Topics related to faith, spirituality, and religion in Saint Paul, Minnesota are the focus of this guide.
Before Saint Paul was formally organized or incorporated, it was known as Pig's Eye, for the tavern that it grew up around. When it was proposed as the capital city of the Minnesota Territory, however, it was decided to name the town after the Catholic chapel that had been established there, rather than the tavern. Established in the early 1840s, the Catholic chapel is now known as the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Catholicism continues to be a significant religion in Saint Paul, stemming from early French, German, Irish, Scottish, and French Canadian Catholic settlers, who were later joined by Hispanic Catholics.
Various Protestant, Anabaptist, and Orthodox Christian denominations and sects together make up another significant percentage of the city's population.
There are Jewish synagogues in Saint Paul as well, such as Mount Zion Temple the Temple of Aaron.
Although comparatively small in actual numbers, a large percentage of the nation's Wiccan population make their home in Saint Paul. The Wiccan Church of Minnesota is headquartered in the city.
As the second most populous city in Minnesota, and one which has long welcomed immigrants, many of the world's religions are represented in Saint Paul to some degree. There are Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims, for example. Although minor in terms of numbers, the Baha'i community of Saint Paul has been active in Saint Paul since 1909. Scientology also has a congregation there, serving the Twin Cities region.
These are but a few examples. Websites representing any place of worship or ministry in the city, regardless of the religion, denomination, or sect, are appropriate for this category, as are those whose topics relate to faith, religion, or spirituality in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
You will find many of these sites listed here, and submissions of any others are welcomed.
Recommended Resources
Adath Israel Synagogue of St. Paul
The Adath Israel Synagogue is located on Edgcumbe Road in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Shabbat time and a schedule of daily and weekly services, membership dues, and a calendar of events are published. Donations and Mikva payments may be made online. Other resources include a photo gallery, video of various programs, information about the St. Paul / Highland Eruv, and leadership contacts.
https://www.adath.com/
Representing the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of St. Paul, the site offers an introductory video, and the basic beliefs of the Baha’i Faith are listed. A history of the work of the Baha’is in Saint Paul, Minnesota is put forth, along with links to several other Baha’i sites, detailing the history of the faith, as well as of various offices and publications of the Baha’i Faith. Announcements, schedules, and contacts are included.
http://www.stpaulbahai.org/
The National Shrine of the Apostle Paul, on Selby Avenue, is the namesake of the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The cathedral and parish are discussed, and a rector’s page and rector’s weekly columns are posted, along with a staff directory, hours, and employment opportunities. Mass times, a calendar of events, and an online store are featured.
https://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/
Church of Scientology of Twin Cities
Headquartered in Saint Paul, the Church is housed in a building that was previously home to the Science Museum of Minnesota and serves Scientologists from Wisconsin to the Dakotas. S map and directions are given, along with contacts and announcements. An introduction to Scientology, personal stories, and other Scientology tools are included. Beginning books, audiobooks, introductory lectures, and films are included.
https://www.scientology-twincities.org/
Founded in 1856, the congregation originally served German Catholic immigrants, and its current building was constructed in 1871. Its history, an overview of its programs and services, mass schedules, and ministry opportunities are put forth, along with church bulletins, a calendar of upcoming events, and informational articles. Its music ministries are highlighted, and a gallery of photographs are included.
http://www.assumptionsp.org/
Situated on Farrington Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the Zen Buddhist organization offers meditations, classes, workshops, practices, retreats, youth practice, and other programs which are featured here, with meditation schedules, a calendar of events, and contacts. Directions, parking information, and information about social action in Buddhism are featured, Priests, practice leaders, temple officers, its board of directors, and a staff directory are included.
https://cloudsinwater.org/
Planted by the First Lutheran Church in 1908, the congregation was first located in a small church on Victoria and Hague, the church moved to its current location on Snelling and Highland Parkway in 1951. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the congregation meets each Sunday morning, and at other times according to its posted schedules and calendar of events.
http://www.gloriadeistpaul.org/
The MDI was established in 2007 by Saint Paul, Minnesota Muslims from different backgrounds and professions, to offer religious, educational, and social programs for Muslims in the Twin Cities region. Its Masjid location, services, and schedules are posted, with general information about Islam. Its publication, the Da’Wah Post, is available online, and informational videos, a calendar of events, and contacts are included.
http://mndawah.net/
Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Mount Zion is a Reform Jewish congregation serving the Reform Jewish community of the Twin Cities region. Its vision, strategic plan, clergy, staff, boards, and committees are acknowledged, with contacts and hours, an overview of its history, architecture, art, and Torah scrolls are included. Group programs, Torah study programs, and bulletins are featured, and its policies and schedules for lifecycle activities are put forward.
https://mzion.org/
Offering a blended service, with traditional and contemporary worship music, as well as a praise and prayer style of worship music each Sunday, the Saint Paul, Minnesota congregation is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church. A brief history of the local congregation and denomination are presented, along with its basic beliefs, schedules, and contacts. A church bulletin, sermon videos, and podcasts are included.
https://www.rosevillecovenant.org/
Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality
Claiming to be rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Center trains spiritual directors and those seeking spiritual direction. Its process is described, including videos, an application for spiritual direction, and extended Ignatian exercises, which are also discussed, along with its continuing education programs and workshops, its spiritual direction formation program, and a calendar of events.
https://www.sacredgroundspirit.org/
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, the congregation serves the Saint Paul and Greater Twin Cities region. Announcements, a visitor’s overview of the church, church tours, and a welcome brochure are available, along with a calendar of events are presented. A parish history, mission, and parishioner duties are outlined, and its schools and youth programs are highlighted. An online bookstore is available.
http://www.stgeorgegoc.org/
Saint Paul Hmong Alliance Church
The evangelical congregation in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Established in 1984 for Hmong immigrants who were arriving in the Twin Cities, the church holds two services each Sunday: Hmong and English speaking. A historical timeline, a statement of beliefs, and sermon archives of its Hmong and English Sunday services, as well as its Wednesday services, are put forth, with schedules and announcements.
https://www.sphac.org/
SPIN is a network of people from various religious traditions who come together for the purpose of encouraging dialogue between the faiths and developing interfaith relationships within the Saint Paul, Minnesota region. Its mission, leadership team, and volunteer opportunities are put forth, along with a calendar of events, sermons, and talks, a list of interfaith organizations, and associated projects and programs.
https://spinterfaith.org/
Saint Paul Mennonite Fellowship
SPMF is a lay-led congregation affiliated with the Central District Conference of the Mennonite Church USA, although it dissents from the official position of the Mennonite Church USA in that is a publicly affirming member of the Supportive Communities Network, which welcomes gay, lesbian, and transgendered members. Its history, positions, and worship details are featured, along with schedules and contacts.
https://saintpaulmennonite.org/
St. Paul Eastside Seventh-day Adventist Church
The address, directions, and a map show the location of the Saint Paul, Minnesota church. The basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church are outlined, and the congregation’s weekly schedules, a calendar of upcoming events, and an overview of its youth and group programs are put forth. Staff contacts are posted to the site, along with a gallery of photographs, sermon archive, church bulletin, and prophecy charts.
https://spesda.org/
Affiliated with the Conservative Movement of Judaism, the Temple of Aaron has served the Jewish population of Saint Paul, Minnesota since 1910. Its clergy, staff, and board of directors are acknowledged, and a membership form, music, and Torah recordings, signups for Torah readings, and a newsletter are put forth. Its group programs are featured, as well as its youth and adult education programs, and a calendar of events.
http://templeofaaron.org/
The non-profit religious organization celebrates both Goddess and God, and was established in Saint Paul to provide a meeting place for members of the Wiccan community, as well as religious instruction and ministerial training, to maintain communications with the larger pagan community, access to rituals for members not associated with a coven, and a reference library. Officers and trustees are acknowledged, and contacts are included.
http://www.wiccanchurchmn.org/
