Fabric has been a meaningful community for our family for years. The kids' programming is top…read morenotch, the messages and live music are meaningful, spiritual, intentionally open-minded, yet often also challenging. Fabric is "contemporary", but it isn't meant to mirror a mega-church experience, it's about engaging in multi-week conversations with connections in the community. I'm sometimes surprised the attendance at Field School on Sunday morning doesn't approach a thousand, because it's exactly the right type of spiritual community for this century. Joining a Fabric group is encouraged but isn't mandated. Groups meet every week or whenever you can make it. Most people choose to become part of one, because it's a way to continue to engage on deeper issues together over a cup of tea or glass of beer. Groups can help us engage with each other's lives at a deeper level but also allow focus to reflect together on the current Fabric conversation. Some have critiqued Fabric, labeling it as surface level, due to a departure from traditional church doctrine and related sermons. I'd argue on the contrary, that it's far from shallow, and rather the opposite. If it is important to you to have someone tell you what you believe about God or Jesus or Creation or Heaven, down to your last thought, then Fabric isn't for you. But, most of us aren't like that. Life isn't like that. Life is about pursuing hopes and dreams, refining our values, developing family and friend relationships, and asking curious questions, which certainly involves asking questions about God and what they means for us. As such, Fabric is simply about living that life in community. Fabric isn't a Church, but Fabric IS church -- For the Rest of Us. Fabric's invitation could well be: Come for the music, stay for the conversation. All are welcome here, EVEN those who identify as Christians, and many of us do. Your faith is important to us. But that goes for everyone who gathers with us. Every person who shows up is important to us, and we are excited to meet you. We want to hear what you are excited about, and we want you in the conversation too!

Fabric Minneapolis is a church community that's made up of people with a wide range of beliefs and…read moreexperiences with church. Some folks have very traditional church backgrounds, some have been deeply harmed by the church, some are neutral about church. We have couples where one has had very positive church experiences and the other is an atheist. What we have in common is a commitment to wrestling together with the big questions of God and the messiness of life. I've been part of the Fabric community for 13 years. Before moving to Minneapolis, I attended a church in Cleveland, OH whose pastor I loved and who walked through important life events with me (e.g. he officiated our wedding, baptised our son). However, with Fabric I've really grown in my understanding of and beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, AND also about being human, parenting, relationships, community. Largely this is because of the conversations that happen not only on Sundays but also with smaller groups during the week. I am connected with so many caring, authentic, curious, good people because of Fabric.

Spirit Garage is a comfortable place that values individuals and independent thought. As someone…read morethat wandered away from organized religion after high school (for the same reasons, many people reject faith entirely), I found myself longing for an authentic church community. I've met a great group of people not only studying and questioning religious doctrine through today's lens but also living their beliefs in earnest, as imperfect humans striving towards peace, justice, compassion, and understanding, and although on the fringe, still worthy of God's grace. Pastor Holly is very cool. She begins each service with a centering poem and stresses that "all means all" not only in word but in practice. There are now five different bands, so each week is a different experience with many types of music for you to enjoy from rock to folk and more, including one group that has a clogger! There are local coffee and snacks as well as an art table, and participation is optional depending on one's personal comfort level. Although the format is similar to regular church service, it takes place at the Hook and Ladder Theatre, is stripped down, casual, and "church" just really doesn't cut it. I've also enjoyed events outside of a typical church format, from sharing a meal or taking part in several book discussions. We've read about other religions, dissected "scary church words," even reading secular works that also have significance and talk about how our personal experiences shape our viewpoint. Coming up, we are reading "Red State Christians" by a local author, and I can't wait to continue on this journey with new friends.

So . . . I pretty much give all churches I visit a five because i am not sure one can really give a…read moregood review after one visit. I was visiting MN to officiate a wedding and being away from my own congregation I always try to visit somewhere else. Remember that this was one person's - a pastor no less - perspective and if you are looking for a church, you must give it more than one or two visits. Spirit Garage was a good overall experience and if i were looking for a community it would warrant a return trip or two. The things I enjoyed - The band was solid. Most bands do not pull off doing secular songs very well, but they were solid; - Leadership was diverse in terms of male/female; - Pastor was talking to this community; - Casual feel - Multigenerational - Easy parking - Theologically grounded Stuff that didn't jive with me - Where are all the brown people? I understand this is MN and might be why I would not move here, but there were only three non-White folks in the space of 70-80 people. - Hard to create talk back in a theater style setting. Everyone is facing forward so are not looking at each other. Again, one visit so check it out for yourself.

In my experience, this is a place where people are friendly, questions are welcomed, critical…read morethinking is encouraged, they are not afraid to take a stand when they think something is wrong and they care.

I went to a memorial service via zoom and they did a great job of capturing the essence of the…read moreservice.

One of the most beautiful aspects of Eckankar is its focus on Soul Travel, dreams, and inner…read moreguidance, helping people develop trust in their own spiritual experiences. The practices are gentle, practical, and adaptable to everyday life, making it accessible to people from all backgrounds and belief systems. The HU song, creates a calming and heart-opening experience that many find transformative and healing. Love this spiritual path!!

Eckankar is a beautiful and happy place to be. There's a feeling of warmth, love, peace, calm and…read morehappiness when at the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen. The temple is a sacred, holy ground. Eckankar is a spiritual teaching that teaches about love and loving all of life. It teaches that Soul's ultimate destiny is to become a co-worker with God and that Soul exists because God loves It. What I love about the ECK teachings is that each day, they bring out the best in me, helping me to be a shining light and a beacon of love to all that I meet. I'm truly grateful to have found this path back home to God. You can find out more at www.Eckankar.org

What a beautiful building with amazing sound quality. Listening to a choir here is a dream come…read moretrue! Come listen to music here if you get a chance, while enjoying the awesome architecture .

The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, MN is a breathtaking masterpiece of architecture and…read morespiritual significance. Its stunning Gothic design, intricate stained glass windows, and ornate details create an awe-inspiring atmosphere. The basilica's rich history and vibrant community make it a must-visit for anyone seeking a glimpse into the city's religious and cultural heritage. Whether you're a devout worshipper or an admirer of art and history, the Basilica of Saint Mary is a place that leaves a lasting impression. Street parking

A warm cozy inviting place. Explore your curiosity in Zen Meditation or expand your existing…read morepractice. The Center offers daily sitting meditation, weekly classes and lectures, and monthly intensive meditation retreats. If you have children, I highly recommend bringing them to Dharma Family Sundays, held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

Let me start off by saying, I am not very religious, but I am spiritual…read more I felt a sense of tranquility when I first visited the Hindu Temple of Minnesota. I always think a place of worship, be it any faith, should be calm and quiet. May be it was just the day I visited this temple, but there were so many people in there reciting hindu hymns and praying to Lord Shiva. It was so peaceful and I think everyone at the temple could connect with the lord. The temple's architecture takes the cake. It's huge for a Hindu temple in the US. I have been to bigger ones in IL and CA before but this one was very traditional in its structure and took me all the way back home to India. The idols of all the gods are so well sculpted. The jewelry and the decoration of each and every god was done aesthetically. You don't need to belong to a certain religion to appreciate spirituality. I think everyone should experience different cultures and respect different faiths. I do and I am happy that I have been to the most amazing places of worship in the US and around the world.

Nice larger church with good sermons delivered. The Christmas and Easter services are nice…read morebecause there are a number of times in which you can attend them.

Largest Lutheran church in the states I think. Traditional services on Sunday morning- good music-…read morenice people. good place to go for the easter/christmas services. tons of volunteer opportunities and stuff going on. easy to hide if you want- more fun if you join an activity or group

Amazing community when you join a small group. Interesting and biblical and relevant sermons.read more

Hope Community Church exists to "honor God by helping as many people as possible become fully…read moredevoted followers of Jesus Christ." While I am not a member of this church, I have visited 4 or 5 times over the past year, and each time, I have come away with the following views of this community: 1) They're all about the person, Jesus Christ. He lived and He died and He rose again - for all of us. 2) They're going to love on you. People are genuinely welcoming, and not in a superficial way. 3) The teaching is powerful, intellectually challenging, and thoroughly Bible-centric. If you want to dig in further on their theological views, check out http://hopecc.com/about-us/mission-vision/. 4) You're going to be called to serve God there. They have countless opportunities to serve the city, serve the church, and serve globally. The church is located in downtown Minneapolis, so get ready to dig in to serve our city. http://hopecc.com/serve/ 5) Hope CC takes music seriously: "it as it is the duty of the Worship Team to follow the model of God's creational artistic example by striving to create accessible, authentic, (and sometimes provocative!) musical art." Their worship centers around hymns composed/arranged within modern/contemporary music styles. They're recording a worship album now. I cannot recommend this church highly enough. Check it out.