Good news! As reported at the April 29 Congregational meeting, both the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees have voted to support the next new chapter in Koinonia’s 50-year history — emphasizing programming relevancy and financial viability. The plan still needs final approval by the Koinonia Board and the Administrative Council, but here are its highlights for greater Hennepin relevancy.

See Saturn in the night sky. Make a blue bird house. Learn about the stewardship of our lakes. See wood warblers in migration. Nap in the sun. Attend a health and wellness event. Eat a great meal in fellowship. Come to this annual spring event at Koinonia Retreat Center sponsored by the Senior Council, United Methodist Women and the Ecology Group. Brochures have been mailed out to all members and registration is now open!

You’re invited to attend the 2012 Spire Brunch, May 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, with featured guest speaker, Larry Millett, Twin Cities historian, architecture critic, author and teacher. Hosted annually by the Hennepin Foundation and Board of Trustees, the Spire Brunch honors donors for legacy gifts and generous support beyond the annual pledge.

The Hennepin Foundation is awarding college scholarships for the 2012-13 school year (in amounts up to $3,000). All will be considered, but applicants fitting certain criteria will receive the strongest consideration. Applications are available at the church front desk, or please contact Tara at 612-435-1331 or tara@haumc.org. The deadline for submission is May 6, 2012.

January is traditionally a very busy month for the Trustees and this year was no exception to that tradition. We met for our monthly meeting and selected officers and made committee assignments for the individual Trustees. We try to have… (keep reading…)

The Church Conference voted unanimously Jan. 14 to create a significant new chapter in the 50 year history of Koinonia Retreat Center (KRC), our retreat and conference center on Lake Sylvia, just west of Annandale. With this vote, we have less than five months to reimagine what we want Koinonia to be, not for our past but for our future. Would you like to help?

Yes, we’ve barely digested our Thanksgiving turkey, but plan now to attend the Family of Hennepin New Years Retreat at Hennepin own Koinonia Retreat Center in South Haven. 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of your congregation’s formation of Koinonia and we’re kicking off the year long celebration with time for friends, nature, crafts, food, and fun.

Fri November 11th, 2011 7:00 PM Three amazing Indie-rock groups, all in the same space. FREE! 11/11/11 Tarlton (7pm) Tarlton is fairly new in the local scene. Their album, “Learn by Example” came out in 2010. They’ll be starting the… (keep reading…)

A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, Ocotber 9. Come and hear about all the great things happening at Hennepin and share in a potluck meal at 12:00 Noon!

Take part in a work day on a Habitat for Humanity project in Minneapolis. Lunch is provided. No special skills required, training/directions provided. Advance sign up is required as the group size is limited. Contact Larry today!