We Serve Our Neighborhood and the World

Minnehaha United Methodist Church is a thriving multi-generational, progressive, inclusive congregation in South Minneapolis. In the tradition of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism and a believer that faith in God was for all people, we strive to reach beyond our walls and share our many blessings with our community.

A Church of Action
Minnehaha is a church of action. We share our many blessings with our community through our gifts, work, and prayer. Here is just a sampling of projects Minnehaha United Methodist has engaged in as we work for social justice for all.

Backpacks for Neighborhood Children
Just before the start of the school year, Minnehaha assembles backpacks and school supplies and gives these to the children whose parents attend our MinneHarvest food ministry. This year we gave away more than 170 backpacks to neighborhood school children.

Christmas Gifts for Children & Teens
Parents who visit the Minnehaha Food Shelf can "shop" for toys and gifts so that every child and teen can have a present on Christmas Day.

Community Events
As a good neighbor, Minnehaha opens its doors to community non-profits for meetings and events. We are also the election site for our neighborhood.

Disaster Relief
At times of natural and human-made disasters, Minnehaha collects donations to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief—one of the few organizations where you can donate relief money and know that 100% of your donation will go to the cause.

Minnehaha Food Shelf
Every Tuesday, volunteers from Minnehaha United Methodist, Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Grace Episcopal, St. Peder's Lutheran and Living Table UCC churches work together to support the local food shelf, which supplies food to people in need who live in our area.

Meals on Wheels
Hot meals prepared locally are delivered by MUMC members on a regular basis.

MinneHarvest Food Ministry
On the 4th Saturday of every month, from 8:00 to 10:00  a.m., we provide perishable food for anyone who is hungry, no questions asked.

Red Cross Emergency Shelter
When people are displaced from their homes and apartments due to a fire or other disaster, the church works with the Red Cross to provide a temporary, safe place to stay.