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The United Methodist Church will never be the same... Some celebrate this reality. Others grieve the loss. How did we get here? What does the future hold? Join us for Congregational Conversations to address these questions and more on June 8th at 1pm (note corrected time); June 9th at 4pm; June 10th at 6pm; and June 11th at 10am. Come to one to listen and share.

Join us this evening at 7:00pm for our first Mindful Monday gathering! Tonight's spiritual practice will be art led by Melissa Miller. Learn more on our website.

We are in need of a few volunteers this Friday at 10:00am to help move some things around after our tile floors get cleaned. If you're available, please email Denise at [email protected].

Know anyone from RHUMC graduating high school or college this year? We would love to celebrate their accomplishment. Please email Emma Ganion at [email protected].

Two of our junior members of the Missions Committee organized a clean-up day at Cliff Fen Park a few weeks ago. It was rainy, but the group worked hard to take good care of our neighborhood. Thanks to all who participated! And yes, that is a skull that was found during the clean-up!

Yesterday evening, our wonderful Director of Children’s Ministries, Melissa Miller, presented on her Arts Practicum at United Theological Seminary. Melissa completed this art series, “Sacred Holes: Learning Through Loss,” as part of her MA program with an arts and theology concentration. We are so thankful for all of the art that Melissa brings to RHUMC and beyond through the ArtReach program. Join us as we congratulate Melissa on this major milestone in her program and celebrate her art.

On April 26th, Carl and Dixie Larson celebrated 60 years of marriage. A big congratulations from your church family at River Hills!

Due to inclement weather, Bowls for BrainPower has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 12. Head to Diamondhead Education Center any time between 11am and 7pm. Make a free-will donation to our hunger cause and receive a beautiful, hand-made pottery bowl, and a meal of soup and bread.

It's snowing, but we're still gathering tonight! Join us for dinner at 5:30pm (we're having sloppy joes) and then stay for Lenten worship at 7:00pm. This is the last week of our Lenten series, Season of Lament. We'll be hearing from Allen and Terry Moore. We hope you can join us. Drive carefully!

Join us tonight as we continue our Season of Lament. We'll hear from two members of River Hills, Glenn Bottomly and John Siracusa. Glenn Bottomly grew up in the UMC at Normandale Hylands Church and John Siracusa grew up in the Roman Catholic Church. They shared a common bond in faith. They also shared a common strug- gle when the Churches they grew up in would not fully accept them when they came out as gay. They also shared the same fear when at different times they would walk into River Hills Church for the first time not knowing if they would be accepted. John and Glenn are members of River Hills UMC and were married on May 12, 2018. John and Glenn have been invited to share their lament in light of the decision made at the Special Session of General Conference in St. Louis on February 26th to limit United Methodist Churches and clergy from allowing LGBTQ+ from ordination and celebration of marriage.

Stop by for dinner tonight at 5:30pm and then stay for a half-hour concert by OVation at 7:00pm! OVation is an ensemble from One Voice, a Twin Cities-based LGBTA mixed chorus. It's going to be a great night at River Hills... join us!

Join us for a special concert from OVation at our Lenten service this Wednesday at 7pm. OVation is an ensemble of One Voice, a Twin Cities LGBTA mixed chorus. You may recognize one of the ensemble members from our congregation... Come enjoy some amazing music and be inspired. You won't want to miss this! For more information about OVation, visit the One Voice website: http://www.onevoicemn.org/about/ovation/

Join us this Saturday from 2:30-4:30pm for our second Meeting Our Neighbors event! River Hills UMC and the Burnsville Mosque got together at the mosque in January, and now we’re inviting everyone over to our place. Everyone is welcome whether you came in January or not. We’ll learn a little about each other’s religions but, most importantly, we’ll spend time in conversation, getting to know each other as fellow people of faith here in Burnsville. Check out our website for more info: https://riverhillsumc.org/blog/meeting-our-neighbors/

Tonight's “Season of Lament” devotional time at 7:00pm will include a word from Julie Morgan, a member of River Hills UMC, who made the choice to be present for the Special General Conference Session in St. Louis two weeks ago. She will share with us why it was important for her to be there and her observations and experience. We will also get an update from our pastors after attending the Bishop’s meeting with the clergy on Monday.

Sunday, March 10, River Hills UMC WILL be postponing our morning worship to the afternoon: 3:00pm - Traditional Service, 5:30pm - Praise Service. We truly do not know what tomorrow will bring. This storm could be a non-event. It did not start as they anticipated, so it’s always possible that it could end with less impact than anticipated. It could also snow a lot and the rainwater could turn to ice overnight. The decision to postpone was based on which decision we might regret less. If anyone doesn't get the message, we'll make sure there is someone to welcome them. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding, and as always, we’d be happy to receive your feedback. If you know someone who might not get an email, give them a call tonight to let them know what’s happening. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Ash Wednesday Service Tonight at 7:00pm Join us tonight as we begin our Season of Lament with Jeff Juliar sharing his thoughts and his story of growing up in the River Hills Church and how our church equipped him to be a man of faith. Pursuing ordination would not be an option in the denomination he grew up in as Jeff publicly came out in the late 70’s that he is gay. However, God’s faithfulness would lead him on a rich journey of ministry throughout his life. While Jeff currently lives in NYC with his life partner, Scott, he is back in town to be with his parents as they struggle with his father’s declining health. He graciously accepted our invitation to share his thoughts and story with us tonight. Join us at 7:00pm in the sanctuary at River Hills for an Ash Wednesday service that will also include Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.

Please join us as we begin our Lenten journey tomorrow with our Ash Wednesday service at 7:00pm. Lent is a season during which we prepare for the celebration of Easter. This year, we are declaring Lent as a season of lament. As we prepare our hearts, we find ourselves in a time of acknowledging the ways we have caused the body of Christ to feel broken and excluded. We are creating a space for those who are directly affected by recent denominational decisions to share their stories with us. Bring your brokenness to worship as we seek our way and await the celebration of our faithful God together.

See Pastor Allison’s thoughts on “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” from this past Sunday. Fun fact: she made her awesome rainbow stole herself! 🌈

The Special Session of General Conference in St. Louis ended on Tuesday. Your pastors at River Hills have spent the past few days learning more about the decisions that were made, praying for our denomination, and pondering their response. Please click the link below to read their letter. We look forward to gathering on Sunday as the welcoming community we have been and will continue to be.

See Pastor Allison’s thoughts on “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” from this past Sunday. Fun fact: she made her awesome rainbow stole herself! 🌈

We are so grateful that the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir came to share their music and stories with us during worship yesterday. What a blessing to hear their words of hope and healing. The RiverHills UMC Praise Team joined with the group for the final song at second service - take a look!

Thank you to all of our Early Childhood Center teachers. #teacherappreciationday. Press play to see all our amazing staff. Do you have a teacher you want to give a shout out to? #talkotuesday

We are Making a Difference. We are the Church.

Here's another chance for you to watch Pastor Robert's sermon from June 25, 2017.

Here's another chance to watch Pastor Emma's final sermon to the River Hills UMC congregation and their friends.

RHUMC in the Burnsville Fire Muster Parade 2010... Join in the festivities for 2011!!

Take a look at a sample of some of the high energy performance by the Ugandan Orphans Choir at River Hills!