Pastor is AMAZING. I was skeptical with the worship as it was a lot of flashy lights, huge cameras,…read moreand over-the-top sound effects with a small cross in the corner but I understand why it's so busy, the pastor! I've been coming each week and the messages keep getting better. The parking lot is huge but it gets cleared out pretty quick after the sermons are done. Entire service lasts 1- 1.5 hours. Would definitely recommend if looking for a new non-denominational church!

It IS a mega church, but I do like the fact if you don't know anyone you can come and go without…read morebeing noticed. However, in that same breath. It can get lonely and defeat the purpose of trying to go to a mega church. *I dunno emoji goes here* I'm a lone parent with a toddler, I came here for resources first and foremost and I found them. That is a big plus and I feel so blessed and fortunate. The main pastor, he is pretty conservative by todays standard, however, I have to appreciate that now days when a lot of churches seem to be bending to cater to the masses. He is authentic and non apologetic about what is on his heart. For that he gets props from me on the passion he holds for Christ and trying to pass that on to those who are listening. The only thing that truly stinks about Grace is the traffic. *annoyed emoji goes here* Big church - lots of people and their cars. Gotta come early and leave early to bypass it. Plus one parking lot has been closed for a bit. Wish they knew what sitting in a hot car does to my toddlers patience and my nerves. BUT Try them out for a at least a few Sunday's and pray about it if this is your new church / community. Be blessed!

We and our children attended this church for 2 1/2 years. Very nice people for the most part, but…read morethey are not interested in growing. Especially when it come to younger people with children. They want the church to be a empty nesters church/ Grandparents church. And some of the sessions members that make decisions for the direction the church is going are very non Christian.

This is a church full of love and grace. Traditions are important but serving your neighbor is…read moreparamount.

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 church and great people! I recommend this church for anyone looking for a place to worship.read more

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!

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

North Como was my church for over 20 years, its not the building i will miss most, but the memories…read moremade there. .New Life Presbyterian has now merged with Garden Community Church, please visit the new location at 1440 Garden Avenue in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Those of us still able will meet with the like minded Christians in Falcon Heights, expressing our faith through action and social justice for all humans, walking through Christ's example of radical action and love of God.

What do we look for in the church today?…read more A visit to Living Hope Church will be worth your time. A place to discover our love for one another as human beings, to belong, to practice faith, and to learn the Bible. This is a "Bible-Based Church"... This is a church where the membership intensely studies the Bible. A ministry inspires one another to go to Bible College. An ongoing series where you will be educated in the Bible. Discover actual church planters, charismatic, amazing Christians here. See what practicing the love of Jesus is like. Here you will be amazed as the Bible comes alive. Truly. There is a warm feeling of a love of Jesus here. There is love, there are wonderful people. There are fun events of sharing here. There is fellowship before service-8:30am. There is a second service at Harvest Church. There always is more if you wait for it. You will be amazed to see the small church feel. That family feeling. Come in and sit down, you will be welcome here. You are loved. Some of my friends call this "Corner Church". They are saving a seat for you and your family. Living Hope Family Church is home. Enjoy.