Fiction & Fellowship

The church’s reading and discussion group, FICTION AND FELLOWSHIP, created by Kent and Diane Krueger, will begin its 21st year today at 4:30pm via ZOOM.

The group meets at 4:30pm on the 2nd Sunday evening each month. ALL ARE WELCOME even if you haven’t finished or even read that evening’s book. To have your name added to the mailing list, send a note to the church office: mfreberg@hamlinechurch.org.
Here are the books we selected:
September 13: The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg.
October 11: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
November 8: My Grandmother asked me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Bachman
December 13:* This Tender Land by Kent Krueger
* Date subject to change.

Join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81445354127?pwd=M2ZFZHhDZWdzVDVsQ0xVaFdncUN0Zz09
Meeting ID: 814 4535 4127; Passcode: 988134

Pop-up mini concerts by The Bach Society

The Bach Society of Minnesota (BSM) is presenting a series of free, outdoor concerts throughout the Twin Cities this September. Each mini concert is performed by one professional classical musician from the Twin Cities community and lasts about 15 minutes.
Join us outside of Hamline Church on:

• Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  (Margaret Humphrey, violin)
• Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm
  (Adrianna O’Brien, cello)

Music brings love, peace, and joy. We hope to bring the gift of music to your community in a safe, masked, socially distanced, and accessible way. Look for more info on our mini concert schedule and learn more about our new season at https://bachsocietymn.org/.

Online Town Hall Forum

Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 pm via Zoom
The Hamline Church Council invites you to a conversation and update on Hamline Church’s ministry and how we are adapting and innovating in the midst of the pandemic. The forum topics include: finances, capital projects, fall programming, and online/in-person worship. All are welcome!
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82729931291

Fall Book Study

The fall book study will begin Sunday, September 27 and be led by Barb Edgar. The Moth Snowstorm: Nature and Joy by Michael McCarthy. Nature has many gifts for us, among them the joy that can serve as a defense for us in a world where nature is ever more threatened by climate change and inadequate sustainable development. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am on Zoom for our discussions. One or two books should be available from the church office. Contact Barb Edgar for more information (edgar002@umn.edu).

Hamline Connects Group

This fall, Hamline Church is drawing on an age-old Methodist practice of relying on small groups to help us through these unprecedented times. In September everyone will be invited to participate in a Hamline Connects Group for the fall and winter. Each group will be shaped by a leader(s) and will collectively decide when and how to meet. Groups are encouraged to meet at least twice a month through Zoom, email, text, phone, or mail. Some groups may decide to meet in-person outdoors with masks and social distancing. Hamline Connects Groups are designed to create small groups within the congregation so that members and active friends of the church can stay connected, engaged, and cared for. For more info contact Heather Grantham (hgrantham@hamlinechurch.org)