This is a guide to churches and other places of worship, regardless of religion or denomination, in the city of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Other topics related to faith, religion, or spirituality in White Bear Lake are also appropriate for this category.
As was the case in most towns in Minnesota, Christian churches were established shortly after the community of White Bear Lake was founded. Some of these early churches are still in operation, while others have closed, moved, merged with other congregations, or changed names and affiliations.
Saint John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church is a traditional Episcopal congregation was formed in 1861, the first church in the White Bear region, and continues to be an active church, meeting at its facilities on 1st Street, near Clark Avenue.
Formed in 1864, First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake is located on Bloom Avenue.
Located on Bald Eagle Avenue in White Bear Lake, Saint Mary of the Lake is a Roman Catholic parish formed in 1877.
Community of Grace Lutheran Church was created in a 1929 merger of Zion Lutheran Church and the Swedish Lutheran Church of White Bear Lake, which were both founded in 1888. The church is a member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.
Originally meeting at the Birchwood Village Hall, the congregation of South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church is situated across the street from Bellaire Beach on the south side of the lake.
Located on Bellaire Avenue, Parkview United Church of Christ began in 1954.
Organized in 1954, Saint Pius X Parish has since built a church, school, community meeting spaces, and a rectory, as well as expanding on its church and school.
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church met in a school building from 1955 to 1959 when they purchased a building formerly owned by the Methodists.
The first worship service at Saint Stephen Lutheran Church was in 1955. The congregation meets at its facilities on East County Road E in White Bear Lake.
Chartered in 1958, Redeemer Lutheran Church is located two blocks north of County Road E, across from Parkview United Church of Christ.
Associated with the Catholic Society of Saint Pius V, Saint Ann's Chapel was originally a Baptist church on about four acres of land. Saint Ann's acquired the property in 1987.
Affiliated with the Saint Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Christ the King Lutheran Church is located in the Birch Lake neighborhood.
White Bear Lake United Methodist Church is located on Birch Street in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Eagle Brook Church has campuses in Anoka, Blaine, Lakeville, Lino Lakes, Spring Lake Park, Wayzata, White Bear Lake, and Woodbury.
House of Glory Ministries is located on Minnesota State Highway 96 East.
These, and any other churches, chapels, temples, meeting places, reading rooms, synagogues, mosques, or other places of worship in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, are the focus of topics in this category.
Recommended Resources
Affiliated with the Society of Saint Pius X, a Traditionalist movement within the Catholic Church, the White Bear Lake, Minnesota congregation began in 1954. A profile of the church is presented, including the church’s mission, leadership contacts, and office hours. Service schedules and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted, and career opportunities are included.
https://www.churchofstpiusx.org/
First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake
Formed in 1864, First Presbyterian is one of the older churches in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Its history is told, and the ministers who served the church are acknowledged, and a profile of its historic church bell are featured. An overview of its beliefs and practices, ministries, and mission are presented, and a staff directory, office hours, and contacts are included, as well as worship schedules and an events calendar.
https://www.fpcwbl.org/
The mission, vision, and core values of the White Bear Lake, Minnesota congregation are stated, and an introduction to the church is provided for those who are new, including directions, service times, general information on what to expect during a service, and tips for a first visit. Service times, weekly schedules, and a calendar of events are posted, and an archive of past sermons is included.
http://rlc-wbl.org/
Located on County Road E in the city of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Saint Ann’s Chapel is a Catholic church associated with the Society of Saint Pius V, which uses the traditional Latin Mass exclusively, following the rubrics of the Mass according to the Roman Missal prior to liturgical changes made by the Vatican II Council. Schedules, dress codes, church bulletins, a Missal guide, and information about its academy are featured.
https://www.sa-chapel.org/
Saint John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
Organized shortly after Minnesota became a state, St. John’s is the oldest church in White Bear Lake. Its roots, establishment, early growth, expansion, and other features of the church are put forward, and an overview of its ministries, sacraments, pastoral care, and community events and programs are posted, along with a calendar of events, bylaws, stewardship programs, and a photo gallery.
http://www.stjohnwilderness.org/
The Roman Catholic parish offices are at the Parish Life Center on Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. General information about Catholicism and membership in the Saint Mary of the Lake Parish is presented, with a calendar of events, mass times, rosary, and reconciliation schedules. A map shows the location of the church, and its worship programs and sacraments are outlined.
https://stmarys-wbl.org/
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church
Serving the community since 1943, South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church is affiliated with the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the church’s history, affiliations, beliefs, and practices are summarized, and a schedule of programs and services, a calendar of events, and an overview of its congregational, educational, and outreach ministries are included.
http://sstwbl.org/
White Bear Lake United Methodist Church
Meeting at its facilities on Birch Street, the UMC congregation is highlighted, including a map showing its location, its worship times and styles, a calendar of events, and an introduction to the church. Its children’s, youth, music, and outreach ministries are discussed, and an audio sermon archive is included. Recent publications, a blog, and several informational articles are published, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://wblumc.org/
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
Organized in 1955, the congregation meets at its facilities in White Bear Park, Minnesota. A history of the church and an introduction to Unitarian Universalism is offered. Membership policies, regular schedules, a calendar of events, and a map and directions to the church are provided. Its ministries to the community, children and youth, music, art, and social justice issues are discussed, and contributions may be made online.
https://whitebearunitarian.org/
