunday School Education Wing 9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
Cashiers are desperately needed at Preschool Age 3 Room 105 1:00 PM Recyclers
the Steeple People Surplus Store. A Pre-K Room 1/3 1:00 PM Archives Committee
fun way to meet interesting customers Kindergarten Room 5/7 5:30 PM Steeple People Board
and other volunteers. Training pro- First Grade Room 4/6 6:00 PM Abundant Life Group
vided for user-friendly cash register. Second Grade Room 8
6:00 PM Lay Leadership Meeting
Stop by the store to observe our Third Grade Room 201
6:30 PM Local Outreach
operation to see if it is a good fit. To Fourth Grade Room 203
Fifth Grade Room 205 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
volunteer, contact Avis Hoffman at
10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
Avis@HoffmanBFC.com. 9:00 AM Joy Circle
10:30 - 11:15 Blood Pressure Screening Room 204
Walk to Emmaus has the men’s walk 10:30 - 12:30 Quilt Sale Carlson Hall 11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
this weekend at Camp Koronis in 10:45 - 11:45 Youth Council Dossal Alcove 3:00 PM Labyrinth
Paynesville. Please pray for those
10:45 - 12:00 Reconciling Ministries Longfellow Room 6:00 PM Foundation Board
who are participating.
11:00 - 12:00 Many Voices Border Chapel 7:00 PM Hennepin Chime
11:00 - 12:00 A Story to Stand On: Leah Rosso Room 202
New Member Classes FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
in November 11:00 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Fellowship
11:00 - 12:00 History of Homelessness Art Gallery
The next set of our New Member 9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room 10:00 AM Alanon
Classes will be November 14 & 21. 3:30 - 5:00 Compass 180 Meeting Harrison Room
Come meet new people and get to 12:00 PM Life Adventures Luncheon
5:00 - 6:30 Confirmation Parsonage Basement
know Hennepin Church as we eat a 5:00 - 8:00 Congregational Meeting/Potluck Social Hall SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
meal together, take a tour, look at the 7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal Choir Room 10:00 AM Mindfulness Meditation
roots of United Methodism, and have
discussion around spiritual gifts.
Classes are from 11:00 AM — 1:00
PM, and a meal is provided at both.
First Aid, CPR
Classes Offered
Breakfast at Hennepin
10:30 AM—12:30 PM
Join your friends in the lower level
Social Hall this fall for our Sunday
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
First Aid and CPR are excellent skills
church office if you, a family member
for anyone to learn and two courses breakfast. Cost is $5 per person, or $12
or an other church member are experi-
will be offered this fall. You can take per family/household. A great way to see
encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
one or both: no previous experience old friends and make new ones.
another need for pastoral care.
is necessary. Upon completion each Gratitude for your Giving CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS
get discouraged before they ever enter
participant will receive a certification
card from the American Red Cross.
The training you receive could safe
your life or the life of someone you
and Continued Support
At the end of September, the Operating
Budget Income Received in each of
the past three years has amounted to:
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
the door! Sept 12, 19, & 26: There will love. To register call the church office 2010—71% of Budget Thank You the reception desk near the East Entry.
be people in the ramp to help you at 612-871-5303 2009—66% of Budget For your PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
before and after worship. Please try it 2008—68% of Budget Support!
Oct. 17 — Standard First Aid to Hennepin members and friends
out! You may find you like having a
Noon – 4:00 PM, $22 per person bringing comfort of favorite hymns
warm car in the winter and a cool car Sunday Spire Deadline
and songs to your surroundings.
in the summer! (Pick up Nov. 14 — Infant and Child CPR
your free parking passes Please email all information to DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
Noon – 4:00 PM, $30 per person Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM www.mplsgriefsupport.com. Saturday
from an usher or at the
front desk.) For questions call Paula Colton, in- on Monday for the following mornings Sept. 4 - Dec. 18, at Central
Lutheran Church (333 South 12th St.,
structor. at 612-435-1304. Classes Sunday Spire, or drop off at the
limited to 10 students...sign up soon! Mpls.) 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Oct. 16 topic:
church, attn: Daniel Pederson. “Grief and Self-Awareness.”