Hamline Church

High School Ski Trip

All youth in grades 9 through 12 are invited to a Friday evening ski adventure at Afton Alps in February. To get group rates, we need 15 people total. If we don’t have 15 people by January 25, the trip will be opened to 8th graders. The cost for each participant is $40 paid to […]

Middle School Outing – Ruby!

All youth in grades 6 through 8 are invited to see Ruby! at the Steppingstone Theater. Ruby is the story of Ruby Bridges, the first black child to desegregate an all white school in Louisiana in 1960. Contact Walker Brault for information and to RSVP. Drivers needed. Email: Walker at wbrault01@hamline.edu

Hamline Church Leadership Retreat

Save the date! The HCI Spiritual Development team will be hosting an all-church leadership retreat on Saturday, February 11th from 9am –1pm. This event is for all people with formal church leadership roles and anyone else who is interested, and will focus on caring for our souls, visioning for a spirit-led church, and equipping our […]

Refugee Ministry Update

The refugee ministry team thought it would be helpful to host a meeting to give an update on the family we cosponsored last year (Klu Paw and family), and gauge interest in doing future work this upcoming year. As you are probably aware, there are already many changes in U.S. refugee resettlement policy. All of […]

Speaking Like Light Poetry Night

Join us in the sanctuary at 7pm on Thursday, February 16th for a candlelit reading of contemplative poems from around the world, touching on universal themes of presence, silence, mindfulness, unity with nature, and others. We are currently looking for volunteers to set up and also read poems. If interested, please let us know. Also, […]

Thirsty Scholars

Thirsty Scholars will hold our monthly gathering on March 16th at 8:00pm at Surly Brewing Co., 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis. (Note the later start time so you can attend Speaking Like Light at 7pm at church). Thirsty Scholars is a mens group formed for the purpose of cultivating relationships.  We meet on the third […]

Parent’s Night Out & Youth Fundraiser

The kids are taking over the church! Parents leave kids at church and enjoy some quality time together. Youth are planning games, crafts, and activities for younger children. Free will offering, with a minimum suggested donation of $5 per kid in grades pre-K to 6th grade. The cost benefits the Youth Mission Trip. Adult supervision […]

Special Guest Preacher: Ana Marie Cox

Hamline Church welcomes special guest preacher, journalist Ana Marie Cox. Ana Marie Cox is a political columnist and culture critic. She is the senior political correspondent for MTV News and conducts the “Talk” interviews featured in The New York Times Magazine. Since starting the snarky political blog Wonkette in 2004, she has worked at a […]

Faith Forum with Ana Marie Cox

Our guest preacher will host a special faith forum on Sunday, February 26 at 11:30 in the Parlor. Ana Marie Cox is a political columnist and culture critic. She is the senior political correspondent for MTV News and conducts the “Talk” interviews featured in The New York Times Magazine. Since starting the snarky political blog Wonkette […]

Audrie & Daisy with the HCW/UMW

Hamline Church Women/United Methodist Women invite church members to go with them to see the film “Audrie & Daisy” at the St. Anthony Park Library, at the St. Anthony Park Library. We’ll carpool from the church at 5:30 p.m. The film is 6:30-8:30 p.m. The film is part of a human rights series presented by […]

Ash Wednesday Service

Lent is a season of introspection and preparation. We begin with this contemplative, solemn service in which we remember our mortality and pray for guidance during the season before Easter.

Minnesota Reconciling Congregations Annual Gathering

Spirit of Hope UMC in Golden Valley Socialize with other Reconciling Methodists from around the State for a potluck lunch at noon. Please bring a dish to share. After lunch, there will be a brief update on the Activities of the Reconciling Ministries Network across the globe and in Minnesota. Keynote speaker Bishop Melvin Talbert […]

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Town Hall Meeting

Hamline Church is considering a capital campaign in 2017 to raise funds for renovations of our building.  The Church Council is working with John Laster of Horizons Stewardship to lead us through a feasibility study to explore the potential for a campaign.  The Council will host a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday 3/5 at 11:30am […]

Youth Group

All Hamline Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to youth group tonight! We will play games and have a conversation on the church’s Lenten Theme: 40 Days in the Wilderness. Contact: Maggie at mnancarrow@hamlinechurch.org

2017 Hamline University Mahle Symposium

This year, the Wesley Center at Hamline University is collaborating with Professor Deanna Thompson’s sabbatical research grant to hosting several circles of conversation on the theme “Healing, Wholeness, Holiness: Religious Responses to Trauma and Illness.”  Dr. Monica Coleman will be a guest presenter on Monday March 6th, 4:30 to 6pm in Anderson Center 304-5 on […]

20s & 30s Gathering

If you’re in your 20s or 30s, and are looking to connect with other young adults here at the church, please join us for a meal together and good conversation in the Fireside Room. We usually cook together, sometimes play boardgames, and otherwise just have an enjoyable Friday Evening. Contact: Ross Hackenmiller at rhackenmiller@hamlinechurch.org

Pretzel Sunday

During Sunday School, kids will learn the Lenten story of the pretzel and will get to try shaping and baking pretzels in the brick oven.  Hot pretzels will be ready to serve during coffee hour.  A free will donation will be collected to benefit the Children’s & Family Ministry.  Interested in helping by preparing dough […]

United Methodist Women Luncheon

Join the Hamline Church Women/UMW for the monthly luncheon this Monday at Pippin’s Restaurant, 2905 Snelling Avenue, Roseville. A brief business meeting is followed by time to catch up with your friends.

Thirsty Scholars

Thirsty Scholars will hold our monthly gathering on March 16 at Insight Brewing, which is located just west of Hwy 280 at 2821 Hennepin Ave. Thirsty Scholars is a mens group formed for the purpose of cultivating relationships in our congregation and community. We meet on the third Thursdays of each month at brewpubs around […]

Directory Photo Taking

March 19 & 26 Hamline Church has a new online directory called “Realm.” In March, we invite everyone to come to have new family photos taken. These photos will be uploaded to our online directory. This database can also create paper directories. On March 19 & 26, get a photo taken, update your information in […]