The Episcopal Church Welcomes You!
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| Welcoming
Episcopal Churches in the Twin Cities Area |
| Church Name and Address |
Statement of Welcome to GLBT Persons |
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Burnsville:
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The Church of the Nativity
15601 Maple Island Rd. 55306
612-435-8687
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We are an open, affirming, inclusive parish.
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Eagan:
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Ss. Martha and Mary Episcopal Church
4180 Lexington Ave. So. 55123
612-681-0219
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We are a people of God inviting others to seek and to serve Christ.
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Minneapolis:
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The Cathedral Church of
St. Mark
519 Oak Grove Street 55403
(Across from Loring Park)
612-870-7800
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St. Mark's is a church welcoming all
individuals and families who wish to
worship with us.
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The Church of Gethsemane
905 4th Ave. So. 55404
612-332-5407
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The Parish of Holy Trinity
and St. Ansgar
1808 Riverside Ave. 55454
(Second Floor)
612-375-1364
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We are an inclusive Christian parish, banded together
in hope to partake of the growing community of God
established for all peoples. By worship, prayer, and
study of the Bible we seek and celebrate God's
presence. Following the example of Jesus Christ,
we welcome others to share our joyous journey.
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St. James' on the Parkway
3225 E. Minnehaha Pkwy. 55417
612-724-3425
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St. James' on the Parkway welcomes all people to join the life and ministry of our congregation.
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St. John the Baptist
Episcopal Church
4201 Sheridan Ave. So. 55410
612-922-0396
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We celebrate the gift of Christian Community
and welcome all, without distinction, to share
the joy and pain of life's passages. We commit
ourselves to personal and spiritual ministry,
both traditional and innovative worship, the
healthy nurturing of children and reaching out,
beyond the church, seeking Christ in all persons.
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St. Luke's Parish
4557 Colfax Ave. So. 55409
612-824-2697
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We, the members of St. Luke's Episcopal
Church, welcome and affirm persons of all
sexual orientations into the community of
St. Luke's as equal recipients of God's grace.
We believe that all persons in like manner may
fully partake of the sacraments and spiritual
benefits of Faith given to us by God as signs
of that grace. Amen.
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St. Matthew's Church
1121 Lowry Ave. NE 55418
612-789-4898
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St. Matthew's is a parish community where
every member is valued and affirmed, and
whose ministry is encouraged and supported
as important to the Church, the Body of Christ.
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St. Paul's Parish
1917 Logan Ave. So. 55403
Corner of Franklin and Logan Aves.
612-377-1273
Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
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St. Paul's welcomes all persons to worship and
participate fully in the life of our Parish family.
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University Episcopal Center
University of Minnesota Campus
317 17th Ave. SE 55414
612-331-3552
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Oriented to the University and young adults,
the UEC is an open and affirming congregation
that uses inclusive language liturgies in the
Anglican/Episcopal tradition.
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Minnetonka:
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St. David's Church
13000 St. David Road 55305
612-935-3336
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Richfield:
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St. Nicholas' Church
7227 Penn Ave. So. 55423
612-869-7551
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We welcome all people into the life of our Parish.
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Roseville:
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St. Christopher's Church
2300 No. Hamline Ave. 55113
612-633-4589 or 612-633-4598
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St. Christopher's is an open, welcoming,
diversity affirming Episcopal parish.
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St. Louis Park:
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St. George's Church
5224 Minnetonka Blvd. 55416
612-926-1646
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The Mission of St. George's Church
is to be a diverse and caring Christian family,
filled with faith and hope
and reaching out actively in love to our community.
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St. Paul:
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Ascension Church
315 West Morton St. 55107
612-222-4613
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All are welcome at Ascension Church. We respect
the dignity of every human being, and we seek
to end oppression of others whatever form
that oppression may take.
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St. Clement's Church
901 Portland Ave. 55104
612-457-9194
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St. John the Evangelist
60 Kent Street 55102
(Portland and Kent)
612-228-1172
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St. John's is a parish, "growing in the knowledge
and love of Christ, and welcoming all people
into this community of faith." We wrote these
words, pray them at every Sunday service,
and invite all to worship with us at
8 and 10 a.m.
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St. Mary's Church
1895 Laurel Ave. 55104
612-646-6175
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St. Mary's is a Christ centered community which
exists in the world to be a visible expression
of God's love.
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The Church of
St. Paul on the Hill &
La Misión El Santo Niño Jesús
1524 Summit Ave. 55105
612-698-0371
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This parish is an accepting, diverse community
for all people. There is a large gay membership
and it is well integrated into the other parish
groups. St. Paul's, with full vestry support,
has performed same-sex unions and will be
developing liturgies for those services.
Liturgy and music are very important to
the life of the parish.
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Sunfish Lake:
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St. Anne's Church
2035 Charlton Road 55118
612-455-9449
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We welcome all to share
in the life of our community.
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White Bear Lake:
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St. John in the Wilderness
2175 First Street 55110
612-429-5351
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As members of the Episcopal Church of
St. John in the Wilderness, we seek to provide
a spiritual home for children, youth and adults
as they travel on their journey of faith through
the wilderness of human experience.
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| Welcoming
Episcopal Churches in Greater Minnesota |
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Albert Lea:
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Christ Church
204 Fountain Street 56007
507-373-3188
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Based on the real experience of recent visitors,
Christ Church is warm and welcoming of
homosexual persons. We hope not only to be
welcoming, but also invite all persons into the
ministry that is ours in Holy Baptism.
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Austin:
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Christ Church
301 3rd Ave. N.W. 55912
507-433-3782
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We welcome all persons to celebrate with us
in the Community of Christ.
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Chatfield:
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St. Matthew's Church
100 S.E. Fillmore St.
Mail to: 225 Fifth Street S.E. 55923
507-867-3707
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Duluth:
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St. Andrew's by the Lake
2802 Minnesota Ave. 55802
218-727-1262
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St. Andrew's is a warm, hospitable, caring,
inclusive mission. We welcome all persons
to join us for worship and continued growth
in the Christian faith.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1710 East Superior Street
55812
218-724-3535
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We seek to serve Christ in all persons
and respect the dignity of every human being.
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Frontenac:
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Christ Church
P.O. Box 58 55026
612-345-5986
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Christ Church welcomes all to worship with us!
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Hibbing:
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St. James' Church
2028 East 7th Avenue
55746
218-263-5764
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As conveyed in our Diocesan Mission Statement,
we welcome every person in the Name of Jesus.
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Little Falls:
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The Church of Our Saviour
113 N.E. 4th Street
56345
320-632-5731
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Our mission statement says we welcome all people
regardless of sexual orientation, and we can back it up.
We are very pleased to have visitors or prospective members
from the GLBT community; your full and equal participation
in the life of our church would be a blessing.
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Mankato:
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St. John's Church
Corner of Broad and Warren Sts.
P.O. Box 192 56002-0192
507-388-1969
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St. John's celebrates the loving acceptance of Christ
through worship, fellowship and service
which includes and affirms all persons.
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Marshall:
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St. James' Church
101 North 5th St. 56258
507-532-6632
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Our mission is to serve God by reaching out
to all people in the name of Jesus Christ.
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New Ulm:
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St. Peter's Church
125 Broadway South 56073
507-354-5762
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In keeping with the Episcopal Church's commitment
that there will be no outcasts, and in keeping with
the Diocese of Minnesota's commitment to
unconditional inclusiveness, our Vestry has acted
to be listed as a Welcoming and Affirming church.
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Northfield:
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All Saints' Church
419 Washington
P.O. Box 663 55057
507-645-7417
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All Saints' Church recognizes God's presence
in all people and creation. We seek to provide
and sustain a community of love to assist each
other in our journey through life.
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Prairie Island:
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Church of the Messiah
Messiah Road, Prairie Island
Mail: route 2, Welch
55089
612-487-1148
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We promote the dignity and relationship of all people.
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Red Wing:
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Christ Church
321 West Avenue 55066
612-388-0911
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St. Cloud:
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St. John's Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 7688
1111 Cooper Ave. S.
56302
320-251-8524
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St. John's is a Christian community which welcomes
and supports all persons in thier faith journey.
We understand GLBT persons to be part of God's creatioin
and enjoying equal status in God's eyes.
Know that you are welcome in this place.
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Sauk Centre:
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The Church of the Good Samaritan
532 So. Main Street
P.O. Box 205 56378
320-532-6882
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We believe it to be our calling
to honor the diversity of all persons
and to welcome all people in their search
for a closer relationship with God.
This statement was unanimously adopted
at a congregational meeting.
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Stillwater:
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The Church of the Ascension
214 No. 3rd St.
Office: 215 No. 4th St. 55082
612-439-2609
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Ascension Church welcomes all people
to worship.
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Wabasha:
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Grace Memorial Church
205 East 3rd St. 55981
612-565-4827
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Waseca:
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Serving Waseca and Janesville
P.O. Box 147, Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-5310
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One of our reasons for existing is to be a
welcoming and accepting congregation that
supports persons' relationships with God and
one another. Considering the recent hate crimes
in Southern Minnesota, it is an essential ministry
to be a church where all persons are welcome
in the name of Jesus.
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The Living Waters in Central Minnesota
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The Living Waters
P.O. Box 205
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
320-363-4406
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"Seeking God & Celebrating Diversity"
A ministry of the Episcopal Church in Central Minnesota
by/for/with GLBT and other marginalized people.
Hosted by the Episcopal Churches in
St. Cloud,
Sauk Centre,
Little Falls, and
Willmar.
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The Episcopal Diocese of
Minnesota
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The Episcopal Center
1730 Clifton Place · Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55403-3242
The Rt. Rev. James L. Jelinek,
Bishop of Minnesota
612-871-5311
800-596-3836
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We take up in love the challenge of discovering
and celebrating the diversities we find among us
diversities of culture, theology, gender,
sexual orientation, and congregational size
so that these diversities may strengthen us all,
and so that our life together may witness to the
presence of Christ's Spirit.
From the Vision Statement of the Episcopal
Diocese of Minnesota adopted July 1992
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GLBT Ministries of the
Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
GLBT Ministries
and Integrity/Minnesota
P.O. Box 19135
Minneapolis, MN 55419
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Through the love of Jesus and the teaching of the Gospel,
we work for the reconciliation of
the GLBT community and the church
through outreach and education,
as a visible sign of the wholeness of Christ.
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