This is a guide to places of worship in Wadena, Minnesota, regardless of religion or denomination. Churches, chapels, temples, reading rooms, meeting places, synagogues, mosques, or other places of worship in Wadena are appropriate for this category.
Early churches in Wadena included those of the Catholics, Congregationalists, Episcopalians, and Methodists.
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the Parish of Saint Ann was founded in the late 1800s, and the first Church of Saint Ann was constructed in 1884 and moved to its current location the following year. The building was destroyed by fire in 1895, after which the current structure was built.
Meeting at its facilities on Franklin Avenue SW, Saint John Lutheran Church was established in 1914, and is a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.
The First Congregational United Church of Christ of Wadena was formed when the Wadena 1st Congregational Church and Saint Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Lutheran Church merged in 1957. Its current building was built in 1910.
Other churches in Wadena include the Epicenter Church, First Missionary Baptist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Messiah Lutheran Church, Old Country Church, Saint Helen's Episcopal Church, Southbrook Baptist Church, Wadena Alliance Church, Wadena Assembly of God, Wadena Evangelical Church, Wadena Seventh-day Adventist, Wadena United Methodist Church, and Zion Free Lutheran Church. There may be others, as well.
Websites representing these and any other churches or other places of worship in Wadena, Minnesota are the focus of this guide. Other topics related to faith, religion, or spirituality in Wadena would also be appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Serving the Wadena, Minnesota community, Epicenter Church is a non-denominational congregation that meets each Sunday morning, with two one-hour services. A statement of its core values and faith are published to the site, and its congregational and outreach ministries are outlined. Videos of recent sermons may be viewed online, a calendar of events is posted, and contributions may be made online.
http://www.wadenaepicenter.church/
The church’s location and seasonal schedules are posted to the site, along with a calendar of programs and events, administrative contacts, and office hours. An outline of what to expect when attending services for the first time is presented. with a church bulletin, newsletter, and video sermon archives. Its ministries to youth and families are reported, and event registration may be accomplished online.
https://www.wadenaimmanuel.org/
Representing the Parish of Saint Ann in Wadena and the Parish of Saint John in Bluffton, Minnesota, the site offers directions, schedules, event calendars, and administrative contacts for each. Founded in the late 1800s, Saint Ann may be the oldest church in Wadena. A history of the parish is told, along with an overview of the Catholic faith, information on becoming a Catholic, and other informational articles.
https://saintanns.net/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, the Wadena, Minnesota congregation was organized in 1914. Weekly schedules, a monthly calendar of events, and a church bulletin are posted, and a map shows the location of the church. A statement of beliefs and practices is displayed, its pastoral and administrative staff are introduced, a message from the pastor, and a photo gallery are included.
https://www.stjohnwadena.org/
The beliefs of the Wadena, Minnesota congregation as to salvation, the Bible, and the One true God, are defined, and its outreach ministries, youth group, children’s ministries, and prayer warriors group are highlighted, with volunteer and ministry opportunities. Directions to the church are posted, its ministry partners are acknowledged, and an introduction to the church’s pastor is included.
http://www.southbrookbaptistchurch.org/
Photos and a description of the facilities in Wadena, Minnesota are presented, and an introduction to the church is provided for those who are new. Schedules, a calendar of events, and an outline of its young adult’s, men’s, women’s, senior’s, and other ministries are put forth, including its student’s ministries, Sunday School, Bible studies, and announcements. Various forms may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.wadenacma.com/
Weekly schedules and a calendar of monthly meetings are posted to the site, with photographs of the congregation, a brief profile of the church, mission statement and a statement of faith, and directions. Its men’s and women’s ministries, children’s programs, and outreach ministries are outlined, and an audio archive of recent sermons is provided. Bible study ideas and informational articles are included.
http://www.wadenaassembly.com/
The Seventh-day Adventists are a mainstream Protestant denomination with a worldwide membership. The Wadena, Minnesota congregation meets at its facilities on 125th Avenue. Last week’s sermon may be viewed online, and a schedule of Saturday services and Sabbath School is published to the site, with a calendar of upcoming programs and events. Contributions to the church may be made online.
https://www.wadenaadventist.org/
