This is a guide to churches and other places of worship in the city of Two Harbors, Minnesota, although other topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality within the city are also appropriate.
As was the case in many other cities, churches were among the first organizations established.
The First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1887. Its first building, at Third Avenue and Third Street, was dedicated in 1888. The second church in Two Harbors was the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, which is now known as the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. In 1969. the First Presbyterian Church merged with the United Methodist Church to form the United Church of Two Harbors, which meets in the former Presbyterian church building. The Holy Spirit Catholic Church is still in service.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church was originally known as the First Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church when it was created in 1889. Originally, the congregation met at the First Presbyterian Church building. In 1890, they built a church in cooperation with the Swedish Evangelical Church. Both congregations grew in membership, and separated in 1895, with the Danish congregation retaining the building.
Also founded in 1889, the Swedish Evangelical Church is now known as Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Organized in 1929, Living Waters Fellowship was originally known as the Two Harbors Gospel Tabernacle, and is affiliated with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
The First Baptist Church of Two Harbors is affiliated with Converge Worldwide, formerly known as the Baptist General Conference.
Other churches in Two Harbors include Hope Lutheran Church and Evangelical Free Church.
These and any other churches, chapels, temples, cathedrals, reading rooms, meeting places, synagogues, mosques, or other places of worship in Two Harbors, Minnesota may be submitted to this category, if not already included.
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Affiliated with the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Two Harbors, Minnesota congregation was organized as the First Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Harbors in 1889. Its history, location, weekly schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted, along with staff contacts and announcements.
http://www.blcth.com/
Founded in 1889 by Swedish immigrants, the Two Harbors, Minnesota church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Its location is shown on a map, and a calendar of events displays regular service and program schedules, as well as special events. A brief history and profile of the church are presented, including contacts for the church’s pastor. Links to other ELCA resources are included.
https://www.emmanuelth.org/
First Baptist Church of Two Harbors
The congregation meets at its facilities on 15th Avenue in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Affiliated with the Minnesota Baptist Conference and Converge Worldwide, a statement of faith and general profile of the church is posted, along with directions, Sunday morning service schedules, an events calendar, and an introduction to the pastor and staff. Office hours and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.firstbaptistth.org/
Established in 1888, the work of Catholic missionaries in the region that was to become Two Harbors, Minnesota began even before the 1800s. A history of the Roman Catholic parish is put forth, and the parish staff, pastoral council, and finance council are acknowledged. The church’s policies on baptism, marriage, confirmation, first Eucharist, reconciliation, and the anointing of the sick are discussed.
https://holyspirittwoharbors.org/
Organized in 1929, and originally known as the Two Harbors Gospel Tabernacle, the Two Harbors, Minnesota congregation has been part of the General Council of the Assemblies of God since 1943, at which time it adopted its current name. The church’s history, leadership, and location are revealed, with a schedule of regular services and meetings and a calendar of upcoming programs and events.
http://www.lwfth.org/
Since 1969 when the two local congregations merged, the church is related to both the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Methodist Church. Meeting in the former First Presbyterian Church, the United Church is part of the Reconciling Congregations Network. Directions, weekly schedules, and a calendar of programs and events are presented, and a directory of staff is included.
http://ucth.org/
