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First-Ever
House of Hope
Garden Tour
GARDEN TOUR. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the first-ever House of Hope garden tour. Ten House of Hope families from St. Paul and southern suburbs will open their gardens for the tour on Sunday, July 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $20 per household, with funds dedicated for benevolence. We hope this will be another way for us to enjoy our beautiful summer weather and to get to know our fellow church members. Tickets, in the form of a brochure for self-guided tours, will be available after the 10 a.m. service beginning Sunday, June 20.
VOLUNTEER FOR GARDEN TOUR. We need people to sit at gardens to welcome and check in visitors to the first-ever House of Hope garden tour on Sunday, July 18, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you can help,
please contact Jan Anderson at jananderson75@comcast.net
or 651-451-3789.
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A Celebration of
Faith & Writing
October 2, 2010
Azar Nafisi
author of
Reading Lolita
in Tehran
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Faith & Writing 2010.
Photo by S.J. Staniski
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Kirk Club June 27
The Kirk Club will meet on Sunday, June 27, at 12 noon at the Lexington Restaurant (on Grand at Lexington in St. Paul). The special guest will be Rev. Mary McNamara, President of United Theological Seminary, who will be introduced by Dr. David Van Dyke. Please make reservations with the church office,
651-227-6311, by noon on Friday, June 25. Prices start at $13.78, including tax and tip.
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Summer Carillon
Recital Series
Begins July 4
The 2010 Summer Carillon Recital Series begins Sunday, July 4, at 4 p.m. with a recital by Amy Johansen (Woodford, New South Wales, Australia). Ms. Johansen attained Carillonneur status in the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) in 2006. She has degrees in Organ Performance from the University of Florida and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Amy is an Assistant Carillonneur and University Organist at the University of Sydney, Australia. This is her first appearance at House of Hope.
Carillon recitals can be heard from the church lawns. Bring a blanket or chair, your family and friends, and a picnic lunch to enjoy while you listen to the lovely sounds of the Noyes Memorial Carillon. If weather proves uncooperative, there are always comfortable locations inside where the recitals can be heard.
Other recital dates in the series: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1.
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Through July 25 in the Cloister Gallery
Doug Nielsen
Doug Nielsen has been in the art and picture framing business for 33 years. As an artist, he has studied the work of the masters, old and current, with special interest in the American Impressionists of the late 1800's to the 1930's. Meet the artist and enjoy coffee in the gallery following worship on
June 13.
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Usher?
I Can Do That!
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Here's a great way to help
out at House of Hope and meet more people. We're looking for men and women who want to be ushers, either on a regular ushering team or by joining our substitute list.
If you've been an usher already, you know the drill. If you've never ushered, it's easy and we'll train you. If this interests you or you have questions, please contact either Usher Co-chair Don Vandenberg at dsvandenberg1737@yahoo.com
or Deacon Moderator Kathe Bolinder at kpncamelot@comcast.net. Or just call the church office,651-227-6311.
Remember, you don't need to be a deacon to be an usher.
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Mary McNamara to Preach June 27
MARY McNAMARA, president of United Theological Seminary, will preach on Sunday, June 27. Prior to joining United in 2009, Mary was the executive vice president of Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She grew up in Cambridge, Minnesota, is a graduate of Carleton College and Harvard Divinity School, and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Great Decisions June 15: "Kenya and R2P*"
Great Decisions is a discussion group based on topics provided by the Foreign Policy Association, with speakers recommended by the Minnesota International Center. Guests are welcome. For more information, please call Bob Mairs, 651-222-3423, Dennis Anderson, 651-730-4003, or the church office, 651-227-6311.
*The RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT ("RtoP" or "R2P") is a new international security and human rights norm to address the international community's failure to prevent and stop genocides, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
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Volunteer For Women's Advocates June 17
WOMEN'S ADVOCATES shelter for battered women serves nearly 1,000 women and children a year. Women are given emergency shelter, food, clothing and personal items as well as support and counseling. Children are given child care; safety plans; support groups; education and counseling; animal-assisted intervention and art therapy; and facilitation of school enrollment, transportation and tutoring. The Rose Program helps families move into permanent, stable housing and gives care and support services after women and children move out of the shelter. A group of women under the leadership of House of Hope member Liz Boyd volunteers every Third Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm. They do a craft project or play bingo with the women and children, and then provide a treat for them. If you would be interested in joining this group (men included), leave your name in the church office, 651-227-6311.
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Parents and Children Volunteer at
Presbyterian Homes in Roseville June 18
At the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville, on the third Friday of each month, there is an opportunity for parents and children to interact with senior adults. Children will learn about service and compassion, and the seniors will be very happy to have young visitors. Contact House of Hope member Jill Winter for more information, jcwinter_9216@yahoo.com.
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Family Camp at Presbyterian Camp Clearwater
June 18-20
There are
still spaces left for Family Camp weekend at Clearwater Forest!
For information and/or
registration, pick up a Clearwater brochure in the education wing, or
go to www.clearwaterforest.org.
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Summer Program for Preschoolers June 21-24
"Celebrating God's World with
Music" will be offered Monday through Thursday, June 21-24 from 9 a.m.
to 12 noon. Music, movement, crafts, Bible stories, and games are all
part of this enriching week that also offers lots of fun for children
age 3 through Kindergarten. The primary leader for this program is
Sarah Hagstrom, who holds both a B.A. and M.A. in voice from USC, and
has much experience working with preschool children using both songs
and movement activities. Sarah is the daughter of Paige Hagstrom,
director of the House of Hope Preschool.
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Habitat for Humanity Faith Builders
June 21- July 2
 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-FAITHBUILDERS. Our Summer Habitat for Humanity project with Faith Builders (a coalition of six churches in St. Paul) will begin in June. We will work for two weeks, from Monday through Friday, June 21 through July 1, on a project located at 875 Jessie Street in St. Paul. Work days are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The coalition will need a crew of up to 12 people each day, and volunteers can work from as little as one day or every day for the full two weeks. People of all experience levels are welcomed. No construction experience is necessary; training, tools & materials, and lunch are provided. If you do not want to do construction work, we need site hosts each day and we are also need people to help with the food committee from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.
Please contact Kyle Schmidt at 763-972-4015 or kwschmidt03@yahoo.com to reserve the date(s) you want to work. We are limited to 12 volunteers per day. |
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Loaves and Fishes June 21
The Saints team will serve dinner for our neighbors in Frogtown on Monday, June 21, at Faith Lutheran Church, Charles and Mackubin Streets in St. Paul. The food prep team starts at 2 p.m., followed by the serving teams at 5 p.m. Any questions? Please call Captain Bob Hennesy, 651-739-7262, or Ray Clark, 651-484-7270.
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Be A Good Shepherd
 "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep..." will YOU be the SHEPHERD who finds them?Here is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new venture--the return on your investment will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!We are currently seeking creative, faithful, and fun individuals who would like to shepherd and teach a group of elementary children two Sundays every five weeks, beginning in September 2010.A NEW Sunday School schedule is being implemented, which means that the opportunity to use your gifts and faithful hearts will be even more accessible than before! Children leave worship following the Time for Children (approximately 10:20 a.m.) Sunday School begins at 10:30 and ends at 11:20 a.m.Intrigued? Feeling called? Please prayerfully consider how the Good Shepherd might be calling you to lead the children in His pasture!Click here to contact Jan Snell for details and more information! |
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Job Support Seminar: The Networking Site "LinkedIn"
June 22
 THE BIG NET, a collaborative faith network addressing unemployment, will sponsor a seminar regarding "LinkedIn" the business-oriented social networking site with over 70 million members in over 200 countries. The leader will be computer consultant Jack Fei. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 60 Kent Street in St. Paul. Enter through the glass doors between Portland and Holly and go to the Library on the lower level. For more information, contact The Big Net at 651-228-1172, thebignet.net or thebignet@thebignet.net. The House of Hope is affiliated with The Big Net. |
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Volunteer for General Assembly July 3-10
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PC(USA) will meet in Minneapolis July 3-10, 2010, for the first time in over 25 years. The assembly consists of elected representatives of all the presbyteries in the denomination. Many volunteers are needed for this week of meetings and events. Available jobs include: worship usher, Communion servers, airport welcome, hotel welcome, registration hosts, information booth, tour assistant, prayer partner, exhibit hall monitor, and many more. If you are interested in volunteering for the General Assembly, please contact Jan Dickinson, 651-647-1786; complete an application form in the church office; or go to www.cola2010.org for information and on-line registration.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
July 4 worship with the General Assembly
 - On Sunday, July 4, The House of Hope congregation will worship with
the General Assembly at 10 a.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Covenant Network Luncheon July 5
Featured Speaker: Dr. Gustav Niebuhr
 Dr. Gustav Niebuhr is Associate Professor of Religion and the Media at Syracuse University, and author of Beyond Tolerance: Searching for Interfaith Understanding in America. He will speak at the Covenant Network Luncheon on Monday, July 5, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. His topic is: "Tolerance is a Floor, Not a Ceiling." The luncheon will be held in Ballroom D of the Hilton Hotel Minneapolis. Hear from Covenant Network leaders and from Dr. Niebuhr who will offer an inspiring vision for the broader church. Register as an observer at the General Assembly. Luncheon tickets are $28 and are available through the GA website. |
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Newsletter Goes Green
 E-mail notices will be sent each month to remind subscribers that our newsletter, The Anchor, is available online at www.hohchurch.org. We will continue to mail hard copies each month, but if you prefer to read the online version and opt out of the mailing, please contact Kristin Klaustermeier in the church office: kristink@hohchurch.org
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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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Grief Groups at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Grief groups of the Capital City Grief Coalition will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., April 1 through June 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Snelling Avenue North. (Parking lot adjacent to the church.) 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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Summer Office Hours
 June 1 through September 6:Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
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