The vision of Minnetonka United Methodist Church is to be caring, inclusive, and spirit-filled in all that we do. Our commitment is to follow Christ's example and as a Reconciling Congregation, to welcome people of all sexual identities and orientations into this faith community.

Domestic Abuse / Violence Ministry Task Force

Domestic Abuse / Violence Task Force

“Imagining No More Domestic Abuse / Violence”

This task force of caring and concerned people came together in the spring of 2011 to determine how the people of Minnetonka UMC can make a difference in addressing the social problem of domestic abuse / violence. The catalyst for our formation was the publicity surrounding the UMW and UMM Domestic Abuse/Violence initiative at the national level which included collaborating on the production of the documentary film, “I Believe You: Faith’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence.”

Purpose Statement

The Domestic Abuse / Violence Task Force of Minnetonka United Methodist Church aims to . . .

· Create a strong congregational awareness and understanding of the characteristics and occurrences of domestic abuse/violence and its impact on adults and children

· Have MUMC become a safe source of support and resources for individuals experiencing domestic abuse/violence

· Have MUMC become visible and audible as a faith community that imagines No More Domestic Abuse/Violence and is committed to the realization of that vision

Task Force Members

Ron Ball, Susannah Dodson, Judy Fallat, Joyce Nedbalek, Sally Nelson, Carolyn Oakman, Max Oakman, LeAnn Riley

Meetings

We meet monthly on the 3^rd Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at the church.

Meeting minutes are attached to this page.

Events Calendar

See the attachment on this page called “DAVTF Events Calendar.”

Links to On-line Resources

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The creation story as featured in the stained glass windows of Minnetonka United Methodist Church.

In the beginning

when God created the heavens and the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said "let there be light....

On the second day

Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters and let it separate the waters from the waters... God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning.

On the third day

Let the waters under the sky be gathered together in one place, and let the dry land appear. And it was so. God called the dry land Earth and the waters that were gathered together were called seas. And God saw that it was good.

On the fourth day

God made two great lights.. to rule over the day and over the night and to separate the light from the darkness.....

On the fifth day

Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let the birds fly....

On the sixth day

So God created humankind in his image...

and on the seventh day

...So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation.

We invite you to join us this Sunday for worship at Minnetonka United Methodist Church.

The vision of Minnetonka United Methodist Church is to be caring, inclusive, and spirit-filled in all that we do. Our commitment is to follow Christ's example and as a Reconciling Congregation, to welcome people of all sexual identities and orientations into this faith community.

Domestic Abuse / Violence Ministry Task Force

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The creation story as featured in the stained glass windows of Minnetonka United Methodist Church.