Thank you for your interest in joining our Adult Learning & Spiritual Enrichment (ALSET) classes. Our goal is to create a welcoming, engaging environment where adults can grow spiritually, build meaningful connections, and dive deeper into thought-provoking discussions. We offer a variety of classes designed to nurture your faith and foster a strong sense of community.
If you’d like to participate in one of our ALSET offerings, simply click “Sign Up for a Group or Class” below and complete the registration form. Select the classes you’re interested in, and you’ll receive additional details from the group facilitator.
If you have questions, concerns, ideas for classes, or if you are interested in supporting ALSET, either as a committee member or a group facilitator, please reach out to Stacey Edwards, ALSET chair by email.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community!
Science and Faith Book Study
Believing Scientist: Essays on Science and Religion by Stephen M. Barr
Starts February 2
Sundays – 11:00 am-noon – Zoom only
Facilitator: Chris Dozier and Paul Glewwe
Both an accomplished theoretical physicist and a faithful Catholic, Stephen Barr in this book addresses a wide range of questions about the relationship between science and religion, providing a beautiful picture of how they can coexist in harmony. In his first essay, "Retelling the Story of Science," Barr challenges the widely held idea that there is an inherent conflict between science and religion. He goes on to analyze such topics as the quantum creation of universes from nothing, the multiverse, the Intelligent Design movement, and the implications of neuroscience for the reality of the soul. The Believing Scientist helpfully engages pressing questions that often vex religious believers who wish to engage with the world of science.
Please register in the form below,“Sign Up for a Group or Class." by January 31st.
RESCHEDULED
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Course - Registration Required
Time: 10:45 am-3:00 pm (light lunch and snack included)
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, then participate in a 4.5-hour, Instructor-led training to receive certification. $35/person. Make payment here. Deadline to register is January 10.
January 26
Speaker: Kay King from NAMI
Time: Following church worship (10:30am)
Join us in the reception room following worship as we hear learn from speaker Kay King from NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness.) NAMI is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. For over 40 years, NAMI Minnesota has worked to promote the development of community mental health programs and services, change public attitudes about mental illnesses, improve access to services and increase opportunities for recovery.
Kay will be sharing on the topic: Creating Caring Faith Communities in Minnesota: Five Things You Can Do - Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This class is for faith communities interested in learning about mental illnesses and helping to change attitudes towards mental illnesses. We'll briefly discuss ideas for building a mental health ministry. Creating caring churches. What steps can the congregation do?
January 30
Book Discussion of Recklessly Alive
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm, In-person and Zoom
Facilitator: Ariel Johnson
All-Church Read and Book Discussion - Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest
More information coming soon. View more about the speaker, Sam Eaton, at his website, www.recklesslyalive.com
UPCOMING BOOK FOCUS AND MEETING DATES
Date: 1st Thursday of the month at 7pm. By Zoom Nov-April, in-person, May-October. Sign up through the form below.
Facilitator: Julie Konrardy
Our upcoming books:
YAC, Young Adults Connect: the perfect hangout for young adults aged 22-32! Meet new friends, work on networking, or just swing by to have a great time. Our recent bowling trip was a blast, and we're excited to keep the momentum going with our bi-monthly gatherings. Sign up below to get more information.
Second Sundays starting Sunday Feb 16th 10:45am
neuroCONvergence Group
Welcome to our brand-new group for neurodivergent people, partners, and families! We hope to joyfully weave an intergenerational web of experience as we navigate a neurotypical world together.
Neurodivergent people self-identify as having a brain that works in a way different from common societal expectations, such as ADD or autism spectrum. A formal diagnosis from a doctor is not required to join us. If you or your person would like more support, then you are welcome!
If you have questions, please contact Kelsey by email [email protected]
Register below under “Register for a Group.”
3rd Wednesday of the month 9:30am-11am
Join a great group of people to share stories, learn new approaches, support each other and have some laughs.
Tuesdays, 7 pm | In-person at Lake Harriet UMC, Wesley room. Fill out the form below "Register for a group" to receive more information or just stop by any time!
In 2023, we formed a group where men could share thoughts, experiences, ideas, and feelings in a safe, confidential, supportive setting. Called the “Men’s Forum”, our meetings typically go from an hour and a half to 2 hours. A small group of guys have become “regulars”. An equal number of guys are “semi-regulars”, and a few are “occasionals”.
We would like to invite other men of the church to join and connect with us. We are fully aware of the challenges we face in our lives, in the broad sense. Issues related to:
Any and or all of these can easily lead to a sense of isolation and/or disconnectedness.
We strive to support each other as we face these or other concerns. And we strive to move beyond self-orientation to form a community of men trying to BE a “whole bigger than its parts”. Our regular agenda is to share our lives and selves and talk about the challenges and how God fits into all that stuff. What holds us together is the sharing of love with and for each other.
All that is required of attendees is a willingness to share and receive the love that flows through the group and to honor our pledge of confidentiality. Sometimes we have a specific agenda or question for discussion. Most often, the discussion grows out of our weekly check-in. Sometimes, but not often, we actually use the word “football”, or “stock market”, or POTUS. But we are more oriented to God and each other.
Please stop by and check us out. If you have questions, you may contact John Babbs, the unofficial coordinator of the Men’s Forum. Phone or text: 612-718-2032. Email: [email protected]
Mondays, over Zoom, at 1pm
There is no set agenda - it’s a scheduled time to connect and support one another.
Sign up using the form below "Register for a Group" or contact Elizabeth Melton for more information and a zoom link. [email protected]
Swing by at 10 am, every Tuesday, to be in community with others who enjoy knitting and crafting! There will be good conversation and a chance to work on your projects.
Join us in supporting Every Meal in the fight against child hunger by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word. Every dollar you give adds up and every action you take matters in changing the story of child hunger.
Once a year in the spring our stage come to life with an intergenerational, dynamic musical. This group offers acting, creative and spiritual growth opportunities to folks of all ages. We welcome those who have a background in acting, whether it’s the high school one-act-play or a lifelong profession, and for those who have no acting background – we open our doors. This is a space to make friends across generations, support and learn from each other and create a musical experience that entertains, provokes thought and brings people together.
Love music? Enjoy friendship? Looking to serve God with your music? Join the choir, band, and handbell choir! Share your musical gifts as a soloist or in an ensemble. Feel free to visit any group to try it out.
Children and Youth Music Groups
The regular season runs from September through May with weekly rehearsals.
Wednesday evenings 5:50-6:10p
Kids develop beginning musical skills and the sense of rhythm through singing, drumming, rainbow bells, and body movements. Led by Ariel Johnson and Rosey.
To join or inquire, contact Cherub Choir Director Ariel Johnson.
Wednesday evenings 5:30-6:00pWednesdays 6-6:30pm
Adult Music Groups
The regular season runs from September through May with weekly rehearsals.
This intergenerational choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 to 8:30p, and participates in worship every other Sunday September-Pentecost Sunday. We welcome all levels of singers! To join or inquire, contact Jungjoo Park.
This intergenerational bell choir rehearses on Wednesdays September-May at 6:30 to 7:30p. Director Thomas Johanson and the ringers would love to have you join (music reading not required). To join or inquire, contact Thomas Johanson, bell choirs director.
This intergenerational band leads worship every other Sunday. If you have a passion for contemporary Christian music and would like to serve in this wonderful team, contact Director of Music Ministries Jungjoo Park for information or questions.
Christmas Eve Orchestra, Christmas/Easter Choir, All Men’s Ensemble (seasonal), Summer musicians and individual and small groups. These groups gather at key times in the year.
Director of Music Ministries
Bells Choir Director
Cherubs Director
Come pack specially formulated meals for starving children in over 50 countries at Feed My Starving Children. Volunteers that are 3rd grade and older can work together to care for our world’s most vulnerable kids. Lake Harriet UMC sends volunteers to work at FMSC on the first Monday of every month.
Sign up by clicking here to jump to our SignUpGenius page.
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and LHUMC are part of a larger interfaith collaborative of congregations across Minnesota. They join our efforts together to achieve more than they ever could separately. Each congregation brings unique strengths, perspectives, resources, and passion to our common vision.
Check their website, to see a list of congregations across the state that participate.
**For further information, please visit the Every Meal website at: www.everymeal.org
How You Can Help!
Financial donations are always welcome and will be put towards helping additional children who qualify for the program. Over 400 children at Lyndale are on the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Donate on our give page.
View our Sign-Up Genius page to see current opportunities!
Contact our volunteer coordinator, Elizabeth Melton, with any questions.
Lay Readers and Greeters. Readers will get the reading from Karen several days before Sunday. Greeters – what a great way to say hello to old friends and meet new ones. Greeters also do a headcount and take any money collected to the safe in the workroom. Training and written instructions are provided.
Communion Servers (4)
Communion Sunday is always the same day as the Children’s Service; this would be an excellent way to combine both and get your Family involved with the Communion experience. Instructions are provided.
Communion Steward (1-2+)
Wednesday Night Suppers (Sept – May)
Four volunteers will be needed each week to set-up and serve, or to clean-up.
Coffee Hour
Help our LHUMC community connect with old and new friends! Please note that there are 2 shifts. Set-Up and Clean-Up. Instructions provided.
Every Meal at Lyndale School (2)
This is a critical way to provide food for children and families who may not have enough to get them through the weekend. Usually takes place weekly on Fridays, but the schedule could be fluid due to school holidays. This is truly a joyous way to spread love and kindness in a school setting with darling children. There are many openings through the rest of the school year, which for Every Meal has been extended to June 17th.
Mowing at LHUMC
Do you live in an apt or condo with no grass to mow? OR maybe you have a city lot with so little grass you could cut it with a scissors so it feels like changing into your mowing pants just isn’t worth it. Well, we have a solution. Sign up to mow the church lawn!
Our retreats, book discussions, and fund-raising projects are also good ways to connect with women in our LHUMC Community.
UPCOMING BOOK FOCUS AND MEETING DATES
Date: 1st Thursday of the month at 7pm. By Zoom Nov-April, in-person, May-October. Sign up through email.
Facilitator: Julie Konrardy
Our upcoming books:
Nurture your soul—Connect with friends at the WOMEN’S SOUL RETREAT.
A one -day Saturday event with outstanding teachers introducing the UMW Mission studies for the year along with inspiring worship, informative displays and access to resource books and films. Its lovely location: St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN.
On a Sunday morning in early December, talented bakers and chefs share their favorite baked goods and soups to raise funds to help carry out the UMW mission.
Information Coming Soon for June 2024!
Issue Studies
In the 21st century, the world needs women of faith putting their faith into action.
United Women in Faith (Formerly United Methodist Women) members put faith, hope, and love into action in their churches and communities.
We seek your ideas for bringing women together for support, fellowship, spiritual growth, and doing mission together. We offer our resources and assistance to you as you make these ideas a reality.
To share an idea, click here to contact Patti Marsh Cagle, LHUMC UMW President.
Learning about our Faith
UMW supports efforts to enlighten ourselves about our faith and about how we can put our faith into action.
Below are some examples:
From time-to-time, UMW hosts speakers on issues of importance today. Watch the LHUMC weekly E-newsletters for these events.
In addition, UMW supplies books for studying issues. (There is a shelf in the Fireside Room devoted to UMW materials. It’s just inside the door on the right by the fireplace.)
During 2021, our areas of focus have been Racial and Environmental Justice.
UMW has provided support to LHUMC activities, such as the Joyce Uptown Foodshelf, the LHUMC Preschool, LHUMC Mission trips for Junior and Senior High Students, the Theater Ministry, Re-U-Nite, and Band of Mothers. We also provided blankets for youth transitioning out of homelessness at 66 West.
Regional Missionaries build relationships with Methodist, United Methodist, ecumenical and grassroots programs that focus on impacting poverty through enhancing the capacities of local women leaders and supporting economic development programs to provide women with the tools required to make positive, measurable change in their communities.
For more than a century, women in the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren traditions have led a struggle for human rights and social justice. The generation of women who founded the early missionary societies developed powerful networks and organizational structures to help women attain full participation in the life of the church and society.
In the early years of the women’s mission organizations, the focus was on sending missionaries and helping to change the lives of women and girls in foreign lands. They incorporated the values of home and family into public life, as they addressed issues of poverty, child labor, immigration, migrant labor, family life, racial discrimination, full clergy rights for women, and many other social ills of the day..
Many problems faced by the women at the turn of the century have reemerged in our own time with a new and demanding urgency: new waves of immigration, homelessness, racial divisions, threats to the environment, substance abuse and addiction, lack of affordable health care, concerns for the well-being of children and the elderly, public education, questions about women’s roles in society, and world peace.
Because of the faithfulness and courage of the millions of women who prayed, planned, organized, marched, petitioned, labored, and supported the work of the early missionary societies, the lives of countless individuals, especially women and children, have been irrevocably changed. Women, children and youth in our generation, and the ones that will follow us, are living the legacy of the women’s missionary movement of the 19th century.
We have much to be proud of and a great deal to celebrate as we continue the journey begun almost 150 years ago by our faithful and courageous foremothers.
