This is a guide to churches and other places of worship in the city of Stillwater, Minnesota.
Most, if not all, of the places of worship in Stillwater, are Christian churches from the various Catholic and Protestant denominations and sects, but any topic related to faith or spirituality in Stillwater is appropriate for this category, regardless of the nature of the religion.
When the region was settled in the 1850s, churches organized overnight. By 1888, there were fifteen churches in Stillwater. Although many of the early churches have since closed, moved, or merged to form other congregations, some remain.
Stillwater's older congregations include Ascension Presbyterian Church (1938), the First Presbyterian Church (1849), Saint Michael's Catholic Church (1853), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1865), and Saint Paul Lutheran Church (1870). Of course, Stillwater also has several newer congregations.
Ascension Episcopal Church began long before the town was officially formed. The church traces its origins back to Ezekiel Gear, a chaplain from Fort Snelling, who conducted the first services at the place that would later become Stillwater. Its first regular minister was the Reverend E.A. Greenleaf, who also initiated the first marriage in Stillwater. The congregation met in homes until its first church building was constructed in 1853.
By then, the First Presbyterian Church had been established, constructing the first dedicated church building in Stillwater.
Places of worship, by any name, whether they be churches, meeting places, reading rooms, temples, chapels, cathedrals, parishes, synagogues, masjids, mosques, or something else, as long as it's located in Stillwater, Minnesota, its website may be listed or submitted to this category. Other topics related to ministries or religion in Stillwater are also suitable for this category.
Recommended Resources
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
With roots going back to 1838, the Ascension Church is located on North Fourth Street in Stillwater, Minnesota. Its history, directions, and its leadership, clergy, and staff are identified, along with vestry minutes, a calendar of events, sermon video, and an introduction to its music ministries, age-specific youth ministries, volunteer service and mission opportunities, administrative contacts, and office hours.
http://www.aechurch.org/
Organized in 1849, the Stillwater, Minnesota congregation is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA, and a member of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities in the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. Its location, weekly service schedules, events calendar, and history are featured, its leadership and staff are introduced, and a video archive of recent sermons are included. Directions and contacts are included.
http://fpc-stillwater.org/
The Catholic parish began in 1865, originally meeting in a building formerly used by the Presbyterians. Serving the Stillwater, Minnesota Catholic community, a parish history, parishioner registration data, councils, staff, mass schedules, and a calendar of events are put forward, along with information about its liturgies, sacraments, faith formation and outreach programs, and ministry opportunities.
https://www.stmarystillwater.org/
Saint Michael’s Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Michael, in Stillwater, is one of the oldest parishes in Minnesota, organized between 1849 and 1853 when a church building was constructed. Its history, location, weekly schedules, event calendar, and announcement are published to the site. Staff contacts and hours, registration information, obituaries, and an overview of its services and activities are included.
https://www.stmichaelstillwater.org/
The congregation began in 1870, originally serving the German population of Stillwater, Minnesota. Its history, location, core values, and mission are highlighted, including weekly worship services, and a calendar of events. The congregation’s Sunday School and youth programs, small group ministries, and ministries to seniors are described. Messages from the staff are posted, including a monthly newsletter.
http://www.stpaullc.org/
Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ
The UCC congregation meets at its facilities on Orleans Street East in Stillwater, Minnesota. Its location, service times, announcements, and a calendar of events are published to the site. The church’s pastor and council are acknowledged, a statement of beliefs and practices is posted, along with a church newsletter, administrative contacts and office hours, and opportunities for service or giving to the church.
http://www.stpetersstillwater.org/
Stillwater Seventh-day Adventist Church
Part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist denomination, the congregation serves the Stillwater, Minnesota community. An introduction to its pastor is tendered, and an overview of its mission, values, and beliefs is put forth, along with meeting schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, administrative contacts and hours, and announcements. Contributions to the church may be made online.
http://www.stillwatermnsda.com/
Affiliated with the Saint Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Stillwater, Minnesota congregation meets on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, according to its weekly schedule, and at other times as posted in its calendar of events. Its worship, music, and outreach ministries are highlighted, including its programs for children, youth, adults, and families.
https://trinitylc.org/
Meeting at Stillwater Junior High School on Marsh Street West in Stillwater, Minnesota, the congregation observes two ordinances: water baptism by immersion and communion. A statement of beliefs is put forward, along with its life groups and service teams, children’s and student ministries, a service schedule, and a calendar of programs and events. A video sermon archive of recent messages is available.
http://stillwatermark.com/
