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Swipe to read all about their past few days at the

Swipe to read all about their past few days at their mission trip in South Dakota!

#2026missiontrip

Hamline Church Family Camp was full of sunshine, s

Hamline Church Family Camp was full of sunshine, smiles, and great memories this weekend at Lake Elmo! ☀️ Feat. Kyle Pennington's Campfire Paella

From swimming in the lake and playing together to enjoying a delicious cookout, it was a weekend filled with fun, laughter, and time to connect. We're so grateful for everyone who came and made it such a special time together.

#churchcamp #campingweekend #familyfun #hamlinechurch

Thank you to everyone who came out to Refresh & Re

Thank you to everyone who came out to Refresh & Renew! We learned about the upcoming Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium's (CCEC) year of programming, eating our Bread Oven pizza and listening to music! Thank you to our Bread Oven Team, CCEC, and the Walker-West Music Academy for making it a great night!

Watch our Facebook for upcoming CCEC events this fall!
#unitedmethodist #mn #church #community #stpaulmn #hamlinechurch #events Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Paul St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Youth Mission Trip 2026 Updates! Sunday - Day 1 T

Youth Mission Trip 2026 Updates!

Sunday - Day 1
Today we had to wake VERY early to drive to South Dakota. The ride was very fun, the vans certainly had some different environments and it was pretty to watch the fields go by.

Monday - Day 2
Today we cleared out a storage unit, then we organized everything in it. Then we went through some stuff in the basement. We ended the day by eating some snacks. - Eddie.

Hello Everyone, today my group headed to the local YMCA. Once we arrived we helped clean breakfast up and go to work. We split into 2 groups one making sandwiches and the other gardening. After that work concluded we headed to help the youth camp. Our work finished and we headed back to camp. - Efram

A heartfelt thank you to all of the musicians, sin

A heartfelt thank you to all of the musicians, singers, actors, and everyone behind the scenes who shared their gifts and brought Fiddler on the Roof to life! Stay tuned for God on Broadway: Frozen on August 23!
Watch the service anytime on our YouTube (link in bio).

#HamlineChurch #GodOnBroadway #WorshipThroughMusic #Broadway

Looking for your next great summer read? ☀️📚 Our

Looking for your next great summer read? ☀️📚

Our Hamline Church book club leaders shared some of their favorite recommendations to enjoy this season!

Fiction & Fellowship
📖 Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books — Kristen Miller
📖 Remarkably Bright Creatures — Shelby Van Pelt
📖 West with Giraffes — Lynda Rutledge
📖 Theo of Golden — Allen Levi

Racial Justice Book Group
📖 Where Wolves Don't Die — Anton Treuer
📖 Warrior Girl Unearthed — Angeline Boulley
📖 Where Rivers Part — Kao Kalia Yang

Teacher Book Club
📖 The Dictionary of Lost Words — Pip Williams
📖 The Correspondent — Virginia Evans

Whether you're reading by the lake, on the porch, or curled up at home, we hope you find a story that inspires, challenges, or simply brings you joy.

Have a favorite book you've read this year? Share it in the comments! 📚💙

It’s amazing to see how much our garden has grown

It’s amazing to see how much our garden has grown since May! 🌱

Thank you to all of our volunteers, SPROUT Garden Interns, Hamline kids, and Creation Care small group members for helping prepare the garden, plant seeds, care for the plants, and harvest the produce.

Each summer, we partner with the Hamline Midway Elders to share the harvest from our garden with neighbors in our community. We’re grateful for everyone who helps make this ministry grow! 💚

Join us this Thursday for some free pizza, music a

Join us this Thursday for some free pizza, music and information about what the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium will be doing this fall!

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Paul St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Luther Seminary

Join the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consor

Join the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium for some FREE pizza and learn about their upcoming events on July 23!

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Paul St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Luther Seminary

Final Update: Saturday was our last full day in Ir

Final Update:
Saturday was our last full day in Ireland. We rented a car (with Pastor Mariah driving on the left side!!) and set out to explore more of the country. Our adventure showed me just how much variety Ireland holds in both its landscapes and history.

Starting in Bray, it was amazing to see the scenery shift so quickly from the busy streets of Dublin to peaceful coastlines with rocky shores, cool sea air, and sweeping views of the water. Driving through the Wicklow Mountains was another highlight, with winding roads through heather-covered hills, valleys, and endless green countryside.

Glendalough was probably the most meaningful stop. The cemetery, round tower, and church ruins made it easier to imagine the lives of those who lived there over a thousand years ago. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, it was easy to understand why St. Kevin chose such a peaceful and sacred place for this settlement.

Later, Kilkenny showed us another side of Irish history—a lively medieval city filled with historic streets, colorful storefronts, cafés, and the incredible Kilkenny Castle.

One of the fun surprises of the day was discovering an art fair in Kilkenny! We also experienced how popular Ireland’s natural spaces can be, with people from across Europe gathering at Glendalough’s lake to enjoy the rare warm, sunny weather.

This day trip was the perfect way to round out our experience of Ireland. Thank you to Hamline Church for supporting this incredible opportunity!

Aderyn

#umc #unitedmethodist #dublin #youthconference

God on Broadway returns to Hamline Church on Sunda

God on Broadway returns to Hamline Church on Sunday, July 26 featuring the story, music and heart of the Tony award winning musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Together, we’ll explore the God in it all as you tap your toes and sing along to your favorite show tunes. Mark your calendars and get your tickets now (just kidding… it’s church. No tickets required).

#fiddler #hamlinechurch #stpaul #mn #hamlinemidway

Friday Update: Today was the last day of the Conv

Friday Update:
Today was the last day of the Convocation! We all took the double-decker bus to the hotel where it was held. We started the morning by singing together and listening to some great speakers. Afterward, we had lunch with roasted potatoes, a baked potato (there were lots of potatoes this week!), green beans, and beef before heading to our final workshops.

The first workshop I chose was Who Are You? It focused on identity, what shapes it, and what helps us feel connected to others. We talked about the difference between belonging and fitting in. Fitting in is feeling like you have to change yourself to be accepted, while belonging is being able to be yourself and know you are accepted just as you are. We ended by reflecting on the question, "What is one thing you can do to help another person experience belonging?" People shared simple but meaningful answers like being kind, accepting others, and offering a smile.

My second workshop, A Dream Team: Loving God and Neighbor, was led by a Rwandan refugee and United Methodist pastor. She shared how strangers showed her kindness during difficult times and how she has been able to help others in return. She reminded us that while we often find it easy to give kindness, it can be much harder to receive it. Her message was that it is just as important to accept love from God and our neighbors as it is to give love. I found that incredibly powerful and inspiring.

To end the day, we enjoyed dinner of pasta, bread, and yes—even more potatoes! We finished with reflection, evening worship, and communion.

I have gained so much from this experience and am so grateful to have shared it with everyone else on this trip. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support—we couldn't have done it without you!

Rylee

@unitedmethodistchurch #dublin #youthconference #UMC

Please keep our families at Northern Pines Camp an

Please keep our families at Northern Pines Camp and our Mini Tree House crew in your prayers this week. 🙏🌲

Pray that they experience moments of joy, meaningful connections with one another, and a deeper relationship with God. May they find time to slow down, appreciate the beauty of God’s creation, and discover new ways to grow in faith, friendship, and community.

We’re grateful for these opportunities to step away from the busyness of everyday life and experience God’s presence together. 💚

#northernpines #mn #umc #godscreation

Update: They safely returned home on Sunday! Hell

Update: They safely returned home on Sunday!

Hello and blessings from Ireland!

This is Atlas/Leon writing to you on Thursday, July 9, our second day attending the Global Young People’s Convocation 2026. The second day can be easier than the first, but navigating a conference of 650+ people that hasn't been held in eight years is still a challenge. Each day begins with morning plenary and worship from 10–12, where youth speakers from around the world share their stories and ministries. After lunch, we attend two workshops.

My first workshop was Rooted and Growing: What it Means to Be a Disciple, led by Rev. Dr. Scott Hughes. The first thing he told us was, "The life you already have is proof of your discipleship."

We were invited to sit with someone new, and I met Imke from Berlin, Germany. Together we discussed communion, baptism, and the difference between simply doing good and doing good as a disciple. My biggest takeaways were:
• God claims us as disciples before we know how to respond.
• Our membership vows call us to Prayer, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness.
• Small acts transform us into better disciples of Christ little by little.

My second workshop, Finding Lament as a Community, was led by Rev. Dr. Charlie Charles. He reminded us that prayers don't have to be joyful—they can express anger, hurt, and pain. Lament includes five parts: Address, Complaint, Motivation, Petition, and Trust. True lament ends in trust that hope is still possible.

Rev. Charles explained that communal lament centers on shared identity and calls for healing and systemic change. When communities paint over trauma, it only leads to collective emotional exhaustion. Pain isn't meant for one person to carry alone.

At the end, my group wrote this prayer together:

Oh God of our broken society,
You taught us to love so abundantly.
So why do we feel so alone right now?
Guide us toward intentional connection,
Where we can share our communal pain.
Help us find and create sanctuary.
Oh Lord, hear our cries.

Of course, so much more was learned than could ever fit into one post!

With lots of love,
Atlas/Leon

@unitedmethodistchurch #dubliin #youthconference #gypc #UMC

🎶 This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shin

🎶 This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine... ✨

We saw so many lights shining on Sunday! Thank you to our Coffee Hour team, SPROUT Garden helpers, musicians, tech booth volunteers, lay reader, ushers, and greeters for sharing your gifts and helping make worship such a welcoming and meaningful experience. Your light helps our church shine brighter each week.

A special congratulations to Tove on preaching their first sermon at Hamline Church! What a joy to witness your light shining so brightly. 💛

If you missed Sunday's service, you can watch it anytime at hamlinechurch.org/worship.

#volunteers #thankyou

They've been busy at the GYPC UMC Conference! Here

They've been busy at the GYPC UMC Conference! Here is their update about Wednesday:

Today was our first full day at the Global Young People's Convocation, and it was full in every sense of the word. We started the morning by grabbing breakfast from a little corner store before taking a double-decker bus to the conference. I don't know if the novelty will ever wear off; I absolutely adore the double-decker buses!

Each morning begins with a plenary session. We've joked that it's "not technically worship," even though it includes Scripture, a message, and plenty of singing. Whether they call it worship or not, it begins our day centered on God.

Lunch has quietly become one of my favorite parts of the day. We sit together as a delegation, reflecting on what we've heard and sharing what stood out. While our lunches aren't Communion, they remind me that sharing a table has always been one of the ways God forms community.

My favorite workshop was about prayers of lament. I learned that lament is bringing our grief, anger, fear, and confusion before God with bold honesty. I was surprised to learn that nearly one-third of the Psalms are prayers of lament. It reminded me that God doesn't ask us to hide our pain.

Later I attended a workshop on leadership in the UMC. One quote by Frederick Buechner has stayed with me: "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet."

I asked, "How can I be a leader of faith if I don't always have faithfulness?" Afterward, someone named Victoria handed me a note reminding me that good leaders are honest about their struggles and that those struggles can help others grow.

This conference has reminded me that the Church is bigger than the congregation I know back home. Meeting young people from different countries and cultures has shown me that curiosity is not the opposite of faith. I'm grateful to be here and excited for the rest of the week.

-Piper

#gypc #ireland #umc

🎻 Tradition, family, faith, and change—join us as

🎻 Tradition, family, faith, and change—join us as our God on Broadway series continues with Fiddler on the Roof this July 26.

Through beloved songs and a timeless story, we'll explore what it means to hold onto what matters most while navigating a changing world. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, you'll find inspiration, connection, and meaningful worship.

Join us Sundays at 10:00am as we discover where God shows up on Broadway!
#fiddler #hamlinechurch #stpaul #mn #hamlinemidway

Join the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consor

Join the Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium for some FREE pizza and learn about their upcoming events on July 23!

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church St. Paul St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Luther Seminary

Update from GYPC: As practiced at our pre-meetings

Update from GYPC:
As practiced at our pre-meetings, last night at dinner we shared our high, low and where we saw God. Highs included relief at finally dropping our luggage off at our hotel after a long red-eye flight, shuttle bus, walking, and a double decker mass-transit bus. Being greeted with GYPC signs and joy for our arrival at the airport by volunteers from Tarrytown UMC in Austin. A phenomenal walking tour guide of historic Dublin. Our lows were predictable--being tired and jet-lagged, all the walking we had done making our bodies tired, and while not as warm and muggy as Minnesota it was hot outside!

We all had a different way we saw God. On mass-transit, people treating others with dignity and respect. At Trinity College, where no matter how flawed Christianity can be, hundreds of people visit the Book of Kells daily to see a relic from early Christianity. And our group treating each other with kindness, learning more about each other in a foreign country after not getting much, if any, sleep on the plane.

Today is the first day of our conference, where we will meet hundreds of young people from around the world who identify as United Methodist. I am excited and nervous to experience what our faith is like in different parts of the world, and to see what that means for our faith individually and as we bring these experiences back to Hamline.

- Elsa

#umc #ireland #gypcconference #unitedmethodistchurch #Youthleaders

Our GYPC youth & adult leaders have arrived in Dub

Our GYPC youth & adult leaders have arrived in Dublin! ✈️🌍 Please keep them in your prayers while they are at the GYPC Conference!

Over the coming days, they'll worship, learn, build friendships, and grow alongside young United Methodists from around the world. We pray for safe travels, meaningful conversations, open hearts, and experiences that will inspire them as they return home.

We're excited to hear all about their journey. Stay tuned for more updates!

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