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Sanctuary for the City<\/h1>\n

The Celts once described places of sacred encounter as \u201cthin places.\u201d At Hamline Church, this is our vision. Here, the bread is baked, blessed and broken. Whether it is shared at the communion table or as pizza around our community bread oven, it is sacramental, because all of life is holy. We seek to be a Sanctuary for the City of Saint Paul.<\/p>\n

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We encounter the Sacred<\/h2>\n

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We come together at the table<\/h2>\n

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We love our neighbors<\/h2>\n

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We learn and grow together<\/h2>\n

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Hamline Church United Methodist is a vibrant and inclusive community\u2014a Sanctuary for the City where faith comes alive through worship, connection, and service. We are rooted in Methodist tradition and open to the Spirit\u2019s movement today, welcoming people from all walks of life to grow together in love and purpose. We offer enriching faith formation opportunities for all ages. Guided by a deep commitment to social justice and hospitality, we seek to make a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and beyond. Join us for worship Sundays at 10am.<\/p>\n

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United Methodist Church<\/h2>

The people of The United Methodist Church<\/a>\u00a0are putting faith into action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Through the power of our connection, we are making a positive difference in more than 125 countries. Hamline Church is a part of the\u00a0Minnesota Conference<\/a>. |\u00a0More ><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>

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What Radically Inclusive means<\/h4>

LGBTQIA+ Friendly<\/h2>

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We are members of the Reconciling Ministries Network of The United Methodist Church, which means we declare ourselves to be open and affirming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We worship an inclusive and loving God, who calls all persons into relationship, both with God and with neighbor. We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and as beloved children of God, all are worthy of God\u2019s love and grace.\u2028We celebrate the gift of diversity reflected in our neighborhood and the world. We welcome the full inclusion of all people in the life and ministries of Hamline Church as we journey toward reconciliation through Christ. We embrace our human family\u2019s diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education.<\/p>\n

We proclaim this statement of welcome to all who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society. We invite all to join on a faith journey toward greater love, understanding, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n

ALTAR FOR ALL<\/h3>\n

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 Hamline Church voted unanimously to become an Altar for All Congregation. At Hamline Church, the Christian altar is open to all loving couples, regardless of gender,<\/strong> who can legally marry and who request to make vows in the church, recognizing their belief in the sacred covenant of Christian marriage. \u00a0More about this<\/a> – Weddings at Hamline Church<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Weddings<\/h4>\n

Get married in our beautiful sanctuary! <\/p>\n

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Our Staff & Leadership<\/h4>\n

Learn about and contact our staff. <\/p>\n

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Rent our Space!<\/h4>\n

Rent our space for events & meetings and more! <\/p>\n

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Location & Contact<\/h4>\n

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