This guide to faith, spirituality, and religion in Saint Cloud, Minnesota may include places of worship, ministries, and topics of a religious or spiritual nature, regardless of the religion, denomination, or creed.
At the time of this writing, I have been unable to locate a website for a place of worship for any other than the various forms of Christian churches in Saint Cloud, nor have any been submitted, but sites representing places of worship or ministries of any religion in Saint Cloud would be welcomed in this category.
Judging from the number of Catholic parishes and schools in Saint Cloud, it seems likely that a large percentage of the city's faith population are Catholic, but churches from several other denominations, as well as independent and non-denominational Christian churches, are amply represented, as well.
Some of the older congregations in Saint Cloud, although they are not necessarily still worshipping in the original building, include the Cathedral of Saint Mary (1855), Saint John's Episcopal Church (1856), the First Presbyterian Church (1864), Saint John Cantius Church (1895), First United Methodist Church (1909), and the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (1920). There may be older churches, as some of the church websites don't offer a history.
There are several other churches in Saint Cloud, several associated with the Roman Catholic Church. There is also a church affiliated with the Orthodox Church in America.
The Lutheran denominations represented include, but may not be limited to, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and the North American Lutheran Church.
There are one or two independent Baptist churches, as well as churches associated with Converge Worldwide.
Other Christian denominations include the Assemblies of God, Christian International Network of Churches, Church of God in Christ, Episcopal Church USA, Evangelical Covenant Church, Evangelical Free Church of America, Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, and Unitarian Universalist, as well as Protestant churches that appear not to be affiliated with any denomination, and at least one that identifies itself as interdenominational.
These and any other sites representing any other church, chapel, kingdom hall, mosque, parish, reading room, temple, synagogue, or any other place of worship or religious center in Saint Cloud, are appropriate for this category.
Religious programs or ministries of any kind, in Saint Cloud are also welcomed here, as are any topics related to faith, religion, or spirituality in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Recommended Resources
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), the Saint Cloud, Minnesota church accepts the Lutheran Confessions, in the Book of Concord, as an accurate interpretation of the Bible. A video introduction to the church is given, and its weekly service and program schedules, a calendar of upcoming events, news, and announcements are presented.
http://www.aboundingjoy.org/
Directions to Bethlehem are given, and its location is shown on a map. Worship schedules, announcements, Sunday School and Confirmation registration, new member classes, and a staff directory are presented for those who are new to the church. Its programs for children, teens, and families are outlined, including its early childhood center. Opportunities to contribute or serve the church are offered.
http://www.bethlehemlutheran.org/
Catholic Church of Saint Michael
Established in 1969, St. Michael’s is the youngest Catholic parish in Stearns County, serving the northwest portion of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. A history of the church, parish planning resources, church bulletins, and a mission statement are put forth, along with homilies, mass and sacrament schedules, faith formation programs, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. Parish committees are identified.
http://www.churchofstmichael.net/
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Established in 1920, the Roman Catholic parish is part of the Diocese of Saint Cloud and located on 1st Street North in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Its history, location, and an introductory packet are included, and its clergy and councils are introduced. A church bulletin, sacrament and mass schedules, and an overview of its ministries, activities, and religious education programs are put forth.
http://www.stanthonys.net/
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud is headquartered in Saint Cloud but covers Benton, Douglas, Grant, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin counties in Minnesota. Current and past bishops are acknowledged, parishes within the Diocese are listed alphabetically, and a directory of Diocesan offices is included.
http://stcdio.org/
First Presbyterian Church of St. Cloud
Upcoming programs and events of the congregation in Saint Cloud, Minnesota are published in its calendar of events, and a weekly schedule of worship and Bible study programs are included. Directions and a map show the location of the church, and its strategic plan, announcements, and administrative contacts are included. Local and global missions are discussed, and links to denominational and other resources are included.
http://www.fpcstcloud.org/
First United Methodist Church of Saint Cloud
The UMC congregation offers a variety of musical and dramatic presentations as well as a Bible message each Sunday morning, and small groups meet during the week for fellowship and Bible study. The church’s address, weekly schedules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with announcements, and a synopsis of its outreach ministries, opportunities for mission, and leadership contacts.
http://www.firstchurchstcloud.org/
Associated with the Church of God in Christ, a brief history and profile of the congregation is given, along with an introduction to the Church of God in Christ, a Pentecostal denomination. Several informational articles are presented, along with directions, meeting times, a calendar of programs and events, news and announcements. The congregation’s clergy and staff are introduced, and office hours and contacts are posted.
http://headinghigher.com/
Holy Myrrh-bearers Orthodox Church
A mission community of the Orthodox Church in America, the congregation conducts its services in English, in accordance with the Christian tradition of praying in the common language of the people. The site offers a brief history of the St. Cloud congregation and building and a more detailed introduction to the Orthodox Church. A gallery of photographs and an online store are included.
http://www.holymyrrhbearers.org/
A vision statement, mission, beliefs, and covenant affirmation prayers and discernment questions of the Evangelical Covenant Church congregation in Saint Cloud, Minnesota are published to the site, along with a weekly schedule of worship services, Bible studies, and other programs, a calendar of upcoming activities and events, and mission opportunities. Office hours and administrative contacts are included.
http://www.hopecovenant.org/
Saint Cloud Fellowship Bible Church
Meeting each Sunday morning for life training and Sunday services, and on Wednesday evenings for Bible study and prayer, the congregation serves the Saint Cloud, Minnesota community. A profile of the church, a statement of beliefs, and an account of its supported missions are set forth, administrative contacts and office hours are posted, and a video archive of past messages is included.
http://www.stcloudfbc.org/
Organized on April 12, 1856, construction of the church began in August of that year, and the new church was consecrated in 1858. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church USA and the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, the congregation’s history and a profile of the church is given, a photo gallery is included, and its ministries and missions are outlined. Worship schedules, an event calendar, and administrative contacts are posted.
http://stjohns-episcopalchurch.org/
St. Cloud Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Although an earlier Unitarian church served the Saint Cloud, Minnesota community from the late 1800s to the 1930s, it disbanded. The current Unitarian Universalist Fellowship was organized in 1961. Its history, location, and contacts are presented, with a schedule of Sunday services and events, information about becoming involved in the church, a minister’s page, map, and directions to the church.
http://www.uufstcloud.org/
The Church of St. John Cantius was originally organized as a National Parish to aid Polish-speaking Catholics who had emigrated to St. Cloud, Minnesota. Organized in 1895, a history of the Roman Catholic parish is presented, along with a photo gallery, a map showing its location as well as parking areas. The church’s clergy and staff are introduced, and its pastoral and finance councils are recognized. Scheduled, calendars and contacts are included.
http://www.stjohncantius.org/
The Roman Catholic church is a Catholic Faith Community in the Diocese of Saint Cloud, and located on 8th Avenue South in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Mass times, and the parish’s faith formation programs, a church bulletin, and a calendar of upcoming events are described and included. Staff contacts, a staff calendar, and office hours are posted. Other resources include a parish blog, and contributions may be made online.
https://www.stmarystcloud.org/
