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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 »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 »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 »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 »Youth Group Halloween Party
All youth from grades 6 to 12 are invited to a youth Halloween Party! Snacks, candy, and night games in the church, as well as small-group connections for both middle and high schoolers. Have fun, see your friends, and enjoy some Halloween festivities. No need to put together a costume--it may make it hard to play zombie tag. Parents: Two additional adult volunteers are needed for this event. Sign up here. Contact: Maggie at mnancarrow@hamlinechurch.org
Find out more »November 2016
Youth Outing to the Hindu Temple of MN
Hamline Church Youth have been invited to take a tour of the Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Grove! This Hindu Temple is the only of its kind in Minnesota, and is a great time to learn about Hinduism, and our Indian-American neighbors. After the tour, we are invited to a delicious Indian lunch cooked by the temple staff. We have 25 spots for this outing. The cost is $5 for lunch. An RSVP is required.
Find out more »Youth Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
All youth grades 6 through 12 will be put into teams for a scavenger hunt in our Hamline-Midway neighborhood! We’ll gather again to eat a late lunch at Mirror of Korea. Try Korean food for the first (or millionth) time, and check out what our interesting neighborhood has to offer. RSVP: Maggie at mnancarrow@hamlinechurch.org
Find out more »December 2016
Youth Service Learning Project
All youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to this opportunity to serve and learn. Joining us will be Keystone’s Americorps VISTA, Nicole. She’ll be leading a lesson with us on generational poverty, living on minimum wage, and how Keystone helps its neighborhood. You won’t want to miss this! Groups will be split according to age during the evening. Contact/RSVP: Maggie at mnancarrow@hamlinechurch.org
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
State of the Youth Ministry & Movie Night
The Hamline Church Youth Ministry has been working hard to develop a strong program for two and a half years. Now is a good time to reflect: what is working well? Where are we going? How can we continue to develop our young people and families? Students in High School, adults responsible for youthites, and anyone interested in volunteering with the youth ministry should can join us for this evening. A movie night will go on for kids in 6…
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