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October 2010 HennepinChurch.org

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
11:00 AM, OCTOBER 3
We all know that animals are a
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 3
crucial and wonderful part of God’s
creation. Each year we take one World Communion Sunday
Sunday to celebrate our connection Blessing of the Animals (p.1)
to animals and to God’s wider All Church Worship Sunday (p.4)
creation on the feast day of Saint OCTOBER 10
Francis (this year it actually falls on Congregational Meeting (p.1)
the day.) We hope that you will participate by bringing your animals to OCTOBER 17
worship at 11:00 AM. It is a fun time for all with treats, blessing, and lots of
Bishop Dyck, Guest Preacher (p.1)
singing (mostly by the dogs!) This is also a wonderful opportunity to invite
your friends and neighbors who may not come to a regular worship service. First Aid Class (p.2)
After all, when we say we’re inclusive, we mean of all people, animals, and OCTOBER 24
creation! Interfaith Forum at Temple Israel (p.2)
OCTOBER 24
CONNECT AND LEARN AT OCT. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Confirmation Sunday
On October 10 at 5:00 PM, the Administrative Council will sponsor the 4th OCTOBER 28
and last potluck and congregational meeting of 2011. Topics for this meeting Interfaith Forum at Hennepin (p.2)
include the Report of the Koinonia Task Force on the future of our retreat OCTOBER 29
center, a Stewardship and Budget Report for 2011, and welcome of new staff, Silent Movie Night (p.3)
Paula Colton in youth ministry and Jack Fistler in legacy giving.
OCTOBER 31
Our Food Service will provide a hot entree, and you are asked to bring the
fixin’s: A-B Appetizers, bread; C-R Side dish, vegetable, salad; S-Z Dessert.
All Saints Day (p.1)
We will eat at 5:00 PM, and music and the agenda will begin at 5:45 PM. NOVEMBER 4
Childcare will be provided. We have had about 100 at each of the other Interfaith Forum at Central
meetings. Will we see you there? Lutheran (p.2)
NOVEMBER 7
OCT. 17 GUEST PREACHER BISHOP SALLY DYCK Kevin Kling (p.2)
On Sunday, October 17, we are pleased to welcome the NOVEMBER 12
Bishop Sally Dyck of the Minnesota Annual Conference. An Exciting
Consecrated Bishop in 2004, her leadership priorities are Concert
based upon the Great Commandment and the Great Event
Commission: to cultivate spiritual vitality and to reach new You
people with the gospel. (Current goals for Hennepin Church). Won’t
Want
ALL SAINTS DAY TO BE CELEBRATED ON OCT. 31 THIS YEAR To
Come for a meaningful worship service to celebrate the Saints of our past, Miss!
the Saints that have died this year, and the Saints that are still present with us.
In the United Methodist tradition, we believe that we are all part of the
communion of saints. Come and celebrate the saints in your life!
!NSPIRE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Here is your October 2010 Edition of
the !nSpire. There is much to read and
learn about inside. Did you know that
the publication of this newsletter is
made possible by a grant from the
Hennepin Church Foundation? Thank
you for supporting the Foundation with
your time and gifts!
The November edition deadline is
10:00 AM, Thursday, October 21st.
Send your info to Spire@haumc.org,
submit online at HennepinChurch.org
(Share Your Story) or drop off at church,
attn: Daniel, 612-435-1320.
“DISHING” AT STEEPLE PEOPLE
Are you nostalgic? Practical? Always
on the lookout for a bargain? If you are,
we know the Steeple People Surplus
Store is one of your favorite stops. And,
because of our special relationship with
the SPSS, you are the first to know of a
very special donation.
The Trustees have purchased new
dishes and flatware to facilitate hosting
church events at the parsonage. The old
ones are at SPSS and will be available
Oct. 23. They are lovely, but the set is
not complete enough for large events.
There is also silver-plate flatware.
Whether you are hosting a holiday
gathering, or you’d like a few pieces to
remember a special event at the parson-
age, mark your calendar! Call the SPSS
at 612-871-8305 if you have questions.
INTERFAITH FORUMS
What Do Our Faith Traditions Tell us?
The ‘10 Minneapolis Interfaith Forums
will be held on Thursday Evenings with
Refreshments at 6:45 PM, Presentation
at 7:00 PM and Sanctuary Tours at 9:00
PM. All free and open to the public.
Oct. 21: Temple Israel
Oct. 28: Hennepin Church
Nov. 4: Central Lutheran
Nov. 11: Plymouth Congregational
Nov. 18: Basilica of St. Mary
RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP
The Hennepin Russia Partnership
would like to thank the leadership team
of Vacation Bible School (Lynne Carroll,
Jan Russell, Loretta Kenney-Lillejord) for
their support of Marilyn Bauch’s work
with the autistic children in Russia. We
also want to thank the children and
families that donated money, matchbox
cars, puzzles and other toys for the pro-
ject. Marilyn works with the children
and the psychologists on staff in Dmitrov
Russia, providing techniques, tools and
treatment for autism. Her work with the
psychologists is creating a model that
will be used for years to come.
Our Russia Partnership is involved in
Dmitrov Russia working with teenagers,
the elderly, and Russian orphans in
addition to supporting the Methodist
Conference Center in St. Petersburg.
The partnership meets on the second
Tuesday of each Month @ 6:30 PM,
anyone interested in this very important
ministry please call Don Forster@ 952-
920-5389.
JOY TO THE WORLD:
CELEBRATING & SUPPORTING
GOD’S MISSION
BY JENNIFER HIPPLE
Being involved with, or supporting
mission projects helps us serve as the
“hands and feet” of Christ on earth.
Through mission and advocacy we can
address issues of hunger and poverty,
disaster relief, and refugee and immi-
grant concerns. John Wesley called us
to connect with people in need, to
give of ourselves and our gifts, and to
respond to the urgent need for God’s
work in this world.
How are we called to participate?
What does mission look like today?
These are common questions and
concerns for many of us. Perhaps we
worry we can’t donate enough money
or time to make a difference. The
wonderful thing about mission is that it
is both a gift and a responsibility that
touches our hearts. We can choose how
to be involved.
Our church family supports a variety
of programs and projects around the
world. Global Outreach is the umbrella
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FIRST AID & CPR CLASSES
First Aid and CPR are excellent skills
for any person to learn. And two courses
will be offered this fall. You can take
one or both courses and no previous
experience is necessary. The training
you receive could safe your life or the
life of someone you love. To register
call the church office at 612-871-5303.
If you have any questions, please call
Paula Colton at 612-435-1304
Standard First Aid
Sunday, October 17: Noon – 4 pm
Cost $22 per person
Infant and Child CPR
Sunday, November 14: Noon – 4 pm
Cost $30 per person
THE POWER OF STORY
WITH KEVIN KLING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 11:00 AM
Invite your friends to church and to
hear Kevin Kling in this Adult Forum!
organization at Hennepin that oversees
our international partnerships in Haiti,
India, and Russia, as well as our support
of the United Methodist Committee on
Relief (UMCOR) - Sager Brown, and
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
(VIM). United Methodist Women
(UMW) also supports programs that
serve women, children and youth both
near and far. For years, Hennepin
members have faithfully supported the
work of mission through involvement
and contributions to social service
projects, donations of needed materials,
and participation in tours and mission
projects.
On Sunday, October 3, Hennepin’s
UMW and Global Outreach will host a
special forum, led by
Bishop Wayne Clymer,
on Mission at Hennepin
Today. Join us to learn
more about the impact
that Hennepin mission
projects and programs
are making as members
engage locally, nation- Bishop
ally and internationally. Clymer
We will also discuss ways that you can
support or be involved in this work.
LITTLE KIDS, BIG FUN 5:30 pm as a family, and then have October 1st, by going to the church
some grownup and kid time from 6:15- website HennepinChurch.org or sign up
KICK-OFF: OCTOBER 6 7:15 pm. at the Reception Desk (612-871-5303).
Little Kids, BIG Fun is a once The first one is October 6th where Cost is $20/family, but we are glad to
a month event for families kids will be having Halloween Fun cover costs if you are not able to pay.
with young children. and grownups will be talking with a Next month: “Cooking with Nick
It’s a night when you nutritionist about great ideas for school Brown” for grownups and service night
don’t need to cook, lunches and snacks at home. for the kids as they make sandwiches
clean, or entertain All are welcome! Invite your friends for the Dignity Center and placemats
your kids! Come and for Community Meals.
and neighbors! Register by Friday,
enjoy a good meal at

SPEAKING OUR FAITH: LIGHT THE TOWN PINK! SILENT MOVIE NIGHT
CHRIS JACKSON, MINISTER OF ADMINISTRATION
7:00 PM
“O God, you know the lives we live,
woven of purpose and chance,
OCTOBER 29

Nosferatu
of strength and of frailty,
of happiness and of pain.”
Hennepin staff and members walk with one another through some of life’s most
significant moments. Clergy in particular are a part of the joy and sadness of holy
moments: birth, baptism, weddings, illness, and death. Over the years, many of
our members, their family, and friends have experienced a struggle with cancer,
and we rejoice with survivors and weep with those who have lost a loved one.
So, when Hennepin was given the opportunity to join with the entire Twin Cities
community to enhance awareness of the American Cancer Society, I said YES, we
will light the steeple PINK in October! Church member Jay Dailey of CBS Radio is
spearheading this event, and we will join with other landmark buildings in the
Twin Cities: the Basilica, St. Paul Cathedral, I-35W Bridge, the Capitol, the Foshay
Tower and more. You may even buy a pink bulb for your house from your local
Ace Hardware.
So, this is just one effort to speak to our community. But there are so many
more ways that you can reach out and invite new persons to Hennepin. Consider
these special October events when you could bring a friend:
Sunday Oct 3 or 31, 4:00 PM — Volunteer at Community Meals
Sunday Oct 3, 11:00 AM — Blessing of the Animals
thru Sunday Oct 10 — Sculpture Show in the Art Gallery
Sunday Oct 17, 9:30 AM — Bishop Sally Dyck, guest preacher
Thursday Oct 28, 6:45 PM — Interfaith Forum at Hennepin
Friday Oct 29, 7:00 PM — Halloween Movie: Nosferatu

See you — and a friend — at worship and at these events!

LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION (10:00 AM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 )

Loving Kindness is a 2500-year old meditation practice that helps FREE MOVIE & POPCORN
us overcome self-dislike and builds self-love and self-acceptance. It DRINKS ONLY $1.00
consists of calling down blessings upon others and ourselves. The
practice makes us increasingly able to live without fear or dislike of INVITE YOUR FRIENDS,
anyone else. Cost: $8.00. Call the Church office to register 612-
871-5303. Led by Dr. Mary Jo Meadow. IF YOU DARE!

DONOR AND CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS AT STEEPLE PEOPLE

The success of Steeple People Surplus Store is due to our generous donors and faithful customers. The Board, volunteers
and staff of SPSS wishes to express our appreciation by inviting you to stop by the store on Friday, Oct. 22 from 10:30 AM to
5:30 PM or Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. There will be treats, discounts (25% off any one item in the store)
and a drawing for SPSS gift certificates. We are proud of the store and its service to our community and would like to thank
our donors and customers in person. And, if you aren’t a donor or customer but a little curious, we invite you to come learn
about this great outreach ministry. But be forewarned, temptations are lurking in every department.
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CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
SALLY JOHNSON, MINISTER OF WORSHIP
AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Unlike most children, including my
own, I spent most Sunday mornings
tucked neatly between my mother and
father sitting in a pew for worship. I
remember sitting, my skinny legs sport-
ing a bandaid or two, stuck straight out
from the hard wood beneath my
bottom. I remember noticing my white,
ruffled socks and black patent leather
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES UPDATE
DANA NEUHAUSER,
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
All Church Worship Sunday
The first Sunday of each month is All
Church Worship Sunday. Children can
worship with their families in any of
our four worship services. Children are
valued and nurtured here and we are
committed to helping them learn to
worship. They may not always under-
stand all that is being said or done,
but they can understand that this is a
place where they belong and are loved.
Children are encouraged to participate
fully in worship, including receiving
communion.
Nursery care is available for children
3 years old and younger, if desired.
Preschool and kindergarten students
may choose to attend God’s Children
Sing, a music and movement program
(see below).
shoes which had been laid out the
night before in preparation for ‘church
day.’ My brothers were often under
each outer arm of my parents. I like to
think of these times as ‘life-saver’ days.
My mother would often slowly hand
me a Life-saver candy to savor as the
service played out. When it was time
to sing, I stood beside my mother,
allowing her sweet soprano to wash
over me. Soon I learned those songs
and could sing along. It felt powerful.
When prayers were offered, I bowed
my head and, though I did not know
what was really going on, I knew I was
in the presence of something important,
real, hopeful and lasting. I heard the
Bible stories and the sermons but what
was the most important part seemed to
be that this was the one thing, besides
eating, our family actually did together.
All five of us, in a pew, for one hour a
week.
God’s Children Sing
1st Sunday of each month (Oct-May)
Room 105
9:45 AM Preschool—Kindergarten
11:00 AM Parent/Child Class (birth-5 yr)
A child-centered celebration of
God’s presence, this sacred music and
movement program addresses the faith
development, as well as the music and
general development of young children.
Basic music concepts such as tuneful
singing and a sense of steady beat are
addressed through activities that foster
family involvement and an appreciation
of the natural world surrounding us.
Through song, stories, playing
instruments, movement activities, and
moments of worship in each lesson,
children grow in their awareness of
God’s love for them and for all creation.
Registration forms are available on
the Education Wing bulletin boards, the
Children's Ministries Kiosk in Carlson
Hall and on the church website.
Regular Sunday School Schedule
9:45—10:45 AM
All ages gather in Carlson Hall for
singing, offering and prayer. Following
large group time, children attend age-
specific classes that are fun, relational
and Bible-based.
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My experience comes from a
different time but that does not negate
its importance.
Children learn to
worship, to give
word and meaning
to an experience
of God, by watch-
ing, following and
participating in
worship with family and those who
agreed to care for them at their baptism.
This is what it means to be the church.
Whether children understand everything
that is said is not important. But being
with those who have known and can
express the movement of God in their
lives is.
This fall, on the first Sunday of every
month, Hennepin church will welcome
children and youth through the entirety
of the service. There will be children’s
bulletins to follow and confirmation
students will be able to reflect on their
experience of worship through writing.
Children and youth will lead us in
worship through music, speaking and
reading scripture just as they always
have. But instead of leaving after fifteen
minutes, the children will be present for
the service and for the celebration of
communion.
And what will this mean to the whole
community? It will mean that each of us
will have the opportunity to provide a
‘life-saver’ experience for our children.
We can smile, pass the peace and let
them know they are a welcome part of
the Body of Christ. When their move-
ments in the pew catch our eye, we can
look at each one knowing they are the
future leaders of our church and we
can say a prayer for them and for their
parents. And as the service ends, we can
take a moment to greet them by name
and make a new friend.
And, if you want to tuck a package
of ‘Life-savers’ into your own pocket,
I don’t think any parent, or child,
would mind.
SELECTED ADULT NURTURE OPPORTUNITIES COOKING FOR PEOPLE
Interfaith Explorations IN THEIR 20’S AND 30’S
Sunday, September 25, 11:00 AM Do you love to eat? Come learn a few
Enter into the experience and dialogue of interfaith exploration tricks to make a simple but delicious
as guided by Gail Anderson. Through her work with the Council of meal on Tuesday, October 5th from
Churches, she has built many relationships with a wide range of Anderson 6:30-8:30 pm. Our menu will be pulled
faith traditions. You are invited to hear about these experiences and learn how pork sandwiches, squash soup, a
you may participate in the following events: surprising salad, and a rustic autumn
• Saturday, October 2, 10:00 AM -12 Noon: Visit a Hindu Temple. Cost is pie. Cider and an appetizer will also be
$10.00 per person and includes lunch at the Temple. Limit 20 people. provided the moment you walk in the
• Saturday, October 16, 9:45 AM-12:00 Noon: Morning at Adath Jeshuran door! Come enjoy a festive evening,
Conservative Jewish Synagogue. meeting new people and eating a
Please reserve your space by calling the church at 612-871-5303. wonderful meal (you might even learn
something!) Cost is $15 per person, but
Kjerringsleppets please don’t let it keep you away. Come
Wednesday, October 6, 5:30 PM whether you can pay or not. RSVP to
A Women's Book Group will discuss The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Leah (Leah@haumc.org) or sign up at
Sue Monk Kidd on October 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM. This group meets the first the Reception Desk (612-871-5303).
Wednesday of every month and is open to all women. For November they will Please let us know if you want free
read The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew-Three Women Searching for childcare provided.
Understanding. Questions, email Sally@haumc.org.

A Sabbath to End Homelessness

Sundays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11:00 AM
A Special Adult Forum each week, topics include: The History of Homelessness,
Journey Out of Homelessness, Advocating for Social Justice, A Minnesota Without
Poverty. This emphasis culminates in an event at St. Mark’s Cathedral sponsored
by the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness on Nov. 20 at 6:30 PM.

OFF TO IONA! CONNECT 4 RESUMES IN OCTOBER

Several Hennepin members will make
a pilgrimage to the Island of Iona, Scot-
land and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
October 1-11. This group will be joined
by members of Richfield UMC and
friends of United Theological Seminary
and Hamline University and will be led
by Sally Johnson, Elizabeth Macaulay
(Richfield UMC), Martha Postlethwaite
(UTS), and Nancy Victorin-Vangerud
(Hamline). The group has been antici-
pating this tour of holy sites for more
than a year and a half. In addition to
these islands where early Christianity
was shaped, they will also spend time in
Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Front row: Ann Carlson, Carole Jean
Anderson, Ellen Butler, Sally Johnson.
Second Row: Bob Brinkley, Eileen Marie,
Ginny Roach, Chuck Roach, Stan Pankratz.
Not pictured: Kathi Austin Mahle
WHO: New HAUMC Members (Everyone is welcome)
WHAT: Connect 4
1. New HAUMC Members
2. Food
3. Fellowship
4. Creative Conversation
WHEN: October 24, 2010, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
WHERE: Dorcas Alcove
WHY: Connect 4 is an effort designed to connect new (and new-ish) members
through creative conversations. Hosted by new members Rachel Austin
and Amy Batiste, the conversations will focus on topics relevant to the
Hennepin mission as well as themes and issues in the broader community.
The main goal of Connect 4 is to help new members connect and learn
about ways to enrich our Hennepin Church experience. In the October
session, we will be discussing the fall scripture theme “A Story To Stand
On,” sharing our own stories and the stories that inspire us. A Creative
Conversation recaptures the ART of conversation by engaging participants
in various dialogue formats for a lively exchange of insights, ideas and
experiences. No homework or action plans! A creative conversation is
about being present and exploring issues and questions that matter.
HOW: 10:30 AM — Eat (purchase & enjoy brunch if you’d like)
11:00 AM — Greet (grab a coffee and join in the “connecting” activity)
11:15 AM — Meet (make connections & enjoy the conversation)
12:00 Noon — Adjourn & Repeat!
RSVP: Call the Church Office at 612-871-5303 or you may email Rachel Austin
at rachel.posey@gmail.com

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FAMILY VALUED
Sally Johnson
Our children have
never lived near their
grandparents. This is
a sad fact and yet one
that was a family reality. And yet, our
children have never lacked for adults of
other generations in their lives. From
the time they were born, they were
surrounded by older adults who acted
with the wisdom and nurturing of their
grandparents ‘on site.’ These were the
members of Hennepin Church who
embraced them as their own family,
came to plays, concerts and sporting
events not because they were relatives
but because, at some deep level, they
took the vow they had made at their
baptism with seriousness.
They were photographed nearly as
many times by Irmagene Stark as they
were by their grandparents. Those
pictures, snapped in Carlson Hall or
after a Christmas Eve service or Loring
Easter Festival made their way into
our photo albums. If they ever had a
question that needed to be answered
about a bird they saw, they knew they
could call Bob Janssen who would
patiently remind them that there is no
such thing as a ‘sea gull’, only different
kinds of gulls. They both spent count-
less hours talking to their confirmation
mentor, Denny Smith, who never
balked at any question, affirmed them
in their faith and loved them uncondi-
tionally. Here they have been surrounded
by a circle of adults that have
watched them grow, seen them struggle,
celebrated their successes and, no
doubt, prayed over them in ways
known and unknown to them.
At Hennepin Church, our children
have learned what it means to be a
part of a faith community that is diverse
and does not always agree on the
insignificant things and the immensely
important things. But they have seen
the adults who have been their mentors
work through difficulties and carry on
through faith. Where else would they
have learned this important life lesson?
I believe there is no other place in our
culture where all the generations
can come together any more. That is
why church is so important. That is
why Hennepin Church has been so
important in the lives of our children
and our family. From this colorful,
committed and compassionate commu-
nity, we have been given the gift of a
multitude of generations living and
working together. What an amazing gift!
During October and November, we are
asking all members to consider how
Hennepin Church is worth it! Now that
you have ready Sally's words, think of
all the ways that Hennepin has been a
treasure to you and brought about
transformation in your life and the lives
of others. We’d love to hear from you!
MARKING MILESTONES
JACK FISTLER, LEGACY GIVING
Family and personal milestones are
moments for celebration and reflection!
Why not consider a gift to Hennepin
Church or the Hennepin Foundation to
mark such an occasion? Planned and
outright gifts can establish special
legacy funds for church programming or
for facilities and operations. Births,
graduations, anniversaries, promotions,
remembrances of loved
ones and cherished
friends – these and other
milestones remind us of
God’s grace and our
community of faith at
Hennepin Church. To
discuss opportunities for
Legacy Giving, contact Jack Fistler at
Jack@haumc.org or 612-435-1321.
HEARTWARMERS
AROUND THE CORNER
For four years Hennepin members and
guests have purchased Hennepin Heart-
warmers and supported numerous pro-
grams in the process. The proceeds have
supported people in our community, as
well as nationally and internationally.
Heartwarmers will be available the
first three Sundays in December (5, 12,
19) in the East Entry. 100% of your Heart-
warmer purchase is given directly to the
program you select.

OCT. 11 IS NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY/COLUMBUS DAY AD COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

ROB GAMBLE, RECONCILING COMMITTEE BY BOBBIE KELLER
It is appropriate to recognize gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual, their parents Vacation Bible School, the annual
and grandparents coming out on Columbus Day. All of us have discovered a new stewardship campaign and recent physical
world while living in the old world. For LGBT youth, men and women it is coming changes around the church building were
home to our own soul and body. It is standing up to say “This is who I am.” If among the topics on the Administrative
we haven’t yet found it, it is the start of the journey to find a community that Council agenda September 9.
understands us, includes us, nurtures us, where we may find love. It is allowing Ad Council members heard that:
our spiritual life to blossom. Coming out is exploring a life where we know free-
dom, perhaps in the midst of oppression. There is grief as well as celebration that • the August 2010 VBS attracted 12
we are who we are. new families and four who rarely
National Coming Out Day is not a flag waving celebration for many of us. come to church.
There was a price paid for our new life. Even in the “gay friendly” Twin Cities, • With the theme “A Story to Stand
youth, men and women lose jobs, are disowned by parents and harassed in school. On,” this fall’s stewardship campaign
Coming out can be life-threatening, including assaults and murder. will feature a devotional booklet with
National Coming Out Day for some of our parents and grandparents can be just stories from church members.
as traumatic. Parents must adjust to a new reality. Many parents have an initial • the Finance Committee is confident
guilt that they did something wrong. Parents can lose jobs if they announce that a Hennepin will end the year with a
son or daughter is LGBT. Churches may require that parents disown their gay sons, balanced budget if pledges are paid.
lesbian daughters or transgender children. Lifelong friends suddenly disappear. • chapel renovation is in progress,
Will there ever be a time when we won’t need a National Coming Out Day? work to be complete in October.
No. Coming out is always life-changing. Coming out will always be a deep • parsonage main floor remodeling is
spiritual experience for GLBT individuals, parents and grandparents. underway.

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SELECTED EVENTS…
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
Alanon 10:00 AM
Life Adventures (Birding) 10:00 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Mindfulness Meditation 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
God’s Children Sing 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
Blessing of the Animals 11:00 AM
Writing the Sacred Journey 11:00 AM
A Story to Stand On: Bob Janssen 11:00 AM
Mission at Hennepin Today 11:00 AM
Singing in the Light 4:00 PM
Community Meals 4:45 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
Faith and Life Discussion Group 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
India Partnership 11:00 AM
Young Adult Cooking Class 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Little Kids, BIG Fun 5:30 PM
Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM
Susanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PM
St. High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00 PM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
Alanon 10:00 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Mindfulness Meditation 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
Quilt Sale 9:30 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM
Reconciling Ministries 10:45 AM
A Story to Stand On: Leah Rosso 11:00 AM
History of Homelessness 11:00 AM
Congregational Meeting/Potluck 5:00 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
Faith and Life Discussion Group 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Youth Council 6:00 PM
Children’s Council 6:30 PM
Russia Partnership 6:30 PM
Foodservice Committee 6:45 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Steeple People Board 5:30 PM
Lay Leadership 6:00 PM
Local Outreach 6:30 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
Joy Circle 9:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Foundation Board 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
Alanon 10:00 AM
Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
Mindfulness Meditation 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
A Story to Stand On: Kita McVay 11:00 AM
Journey Out of Homelessness 11:00 AM
Peace and Justice Forum 11:00 AM
UMW Leadership 11:00 AM
First Aid Class 12:00 PM
Music at Hennepin: Donald Livingston 4:00 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
Faith and Life Discussion Group 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Multigenerational Committee 6:30 PM
Global Outreach Team 6:30 PM
Finance Committee 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM
Koinonia Board 7:00 PM
Sr. High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
November !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Peace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Alanon 10:00 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
Life Adventures: Hindu Temple 9:30 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
A Story to Stand On: Steve Mahle 11:00 AM
Advocating for Social Justice 11:00 AM
Connect Four 11:00 AM
Salon se Leve 2:30 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
Fine Arts Committee 7:00 PM
Hospitality Committee 7:00 PM
Faith and Life Discussion Group 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
Adult Nurture 6:00 PM
Communications Ministry 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Senior Members’ Council 10:00 AM
D.C.E.H. 2:30 PM
Haiti Partnership 6:00 PM
Trustees 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Interfaith Forum 6:45 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
Alanon 10:00 AM
Silent Movie: Nosferatu 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
Loving Kindness Meditation 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
A Story to Stand On: Bill Mate 11:00 AM
A Minnesota Without Poverty 11:00 AM
Community Meals 4:45 PM
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NEW MEMBER CLASSES
The next set of New Member Classes
is November 14 & 21. Come meet new
people and get to know Hennepin as
we eat a meal together, take a tour, look
at the roots of United Methodism, and
have discussion around spiritual gifts.
Classes are from 11:00 AM—1:00 PM,
and a meal is provided at both.
“NEW” LIFE ADVENTURES
RODGERS ADAMS, SENIOR COUNCIL
Life Adventures is expanding, a change
being noted by changing the name to
New Life Adventures.
The Senior Council will offer education
and fellowship through lectures, excur-
sions and holiday luncheons. At the
same time, members are aware of the
number of retirees and retirement-age
members not taking advantage of these
programs. So, we’re testing the waters
with two new kinds of programs:
physical activity and service projects.
This fall, a physical activity will be a
walk in a metro-area park to search out
migrating birds with Bob Janssen’s help.
A service project through the United
Methodist Committee on Relief will be
preparing birthing kits for mothers-to-be
who are struggling with pregnancy in
the midst of severe poverty. We’ll also
have lectures, a slide show, an excursion
to the nation’s largest Hindu Temple in
Maple Grove, and a Christmas luncheon.
As the Senior Council starts planning
for the following church year next
spring, it will be considering ways to
expand these new activity and service
programs. The council welcomes your
comments and suggestions regarding
these and other ways to provide better
service to the church’s seniors.
In the meantime, members should
have received a brochure giving more
details about activities planned for the
2010-2011 church year. If you did not
receive your copy, or would like
additional copies to share with friends,
pick them up from the literature rack in
Carlson Hall. Also, mark your calendar
now, and invite your friends to join you
for any of these events. You may sign
up at the receptionist’s desk or by
calling the church at (612) 871-5303.
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Sunday Worship Schedule

October 3 October 31 - Celebrating All Saints Day
8:30 AM Communion Service 8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey 9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher 9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices, Leah Rosso, Leader 11:00 AM Many Voices, Leah Rosso, Leader

October 10 50 (+) Year Members Celebrated

8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Chris Jackson, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices, Chris Jackson, Leader

October 17
8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Sally Dyck, Guest Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices
Honorees attending were (L-R, Front) John Sieff,
October 24 - Confirmation Sunday Shirley Gustafson, Marilyn Sly, Caroline Pilgram,
8:30 AM Communion Service Marie Hard, Guyla Smith, Ruth Lippin, (L-R Back) Ruth
Adams, Bill Pilgram, Bernice Klask, James Rognas,
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
George Holden, Maland Hurr, Stuart Mitchell, and
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher
Wheeler Smith who has been a member for 79 years
11:00 AM Many Voices, Leah Rosso, Leader
and is our longest active member.