Some church communities might have fish frys during Lent or bake sales to raise money but at…read moreSt.Joans we do soup. The soup suppers at St.joan are one of the things I look forward to all year long. We will not miss one of the six Wednesday night dinners if possible. I really enjoy trying all of the home made creations that other families share with love. There is always a mix of old world traditional tomato and bean soups and often a mix of something new and sporty like quinoa squash or tofu noodle. In recent years grilled cheese has been added and there is always the staple bread, milk, juice and cookies. Its much more than soup. It's also sharing time with our great community and making new friends. There is also a great line up of after soup prayer services and sing alongs that I really enjoy if I can get away from the kids!

This is the most loving, Christ following body I have ever experienced over 60 years. They have…read moretaken those, like broken china, see us through God's eyes. It holds my healing together as the Japanese repair China with gold. It makes some beauty of the suffering that we have, do and will live/die through. I can only hope any negativity because it is not strict enough for them, they will see those of us that have been crushed by life have a healing place we need. I am so weary and only hope there is someone who can get me to the community I need.

I attend the Women's Ministry at Living Word and I love the ladies and the messages. There is so…read moremuch love felt by all the women. Pastor Heather does such a great job at delivering the messages and helping plan things. The tables are set up in a way where you can sit with the same ladies each time or join a new table. Tons of parking out front. Greeters are there to welcome you in.

I was introduced to Living Word in February 1991 through my then-girlfriend. She attended services…read morethere and invited me to go with her one Sunday morning. It reminded me of a service I might see on TV (later finding out the church just begun broadcasting on a local station). Pastor Mac encouraged first-time visitors to come back again "to take a more accurate measure of us as a church." The next two times I went to Living Word, I still resisted the altar call for salvation. Coming from a traditional Lutheran background, I was a bit uncomfortable in a Full Gospel atmosphere. Then on March 19 of that year, my sister and her husband led me to the Lord at their home in Fargo, North Dakota. Two days later, I met with a pastor from their church. He recommended visiting two fellowships he knew about in the Twin Cities area. One of them was Living Word. Soon I attended membership classes there and decided to make it my home church. For the next two years, I put my audio recording skills to use by volunteering in Living Word's tape ministry. Having access to the church's cassette library helped me grow as a Christian. I listened to numerous sermon tapes at home, at work, and in my car. In addition to Pastor Mac, I heard messages from associate pastors plus guest speakers such as Dwight Thompson, Willie George, Jerry Savelle, Jesse Duplantis, and Kenneth Copeland. Their teachings built my confidence in God's promises of healing and prosperity as well as eternal life in heaven. After a temporary move to the Chicago area, I returned to the Twin Cities in early 1994. By this time, my friend Steve had become a leader in Living Word's evangelism ministry and invited me to go street witnessing with them on Monday nights. The Lord had already put it in my heart to share my faith more. At the end of 1995, the Lord led me to become an usher. After doing that for twelve months, I stepped down to focus more on evangelism. Eventually, the Lord led me to leave Living Word and become a full-time missionary. In recent years, the Lord has led me to return to the Twin Cities area for extended stays. Although I've worked with other churches in the area, I still attend services at Living Word and join them for evangelism outreaches. The church has changed since I first started going there. For example, the worship musicians were (in my opinion) a bit stuffy doing inspirational songs I mostly didn't care for. Now they have a more modern sound with added visual effects. Living Word has expanded to include a Christian school, a chemical dependency treatment facility, and various other ministries. I'm thankful for Lynne Hammond's commitment to prayer and Mac giving up his airfreight business to pastor a church that has changed many lives. Until the Lord returns, I pray Living Word Christian Center continues having a positive influence upon the state of Minnesota and beyond.

This church is Very Very Very friendly. The services are easy to understand and they are not out to…read moreget your money. They sings 3-4 songs before the services which is great and they have many tvs up for you to see scriptures. They are a very welcoming group of people

Highly recommended! I love this church! They're so welcoming and friendly. The worship is great…read moreand Pastor Clay's sermons are very practical and applicable to everyday life--and he's got a great sense of humor. The youth and children's programs are top notch as well. If you're looking for a church where regular people can seek God, this is it!

The worship is a combination of live band music (band and singers are different each week,they all…read moreare amazing artists) and standup comedy to worship god. Connect bible to our day life struggles and how to overcome them. This is amazing show and mental cure personal experience. Words can not describe my feeling well. You get to check it out at the site and you will know what I meant. :)

Best church in the entire twin city! Locations everywhere…read more.. Best preachers, best music, & Best kids ministry!

If you are looking for an awesome place to find a home, this is it! I was hooked off the bat. In…read morethe program, the first thing it says is "Everyone is welcome for communion, without exception." Being a divorced Catholic, that sentiment really means a lot to me. Once you have been divorced, you can never again receive communion in the Catholic church. Needless to say, I don't feel very connected to my Catholic roots for that reason, among many others. Mark and Kae are absolutely wonderful pastors. They call you by name when they give you communion. They talk to you about helping to organise church events based on your personal talents. They really get to know you, and help put together ways for everyone to get to know each other. The original liturgies are AMAZING. Wes Burdine's Brandywine mass is ending up its gig at Mercy Seat today--I'm excited to see whose mass will be next! This community is so friendly, warm, and WELCOMING. Stop by to see what all of the fuss is about. :)

What happens when you recreate your memories of grandma dragging you to church (wondering what the…read moreheck kyrie eleison means) and your latest mind blowing musical experience? You end up with something similar to Mercy Seat. However, words can not capture how amazing this place is. The people are friendly, welcoming, and the average age is under 40. The music will have you coming back for more and craving it through the week. And the pastors' interpretations of God's word are real, poetic, and deeply inspiring. This is not your grandma's church but even she would love it!

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.

If you're looking for a tired, repetitive, stale church that offers the same message every week in…read morea repetitive and formulaic fashion...this NOT the church for you. Prairie Community Church is a fresh and friendly community church with an energizing message every week. The music is uplifting and harmonious while complementing every aspect of the service. You'll walk out in a serene and positive mood ready to face any and all trials and tribulations that may confront you in the coming week. Be ready for a genuine and enthusiastic greeting when you walk in the door. Parking is free!