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First-Ever
House of Hope
Garden Tour
July 18
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 on Sunday, July 11.
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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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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July 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.
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August in the
Cloister Gallery:
Member Retrospective
In August, church members will have the opportunity to display up to 3 pieces of art that they have previously shown in the Gallery. Please bring your artwork to the Bridal Room before or after the church service on July 25. Pieces should be picked up on Sunday, August 29. If you have questions, please contact Patty Paulus, 651-644-6274 or ppaulus@spa.edu.
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House of Hope
on Home Tour
Mark your calendar for the September 12 Summit Hill Home Tour, from 1 to 5 p.m. The House of Hope Church and Manse will be part of the tour. We are in need of 8 volunteers, 4 each for 2 hours--at the church entrance, Cloister Gallery, Sanctuary, and Kirk Parlour, to act as hosts. We will provide brief scripts which will offer information about the church and its history. To volunteer, please call the church office, 651-227-6311.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
July 4 - NO WORSHIP AT HOUSE OF HOPE.
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. Congregants are encouraged to form carpools and to meet and leave cars in the church parking lots. There is ample parking at the Convention Center.
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Wednesdays in the Park June 30
 Parents of young children: Bring your children to the House of Hope Playground on Wednesday, June 30, for informal play time and conversation from 10 to 11 a.m. In case of rain, we will gather in the Great Hall. Contact Jan Snell with questions, 651-223-7547. |
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The General Assembly of the PC(USA) meets
in Minneapolis 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. The assembly seeks to protect our church from errors in faith and practice, and is responsible for assuring that the expression of our theology remains true to the biblical standards in our historic confessions. The General Assembly presents a witness for truth and justice in our community and in the world community. It sets priorities for the church and establishes relationships with other churches or ecumenical bodies.
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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. If you would like to attend the luncheon, please call Pam Byers, Executive Director, Covenant Network of Presbyterians, 415-351-2196 with your credit card information. Cost of the lunch is $28. |
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Director of Youth Ministry Position Available
The Personnel Committee has approved a full-time position for "Director of Youth Ministry." If you know someone who may be interested, please contact: Reverend Van Dyke, 651-223-7542, dvd@hohchurch.org;
or Diane Smith, Director of Administration, 651-223-7554, dianes@hohchurch.org.
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Hard Hats July 8
 This group of hard-working volunteers helps keep the House of Hope facilities in great condition, working on a task list provided by their crew leader, Erv Lentz. Facilities Manager Doug Wakefield is on hand to guide their efforts. For more information, call Erv Lentz at 651-484-7976, or just come to the Church Library at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 8. |
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Behind the Scenes Tour July 11
 Go behind the Scenes with the Capital Campaign Steering Committee on Sundays, July 11 and August 8. Immediately following the worship service, gather at the Welcome Center by the Cloister Art Gallery. Doug Wakefield will lead tours of the Bell Tower, the Basement and interesting points in between. The tour will provide an up-close and personal look at some of the potential areas of renovation being considered as part of our Capital Campaign.
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"Taking Root" Meeting July 15
The Deacons' Community Service Committee has endorsed House of Hope's participation in the Minnesota Council of Churches' "Taking Root" program. Be part of a mixed Muslim-Christian sponsorship team to welcome an immigrant family to the Twin Cities. For a four-month period, teams help a refugee or a refugee family become self-sufficient member/s of the community, with the full support and direction of the Council of Churches staff. Information and volunteer interest forms are available in the church office, or contact Lynea Geinert at lynia.geinert@mnchurches.org or 612-230-3243. You can also attend a meeting for interested persons on Thursday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at the Minnesota Council of Churches, 122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-870-3600.
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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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Freedom School Dinner July 29
 Kwanzaa Community Church in North Minneapolis provides Afro-centric reading enrichment and cultural education through its Freedom School each summer. The students, who are in grade school and high school, are given breakfast and lunch five days a week during the six-week program. For many of the kids, these are the only meals available to them for the day. House of Hope will provide and serve a chicken dinner for the 65-75 students and their families on Thursday, July 29. Set-up begins at 4:30 p.m.; dinner and the program begin at 6 at 3700 Bryant Avenue N. If you can help, contact Mary Cardinal Peterson at petecardfive@q.com or 651-341-7173. If you can't help on July 29, donations of breakfast, lunch and snack foods as well as Cub and Sam's Club gift cards are greatly appreciated. Bring food donations to church any Sunday in July and leave them in the "Kwanzaa" boxes at the table outside of the chapel. |
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Holy Communion August 1
 The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, August 1. In the Presbyterian Church (USA) all baptized persons, including children, are invited to participate in the sacrament. The elements served will be bread and grape juice. Gluten free wafers will be available. |
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National Night Out August 3
 House of Hope again will host a neighborhood National Night Out event on August 3 in the Portland Avenue parking lot and park. Set-up starts at 4 p.m., clean-up begins at 9. Sherwood Pomeroy will be at the grill, Bonnie Alton will whip up PBandJ sandwiches, the Ericksons will bring their Photo Booth, and Sheltered Reality will provide music. Volunteers are needed for set-up, activities, hosting, clean-up, and more. Donations of store-bought* cakes for the cake walk, cupcakes and bars will be accepted Sunday, August 1, before and after worship; in the church office on August 2 and 3; and at the event itself. Come out and meet the neighbors and make this a safe neighborhood for all who live, work, worship and play here. Events begin at 5:30 p.m. For information or to volunteer, contact Mary Cardinal Peterson at 651-341-7173 or petecardfive@q.com. (*City permit regulations require store-bought items.) |
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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 Lumen Christi
Grief groups of the Capital City Grief Coalition will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 1 through September 30, at Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Avenue in St. Paul, 651-698-5581. 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 noonCHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5
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