This is the church I grew up in. Located in South Minneapolis I would describe it as a small family…read moreoriented church with great kids programs!

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.

First things, first: I have been a member of Lake Harriet for several years. I've been helping the…read moreAssociate Pastor with preaching while the congregation is looking for a Senior or Lead Pastor. It's a smaller congregation, but don't judge this church by its size. It's a caring community of faith affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) . The morning worship services on Sunday morning is very low key, creative and casual. The laity have an active role in the congregation, participating in worship and sharing their own spiritual insights. If you are looking for a church where the pastor is the only "holy person" you won't find it here. The church has also participated in mission and ministry. We have participated with other congregations in packing meals with Feed My Starving Children, a local organization that helps feed the hungry in other nations, Dining Out for Life, which helps local HIV/AIDS charities and the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and Joyce Foodshelf. The other thing that is very cool about the church is that it is welcoming of gay and lesbian people. We have a number of members (including myself) who are openly gay and are welcomed totally into the life of the church. We aren't officially open and affirming, but don't worry, you will be welcomed as one of the family. The other cool thing is that we gather every Wednesday (every other Wednesday during the summer) for prayer and singing. Tammy, the Associate, leads us as we share what is going on in our lives, look over the prayer requests sent in, sing songs and pray. This is a wonderful reminder that this is really a community that cares. So, I would definitely consider coming to church one Sunday. They meet every Sunday at 10am.

Enjoyed the Pastor, Greg and staff there. The music is very good and very welcoming…read more I like how they do a lot of outreach in the neighborhood of St. Paul Minneapolis.

It has great sounds on sunday a message that speaks truth. And you feel like you can dress however…read more superb staff and welcoming coffee before hand. Dr greg boyd is a great teacher and usually in a -t-shirt,with a message for the people. friendly and accepting!

If you haven't seen the remodel in this church, it is stunning. It's a modern, open space-type of…read morechurch and their membership is increasing. Fellowship after masses are great with the large area to mingle with others. Check it out!

very inconsiderate priest - their band practices until 11pm at night. well past the noise ordinance…read moretimes. no on seems to care if the neighbors are trying to sleep, or if they have children. they run events all year long and they do the same thing at every event - no ending time. they wouldn't make enough money if they did that.

quite the understated church, I have to say. Not quite the…read moremassive stone structures of Summit, aka church row, but a wood church. Love that. Also love how friggin old it is (1886) and that it was designed by Cass Gilbert, who sounds like a gangsta, but is really just an architect (who also built the state capital). according to the website: "Gilbert designed the church building to reflect one of the basic tenets of the Swedenborgian faith which describes correspondences between the spiritual and natural worlds. For example, the stone foundation represents the solidity of an enduring faith in Jesus Christ, the Divine/Human who as God Incarnate is Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier." Cool.

This church has the nerve to speak the truth. Especially about the new age and witchcraft we have…read moreallowed in our modern churches. After dealing with the fall out of being in ministry in abusive churches it's a breath of fresh air to hear the actual Bible taugh!

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Hardworking parishioners make these heavenly pyrohi once you try you'll be hooked. Pick up only…read moreduring covid cash & checks only. Best pyrohi in Mn!

This review isn't for the church per se, but for their Pyrohy (Pierogi) sale on Fridays. I heard…read moreabout in the NE buzz newsletter (if you don't get this and live in NE - you should subscribe). How it works - you call ahead and place on order for pierogi. Two options, kraut or potato. While both are phenomenal if you can only get one, get the potato. You order them by the dozen go to the church and pick them up. Then you devour them! If you thought you were going to get some for lunch and dinner, you were wrong, pick up an extra dozen, you will thank me later! There is also an option to eat in for lunch if it works for you. So do yourself a favor, take off early on a Friday and pick up some pierogies to go!!