This is my church. I've been going here for a couple of years now. We share the church building…read morewith two other congregations - one United Church of Christ (UCC) and the other Disciples of Christ. We trade around sanctuaries every few weeks. After going to a great UCC church in Somerville Massachusetts (shout out to First Church!) it was important to me to find a church that was (a) radically welcoming and (b) acting in a Christian community that was bigger and broader than just other ELCA Lutheran churches nearby. The church is radically welcoming. There is a strong legacy of being tuned into GLBT issues. Our previous minister (who moved on to be lead pastor of a University Church) was selected as our minister even though, at the time, it was not permitted by our denomination (ELCA) because she was lesbian and refused to abide by the church's then-current policy on human sexuality. This congregation helped push the ELCA, which is now, if not welcoming to the queer community, is at least openly confused about what to do with GLBT issues. (Our new minister, by the way, is also great. I swear she could give a great sermon in her sleep.) The membership is of kind of two generations. There are a lot of older folks, who disproportionately attend the early service at 8:30. Do not be fooled by their age and curly old lady hair - these are awesome people who stuck with the church through some really tough spots. They are engaged, open minded, and deeply loving. There are also younger folks who were attracted by the church's radically welcoming message. You'll see more of them if you come to the second service at 10:30. The generations mingle during adult ed between the services, at volunteer events, etc. The church right now is focused on trying to live out - to identify needs in the community and respond to them. Some of our focuses are environmental issues (we've adopted a nearby section of the greenway) and the refugee crisis (all three churches recently voted to become sanctuary supporting). We also do normal Lutheran church volunteering like Feed my Starving Children and Open Arms Minnesota on a regular basis.

I first found Salem four years ago, and I am so glad I did. It is more than just a church building…read moreor place of worship. It's a community of welcoming, kind people who have taken great strides to envision a different, relevant way to be people of faith in our context and time. I highly recommend visiting sometime!

Both of our kids have been here for several years now. We love St. Paul's! All of the staff is…read morededicated and passionate about their students! The small class sizes are awesome. We could not recommend St. Paul's enough. They start Spanish in Kindergarten, have before-school and after-school care, and have started after school sports as well. We feel very lucky to have found such a great school!

I visit this church when I am in St. Paul. It is a great congregation, with wonderful progressive…read moreChristian Spirituality and values. You will appreciate the wide variety of programs for all ages, the music program is strong. You won't go wrong if you are looking for a progressive christian community.

Great Congregation! Amazing and dedicated staff. It has a very small intimate feel. This is one…read moreof the most diverse Jewish congregations in the Twin Cities.

This has been my Parish for the past seven years. Fr. Griffin is the best Pastor a church could…read moreever have! He is currently on sabbatical but will return later in 2020. 7pm Sunday night Mass is not only convenient but speedy as well. No music, so Mass is said in about 40 minutes. They validate parking if you park in the RiverPlace parking ramp otherwise there are meters on Main Street & on 2nd Street SE. The congregation are a mix of retired couples, young families, U of M students and lone souls like me. They are very welcoming. They have a Men's Group the 4th Tuesday of every month. They have a young adults group too.

I prayed here two years ago. It was ok. Then for Time convenience I decided to come back again on…read moreSunday 1 27 2019. There was a policeman on this Sunday at 8:30 AM inside at the entrance! How did they know I was coming ;-) The Mass was one hour sharp: the homily was very instructive. Fewer children at this time. Parking was pay parking (1$/hour), but could have parked for free 300 yards away and walked in 4 degrees ;-) The organ was very loud and I could not hear what people were singing. I think I will come back soon and may be take part in the activities, even though my church is 1/2 mile away. I can do two Churches, I think, and call myself poly-churchiest. Have a blessed week y'all!

I was thinking of attending the Christmas program here as I did 5 or 6 years ago. That is, UNTIL I…read moreFOUND OUT THEY ARE CHARGING $35 to get in. Are you serious? You're in EDEN PRAIRIE! Shame on you. My church in North Hollywood had a 40 piece professional orchestra, animals, professional narrators and professional recording vocalists and charged NOTHING to PROVIDE AN EVANGELICAL OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. Shame on you Wooddale. Chislers.

I started going to this church because during the COVID hysteria, the church didn't knuckle under…read moreto the Governor, but operated with common sense precautions throughout. I found the preaching excellent, the music likewise, and there are numerous and varied opportunities for spiritual growth. However, I must rate the church "average" for one reason: the Senior Pastor jet-sets all over the world and tries to dress it up with a "stained glass" excuse of "carrying the gospel hear, near and far." In fact, I think he's likely OUT of the country more than he is IN it. On weekends he preaches, he tells the congregation about weekends he was absent; stating he just returned from South America, Indonesia, Africa, Sri Lanka, wherever! Anyone with any degree of familiarity with foreign travel can easily discern that this activity has to cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually when the frequency is considered. There is airfare, ground transportation, food, lodging and miscellaneous expense associated with this kind of a lifestyle. It is dressed up in the "stained glass" excuse of "carrying the gospel here, near and far." (I would say "near" is a better idea; there have to be tens of thousands within the outer limits of the church locally who could benefit from the gospel and/or the expenditure of funds this travel entails.) The church is about to change Senior Pastors; the new one takes office September 1. However, the old one is "transitioning" into a role in which he will continue this lifestyle. If anything, I expect he'll do more of it. I simply cannot support this, and In my opinion, it is simply shameless jet-setting on someone else's dime. For this reason, I don't pledge and must rate the church "average" even though "excellent" would otherwise be in order.

Wow...is an understatement on how breathtaking this church is. The art, stained glass, marble,…read moresculptures, etc. I attended my nieces confirmation here last night. What a beautiful mass celebrating these kids achievements and taking that next step in the catholic faith. The staff member who started all of the songs/hymns has a voice of an angel. I look forward to taking a tour at some point in the near future!

Miracles do happen... sometimes. This is an amazing…read morecathedral with interesting history and magnificent architecture!! A must see for out-of-town visitors as this is the cathedral from which the city got its name; it's also the third largest Catholic cathedral in the nation. If you're an out of town tourist staying in the downtown area, the 21 bus will take you right to it. It is open to the public and the inside is beautiful and pristine. I was there late morning on May 8, 2025 and around 11:10am, ALL the church bells started chiming! It was a wonderful feeling inside listening to the beautiful bells! I later learned that it was the moment the new pope was elected. A small miracle, and a wonderful blessing, I would say. May all your wishes and prayers come true.

A wonderful ELCA church steeped in love. 161 years old and going strong. Located in the rolling…read morehillside of Carver county, just south of Cologne off hwy 212