Selected Previous Activities:
. . . . . . .Vacation Bible School - June 22-24, 2010
. . . . . . . May 23, 2010 10:00 AM [note new time] - 1st regular Sunday service of the newly merged church
- - - - - - - Bishop Sally Dyck, Preached - Pentecost and Confirmation Sunday
. . . . . . .All Church Spring Rummage Sale - Friday, May 14 through Saturday, May 15. 2010
. . . . . . .Troglodytes Progressive Dinner - May 22
. . . . . . .Sunday School Showcase - April 18 - "CGS & Hamline folks shared info and ideas at Hamline via a scavenger hunt!.
. . . . . . ."Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" - Friday, April 23 at 6:30 PM - Dinner event pairing CGS and Hamline folks around the dining table.
. . . . . . .Spring Cleaning opportunity at Hamline Church on April 16th - from 12 noon - 8 PM - Food and fellowship was provided!
. . . . . . .Lenten Study 7PM Thursdays, Feb. 18-Mar. 25 preceded by Centering Prayer 6PM and soup supper 6:30PM
. . . . . . .Barn Dance - Friday, March 19, 2010
. . . . . . .UMC Stacky Up luncheon - Sunday, March 14, 2010
. . . . . . .Hamline Univ. A Cappella Choir in worship Feb. 28, 2010
. . . . . . .Silent Auction Fund Raiser, Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2010
. . . . . . .Final Compline in our sanctuary - Feb. 14, 2010 - with reption afterwards
. . . . . . .UMW Sunday [Speaker & free Soup Lunch], January 10, 2010
. . . . . . .Children's Service 4:00PM - Christmas Eve
- - - - - - - - -[Later service canceled due to weather concerns]
. . . . . . .Advent Workshop - Sunday, December 13
. . . . . . .Hanging of the Greens, Troglodytes Nov. 28 3PM
. . . . . . .UMW Holiday Bazaar Nov. 22
. . . . . . .Visioning Teams Jointly with Dale Arendt, Nov. 21 9AM-3PM @ CoGS
. . . . . . .Benefit Concert Steve Anderson Nov. 15 3PM
. . . . . . .Barn Dances Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 4
. . . . . . .Holiday Tea Nov. 8
. . . . . . .Third Sunday Forum (began in 2009) Invited speakers & lively discussion
. . . . . . .Hamline University/HUMC/Lilly Foundation Internships: 2009-2010 Info
. . . . . . .Bible Study and Faith groups Bible/Faith Studies Info
. . . . . . .FareShare for ALL (9AM Nov. 14, Dec. 19, 2009, Jan. 16, 2010 -every 3rd Sat.)
. . . . . . .4th Sundays Food Shelf (Nov. 22, Dec. 27, 2009, Jan. 24, 2010)
. . . . . . .Loaves & Fishes serve evening meal@Dorothy Day Center (Oct. 18, Dec. 20- every other 3rd Sun.
. . . . . . .Rain Garden/Gardening (on-going 9AM Sat) Gardening Scenes
. . . . . . .Compline service Sun evenings 8:30PM Mn Compline website
: : : : : : [resumed under new director at HUMC through Dec. 2009 then relocated elsewhere after Feb.2010]
. . . . . . .Parents' Night Out (5:00-8PM PM Nov. 14 watch for info, 2009 every 2nd Sat.)
. . . . . . .Fiction & Fellowship (2nd Sundays 6:30PM Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13. 2009) list of readings
. . . . . . .Visioning Process Continued Visioning Reports
. . . . . . .Women's 3rd Thursdays (6:30 PM Oct. 16, Nov. 18, 2009)
. . . . . . .Men's Breakfast 4th Thurs @ Perkins (8:00 AM Oct. 28, Nov. 26?, Dec. 24?, 2009)
. . . . . . . Rally Sunday September 13, THANKS TO EVERYONE!
. . . . . . . Fair Dining Hall - Big THANK YOU to all who partook or served at our church state fair dining hall during this season!
: : : : : : : The Dining Hall Team deserves Kudos!
. . . . . . . Summer Visioning Gatherings July 9-Aug.- Thanks to all who hosted, presided, "scribed" and participated!

Thank you! - to all who helped with Rally Sunday events, Sept. 7 & State Fair Dining Hall activities, August through Labor Day

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- - - - -Rev. Pat Hinker began her ministry on June 29 and participated in a series of "Coffee Gatherings" in July
- - - - -Rev. Greg Renstrom led his last worship service prior to his retirement from the UMC ministry (June 22)
- - - - -Pastor Greg Renstrom retirement & appreciation Sunday (June 8): Potluck lunch with ham, buns, cake, punch & coffee provided. Folks brought a dish to share: salads, relishes, main dish, desserts. A delightful skit of "Greg's Lake Malmo Life" was performed by the Mark and Kent K brothers & the Sheri O and LuAnn Q sisters. A Remembrance Book for Greg was compiled by Sheri Olsen.

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- - - - -Confirmation Sunday (May 4) Confirmation and Pizza supper (continued Sun.5 PM)
- - - - -"All church" Neat Repeat Rummage Sale (April 11 & 12)
- - - - -Spring, 2008 Barn Dances (Feb. 29 & Mar. 28 6:30pm:refreshments 7:00-9:00pm:dancing)
- - - - -Leadership Workshop (Sat. Mar. 1st) 10AM-3PM - Building and Strengthening Community.

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The final "METRO EAST" UMW DISTRICT "DAY APART"
took place at Hamline Church on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The all-morning meeting and luncheon was coordinated by Hamline church member, Jan Bajuniemi, Metro East District UMW treasurer (soon to be "Twin Cities District" UMW Treasurer). A team of Hamline UMW members helped with food and logistics.

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THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PARLOR PAINTING PROJECT!
(Late Summer, 2007 through Spring, 2008)

Tireless volunteers worked in the parlor ñ stripping and refinishing walls, cleaning and caulking windows in July and August, 2007 and finished painting the parlor and lower level walls in Spring, 2008. Soon they'll be tackling the upper level offices and doing carpeting. Helpers are always welcome!
Bravo to project coordinators: Al Edgar, Bob Sellers, John Jakel.
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CONGRATULATIONS! - to the Hamline Church Gardeners team.
They've done a great job of keeping the gardens looking very attractive over the past few years. The team kept the church gardens in summers of 2006 and 2007 in equally lovely repair. Their newest project (begun in late-summer, 2007 [under the direction of Amy Schultz] and now on-going, is the introduction of a "rain garden" in the area east of the big parking lot off Minnehaha which Hamline Univ. shares with the church. Their 2005 [under direction of Barbara and Rolfe Leary] "GOLDEN BLOOM AWARD" (written up in a Jan, 2006 St.Paul PPress article) was well-deserved.
Gardening Info

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See on pp 16 & 20: an article about the Hamline Univ. Archeology Fall, 2007 Course "dig" at the site of the old church fire on NW corner of HUMC church lot. Click, then scroll to select & download [Midway/Como] MONITOR SAINT PAUL Feb. 2008

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50 Years at the MN State Fair - Awardees!

Hamline Church Dining Hall folks who received "50 Years at the Fair" plaques:
(l-r) Kay Keenan, Betty Ward, Elaine Christiansen, Bonnie Iverson
[Not pictured: Diane Milbrandt and Aileene Vanderbilt ].

The annual awards ceremony for groups or individuals reporting "50 years at the Fair" was held on the MN State Fairgrounds at 5:00PM on Aug 27th, 2007 in Heritage Square. We congratulate them! Our congregation is deeply in their debt.

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DISCUSSIONS ON STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CHURCH
Hamline Church considers itself a relational congregation, and puts a high value on building and nurturing relationships among its members. To help support that goal, we conducted a series of gatherings to discuss how we can strengthen relationships through the programs and activities that are available to our members. The Church Council sought input over the summer on the ways that our programs can and do strengthen our relationships. We held two discussions in July and we thank all who came to participate. There was a final session on Sunday, September 23,2007 at 10:45 am. At that session ideas gathered in the July sessions were shared and additional thoughts and suggestions were recorded. Watch for final tallies or reports and resulting new activities and programs.

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THANKS AGAIN FOR BRINGING IN BREAKFAST TYPE ITEMS DURING THE SPECIAL SUMMER APPEAL
Your food items helped with supplying breakfasts this summer for children who would normally have had breakfast at their school, especially big boxes/bags of breakfast cereal and/or any non-perishable breakfast foods (granola bars, instant oatmeal, etc). Our church food donations were collected and delivered each week to the Keystone Food Shelf (formerly Hamline/Midway & Merriam Park) on University between Prior and Fairview. We owe thanks to Jacquie and Bob Sellers for their continuing service to this project over the years.

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WE WELCOMED TO OUR NEW EDUCATION/YOUTH DIRECTOR - SUMMER, 2007
I would like to introduce myself; I am Laurie Erickson and I am the new Education/Youth Director. I have a masterís degree in Family Education and I have been the Director/Head Teacher at St. Anthony Park UMC Nursery School for 16 years. I am looking forward to working with all of the families and the children at Hamline Church. This year, we will continue with participation in the Workshop Rotation Model to teach Sunday school for grades 1-6. We will need volunteers to teach the Sunday School Bible Discovery Zones. The Sunday school will need a strong commitment from our families and volunteers. With the warm days of summer, fall may seem far away, but it is already time to schedule volunteers for the 2007-2008 year. I will be contacting all of the Sunday school families in July to ask for a commitment of five volunteer dates per family for the school year. My work phone number is 651-603-7085 and my email address is lerickson@hamlinechurch.org. Please call me or email with any question your might have.
[article extracted from the July, 2007 Live Wire] Education/Youth Position Description

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We thank ALL DONORS/PLEDGES to our recent funding drives
- Miracle Sunday (May 17) results were truly miraculous! -

"Catch the Spirit - Capital Campaign" continues through 2011.
Catch the Spirit! webpage

ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Completed in December, 2008!
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- If you're interested in helping with a project to "recycle as craftwork"
some of the old roof slate tiles, contact the church office -

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FIX-IT/FIX-UP OPPORTUNITIES
During the last few years ... a number of small fix-it and repair projects were put on hold. Now ... we have begun to look at and take action on the smaller things that can be done with volunteer help. As you are all aware, two major projects were completed during 2006 ó the repair of the elevator and the replacement of the roof on the education wing. These were both costly, but necessary, repairs that had to be done. They both, however, pale in comparison to the big projects we are still facingóreplacement (or repair) of the church roof and sealing the building from moisture by tuck pointing the entire structure. There are areas that need painting, staining, and other minor repairs. Church member Brett Lewandowski has taken on the task of tuck pointing around the lower levels (a task most of us do not have the skills to do), a good example of a project that is being done on volunteer time, but helps preserve the building while saving money in both the short and long term. One does not need to be a member of the trustees to work on, or lead, one of these projects, and many church members have the skills needed to do much of the needed work. We are always looking for a few (or many) good people to expand their horizons, and help maintain the church at the same time. We are also looking for suggestions of projects that need doing. Anyone interested may contact me or any member of the trustees. --Roger Greiling, Trustees Chair

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The Hamline UMC congregation owes Joan Hartman (Education), C.O. "Krueg" Krueger (Office security), Aileene Vanderbilt & Maxine SmithÜ (Receptionists), Jena Enger (Youth) a huge debt of gratitude for their service.

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED IN SUMMER 2007
[NOW WATCH FOR JUNE CAR SHOW, 2008 OPPORTUNITIES]
110 AND STILL COOKING..."
...was the theme this year for the Dining Hall for the State Fair. Many of our congregation members volunteered this year and some brought friends and family. We would like your stories from this year or any other, thoughts, memories, articles or any information regarding the Dining Hall. Have you worked at the Dining Hall for 50 years? We want to know. Please put any information you have about the Dining Hall into the Dining Hall mail box in the church office.
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In Fall, 2006 the UMW folks collected recipes for their "mini recipe booklets"which they sold (@$2.00 each) at their Fall bazaar on November 19. Eight booklets were completed in Fall, 2006 and three more [Veggie Dishes, Breads and Scones, Kids and Candy] were produced in spring, 2007. Copies still available! Contact a UMW member for info.

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Hamline Church's History book still available
Casting Long Shadows: 125 Years at Hamline United Methodist Church is still available through the church office (beginning Mon. June 5th). The 222-page book recounts the growth of the congregation since it held its first services ten days before the beginning of classes at Hamline University in September, 1880.
A comprehensive history, it includes a chapter by Dr. Charles Graham, former president of Hamline University, on the institutional relationship of the two organizations, as well as chapters outlining some of the accomplishments of the congregation. Members of the congregation brought neighborhood amenities such as the Hamline Branch Library to the neighborhood, established study and social programs for men and women, hosted neighborhood events, and reached out to those in need. Though the specifics of the programs have changed over the years, the congregation's mission as a welcoming congregation continues.
Maps, illustrations and photos bring the pages to life, and there is a complete index. Books for members of HUMC is still available for a suggested donation of $10.For non-members and general public: The cost is $15 each. Books can be picked up at the church office during regular office hours (9-4, M-F).- We are indebted to Mary Bakeman (church member) and her team for their diligent work in collecting information and producing this new church history.
Mary Bakeman did a presentation, "Tour and History of Hamline United Methodist Church" on Saturday, December 9, 2006 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The free event was part of the Hamline Midway History Corps' ongoing series of meetings and events to share local history.

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LISTEN UP!
Saturday evenings at 8PM on AM station 980 KKMS
Weekly rebroadcasts of Sunday 8:30PM Compline services (Sept. - May during the church year).
Mn Compline website
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The Minnesota Compline Choir was quite favorably reviewed by reporter, Julie Price for an article on the MN UMC Annual Conference website. - See: a reformatted version of her March 21, 2007 article

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125th Celebratory DVD of Hamline United Methodist Church History
Glimpses of Hamline United Methodist Church: Past and Present
A perfect memento for Hamline Church's quasquicentennial! Our first DVD of images from the past to the present features both the church as a people and as a structure. The narration is by Bill and Janice Kimes and Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D Major, played by Earl Barr on the Casavant organ. The DVD is playable either on home DVD players or on newer computers! This project results from the 125th Anniversary Committee, with help from the church archives, many photos by photographers of the past and present, and concept development by Susan Galegher (with assistance of Andy Edgar). Proceeds help defray anniversary costs. Only $5 if you pick up your copies -- add $2.50 per address for shipping and handling expense. Copies are available at the church office.
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Sept. 25th Great Hamline Music Festival VHS video copy:
- still available for loan in the Church Office. We owe our gratitude to Theresa Rennecke and her team at Cable Channel 15 (northern suburbs) for a GREAT JOB of editing and presentation AND to Mary Bakeman and Margaret Smith and the 125th team for all their hard work in bringing the program to fruition! Cable Channel 15 rebroadcasts aired Oct. 9 - 17, 2005. St.Paul Cable SPNN Channel 14 also did rebroadcasts airing thru Oct.21.
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HUMC FESTIVAL SERVICE - DVD!
September 30, 2005 3PM Festival of Music - Perfect Memento!
Was made available on a "copies-made-as-ordered" basis. Inquire in church office.

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Fall, 2007 Activities:
Shrove Tuesday Spaghetti Dinner - Fireside Room (Feb. 5, 2008)
Loaves and Fishes serving at Dorothy Day (Oct. 21 & Dec. 16)
Children's Christmas Play & Advent Workshop (December 16 - 9:30 & 10:45AM)
Community Thanksgiving Day Potluck (Fireside Room - Nov. 22 at noon)
Fiction & Fellowship (Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16 6:30PM)
Film and Fellowship (Oct. 27 & Nov. 24) Potluck 6PM, Film 7PM + discussion
Food & Fellowship (Nov. 10 & Dec. 8, 6:30PM)
Men's Breakfast 4th Thurs @ Perkins (Sep. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 27)
UMW Holiday Bazaar (Nov. 18)
Women's 3rd Thursdays (Sep. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15)
Outreach/UMW 6th Annual High Tea (Nov. 11 2:30PM)
FareShare for ALL (Sep. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 9AM)
Hamline Univ. Archeology "Dig" @ HUMC (T & Th aft. + Sept. 22 and Oct. 13)
1st Sundays Food collection (Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2)
Crop Walk (Oct. 14)
Parents' Night Out (Oct. 13, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 6PM)
Confirmation & Bible Study: Luke ( beg: Sun. Oct. 7 5 & 6:30PM)
UMW Emma Norton residence Paper Shower (Oct. 1-23)
Rain Garden kick off/Gardening ( Sep. 24 & Oct. 6)

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CHURCH MEETING SCHEDULE

• Trustees - 2nd Tues. - 6:30PM
  
• SPRC (Staff-Parish Relations Committee) - 2nd Tues. -7:00PM or as arranged
  
• Church Council - 4th Tues. - 6:00PM - [Parlor]
  
• .......Communication Area Representative attends
  
• .......Finance Area Representative attends
  
• .......Nurture Area Representative attends
  
• .......Community Service Area Representative attends
  
• .......Member Service Area Representative attends
  
• Advisory Committee- meets as needed
  
• Building Committee - meets as needed
  
• Capital Campaign Committee - meets as needed
  
• Church & Society/Mission Work Area - as arranged
  
• .......Serve Loaves and Fishes - every other 3rd Sun. - 4:30PM
  - Dorothy Day Center
  
• Communication Committee - 3rd Tuesday of month - 7:00PM - Parlor
  
• Education Work Area - 3rd Tuesday of month - 6:45PM or as arranged
  
• Fairgrounds Dining Hall Committee - meets as needed
  
• Finance Committee - 2nd Tuesday - 5:30PM or as arranged
  
• .......Counter Teams - every Sunday
  
• .......Memorials Committee - meets as needed
  
• Fine Arts/Music Committee - on hiatus
  
• Lay Leadership [formerly: Nominating] Committee -meets as needed
  
• Outreach & Membership Committee - meets as needed
  
• Men's Monthly Breakfast group - 8:00 AM 4th Thursday at Perkins in Roseville
  
• Women's 3rd Thursdays group - 6:30 PM in the Parlor
  
• Troglodytes - social group - meets quarterly
  
• United Methodist Women frequent programs
  
• ...UMW Executive/Steering Committee - monthly 10:00AM Classroom
  
• Worship Work Area - meets as needed
  
• ...Altar Guild - teams rotate - Sanctuary
  
• ...Chancel Choir Rehearsal - every Wed. - 7:00PM - Choir Room
  
• ...Communion Servers -teams rotate - Sun. - 9:10AM -Sanctuary
  
• ...Handbell Choir Rehearsal - every Wed. - 6:15PM - Choir Room
  
• ...Hospitality Committee - teams rotate - Sun. AM - Fireside Room
  
• ...Ushers - teams rotate - 9:10AM -Sanctuary
  
• Youth Council - meets as needed
  
• St. Paul Area Council of Churches Representative attends
  

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