The only previous review is over 10 years old and doesn't reflect what Faith Lutheran is today and…read moreas a member, I want to bring things up to date. We are engaging with the community in ways that weren't happening 10 years ago. For about five years, Recovery Cafe Frogtown has operated from Faith Lutheran. Three additional congregations share our space, and our gym is used during the school year for after school volleyball and basketball. We sponsor a National Night Out event each year in our parking lot brings has over 200 neighbors joining us for food, music, kids games, and community connection. In August 2025, we launched Frogtown Food Shelf, which is open from noon to 2 PM on Thursdays and Saturdays. By mid-December, we had been visited by over 1000 neighbors. As an agency of Second Harvest Heartland, we offer a wide variety of food items. On Thursdays, Shobi's Table serves pay as you can lunches, and on Saturdays, a community lunch is served from 11:30 to 1:30. Good things are happening here. All are welcome to join us for worship on Sundays at 9:30 AM.

I'm an active, practicing Lutheran that recently relocated to downtown St Paul with my family…read more When I saw that Faith Lutheran hosts 'Loaves and Fishes' (http://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/) meals in the community, I was looking forward to attending. Now that I've done so, I won't be going back. Faith Lutheran is over 100 years old and feels that way. Faith Lutheran is the least welcoming church I've ever attended. The entrance to the church isn't clearly marked. There are no greeters. When I found an usher, they sternly told me that the annual meeting was going on and that service wasn't going to start on time. I sat in the back of the annual meeting for awhile to gain insights about the congregation. Less than 50 attended. Those less than 50 in age were few in number. It lacked racial diversity. Faith Lutheran is an urban congregation in decline -- both the building and the congregation. NOTE: If this is your first time attending a Lutheran Church, don't judge our denomination by this church.

As far as Catholic book and gift stores, it doesn't get much better than Leaflet Missal. It's too…read morebad that the name doesn't better reflect what the store carries. I imagine many people unfamiliar with the name, just pass it by. If you're looking for Catholic books, gifts, statues, medals, etc. you will not find a greater supply than Leaflet Missal. I've always found the staff pleasant and helpful. I don't know if they still do it, but they used to rent out movies free. I can't say enough good things about this place. Whatever religious goods you're looking for, you'll find them here, and at reasonable prices. They have everything from goods and gifts for the home, to large statues for Churches. Check them out.

This is a great place to pick up an Easter present or any religious article you may need for your…read morehouse or for a gift (e.g. First Communion, Confirmation etc.). They have the largest selection of religious goods in the St. Paul area and their staff is very helpful in assisting you find the item you're looking for!

If you're looking for the best-looking crowd on a Sunday, head down here for some Black Baptist…read moreaction. Very friendly congregation. The building itself is on the National Register of Historic Places. History!

The Holy Spirit picked me up and brought me to find the truth and love of Jesus here!! A place…read morewhere there is a reality of active Kingdom seeking and building with practice, compassion, and mercy with and for each other!