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Cynthia Campbell
to Preach March 14
Ninth president of McCormick Theological Seminary and one of the first women to lead a large congregation in the PC(USA), Cynthia Campbell will preach at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, March 14. Cynthia was ordained in June 1974 and began serving as an associate pastor at Northminster United Presbyterian Church in Dallas. She has served churches in Fort Worth and San Antonio and was director of the doctor of ministry program at Austin Theological Seminary. She is the author of A Multitude of Blessings: A Christian Approach to Religious Diversity. Cynthia will also present the Enrichment Program on March 14.
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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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Feed My Starving Children
March 25
The next opportunity volunteer is Thursday, March 25, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. To register, please send an email to hohvolunteers@gmail.com or sign up in the church office. When registering, please make sure to include the date(s) for which you are registering, the name of each volunteer in your party and an email
address. You will receive a confirmation email with driving directions to the site. The FMSC facility is at 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 160, in Eagan.
To learn more about Feed My Starving Children, please visit their website at http://www.fmsc.org.
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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. It will be led by Sister Virginia Matter, Spiritual Director, The Benedictine Center, Maplewood. She has experience in several spiritual traditions: monastic East/West, dialogue with Buddhists and Hindus, Native American Creative Arts, and Christian Spirituality. The book study will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room. This series is free and open to the public. (The Reverend Dr. Bourgeault will be the 2010 Didier Seminar speaker on April 23, 24 and 25.) |
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." The Didier Seminar is free an open to the public.
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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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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 in the gallery on Sunday, February 7, following the 10 a.m. worship service. |
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In-Depth Adult Education Series on Meditation
Concludes February 24
·The series concludes on Wednesday, February 24, when Ken Ford of the Clouds in Water Zen Buddhist Center in St. Paul speaks on meditation in the Zen tradition. 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room.
This Adult Education In-Depth Series has been offered in preparation for the 2010 Didier Seminar: "Meditation and Visionary Seeing in the Christian Tradition." |
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Kerygma Class Begins February 28
 The Reverend Tom Forster-Smith and The Reverend Gale Robb will teach a Kerygma Bible Study Class on "A Spiritual Journey Though Holy Week," beginning Sunday, February 28, and continuing each Sunday through Lent. Please register in the church office and pick up a copy of the resource book. The registration fee is $15. The class will be held in the Meeting House (761 Summit, next door to the church) from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and will include a light lunch. Contact Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553, or Gale Robb at galer@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7549 for more information. |
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Presbyterianism 101 February 28
David Van Dyke will present the ENRICHMENT PROGRAM on Sunday, February 28, entitled "Presbyterianism 101," at 11 a.m. in the Assembly Room.
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HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI OUTING
February 28
 High School and Middle School youth and their families are invited to an afternoon of skiing at Afton Alps on Sunday, February 28. Lift tickets and rental are covered for High School and Middle School youth; other family members pay their own way. We plan to leave House of Hope shortly after 11 a.m. and return around 5 p.m. Lunch is not provided, so please bring a bag lunch or money to buy your own in the chalet. Contact Gale Robb to reserve your spots as space is limited: galer@hohchurch.org. |
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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 will be provided for the young ones. Join us for pizza and good fun. Cost is $7 per person or a maximum of $30 per family. Children under 2 years of age attend for free. Sign up on the poster outside of the Christian Education office or contact Jan Snell, 651-223-7547.
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LENTEN SERIES ON FAITH & WRITING
Begins March 3
Register by calling the church office, 651-227-6311, for the Wednesday evening adult education in-depth series class: "The Writing Life: Finding the Voice of Faith and Writing." Taught by the Rev. Dr. Lucy Forster-Smith, Chaplain of Macalester College, this class begins Wednesday, March 3, and runs each Wednesday evening through March, in the Kirk Parlour, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Textbooks are available in the church office with your $15 registration fee. For more information contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553.
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FIRST THURSDAY LITERATURE SERIES March 4
 FIRST THURSDAY LITERATURE SERIES. On Thursday, March 4, at 10 a.m.,
Joy Davis' literature seminar will convene at the Meeting House (761
Summit, just east of the church) to discuss E. A. Poe's story, "The
Cask of Amontillado." It is a brilliantly crafted drama as well as a
psychological study of revenge. All are welcome. Reservations are not
necessary.
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Hard Hats March 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 and beloved 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 Erv Lentz, 651-484-7976, or just meet in the Library at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 4. |
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Mission Sewing March 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. Join us on March 4. 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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Music in March:
Elizabeth Chapel Organ Recital Series March 7
Bach's Birthday Celebration March 21
On March 7, the Elizabeth CHAPEL ORGAN RECITAL SERIES continues with ORGANIST CAROLYN DIAMOND and flutist Libby Lauffers. Carolyn is a frequent performer at the Van Cliburn Piano Institute in Texas where she was a winner of the 2003 Piano Concerto Competition, performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. She is currently Principal Organist at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior and Staff Musician at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She has worked with the American Symphony Orchestra and participates as an accompanist, having performed with soloists from the Metropolitan and New York City Opera Companies. The concert will be preceded by a 30-minute carillon prelude performed by David Johnson. Reception will follow the event. Free and open to the public.
MUSIC AT FOUR: BACH'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
On Sunday, March 21, at 4 p.m., the SUMMIT HILL BRASS Ensemble and organist AARON DAVID MILLER, under the direction of David Baldwin, will perform an all-Bach program commemorating Bach's Birthday with well-known Bach works for brass and organ. Many of the pieces on the program were transcribed by director David Baldwin. Come join us for an all-Bach afternoon! Free and open to the public.
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Loaves and Fishes March 15
The SAINTS team will welcome our Frogtown neighbors to supper on Monday, March 15, in the Loaves & Fishes program at Faith?Lutheran Church at Charles and Mackubin Streets. The food-prep team leads off the festivities at 2 p.m., and is joined at 5 p.m. by expediters, servers, and clean-up crews. Thank you for your dedication to this program!! Any questions? Please call Ray Clark, 651-484-7270.
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Great Decisions March 16
 GREAT DECISIONS meets in the Church Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March
16, to consider the phenomenon of increasingly organized Global Crime.
The presenter will be George Welles, president of Imaging Futures,
Inc., and national security consultant to Fortune 500 companies and
government entities. Guests are welcome. For information, contact Bob
Mairs, 651-222-3423, or Dennis Anderson, 651-730-4003.
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Volunteer at Women's Advocates Shelter
for Women and Children March 18
 The Third Thursday Group is gearing up for 2010. We have set our calendar and are looking for volunteers. We encourage both men and women of all ages to join us. Volunteer every month or just when the activity interests you. Remember there are always lots of little ones who would want to play games or share a good book. It is hard to believe that two hours a month can make such a difference, but do not underestimate the value of a kind word or gesture to women and children in transition. Every Third Thursday also includes snacks and conversation. On March 18th we work on Easter crafts at the shelter. Women's' Advocates Domestic Abuse Shelter is on the corner of Grand Avenue and Dale Street. We meet at 5:45 p.m. and are always done before 8 p.m. Please contact Liz Boyd for details and a background check form: 651-698-0409 or elizaboyd@msn.com. |
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Members Art Show in April
 In April, the Cloister Gallery will feature the works of our talented artist members. Please begin to think about what you would like to bring and share with our House of Hope community. Please bring your work to the Bridal Room on Sunday, March 28, before and after the church services. Work should be ready to hang or to be displayed. Limit of 3 pieces per artist. All artwork will be up in time for Easter Sunday, April 4! For more details, contact Patty Paulus 651-644-6274 or email ppaulus@spa.edu.
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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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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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