Past Events
June 2016
“Love is a Verb” at Northeast United Methodist
Everyone is invited to a screening of “Love is a Verb,” Thursday, June 9, 7:30-9 p.m., at Northeast United Methodist Church.
Find out more »August 2016
Interfaith pilgrimage discussion
An interfaith panel, including Jewish, Muslim and Christian travelers, will share their insights from a recent visit to Israel and Palestine, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 7-9 p.m., at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. There will be a gathering and refreshments at 7 p.m. and a program starting at 7:30 p.m. The group travelled as part of a multi-narrative tour sponsored by United Theological Seminary. They visited peace-building groups and holy sites, and sought to gain an understanding of the…
Find out more »September 2016
Open discussion on energy use and money
Open discussion on ways to reduce energy usage and save money, especially for home heating, organized by Transition Towns and Northeast Minneapolis group.
Find out more »October 2016
NE UMC spaghetti dinner
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, will have a spaghetti dinner Sunday, Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Find out more »Open discussion on ways to preserve food
Open discussion on ways to preserve food, especially garden produce, for use through the winter.
Find out more »December 2016
Northeast Community Band Annual Holiday Concert
Come and enjoy some holiday music to kickoff the season: "Russian Christmas Music," "Herald the Holidays," "Patapan," "Sleigh Ride," "Auld Lang Syne," and others.
Find out more »January 2017
Northeast United Methodist Chili Challenge
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, will have its 6th Annual Chili Challenge, Saturday, Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m.
Find out more »September 2018
Canning class at Northeast UMC
Basic demonstration and participation of water bath canning as recommended by USDA. No cost unless you wish to purchase apple butter or salsa that we will be canning. Email contact information and request class place reservation to admin@northeastumc.com for class on September 30th, 2018 from 1-4 pm in the kitchen at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, Mpls.
Find out more »November 2018
Northeast UMC seeks artists, crafters for Nov. fair
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. N.E., invites artists and crafters to take part in a "Hunting Widows" Arts & Crafts Fair, to take place at the church Nov. 3. Artists will exhibit in a gallery upstairs, crafters will be on the lower level of the church. Space is limited. Contact Cynthia Sowden, cynthia.sowden@gmail.com, for registration info.
Find out more »Northeast UMC Arts & Crafts Fair
Northeast United Methodist Church will hold a Hunting Widows' Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 am-4 pm. Local crafters will display their wares, and the church will sell craft items made by members as well as jams, jellies and salsas made from the produce of its community garden. A silent auction featuring items from Northeast area merchants will be held. Lunch will be served from noon-2 pm. Proceeds from the lunch will be given to the Little Kitchen…
Find out more »Free Thanksgiving dinner at Northeast UMC
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, will hold its annual free Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6 pm. Enjoy home-cooked turkey and all the fixin's. Vegetarian options available, too.
Find out more »December 2018
Northeast Community Band holiday concert
The Northeast Community Band will present its annual holiday concert at Northeast United Methodist Church, Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. The band will play a wide range of holiday music, from a Chip Davis arrangement of favorite Christmas carols to Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride." The free concert will be held in the church social hall, 2510 Cleveland Street NE. Mingle with the band post-concert and enjoy holiday treats.
Find out more »March 2019
Northeast UMC offers classes on walipinis
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, will offer three free classes on walipinis (underground greenhouses). The church experimented with a walipini in the parsonage backyard, trying to grow food during the winter. Find out what they've learned. "Walipini: What? Why? How?" will be presented Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30 pm. "Walipini: Deconstruction" is set for Saturday, April 27 at 9 am. The third session, "Walipini: Reconstruction" will be held on a date to be determined. Register at admin@northeastumc.com or…
Find out more »May 2019
Blessing of the Bikes
Northeast United Methodist Church will bless bikes -- and their riders -- during its church service May 5. All one-, two- and three-wheeled vehicles, motorized or people-powered, will receive a blessing for a safe biking season. Streamers will be available for those who wish to decorate their bikes. 10:15 a.m. 2510 Cleveland Street NE.
Find out more »August 2019
Register now for Eco-Kids Camp
Eco-Kids Camp, a collaboration of Northeast, Community and Faith United Methodist Churches, will be held Monday through Thursday, August 5-8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year camp will be centered at Northeast UMC, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Kids entering 3rd-6th grade in fall 2019 can explore the ropes course at Kerfoot Adventure Park, make bird masks with Anishinabe artist and storyteller, Julie Boada, and observe birds and their habitats at the Raptor Center, Bell Museum, and Silverwood Park.…
Find out more »October 2019
Northeast Community Band fall concert
The Northeast Community Band will present a fall concert Thursday, October 24, 7 pm at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE. The band, under the direction of Tim Martin, will perform a pair of little-known Sousa marches as well as pieces evoking the autumnal season. Free. The band is still looking for percussionists. Contact necbinfo@gmail.com
Find out more »Northeast UMC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
Northeast United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 am-4 pm. Top-quality local crafts will be featured, as well as freshly-canned salsas, jams and jellies from the church's community garden. A silent auction and a quilt raffle will be held, and a tea-leaf reader will also be present. Lunch will be served from Noon-2 pm. Proceeds from the lunch will go to Little Kitchen Food Shelf. Other monies will go toward other church…
Find out more »November 2019
Free Thanksgiving dinner at NEUMC
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, will present its free Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The dinner will include all the traditional foods, from turkey to pumpkin pie.
Find out more »December 2019
Health insurance sign-up at NEUMC
'Tis the season to be healthy! Northeast United Methodist Church will hold a health care sign-up for folks who don't have insurance or want to enroll. Experts will be on hand to walk you through the process. While you're at it, enjoy the free community meal. Dec. 14, 6-8 pm, 2510 Cleveland Street NE. email: admin@northeastumc.com or call 612-789-7462.
Find out more »“Git yer jingle on”
The Northeast Community Band invites everyone to "Git yer jingle on" Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 pm. The band will perform its annual free holiday concert in the social hall at Northeast United Methodist Church, Lowry Avenue & Cleveland Street NE. Come for the music, stay for the cookies.
Find out more »February 2020
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, will host, “I love you…most of the time,” a community sing with pianist Dan Chouinard, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7-8:15 pm.
Find out more »March 2020
Northeast Community Band presents March! POSTPONED
Band rehearsals are suspended until further notice. The Northeast Community Band will present March!, a concert consisting solely of marches, on Thursday, March 26, at Northeast United Methodist Church on the corner of Lowry Avenue and Cleveland Street NE. Director Tim Martin will lead the band through marches by John Philip Sousa, Percy Grainger and Johannes Hanssen, among others. The concert begins at 7 pm. Free, although the band will accept donations for a scholarship fund for the Edison High…
Find out more »May 2020
Free takeaway meal at Northeast UMC
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, will offer a free takeaway meal Saturday, May 9, 6- 7 pm. Walk up to the Cleveland entrance to receive the meal.
Find out more »February 2023
Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon
The Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club is sponsoring a Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 9-11 am. Join Rotary members in sewing and assembling feminine hygiene kits for distribution to girls in developing countries so they can continue to stay in school and have choices in their lives. No sewing experience is required. All supplies will be provided. Judy Johnson, Twin Cities Days for Girls Coordinator with the…
Find out more »March 2023
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
Join in, sing and celebrate. Spring is on the way. Free, donations welcome. Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8 pm at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Childcare provided. Cookies and bars afterward.
Find out more »May 2023
Sisters’ Camelot Foodshare at Northeast UMC
Sisters’ Camelot will distribute free food at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, 2:30-3:30 pm Tuesday, May 30. Established 26 years ago, Sisters’ Camelot is a local nonprofit that distributes prepacked bags of groceries as well as bulk produce twice a week throughout the Twin Cities. By transforming a waste stream into a resource, Sisters’ Camelot offers all people the opportunity to eat healthy, organic, whole foods.
Find out more »August 2023
Sisters’ Camelot Foodshare at Northeast UMC
Sisters’ Camelot is distributing free food at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, 2:30-3:30 pm the third Tuesday of every month. The next food distribution will be on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Established 26 years ago, Sisters’ Camelot is a local nonprofit that distributes prepacked bags of groceries as well as bulk produce twice a week throughout the Twin Cities.
Find out more »September 2023
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
This is for all who like to sing, hum along or just tap your toes. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30 pm, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Free. Donations welcome. Childcare provided. Cookies and bars, too.
Find out more »November 2023
Free Thanksgiving Community Meal
Saturday, Nov. 18, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE (corner of Cleveland St and Lowry), 5-6 pm. All ages welcome. Take-out or sit-down options. Vegetarian option. Reservations needed with name, contact information, how many people, take-out or sit-down. Email admin@northeastumc.com or leave a message at 612-789-7462.
Find out more »December 2023
Annual Christmas Pageant at NE UMC
Children tell the story of The Twelve Days of Christmas with song, scripture, and theatre. Sunday, Dec. 17, 11:30 am. Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE.
Find out more »January 2024
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
For all who like to sing, hum along, or just tap your toes. Sing and have fun with Dan Chouinard on a cold winter’s night! Free, but donations welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7-8:30 pm, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Child care provided. Cookies and bars.
Find out more »Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon
The Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club will sponsor a Days for Girls Sew-a-Thon at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 9-11 am. Join in sewing and assembling of feminine hygiene kits for distribution to girls in developing countries so they can continue to stay in school and have choices in their lives. No sewing experience is required, and Judy Johnson, Twin Cities Days for Girls coordinator, will guide you through the kit-making process.…
Find out more »September 2024
Ice cream Sunday
Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, invites you to help celebrate the beginning of the school year with ice cream sundaes in the garden on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11:15 a.m. There will be a play space for kids, bubbles, music and ice cream for everyone. Free.
Find out more »October 2024
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
This is for all who like to sing, hum along, or just tap your toes. It's free. Donations welcome. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:30 pm, at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, (corner of Lowry and Cleveland). Child care provided, as well as cookies and bars.
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