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Issue #259 | June 2018
The House of Hope Presbyterian Church
2018 Summer Carillon Recital Series Opens July 4
The 24th Annual House of Hope Summer July 4 – Dave Johnson
Carillon Recital Series opens with the
traditional Independence Day program July 8 – Sue Bergren
performed by House of Hope Carillon- Assistant Carillonneur at the Naperville
neur Dave Johnson. Recitalists from Millennium Carillon, Naperville
a broad spectrum within the Guild of July 15 – Hunter Chase
Carillonneurs in North America promise Doctoral candidate in Mathematics at the
another varied and exciting season. University of Illinois, Chicago
Information on summer carillon recitals July 22 – Kimberly Schafer
throughout North America is available at Founder of Chicago Bell Advocates, an
gcna.org (see Events and News, Summer organization that encourages restoration
Recitals). And don’t miss the July-August and utilization of all types of bells in the
Anchor for comprehensive biographical Chicago area
information on all the recitalists.
July 29 – Laura Ellis
The 2018 Carillon Recital Series is sup- Associate Professor of Music and Carillon-
ported by a generous grant in memory neur at the University of Florida, Gainesville
of Sanford “Sandy” Moss, made at the
August 5 – Dave Johnson
recommendation of Harold and Grace
All recitals begin at 4 p.m.
Kurtz, executors of the Moss estate.
Sunday Series | Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson addressed church Consider the gift of intelligent conversa-
members and community members tion for Father’s Day. Give Dr. Dyson’s
interested in learning about his view next book, What Truth Sounds Like: Robert
of race relations in America. Dr. Dyson F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfin-
is a Georgetown University sociology ished Conversation About Race in America.
professor, a New York Times contribut-
ing opinion writer, a contributing editor In 1963, Robert F. Kennedy asked James
of The New Republic, and of ESPN’s The Baldwin to organize a small gathering of
Undefeated website. Dr. Dyson shared prominent African-Americans to discuss
his personal call for change. segregation and discrimination. In this
book, Dyson uses that meeting for an “Justice is what love looks like
Associate Pastor Jeff Foels posed the incisive look at the roles of politicians, in public.” —Cornell West
questions: What next? What can we do? intellectuals, and activists in confronting
Dr. Dyson responded: racial injustice. It will be available from
1. Speak up. Tell the truth. Do not sub- Amazon.com or your favorite local
scribe to the “United States of Amne- bookseller on June 5.
sia” that forgets all that has happened
to bring us to this point.
2. Help where you are needed—on the
ground, if you can. Reach out with
resources and act as a beacon of light
in the community.
3. Be vocal about criminal justice.
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A Thinking Church
Reverend Dr. Andrew McDonald
I am a Presbyterian ocean of simplistic religion would barely
because that is the get your toes wet. The world has complex
10 a.m.
church in which problems—it needs a faith that is deep
my parents chose and articulate enough to offer guidance
Sunday, June 3
to raise my brother and hope in every age.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
and me. I am a
Presbyterian Simplistic religion is also arrogant. It has The Motet Choir:
minister because of the pastor at my all the answers and is not interested in Hear My Prayer, Hogan
home church. I had come to an ethical any real discussion. Presbyterians have a God Be in My Head, Rutter
crisis in college, and I talked with my min- long tradition of recognizing that people
ister about it. In that one conversation, of good faith may have different opin-
he talked about history, theology, ethics, ions. Living in the midst of ambiguity
psychology, and the Bible. What he had allows us to see beyond our individual Sunday, June 10
to say was more interesting than what selves. With this broader vision comes the Third Sunday after Pentecost
was said in my college classes—and my possibility of hearing the Holy Spirit say
college classes were great. something new. Motet Choir
Each Ray of Light, Ferguson
By the end of the conversation, he did I am grateful for Andrew Overman’s Kyrie (from Mass in G), Schubert
not give me an answer to my quandary. Didier Seminar and Michael Eric Dyson’s
Instead, he gave me tools to think it Sunday Series lecture. Both were chal-
through myself. lenging and both gave us much to think
about. These kinds of lectures lead us to Sunday, June 17
Over the years, I have become grateful think again about how God is calling us Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
for Presbyterianism’s founder, John to live faithfully in the world.
Calvin. Calvin was originally trained as Motet Choir
a lawyer. He was a careful thinker. The Now it’s June—the beginning of sum- Hallelujah, Amen, Handel
church followed the form of its founder. mer. A time when a great many of us en- These are They, Gross
The Presbyterian Church grew to be a gage that most faithful activity—reading.
place of educated engagement regard- It stretches the imagination. It challenges
ing challenging problems in the world. It preconceived ideas. It takes us some
is inspiring to be part of House of Hope. place new. If you come across a book that Sunday, June 24
It is an exemplary congregation as it you find to be a great read, please, let Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
nurtures such a strong, wonderful atmo- your friends know about it. And please,
Motet Choir
sphere that values faithful education. let me know too. Thinking together is
Cantate Domino, Pitoni
part of what we Presbyterians do.
My Eyes for Beauty Pine, Howells
House of Hope also stands as a faithful
pillar against simplistic religion. Simplistic —Andrew McDonald
religion is shallow. A walk through the Transitional Pastor/Head of Staff
Property Work Group Update
The House of Hope congregation met the Manse and the Meeting House, as
May 20 to discuss the sale of properties well as the vacant lot located between
on Summit Avenue. Thank you to the them.
Trustee-appointed Property Work Group
for analyzing and assessing this situation. You may direct any questions or
comments to the work group by
The congregation voted that House of sending an email to Diane Smith at
Hope should proceed with the sale of DianeS@hohchurch.org.
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Recommended Spiritual Read
Chosen by Reverend Julia A. Carlson
The Book of Creation
by J. Philip Newell
J. Philip Newell uses each day of creation to describe
an aspect of God. One of his early books, it reflects his
spiritual growth during the time he served as the warden
of the Abbey on the island of Iona.
Library Corner
The relationship between Christianity and ancient pagan We’ve added a few new titles to our
cultures in the Celtic world is unique. Living on Iona House of Hope library. Stop by and check
prompted Newell to reorient his study, open his mind, them out.
expand his language and imagery, and let God work in
his life. This book asks us to look at the creation story in Ship Captain’s Daughter: Growing Up on
Genesis 1, as “a meditation on the ever-present mystery of creation.” Each chapter the Great Lakes
includes thought-provoking images of who God is and how God works, using by Ann Lewis
ancient and modern wisdom sources and then ends with a guided meditation that
is an invitation to awareness and prayer. Praying with Body and Soul
by Jane Vennard
This short read enlivens faith and our connection with Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by
God and life through poetry, prose, metaphor, and story Beauty
and invites us to enter into the Light, Wildness, Fecundity, by Kate Hennessey
Harmony, Creatureliness, Image, and Stillness of God. Praying the Labyrinth: A Journal for
Spiritual Exploration
Suggested book on prayer by Jill Geoffrion
A Prayer for World Peace by Jane Goodall, Saint Peter: A Biography
illustrated by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi by Michael Grant
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil de Grasse Tyson
Japanese version of Psalm 23
The Lord is my pacesetter, I shall not rush;
He makes me to stop and rest.
He offers me images of stillness;
He gives me calmness of mind,
And his guidance is peace.
Even though I have many things to accomplish,
I will not fret, for he is near.
He will keep me in balance.
He refreshes and renews me in the midst of activity
He anoints my mind with oils of tranquility.
My cup of joyful energy runs over.
Surely serenity and harmony shall fill my days,
For I shall walk with the Lord and dwell within Updated church office
Him forever. Our newly designed office space now
includes a wooden, ergonomic desk, a
Do you have a poem or book to share with other House of Hope members? We invite phone placed easily within reach, and
you to send one or two for possible inclusion in future issues of The Anchor. plenty of space to spread out.
Please send suggestions to Pastor Julia Carlson, JuliaC@hohchurch.org
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Focus on Great Decisions
From international migra- issues facing America each year. by U.S. military power. Recently, the U.S.
tion to the unknown future began an historic shift to "America First.”
of the United Nations, a While today there are more ways than President Trump has shifted the political
new set of issues impact ever to share ideas, Great Decisions mood toward selective U.S. engagement,
millions across the globe each year. provides a space for people to come where foreign commitments are limited
together to discuss global issues. to areas of vital U.S. interest and eco-
More and more people are looking to nomic nationalism is the order of the day.
educate themselves on the issues and Geopolitical allies and challengers alike
responsibilities of global citizenry. With are paying close attention.
the help of the Foreign Policy Associa-
tion’s Great Decisions program, House of Molly Hayes served as a foreign affairs
Hope offers members an opportunity to officer with the U.S. State Department,
explore important international issues as a counter terrorism advisor for East
and foreign policy topics. Africa, as well as assignments for several
Middle East and African countries. She
Great Decisions is America’s largest was deputy coordinator for the State
Department's Egypt Task Force during
discussion program on world affairs. The Next meeting: June 12 | 4 p.m. the 2011 Arab Spring.
grassroots, face-to-face model it adopted The Waning of Pax Americana?
more than 50 years ago continues today, With speaker Molly Hayes If you’d like to read more, please visit:
with tens of thousands of people partici- https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/
pating in discussions nationwide annu- Since the end of WWII, Pax Americana
ally. The program provides background has promised peaceful international rela-
and policy information for eight critical tions and an open economy, buttressed
House of Hope’s Youth Mission Trip Sunday Exchange
Returns in
Celtic Pilgrimages Twenty-five House of Hope members,
including 12 adults and 13 youth will September
Celtic Spiritual Pilgrimage to Ireland travel to Zacapa, Zacapa, Guatemala (not Sunday Exchange will take a few months
September 12-21 a typo) from July 8 through July 14. off to enjoy the rest and rejuvenation
House of Hope members and friends will that summer days offer, but we will meet
witness the beauty of Ireland and experi- Youth are raising funds for Onil stoves again on September 30.
ence Celtic spirituality, music, dance, and to help prevent burns and lung destruc-
hospitality. The trip will provide time to tion that can be caused by open fires in Our discussion will focus on the follow-
gather and learn, as well as quiet time to houses. The stoves cost $175 each. We ing questions among others:
nurture our hearts and souls. will gratefully accept any and all contri-
butions toward our goal of 15 stoves. We • On a scale of 1–10, how difficult is it to
Celtic Pilgrimage to Scotland will help install some while we are there. live out your values these days?
May 6-15, 2019 We will also serve at Casa De Esperanza • What questions are you asking of
Our Celtic pilgrimage continues with a (House of Hope), an orphanage that is yourself about your beliefs and what a
trip to Edinburgh, St. Andrews, and In- run by People for Missions. In addition, spiritual life really means?
verness before heading to the Hebrides we will participate in evangelical • When your faith is on shaky ground,
and Iona. Iona is known as a “thin place,” outreach in local villages. how and where do you look for
a place on earth where the veil between nourishment?
the seen and unseen worlds is thinner. If you would like to contribute to help
our youth reach their goal of 15 stoves, We look forward to seeing you again in
Please contact Reverend Julia Carlson for please donate to the church office and September.
more information at JuliaC@hohchurch. note “Guatemala Stoves.” Gracias.
org or (651) 223-7553.
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Stewardship 2018: A Way to Come Together
We are pleased to report that we have re- Giving offers an outlet to express our
ceived pledges totaling over 90 percent spirituality and to give back based on all
of our 2018 budgeted goal of $1,262,000. that the church gives to us.
Thank you to all who have contributed.
That said, we are $88,000 short of our Please consider your commitment to
budgeted goal. support House of Hope. If you have any
questions regarding your giving, contact
House of Hope strives to answer God’s Michelle Freyholtz at (651) 223-7556.
call and to be good stewards of your
financial support. Without additional Ways to Serve in June updating your account on My HOH.
contributions, we will need to cut some • Increase your pledge to help meet the Direct deposits from your bank
of the programs, community and mission budget shortfall. account are the most advantageous
work, and day-to-day needs that keep • Park in the HOH lot for Grand Old Day way to accomplish this.
our church operating. We know you do festivities—throw in an extra $20 bill— • If you have friends visiting this
not want to see this happen. We know to help our youth reach their goal for summer, connect them to House of
that you want us to meet our commit- the July mission trip. Hope’s worship services and events.
ments. So, we are asking you to give— • Welcome new members to House of • Volunteer with other community
right now—so that we can keep our Hope on Sunday, June 10. members in the House of Hope
ministry intact. • Give automatic monthly donations by Community Garden.
The Transfiguration
by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996)
Katazome stencil print, #25/70, 1971
Commemorative
many artists and deeply to tell a variety
of biblical stories. Westminster is pleased
Flower
to share some of this collection with the Arrangements
members and visitors of House of Hope
in an exhibition this summer.
The exhibition features a broad spectrum Are you interested in supplying flower ar-
of artists representing multi-cultural and
rangements for the Sanctuary on Sunday
multi-ethnic viewpoints depicting the
mornings? To order, or for more informa-
events of Christ’s life. Molas made by the
tion, please contact David Goudzwaard-
Cuna Indians on the San Blass Islands
off of Panama, stencil prints made by Vaught at (651) 223-7541 or DavidGV@
hohchurch.org. If you have a specific date
Cloister Gallery the Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe,
and linocut prints by Robert Hodgell are you’d like to reserve to display flowers in
The Life of Christ in Art, selections from just a few of the artists and techniques memory of a loved one or in honor of a
the Westminster Collection featured. special occasion, please call as soon as
By Dr. Rodney Allen Schwartz Director, possible to reserve that date. Their names
the Westminster Gallery and Archive Art can be both beautiful to look at and will also be listed in the bulletin.
challenging to encounter. Our experi-
Westminster Presbyterian Church has ence with the difficult dimensions of Please note: if you have ordered flowers in
always displayed Christian art. When the Christ’s passion gives us pause to con- the past or have had a previous recurring
Westminster Gallery was formed in 2002, template the basis of our faith. We antici- order and wish to continue in 2018, please
so too was an intentional effort to build a pate a happy ending to the story and can call or email to reconfirm those dates.
collection. Over these ensuing years, the rejoice with the art as we engage these Thank you.
collection has grown broadly to include various images.
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Children, Youth, and Family Programming
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. car (you can find inflatable ones or large
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and plastic ones at teacher supply shops and
when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” party shops). Take turns rolling the die
Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 and naming as many books of the Bible
as the number shown on the top of the
Traveling this summer? multiple letters, name a book for each die. Older kids and adults should name
letter and then for an added challenge, books in order for the added challenge.
Planning a long road trip this summer or
some extended time at the lake? What- put the books in the order you would
find them in the Bible. God is. . . Alphabet Game
ever your plans, summer can bring space
Go through the alphabet trying to name
to slow down and find time to connect Bible 20 Questions truths about God for each letter of the
with your children. Help your child grow Take turns thinking of a person, place or alphabet and trying to remember the
in the love of God’s message with some story from the Bible and the rest of the previously stated truths. For example, the
fun Bible games and activities. family can ask up to 20 yes or no first person says, “God is awesome,” the
questions until someone guesses who second person says, “God is awesome
License Plate Bible Book Game or what you were thinking of. and big,” the third person says, “God is
Name books of the Bible that start with
awesome, big and creator,” etc. Try to
the letters on the license plate of the car Roll the Dice
make it through the whole alphabet.
in front of you. If the license plate has Bring a large die along with you in the
House of Hope park, located off Portland
Avenue. Get to know House of Hope
Sunday School Teachers families and neighbors, as kids play
We are so thankful for our 2017–2018
together in the park. Weather permitting,
Sunday school teachers and staff. As we
we will gather on June 25, July 23, and
move into summer, we are looking for
August 13 from 9–11 a.m. Dress comfort-
new recruits to teach Godly Play stories
ably for the weather, wear sunscreen,
in the second and third grade class and
and bring a water bottle.
to assist in the new preschool–PreK Sun-
day school room. We ask our volunteers
to work with their teaching teams to Puppet Show
create a schedule, volunteering roughly June 21, 7 p.m.
once per month during the school year. Open Eye Figure Theatre presents a
If you are interested or have questions, puppet show for House of Hope. It is a
please contact Kiera Stegall at KieraS@ great way to celebrate summer and wrap
hohchurch.org or (651) 223-7547. up Camp in the City. You do not need to
participate in camp to attend the puppet
show. Donations are encouraged.
Summer Studio
Congrats to Robert and Alice May 27–September 2
House of Hope infants and toddlers have PreK (4-years olds)–rising sixth graders Artwork Pick-Up
are invited to Summer Studio in Room 4 Thank you to the children and youth
enjoyed the loving care of two of our
after A Time for Children. We will explore who shared their artwork with House of
youth: Alice Andrastek and Robert Dean.
Jesus’ teachings, as we engage in a time Hope by displaying it in the Cloister Gal-
We want to thank them for their amaz-
of Bible readings and devotions. We will lery. Artwork may be picked up in Room
ing commitment to the quality and care
also spend some time outside on the 4 from June 17–September 9. Children
of our youngest children. Robert and
playground (weather permitting) and and youth may also choose to donate
Alice are graduating seniors. They will
enjoy Creative Expressions inspired art. their work to the Director of Children and
be leaving House of Hope nursery staff
Dress comfortably for the weather and Family Ministry to decorate her office. If
to pursue college education. Good luck
wear sunscreen. you have questions or concerns, contact
Robert and Alice, we are proud of you!
Kiera Stegall at KieraS@hohchurch.org or
Please stop by Rooms 2 and 8 on August
(651) 223-7547.
5 (or before) to wish them well on their Popsicles in the Park
next adventure. Join us for popsicles and fun at the
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dress comfortably and wear sunscreen. packs with school supplies at the Target
Reservations are required by June 20 Center. We will take the train downtown
Let’s Talk and July 31 respectively. RSVP to Doug and walk one block to the Target Center.
Snaza at DougS@hohchurch.org or (651) The Timberwolves and Lynx are sponsor-
We have many exciting opportu- ing the event, and they are hosting 5,000
808-3491.
nities on the horizon for children volunteers. Space is limited, so sign up
and families. Let us know how we soon at http://bit.ly/HOHatUnitedWay.
Middle School and High
can better serve your family by
School Youth
setting up a coffee time with the June 3, 8-4 p.m. Summer Camp in the City
Director of Children and Family Grand Old Day in Saint Paul Volunteers
Ministry this summer. To sched- As an annual fundraiser for youth events June 18–21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
ule a time, email Kiera Stegall at and mission trips, House of Hope youth House of Hope is looking for high school-
KieraS@hohchurch.org. park cars in the House of Hope parking ers who want to volunteer with Summer
lots. Lunch will be provided for those Camp in the City. This can count towards
that are here at noon. Feel free to help service hours if needed and it is a great
from 8–noon, noon–4, or the whole day. way to be involved in the life of the
Please let Associate Pastor Jeff Foels or church. If you are interested, please
Doug Snaza know which shift you would contact Kiera Stegall at KieraS@hoh-
prefer. church.org.
Middle School Mission Events
June 27 and August 7, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. High School Mission Events State Fair Fun
Rising sixth graders through ninth grad- June 7, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. August 26, 1–4 p.m.
ers are invited to join Doug Snaza and Volunteer with United Way at Land of High Schoolers are invited for a day at
House of Hope for summer mission days. Lakes in Arden Hills. Please sign up at: the State Fair. Drop off at Doug’s house
These days are filled with opportuni- http://bit.ly/HOHMission and let Doug near the Fair entrance, pick up will be
ties to serve the church, community, Snaza know. Parents and adults are coordinated individually as many people
and world. We will work in the House welcome to join. will want to stay.
of Hope Community Garden, clean up
around Como Lake, and participate in August 9, time TBA
Feed My Starving Children. Bring a water High Schoolers are invited to join Greater
bottle and $10 for lunch. Remember to Twin Cities United Way to pack back-
Save the Date: Rally Sunday | September 9
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The Anchor Society
Generosity comes to House such a gift makes sense in your heart, in a strong endowment plays in the long
of Hope in many ways. your spiritual journey, and in your current life of the church. Those members and
The Anchor Society celebrates members circumstance. that understanding are what we will be
who have chosen to make planned gifts celebrating on June 3. We are all benefi-
that will be realized in future years after House of Hope is fortunate to benefit ciaries of somebody else’s generosity.
their deaths. Whether these gifts are from previous members who contrib- Each of us has the opportunity to do the
stated in wills, trusts or IRA beneficiary uted to create a sustaining endowment. same.
documents, their aim is to help assure The Endowment Fund is professionally
the long-term financial well-being of and prudently managed. The endow- —Barbara Roy, Trustee and Endowment
the church. These people represent The ment is used for special programming Committee Chair
Anchor Society. and to support the ongoing mission and
vision of House of Hope. In May, the Di-
If you are considering a planned gift, dier Seminar and Sunday Series featuring
please consult with a pastor to talk about Michael Eric Dyson were both made pos-
your ideas. There is no pressure to make sible by restricted purpose endowment
such a gift. It’s not right or possible for funds. Anchor Society members, folks
everyone. The process is not difficult, who have chosen to include House of
though there are steps we can walk you Hope in their will or estate plans, gener-
through. The critical work is deciding if ally understand and appreciate the role
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