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September 2016
Blessing of the Backpacks
Children of all ages are invited to bring their school bags to worship on Sunday, September 11 for the Blessing of the Backpacks during the Children’s Moment. We’ll send kids off with a blessing and small charm to tie to their bags, along with prayers for a blessed new school year.
Find out more »Learn Why We Love Godly Play
The start of Sunday School is right around the corner. As we expand our program and share the stories of our faith with more children, we are in need of more Sunday School teachers. Come learn the joy of Godly Play at an in-depth teacher training on Sunday, September 11 from 11:30 – 1:30 in the parlor. No prior experience needed! Contact: Amy at asireland@hamlinechurch.org
Find out more »Rally Sunday
Join us as we kick off the 2016-2017 year in joy and song! You can get registered for Sunday School. Kids can play in the Bounce House. Pizza from the Bread Oven will be served! Pot-luck side dishes, and lots, and lots, of fun. Please bring donations of: Cold foods including salads, side dishes, sandwich/fixings, etc. Bread/crackers/chips/dip Desserts to the kitchen between 9 and 10, prior to services. Whenever possible, bring food in disposable containers or clearly mark your dishes to…
Find out more »Sunday School Kick Off
Sunday School begins on 9/18 with three classrooms for kids. Afterwards, we run outside to get straight to the Bouncy House! Kids begin worship with their families, and will leave for Sunday School after the Children's Moment. More Information
Find out more »Confirmation Kick-Off Party
Students in Confirmation Class, and their high school mentors, gather to play games, have fun, and get to know each other before the regular class session starts. RSVP to Maggie by registering for Confirmation.
Find out more »Thirsty Scholars
At Wild Mind Artisanal Ales Fall is here! Thirsty Scholars is a mens group formed for the purpose of cultivating relationships and they are back for the third year! We meet monthly at brewpubs around the Twin Cities (they also have non-alcoholic beverages). This month we will meet on fourth Thursday of the month, September 22nd. We will gather at Wild Mind Artisanal Ales in South MPLS at 7. (6031 Pillsbury Ave S.). This brewery opened recently and has great…
Find out more »Confirmation: Session 1 & Orientation
Confirmation begins on 9/25. Parents Orientation is from 11:30 - 12 and class is from 12 to 1. Register with Maggie by clicking here.
Find out more »Reconciling Ministries Special Guest and Forum
September 25 at 10 am & 11:30 am in the Parlor We welcome Dave Nuckols from the Board of Directors of the Reconciling Ministries Network. The Reconciling Ministries Network mobilizes United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love. Hamline Church has been a reconciling congregation since 1999. Dave also serves as the lay leader at Minnetonka UMC. He will give us an update on what…
Find out more »October 2016
Youth Group Kick Off Party
All youth grades 6 through 12 are invited to youth group! Join the group for a kick off game night, where we will run about the church and decorate the youth room. Our project this year is painting new chairs for our new dining table. Do you have an odd dining chair sitting about in your house? Perhaps a remnant of an old set? The youth are collecting mismatched chairs to refinish and paint. We also need help transporting and…
Find out more »It’s The Great Pumpkin!
Please join us next Saturday at dusk for an outdoor showing of the classic “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” We are not firing up the pizza oven for this one, but bring a blanket and a cup because we will provide hot cocoa. Contact: John at johnbaileyinmn@gmail.com if you can help with set-up and/or clean/up.
Find out more »November 2016
It’s So Grand! with Steven C Anderson & Friends
Multi-platinum recording artist to help celebrate Hamline Church’s newly acquired grand piano (Saint Paul, Minn.) Multi-platinum recording artist Steven C Anderson will christen Hamline Church United Methodist’s newly acquired stunning 7-foot Yamaha grand piano during a dedication concert set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at the church, located at 1514 Englewood Ave., Saint Paul. Admission to It’s So Grand! with Steven C Anderson and Friends is free, though free-will offerings are appreciated. A reception follows the concert. Anderson…
Find out more »December 2016
Hamline University A Cappella Choir Christmas Concert
The Annual Christmas Concert for the Hamline University A Capella Choir always fills our sanctuary! Enjoy gorgeous hymns and anthems for the season under the direction of Dr. George Chu. This is an event in the Hamline Church Music & Arts Series.
Find out more »“It’s A Wonderful Life” by Candlelight
We will be showing the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” in the sanctuary by candlelight. Hot cider and coffee will be provided to warm your soul. Weather Update: We are going forward! Join us amidst the snow, but drive safe! Click here to RSVP on Facebook
Find out more »Youth & Family Ice Skating at the Depot
Sunday, December 18 at 12 pm Celebrate the season with your whole family. Bring your youngsters in grades 6 through 12 to ice skate at the iconic Minneapolis Depot, and enjoy some quality time with your kids and other parents of youth. Depot Admission is $9 per adult, $6 per child and $7 for skate rental. Contact/RSVP: Maggie at mnancarrow@hamlinechurch.org
Find out more »January 2017
Family Retreat
Families are heading up north for the fourth annual Family Retreat at Northern Pines camp in Park Rapids, MN. Join us for skating on Fishhook Lake, sledding at the Headwaters Golf Course, hiking, snow-shoeing or cross country skiing at Lake Itasca State Park, along with plenty of food and fellowship around the big stone fireplace. The registration deadline has passed.
Find out more »September 2017
Thirsty Scholars
Thirsty Scholars will hold our first monthly gathering of the season on September 21st at 7:00pm at Barrel Theory Beer Company in Lowertown, St. Paul (248 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55101). Thirsty Scholars are a group of merry men who gather on the third Thursday of each month at brewpubs around the Twin Cities (note they also have non-alcoholic beverages). Sign-up with Ryan Tollgaard at church or via email at rtollgaard@gmail.com to join the mailing list.
Find out more »Annual Lasagna Dinner and Silent Auction
The entire community is invited to this annual event in the Fireside Room at Hamline Church United Methodist. Feast on meat and vegetarian lasagna (along with dairy free and gluten free pasta options) prepared by Chef Erik Hendrickson, listen to music from pianist Cathy Lue, and bid & purchase a variety of donated silent auction items – with all proceeds benefitting Hamline Midway Elders. Tickets are $5 for seniors and children under 10, $10 for all others in advance, and…
Find out more »Enneagram for Parents – Session 3
Do you have the same struggles with your children over and over again? Do you ever feel like your child needs something but you have no idea what it is? Do you and your child sometimes seem to be coming at life from a completely different place? Being a parent is amazing and fulfilling. It is also frustrating and confusing. Enneagram for Parents is a four-week class, facilitated by our own Beth Beaty, that will help parents reduce stress, discover…
Find out more »September 2018
Rally Sunday
Join us as we kick off the 2018-2019 year in joy and song! You can get registered for Sunday School. Kids can play in the Bounce House. Pizza from the Bread Oven will be served! Pot-luck side dishes, and lots, and lots, of fun. Potluck: Please bring your salad, appetizer or dessert item to the kitchen ideally by 9:30 or a little after on Sunday the 16th. Label any containers you hope to see returned and look for them at the end of…
Find out more »February 2019
Forum with Dr. Herzfeld
Dr. Herzfeld is our guest speaker in worship on Sunday, February 24 for our "Enlightened; Faith + Science" series. She will be speaking about: "Spirit and Self in the Age of AI and the Internet” and hosting a Q&A after worship in the parlor. What does it mean to be a self or to have a soul? Would an artificial intelligence have a soul? Am I my body when my spirit can travel through cyberspace? Computer technology and how…
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