This church nestled in the Westwood Hills neighborhood of St. Louis Park is a member of the Assemblies of God denomination. Sunday services feature drum, guitar and piano music and involve "interactive worship," as Pastor Bob Christenson describes, where members engage in prayer for a large portion of the service. The church features a gym and a children's room where youngsters attend Sunday services.
Nativity is an Episcopal Christian community that is committed to worshiping together with neighbors to love God, and celebrate differences. Two chiors, a contemporary worship ensemble and seasonal lessons and carols are enjoyed. The Episcopal Church of The Nativity is located east of I-35 and just west of Crystal Lake.
This Missouri Synod Lutheran church offers many programs for its members to deepen their faith and connect to the community. Examples of community service organizations involved include Meals on Wheels and Families Moving Forward.
Messiah Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, or LCMS. Worship services at Messiah Lutheran are held on Saturday evenings at 5:30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am and 10:30am. The three services are the same and include a wide range of music, with both traditional hymns and contemporary praise music. Education classes are held for all ages at 9:15am. Children as young as 2 years old can attend Sunday school with a parent. Regular Sunday school classes are held for 3 year olds through 8th graders, senior high youth and adults. The attached Fellowship Hall is a multi-purpose facility, used for group dinners, food shelf donation collections and recreational events.
Church of The Epiphany Episcopal is part of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church's mission is to manifest Christ’s love to the world. It is located on Nathan Lane, just off of Highway 169.
Cross of Christ Community Church is located in downtown Lakeville, on the corner of 210th Street West and Holyoke Avenue. Worship services are held on Sundays at 10:30am, with Education classes for all ages at 9:30am. Various ministries are available, including "worship teams" and ministries for children, men's and women's groups, small groups and youth programs. An active motorcycle ministry meets about every other week. The church sponsors a community meal once a month. Check the Outreach section of the website for dates. Cross of Christ is a member of the Baptist General Conference.
Lynnhurst is an open and affirming church only blocks from Lake Harriet. The liberal church welcomes congregants with music, Sunday School and fellowship in Southwest Minneapolis, regardless of sexual orientation or faith background. Lynnhurst's fellowship hall routinely hosts community and church events, including a yearly variety show. The hall routinely displays local art and showcases the musical talents of members.
Mount Olivet Home for Senior Citizens is a semi-independent living facility located in Minneapolis. Its services include physical therapy, three meals, and housekeeping. It also has a unit for those with early Alzheimers. Please see its website for details, or call with any inquiries.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church uses three worship styles: traditional, contemporary and blended. Members and visitors are encouraged to try all three styles to find the right fit. A Sunday service is rebroadcast every week on Northwest Community Cable Channel 20 or 36 Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 2am and 10am.
Led by Pastor David Buuck, Bethlehem Lutheran Church strives to foster friendships and provide hope and spiritual guidance for its members. Holy Communion is offered on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of the month during worship. The Minnetonka Lutheran Church Men's Fellowship breakfast is held on the second Saturday of the month at 8am at various locations.
Corpus Christi is a Catholic church located on Fairview Avenue, just south of County Road B and near Highway 36. The church emphasizes the sacraments, spiritual development, and outreach and social justice ministries, including the adoption of a refugee family from Burma that the church assists with food, jobs, transportation and the like. Visit the church's website for more information.
Peace Presbyterian Church is a place where people seeking God and peace can gather to worship. It also is a place to socialize, with weekly small groups meeting frequently, such as quilters and prayer groups. A complete list of activities can be viewed at its website.
Located just a few blocks off of the bustling Excelsior Boulevard, Wooddale Lutheran is a large, vibrant church that has been a part of the St. Louis Park community for more than 75 years. In addition to regular services, church staff put an emphasis into community outreach and youth programs, fostering a sense of inclusiveness with people from all walks of life.