The focus of this category is on faith, spirituality, religion, churches, and any other places of worship or ministries in Sartell, Minnesota.
As in other towns in Minnesota and the Midwest, whenever communities were established, churches were soon to follow, as they were believed to be necessary for the development of healthy communities.
The extended families of Joseph B. Sartell and his brothers were mostly Presbyterian, and they helped to organize the first church in Sartell, Riverside Presbyterian Church, on the west bank of the Mississippi River, about a mile from what was then the town's only stop sign. Initially, the church served the spiritual interests of the town's Protestants, regardless of denomination. Today, the Riverside Evangelical Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
The first Roman Catholic Church was Saint Francis Xavier Church, founded in 1948, and named for Francis Xavier Pierz, a Catholic missionary to the Native Americans in the region.
Other Christian churches serving the Sartell community include Messiah Lutheran Church, which was organized in 1980, and affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Celebration Lutheran Church, an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregation, was established in 1984.
Grace Baptist Fellowship, a Regular Baptist congregation, first met in Saint Cloud in 1986, moving to Sartell in 1991. Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, Park Fellowship Church has been meeting in Sartell for more than a decade now.
The congregation of First United Methodist meets at their facilities on Pine Cone Road South, in Sartell.
The Waters Church and Solid Rock Family Church are non-denominational congregations in Sartell.
The Unity Spiritual Center is affiliated with the Unity Church.
Regardless of the religion, denomination, or affiliation, any places of worship or ministries in Sartell, Minnesota are appropriate for this category.
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Founded in 1984, Celebration Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Its history and a profile of the church is elucidated, video and photo galleries are included, and its location, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site. Worship service schedules, a calendar of events, and an introduction to the church for those who are new are included. Volunteer opportunities are put forward.
http://www.celebrationlutheranchurch.com/
First United Methodist Church of the Saint Cloud Region
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities in Sartell, Minnesota. Its Sunday morning and Wednesday evening service schedules are published, along with a calendar of upcoming programs and events, recent newsletters, and a map showing the location of the church. Summaries of recent sermons are included, prayer requests may be made online, and a staff directory is included.
https://www.fumcscr.org/
The Sunday worship schedules and a calendar of programs and events are displayed, and the Sartell, Minnesota church’s children’s ministries, music ministries, Bible teachings, and prayer services are outlined. The Regular Baptist church’s location is given and shown on a map. Videos of recent sermons may be viewed, and preaching notes are available for downloading. A directory of its pastoral and leadership staff is included.
http://www.gracesartell.net/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), the congregation meets at its facilities on 4th Avenue North, Sartell, Minnesota on Sunday mornings, and at other times according to its weekly schedule and calendar of events, which are posted here. Directions and a map show the location of the church, and contact data is posted to the site. A summary of the congregation’s beliefs is presented.
http://www.messiahsartell.com/
The Southern Baptist congregation meets at its facilities on County Road 4 in Sartell, Minnesota each Sunday morning. Its weekly schedules, office hours, contacts, and an event calendar are published to the site, along with an overview of its ministries, a sermon archive, and a review of volunteer and service opportunities, including a contact for those who are interested in becoming more involved.
https://parkfellowshipmn.org/
The Sartell, Minnesota congregation is a member of the Global Movement of Evangelical Presbyterian Churches. Those who are considering attending the church’s Sunday worship program can learn what to expect, as well as getting directions to the church. Weekly schedules, a calendar of events, and an audio sermon archive are included. The church’s age-specific and other ministries are outlined, and its staff and officers are acknowledged.
http://www.riversideepc.org/
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Community
The Roman Catholic parish serves the Catholic community of Sartell, Minnesota. Mass and reconciliation schedules are posted, along with a parish calendar, church bulletin, pastoral reflections, a report from the pastor, and links to other Catholic resources. Volunteer opportunities are posted to the site, along with volunteer training requirements and other details. Contributions and payments may be made online.
http://www.stfrancissartell.org/
An overview of what to expect when visiting the Sartell, Minnesota congregation for the first time is tendered, including a map showing the location of the church, service times, and administrative contacts. Its ministries to visitors and new members are expressed, as well as its programs for children and youth, teens, adults, and the community. Sermon series are available in its archive, and current services may be viewed live.
http://thewaterschurch.net/
Associated with Unity Church and Unity Worldwide Ministries, the congregation takes pride in its status as an all-inclusive community, offering a welcoming place for all who wish to further their spiritual journey, with many of its congregants members of the LGBT community. Its principles and policies are outlined, and its Sunday service schedules, office hours, and contacts are posted, along with a calendar of events.
http://unityspiritualcentercm.org/
