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Vacation Bible School Registration & Wishlist

Hero Central

Hero Central VBS is coming to Hamline Church!  Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Before and after care are available starting at 8:00 am and until 5:00 pm.  Kids and adult volunteers can register at: http://2017.cokesburyvbs.com/hamlinechurch  Invite your friends, cousins, and neighbors!

Our Wish List

Do you have any of the items on this list? Are you willing to let the Hamline Church Kids borrow them for VBS? Please mark your name on the items you would like to have returned, and drop them off in the church office on or before Sunday, June 18.

Thank you!
  • broken, used crayons – lots!
  • (with or without wrapper)
  • 4 – laundry baskets
  • 4 – large buckets
  • 4 – ping pong balls
  • 4 – tennis balls
  • 4 – volleyballs
  • 4 – basketballs
  • 4 – golf balls
  • 4 – footballs
  • 4 – baseballs
  • 4 – soccer balls
  • Hula Hoops – as many as possible!
  • Water balloons – (the self-sealing variety, please)
  • Pool noodles (6)
  • Beach ball (1)
  • 4 – clear/transparent 5-gallon (or larger) buckets/bins
  • 12-12 oz cans regular soda (variety of kinds – for a science experiment – not the kids!)
  • 12-12 oz cans of diet soda (variety of kinds – for a science experiment – not the kids!)
  • 8 – large raw baking potatoes
  • Bubble solution – large container
  • Distilled water – one gallon
  • 4 tsp. glycerin
  • 4 – disposable aluminum casserole dish
  • 4 – empty 16 oz plastic bottles
  • 4 – washcloths or cotton socks to fit over bottom of bottle
  • 4 – rubber bands – to fit around 16 oz. plastic bottles
  • 4 – sets of 4-color food coloring set
  • Ice cream salt
  • Wooden skewers (like for shish kabobs)
  • Floral foam (3 pieces)
  • green tissue paper
  • 35 – thin wooden dowels – approx. 8” long
  • 8 – hex nuts

Contact: Amy Ireland at asireland@hamlinechurch.org

We’re Co-Sponsoring a new Refugee Family from Ethiopia!

Hamline Church is excited to announce that we will be co-sponsoring a new refugee family with the Minnesota Council of Churches. Last year, we helped to resettle a Karen family. This year, we are helping an Ethiopian family of 11 resettle here in Minnesota. Please see the below message from John Bailey, co-leader of the Refugee Ministry, about how you can help support this effort.

Hello Friends! We are privileged to welcome a new refugee family to a life in Minnesota. They are a family of 11 from Ethiopia – by way of several years in a Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya. They arrived here a couple of weeks ago. The family are Oromo, which is the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. I met six of them today  and they are a lovely, warm family with a spitfire of a Mom!

We are going to need assistance in working with this family over the summer. First, there are some key differences between our work with this family as compared to last year’s family. While this family is larger, most are adults. The biggest difference, and one that should make our communication easier, is that there is English ability with some in the family. The oldest daughter (Naima, 23) is the best communicator, and she is the unofficial “spokesperson” for the family.
They also have a furnished home, that is located in a nearby neighborhood.

Please let me know if you can volunteer to assist our refugee ministry this summer. What does that mean? Our commitment is to meet with the family, at least, once a week. That meeting could be taking them on an outing such as the grocery store, a park, or the zoo. It can also just mean going over there and spending time with them. I’d also note that the outings probably won’t
include each and every family members so don’t be scared off by the logistics of 11 people! We also will probably plan 2-3 larger outings such as a picnic.

We’re looking for a group of regular helpers who can participate in activities with the family once every couple of weeks. 

How do I get involved?

Contact: John Bailey at johnbaileyinmn@gmail.com

How can I get on the email list about opportunities to assist?

Contact: John Bailey at johnbaileyinmn@gmail.com

March is Minnesota Foodshare Month

As of March 16, our total is 1338 dollars/lbs! Keep it coming!

March is Minnesota FoodShare month and Hamline Church is again collecting gifts of food and dollars for local food shelves. Contributions will be collected throughout the month. Tan envelopes for cash donations are in the pews. Our goal for 2017 is 2500 in pounds of food. One dollar = one pound of food. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! Our contributions support Keystone and Interfaith Action’s Department of Indian Work food shelf.

The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is the largest grassroots food and fund drive in the state, accomplished by participating groups and individuals engaged in the fight against hunger in support of our 300 partner food shelves.

All the Information at mnfoodshare.org >

January Sermon Series: The New Reign

januaryAs we enter the new year and a new President comes into office in the United States, it’s worth asking the question: what if Jesus were were in charge? From Jesus’ humble beginnings, it is clear that God sent Jesus to be a different kind of ruler than the world had ever seen before. He was to bring about a new reign – a reign where the lowly are lifted up, the proud are scattered, and what is unjust is made right. This January, we explore what it looks like to follow a leader like Jesus in America right here, right now.

January 8
Epiphany | “Jesus the Refugee”

January 15
Baptism | “Jesus the Commoner”

January 22
Calling | “Jesus’s Cabinet”
with special guest preacher,
Dr. Silas Morgan from the Hamline University Religion Department

Hamline Church Votes to become an Altar for All Congregation

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 Hamline Church voted unanimously to become an Altar for All Congregation. At Hamline Church, the Christian altar is open to all loving couples who can legally marry and who request to make vows in the church, recognizing their belief in the sacred covenant of Christian marriage.

The Full Resolution Says:

We, Hamline Church, as a United Methodist congregation, have committed to supporting and honoring same-sex marriages in the same way that we support and honor other marriages. We believe that banning same-sex marriage is inconsistent with Christ’s teaching, and the constitution of the United Methodist Church. We fully recognize and assume the risks associated with these commitments, because we are called upon by God, through Jesus Christ, to resist injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. Our sanctuary is open for all to make a commitment of love and fidelity through Christian marriage.

Weddings at Hamline Church

Frequently Asked Questions

Bread Oven Summer 2016 Schedule

Wednesday, July 20th
July Pizza and an Outdoor Movie
Free Wood-Fire Pizza and The “Original” Love Bug
Pizza at 6:00 pm and the movie starts at dusk

Wednesday, August 17th
August Pizza and an Outdoor Movie
Free Wood-Fire Pizza and Shaun the Sheep
Pizza at 6:00 pm and the movie starts at dusk

Saturday, August 20th
Portable Oven Building Class
Learn how to build an outdoor oven in two hours in your backyard
Class Fee $80 and the class is from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portable-oven-building-class-tickets-26250798846?aff=eac2