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Forster-Smith
Photo Sale to Benefit Benevolences
Certain photos from Tom Forster-Smith's recent exhibit at the House of Hope are now available for purchase at $50 apiece. Proceeds will go entirely to the church's Mission & Benevolence budget. If interested, please contact Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or call him at 651-223-7553, to see if the photo(s) you are interested in are available. Checks should be made out to The House of Hope Presbyterian Church.
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Seekers
"Thin Places"
January 27
The SEEKERS is a conversation group about "Thin Places" between earth and heaven. Join Rev. Tom Forster-Smith in a discussion of places and experiences in our lives where we've felt the presence of the Holy in unusual ways: Wednesday, January 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kirk Parlour. |
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Baptism Class
March 21
New or prospective parents interested in Baptism may attend a Baptism class on Sunday, March 21, at 9 a.m. in the Church Library. This class will provide parents with information about the sacrament and its purpose, and will be another way for the church to offer support and encouragement to families. Please call Michelle Freyholtz at 651-223-7556 to schedule your baby's baptism and to register for the class. Baptism classes are offered quarterly. Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of each month. |
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Job Support Group
The Big
Net: Congregations Working Together to Provide Job Seeker
Programs and
Services provides a weekly support program, at 4 p.m. on
Thursdays, covering resume review, networking, cover letters, personal
assessment, interview practice and general support. This program is held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 60
Kent St., St Paul (between Portland and Holly). For more
information, contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553, or visit www.thebignet.net.
The House of Hope is a member church of The Big Net.
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First Sunday
is Food Sunday
Don't forget to bring non-perishable food items to church on Sunday, February 7. Please leave them on the table by the Elizabeth Chapel. Our gifts of food go to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Food Shelf. Monetary offerings also go to the Hallie Q. Brown center and can be made by using the offering envelopes in the pew racks. Checks should be made payable to The House of Hope and marked for the food shelf. Thank you for your continuing generosity to our neighbors in need.
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February Art Show
The artist whose works will be on display in the CLOISTER GALLERY during the month of February is photographer Linda Brooks. In 2008, Brooks accompanied Peabody Award-winner, Kellogg Foundation Fellow, broadcast journalist Mary Stucky on various projects in Mexico. In conjunction with her work for the non-profit organization she founded, Round Earth Productions, Stucky researched and produced many stories on Latin America. She invited Brooks and another photographer, Ginny Grossman, to meet her in Mexico to take photographs that would eventually become online slide shows to go with Stucky's radio stories. Brooks' photographs from these "Mexico Projects" will be on exhibit in our gallery. Meet the artist and enjoy coffee in the gallery on Sunday, February 7, following the 10 a.m. worship service. |
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Donations and Volunteers Needed
for Assembly of Relief Kits for Haiti
The Presbyterian Church (USA) in partnership with Church World Service is requesting volunteer donations of items for emergency relief kits for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Items are being collected at the House of Hope, where kits will be assembled on Saturday mornings, February 13 and 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Items needed are as follows:
For Baby Kits
cloth diapers
T-shirts or undershirts (no one-sies)
washcloths
gowns or sleepers
diaper pins
sweater or sweatshirt
receiving blankets (can be a hand-knitted or crocheted baby blanket)
All items should be new and under 12 months in size.
For Hygiene Kits
Towels (16" x 28", no fingertip or bath towels)
washcloths
wide-tooth combs
nail clippers (no metal files or emery boards)
bars of soap (bath size in wrapper)
toothbrushes (in original packaging)
Band-Aids® or other adhesive bandage strips
In addition to the items for the kits, we will need:
·One-gallon plastic bags with zipper closures
·Boxes
·Money for shipping (Checks can be made out to The House of
Hope Presbyterian Church and marked for "Haiti Relief Kits" in
the memo line.) Please bring your donated items by February 12 to the west Portland Avenue door of the church during office hours weekdays or on Sunday mornings, and leave them in the hamper marked "Haiti" or on the long table in the hallway by the Elizabeth Chapel.
For more information on the relief effort, please go to Presbyterian Church (USA)'s website at: www.pcusa.org/pda.
To volunteer to help with assembly of the kits on February 13 or 20, call Mary Senkbeil at 651 270-9914 or e-mail her at mary.senkbeil@gmail.com.
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2010 CASH DONATIONS FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF are deductible on 2009 tax return.
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 WASHINGTON - People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card."Americans have opened their hearts to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman." This new law provides an immediate tax benefit for the many taxpayers who have made generous donations."
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Wednesday Evening In-Depth Adult Education
Series on Meditation begins February 3
 Beginning Wednesday evening, February 3, through February 24, there will be an Adult Education In-Depth Series in preparation for the 2010 Didier Seminar: "Meditation and Visionary Seeing in the Christian Tradition." This series will focus on the practice of meditation in various faith traditions. Presenters will be:
·February 3. Rabbi Simeon Glaser, Temple of Israel in Minneapolis, will speak on meditation, mysticism and kabbalah in the Jewish tradition.
·February 10. Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Michael Dennis Browne, will address the practice of "Centering Prayer."
·February 11. (THIS IS A THURSDAY evening) Dr. Joy Laine, Macalester College faculty member in the Department of Philosophy, will lead an experiential class in the practice of yoga.
·February 17. Ash Wednesday (No program. Worship at 7 p.m.)
·February 24. Ken Ford, of the Clouds in Water Zen Buddhist Center in St. Paul, will speak on meditation in the Zen tradition. |
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Hard Hats February 4
 Hard Hats. This group of hard-working volunteers is looking for a few more good men and women to join them in working to keep our beautiful House of Hope facilities in the best possible condition. On the first Thursday of the month, the group works on a task list provided by Facilities Manager Doug Wakefield. If this sounds like your mission opportunity, call crew chief Erv Lentz, 651-484-7976, or just come to the Library at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 4. |
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Mission Sewing February 4
The MISSION SEWING GROUP meets on the first and third Thursday of the month, September through May, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dining Rooms A&B. The group does good work for the missions and enjoys fellowship. Sewing ability is not required. Bring a sandwich; coffee is provided. For further information, contact Janet Brownell 651-765-4990 or Terry Maroney 952-423-6960.
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First Thursday Literature Series February 4
 Joy Davis' Literature Series will continue the study of Nathaniel Hawthorne with a discussion of his story "Rappacini's Daughter." Our consideration of E. A. Poe's "Cask of Amontillado" will take place on March 4. All sessions begin at 10 a.m. at the Meeting House (761 Summit). Reservations are not required. |
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VOCAL RECITAL February 6
TRUMPET SPECTACULAR February 7
On Saturday, February 6, at 7 p.m., tenor Brad Bradshaw will perform a vocal recital with pianist Andrew Altenbach in the Kirk Parlour. The recital will feature works of Benjamin Britten, Robert Schumann, and a new work by composer Marya Hart.
On Sunday, February 7, at 4 p.m., our Music at Four Series continues with a Trumpet Spectacular featuring virtuoso trumpeters David Baldwin, Charles Lazarus, and Martin Hodel. The concert will include both classical trumpet works along with fun spectacle pieces for brass and organ. The event will be proceeded by a 30 minutes carillon prelude performed by David Johnson.
These events are free and open to the public.
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Annual Meeting February 7
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of The House of Hope Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 7, at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, for the purposes of receiving reports for 2009 and approving clergy terms of call.
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Macalester Sunday February 14
On February 14 we celebrate our historic relationship with Macalester College, whose founder and first president was Edward Duffield Neill. Dr. Neill founded The First Presbyterian Church in 1849 and House of Hope in 1855. The two congregations merged in 1914 to become The House of Hope Presbyterian Church.
The worship services begin with the skirls of the bagpipe, and service music is provided by the Macalester College Concert Choir under the direction of Eugene Rogers. Rev. Lucy Forster-Smith, Macalester's Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life and Chaplain of the College, is the preacher of the day. Macalester President Brian Rosenberg brings greetings from the college. Shortbread will be served in Kirk Parlour and members of our congregation who are Macalester graduates serve as greeters.
Following 10 a.m. worship, Macalester Provost Kathy Murray will talk about plans for the expansion of the college's Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center. Join us in the Assembly Room.
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Mardi Gras! ("Fat Tuesday") February 16
Mark your calendars for our Mardi Gras
celebration on Tuesday evening, February 16, at 6 p.m. Everyone is
invited to gather in the Great Hall for a pancake supper, beads, music
and fun! Sign up on Sundays, January 31, February 7 or 14 after worship or by calling the
church office, 651-227-6311. COST: $5 per person or a maximum of $20
per household.
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Ash Wednesday February 17
Our Lenten journey begins on Ash
Wednesday, February 17, with a worship service and Holy Communion at 7
p.m. in the Sanctuary. David Van Dyke will preach and the Motet Choir
and Choir School ensembles will provide the service music.
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Family Bowling February 28
 We're going BOWLING on Sunday, February 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Bernard's lanes. Families of all ages and stages are invited. Bumpers for the young ones, pizza and good fun are included. Cost is $7 per person or a maximum of $30 per family. Children under 2 years of age are free. Sign up on the poster outside of the Christian Education office or contact Jan Snell, 651-223-7547.
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Book Study April 7, 14 and 21
The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault
 This Wednesday Evening In-depth Series book study features Cynthia Bourgeault's The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind-A New Perspective on Christ and His Message. The Reverend Dr. Bourgeault will be the 2010 Didier Seminar speaker on April 23, 24 and 25. The book study will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room. Please mark your calendars and watch for further information.
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Didier Seminar April 23, 24 and 25
 Mark your calendar for the DIDIER SEMINAR, April 23, 24 and 25, 2010. The guest speaker will be The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Episcopal priest, author, Principal Teacher for the Contemplative Society, and past fellow of the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota. She will speak on the topic "Meditation and Visionary Seeing in the Christian Tradition." Free. Open to the public.
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Grief Groups at House of Hope through March
Grief groups of the Capital City Grief Coalition will meet at House of Hope on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through March 2010. These groups are designed for those who have lost loved ones through death. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time. For more information, contact Coalition Coordinator Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430. |
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Office Hours
 September through May:Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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