Congregational Vitality

This Easter season, all congregations in ECMN are invited and encouraged to gather in small groups led by lay and clergy leaders to read Acts together. You may use any study&n...

I’ll be honest with you. When I hear  the phrase“lay led/clergy supported” I almost immediately think two things: “Oh my gosh, we’re asking people who already do most of the work of the...

To All God’s Beloved in Minnesota, Grace to you and peace from the God who immerses us in the loving waters of baptism, from Jesus who opens up new horizons of justice, and from the Holy Spirit w...

More than a decade ago, a patriarch from Christ Church who was living at River Grand asked if we could provide a service there. That service was started by Rev. Paula Gillman who has since passed and ...

Cultivating community through food, relationships, safe spaces to gather, and the mutual sharing of gifts. Casa Maria is a safe place for neighbors to gather, receive groceries and clothing, and ne...

For over a year now my husband, Ray, and I have spent every Tuesday morning from 8 to 10:15 am at Holy Grounds. This ministry serves a hot breakfast to an average of 70-90 guests Monday through Saturd...