Faith and spirituality in Thief River Falls, Minnesota is the focus of this guide. Places of worship in Thief River Falls, regardless of religion, denomination, or sect, are highlighted here.
Currently, most if not all, of the religious organizations in Thief River Falls are Christian, representing a large variety of Catholic and Protestant denominations. These include, but are not necessarily restricted to the Assemblies of God, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, Converge Worldwide, Evangelical Covenant Church, Evangelical Free Church, Evangelical Lutheran in America, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, Methodist Episcopal Church, Rhema Family of Faith, Roman Catholic Church, Seventh-day Adventist, Southern Baptist, United Methodist Church, and non-denominational churches.
Some of the early churches in Thief River Falls are still in operation, while others have closed or moved to other locations.
Thief River Falls Presbyterian Church held its first services in 1844, which is believed to have been the first religious services held in the Minnesota Territory. The congregation officially organized in 1900, and merged with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1927, and chose the name Community Church. The combined Presbyterian and Methodist congregations affiliated with the United Methodist Church in 1968.
The Thief River Falls Swedish Baptist Church was built in 1886. The original building burned in 1948, and the congregation was later reorganized as the First Baptist Church.
Thief River Falls Zion Lutheran Church was formed primarily by Norwegian immigrants in 1890, and its first building was constructed in 1903 and replaced in 1945. Zion Lutheran is still serving the community, as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The Thief River Falls Trinity Lutheran Church, which was organized as the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1893. The current Trinity Lutheran Church is the product of an 1890 merger between this church, the United Lutheran Congregation of Thief River Falls, and Trinity Lutheran Church. The original parsonage still stands.
Still serving the city's Catholic community, Thief River Falls Saint Bernard's Church originally met in a wood structure that was moved to the city in 1914. The current church building and school were opened in 1949.
These, and any other places of worship or ministry in Thief River Falls, are the focus of this category.
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Community Church International
Formed in the early 1980s, the non-denominational congregation meets at its facilities on 160th Avenue NE in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Directions, service schedules, a calendar of events, and an introduction to its pastoral and administrative staff, contacts, and office hours. The programs and ministries offered to the church and community are highlighted, and the history and profile of the church are presented.
http://www.communitychurchinternational.org/
The Southern Baptist congregation is located on Dewey Street, Thief River Falls, Minnesota. A map and directions are provided, along with service schedules, an event calendar, Sunday school, and VBS summer camp. Its core values, a statement of beliefs, announcements, and an introduction to the church’s pastor and staff are included. Administrative contacts and office hours are included.
http://www.cornerstonetrf.org/
Active since 2006, the congregation has met in several locations since its first gathering of about twenty people in a home. Affiliated with the Minnesota Baptist Conference and Converge Worldwide, the congregation is currently meeting in its own custom-built structure in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Its hospitality, community, recovery, music, tech and media, children’s, and youth ministries are put forth.
https://epiphanystation.com/
Evangelical Covenant Church of Thief River Falls
Sunday service schedules and a calendar of events for the Thief River Falls, Minnesota congregation are published to the site, with a statement of beliefs, staff contacts, and its Sunday School, small groups, youth groups, kids club, women’s groups, and its camp are highlighted. Its outreach programs, its programs for the needy, and foreign missions are discussed, and announcements are included.
http://www.trfcovchurch.org/
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota was founded in 1895, largely by Norwegian immigrants, and its current building was built in 1901, although several renovations and updates have been made to the structure through the years. Schedules and a calendar of events are posted, and its cemetery rules and regulations are included. Local history, stories, and genealogical resources are included.
http://www.historicstpauli.org/
Located along US Highway 59 South, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the congregation is affiliated with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations and the Association of Free Lutheran Bible School and Seminary. Its regular Sunday and Wednesday schedules, office hours, and administrative contacts are posted, along with church bulletins, sermon audio, special recordings, and links to additional resources.
https://oursavioursaflctrf.com/
Directions and a map show the location of the evangelical, non-denominational, Word of Faith church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. An introduction to the church is presented for those who are new. and guests are invited to introduce themselves. A Bible reading plan, volunteer schedule, and its ministries to men, women, and children are put forth. Contributions to the church may be made online.
https://www.riveroflifechurchtrfmn.com/
Mass times, confession schedules, and adoration schedules for the Catholic congregation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota are published, directions and a map are given, with information about its religious formation classes, a calendar of programs and events, church bulletins, and a liturgical minister schedule. Its groups, councils, and committees are acknowledged, and its policies for weddings and funerals are included.
http://www.stbernardscc.org/
Thief River Falls Evangelical Free Church
Meeting at its facilities on Arnold Avenue North, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the congregation has been serving the community since 1901. A church history, statement of faith, mission, vision, and an overview of what to expect at its services is put forth, and its adult, young adult, and children’s ministries are highlighted. Members can update directory information online, and a calendar of events is included.
https://www.trfefc.org/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the congregation is the result of an 1890 merger of the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the United Lutheran Congregation of Thief River Falls, and Trinity Lutheran Church, which was formally completed in 1919. Its history, staff, and leadership are highlighted, its address is given, and a schedule of Sunday services are included.
https://sites.google.com/site/trinitytrf/home
Organized in 1890 through a merger of two older churches, primarily consisting of immigrants from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, the congregation became the Thief River Falls Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, adopting its current name in 1903. The church’s history and a profile are put forth, along with a calendar of events, photo gallery, prayer requests, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ziontrf.org/
