Church Spotlight – United Church of Christ Minnesota Conference

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.

Our Amazing Churches in Action

March 30, 2022

Every day, the Conference hears stories about important work our churches are doing in our communities and the wider world. Here are two wonderful examples.

Building a Garden of Peace

March 9, 2022

Read more about how a church transformed a beaten down lawn into a garden of beauty, peace, and sustainability.

Robbinsdale Parkway UCC: A True Consolidation

February 16, 2022

Robbinsdale UCC and Parkway UCC congregations came together to form what they call a “new church.” Read about their commitment and process.

UCC Churches Step Up to Resettle Afghan Refugees

January 27, 2022

First Congregational UCC in Alexandria and Peace UCC in Duluth are taking a leading role in their communities to welcome and support families forced to flee Afghanistan.