Church Spotlight – United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference

St. Anthony Park UCC Travels to the Deep South

November 16, 2023

Fifteen members of St. Anthony Park UCC (St. Paul) spent eight days in October in the Deep South as part of a Civil Rights-intensive trip.

Two Congregations Merge to Form the New St. Croix United Church

November 1, 2023

The Conference celebrates the formation of the new St. Croix United Church, the chosen name of the congregation formed from the merger of People’s Congregational Church in Bayport and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Stillwater.

Three Churches Join to Study Newly Acknowledged Fifth Stream of the UCC

October 12, 2023

This past summer, during the plenary session at the UCC's General Synod, Rev. John Dorhauer apologized for the denomination's failure to acknowledge the Afro-Christian Convention as its "fifth stream."

Mizpah UCC Shares Generously as it Closes its Doors

June 30, 2023

After making the tough decision to close its doors, the congregation has given more than $2.5 million from the sale of its building to numerous nonprofit organizations.

The Congregational Church, UCC-Rochester Offers Two Faith Formation Video Series

April 30, 2023

The Congregational Church, UCC-Rochester is generously offering two faith formation video series, produced in collaboration with Dr. Sarah Ruble.

Doing the Deeply Spiritual Work of Land Acknowledgment

January 11, 2023

St. Paul's UCC shares its journey, process, and helpful resources.

Welcoming Immigrants with Open Arms

October 12, 2022

Jan and Kim Shaffer, members of First Congregational UCC Mankato, have opened their home to a Ukrainian family of four, plus their dog!

Pollinators of the Spirit: St. John’s United Church of Christ in Norwood Young America

May 25, 2022

On any Wednesday afternoon during the summer, if you happen by the parking lot of St. John's United Church of Christ, you will find a community of people surrounded by a bounty of locally grown produce, cottage foods, local crafts, and other items.

Be Faithful Anyway

May 4, 2022

Be faithful anyway. Do justice anyway. Show loving kindness anyway. Follow Christ’s example anyway. Be a courageous church anyway. Read more from Conference Minister Rev. Shari Prestemon.

Three Churches Form Ecumenical Building Partnership

April 14, 2022

New Branches is the new home of Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Living Table United Church of Christ, and Spirit of St. Stephen’s Catholic Community.