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Pratt Parking Lot Unavailable Jun 16 – Sep 3

From June 16th – September 3rd, the parking lot at Pratt Elementary School will be unavailable due to construction. During this time, please park on the streets around the church, carpool or use public transportation. We ask that parking near the church doors be reserved for those with health conditions or impairments that make it difficult to walk a long distance. You are also invited to join us via Zoom as another alternative since parking will be limited. Please contact…

Feeding our Neighbors

Our food ministry continues to grow, thanks to your support. We are serving over 150 free meals the third Wednesday of each month; in May this included providing about 100 servings of food to some of our unhoused neighbors in Minneapolis. Those who attend the meals are appreciative of the opportunity to enjoy nutritious food prepped and prepared with love by our faithful volunteers, and word of mouth is our best marketing tool. People also value the opportunity to visit…

Easter Services at PPUMC

Sunday, April 20 Sunrise Service Journey up Tower Hill at sunrise in this traditional PPUMC service. Service begins at 6:15am on Tower Hill. Those who would like to process up the hill meet at 6:10am. Easter Breakfast A breakfast will immediately follow the Sunrise Service in Community Hall. Sanctuary Service We will also be holding a sanctuary service at our regular worship time of 10:00am, in-person and online. The service will close with a rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus sung…

Film & Discussion: Jim Crow of the North

A few years ago, several people in our congregation participated in the series of Reparations sessions led by Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, and met after each session to discuss how we could incorporate reparations into our work as a church. To move forward, we must first learn about and acknowledge what role our church played historically in supporting racism in Prospect Park, make atonements, and openly commit to a new direction. We will begin this work by watching “Jim…

Winter Parking Alert: Pratt School Parking Lot

The Pratt School parking lot is available for parking for those attending Sunday morning worship services, unless there is two or more inches of snow in the lot and it hasn’t yet been plowed. In that case, please leave the lot vacant so the plows can do their job to enable school readiness. For more information on snow emergency parking restrictions in Minneapolis, call 612-348-SNOW (7669).

Holiday Greetings from Pastor Paul | You’re invited to Christmas Eve at PPUMC!

Watch a message from Pastor Paul below wishing everyone a happy holidays and inviting you to our Christmas Eve service! Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for an inclusive traditional Christmas Eve service to be a part of your celebration, we are holding a Christmas Eve service at 6:00pm on December 24th, in-person and online. This service will be family-friendly and made up of reading the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2, singing Christmas carols, a…

A Christmas Pageant ‘Play in a Day’: A creative theater experience for K-6th grade

Are you looking for an opportunity for your child to learn the Christmas story and participate in a Christmas pageant this year? Consider A Christmas Pageant ~ A Play in a Day. This creative theater experience will be held at Prospect Park United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 14. Students will rehearse and perform a Christmas Pageant under the direction of local theater professionals. Kids will learn the story, create the costumes and set, improvise the dialogue, and add their own unique…

Start your Christmas shopping at the Prospect Park Fall Market (Saturday, Nov 2!)

The Prospect Park Fall Market is BACK for another year- just with a different name! Join us on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. The market includes: The Fall Market has been a decades-long tradition at Prospect Park UMC. We hope to see you there! Parking is available on street or in the Pratt Community School parking lot across from Prospect Park UMC. Make sure to RSVP to our Facebook…

Announcing the 2024-2025 season of the Community Concert Series!

We are happy to announce the upcoming season of our longstanding Community Concert Series! We are so excited to welcome back many series regulars, as well as some newer performers. We can’t wait to see you there to enjoy some great music and raise money for some wonderful local organizations. All concerts begin at 7 pm. 2024-2025 Season Lineup: September 14 Pad the Road for the Aliveness Project October 5 Tjärnblom for FamilyWise November 9 Friends of Arthur Maud for…

Welcome Pastor Paul Baudhuin to PPUMC!

It is the intention of Bishop Lanette Plambeck to appoint Pastor Paul Baudhuin to PPUMC (3/4 time) and acting on behalf of the congregation, the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) has affirmed the Bishop’s intention. Each church member’s supportive prayers and acts of kindness during the transition period will be greatly appreciated by all of the involved persons. Pastor Paul’s first Sunday with PPUMC will be September 1st. With this appointment, the Bishop and United Methodist Conference Cabinet have…