This is a guide to websites representing churches and other places of worship in the township or city of Willmar, Minnesota.
One of the first institutions to be developed in a new town were churches. Some of these early churches are still in service, while others have closed, moved, merged with other congregations, or changed names or denominations.
Although Eagle Lake Lutheran Church was organized in 1867, its roots go back to a church known as New Sweden in 1859. Initially, this congregation included most of the Scandinavian settlements in what was then Monongalia County, but other congregations were formed from this original church, leaving the name New Sweden to the settlement at Eagle Lake. Shortly before the Dakota War of 1862, its name was changed to Eagle Lake Church. However, after evacuating during the uprising, the majority of the membership never returned, and nine were killed. The church was organized as a new congregation in 1867 and is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Founded in 1870, the First Presbyterian Church is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Located on Olena Avenue SE, Calvary Lutheran Church was formed in 1872, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The congregation of Vinje Lutheran Church has been in its current building for more than fifty years.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Willmar (UU Church of Willmar) began as the Unitarian Society of Willmar in 1944, later affiliating with the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Located on Willmar Avenue SW, across the street from Hodapp Football Field and Kennedy School, the First Covenant Church is part of a denomination of churches in the United States and Canada known as the Evangelical Covenant Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Located on 5th Street SW, the congregation was founded in 1964.
Organized in 1968, Living Hope is an Evangelical Free Church.
Cornerstone Baptist Church is an independent, fundamental Baptist congregation founded in 1976. Located on SW 5th Street, west of the WEAC building.
The AG Church in Willmar is affiliated with the Assemblies of God denomination.
Refuge Church is a Converge congregation located on 6th Street SE.
Grace Baptist Church, on 18th Street Northeast, is associated with the Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Bethel Lutheran Church is located on Becker Avenue SW.
Located on 6th Street, about two blocks south of Willmar Avenue, Redeemer Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Saint Mary Catholic Church in Willmar has been part of the Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water since 2013.
Situated less than two miles from downtown Willmar, First Reformed Church is part of the Reformed tradition of John Calvin, and affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.
Other churches in Willmar include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Church of the Nazarene, End Time Glory Ministries, Harvest Community Church, Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia, Iglesia Luterana Paz y Esperanza, the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Keys to Life, Rock of Life CRC, the Salvation Army, the United Methodist Church of Willmar, Willmar Bible Church, Willmar Gospel Hall, and Word of Faith Family Church.
Websites representing these, and any other places of worship in Willmar, Minnesota, regardless of religion or denomination, are appropriate for this category, as well as any other sites that are focused on topics of faith, religion, or spirituality in Willmar.
Recommended Resources
The Bethel Lutheran Church congregation meets at its facilities on Becker Avenue SW in Willmar, Minnesota. General information about the church is related, and church bulletins, calendars, and newsletters may be viewed online. Service schedules are posted, as well as guidelines for visitors and guests, and information about its television and radio programming. Applications, registrations, and signups may be downloaded.
http://www.bethelinwillmar.org/
Formed in 1872, the congregation dedicated its first church in 1874, building a new one on the same location in 1903, outgrowing that in 1961, when the congregation moved to its current location on Olena Avenue SE, Willmar, Minnesota. The history of the church is told, directions are given, and its worship times are posted to the site, along with a volunteer schedule, events calendar, and annual report.
http://www.calvarywillmar.org/
Incorporated in 1867, the congregation is situated along Eagle Lake. The story of its founding and development is told, and a list of pastors who served the church is included. Church activities, a monthly newsletter, and a church directory are posted, and its location, Sunday and weekly schedules, a calendar of events, office hours, and contacts are included. An endowment fund brochure may be downloaded.
http://www.eaglelakelutheranchurch.org/
The Willmar, Minnesota congregation meets at its facilities on Willmar Avenue SW. Sunday worship service schedules are published to the site, announcements are posted, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are included. A statement of beliefs, staff listings, office hours, and contacts are listed, and previous sermon series are available for viewing online. Prayer requests may be posted to the site.
https://www.fccwillmar.org/
A map and directions to the Willmar, Minnesota church are given, along with office hours, contact information, Sunday service schedules, weekly programs, a calendar of upcoming events, Sunday bulletin, newsletter, and announcements. Its ministries to children, youth, adults, and community outreach are discussed, and a textual archive of Sunday sermons are available in downloadable PDF format.
http://www.fpchurchwillmar.org/
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the church is located on 18th Street NE in Willmar, Minnesota. A statement of faith, doctrines, and other teachings of the church are put forth, along with its Sunday and weekly schedules, a calendar of events, directions to the church, and contact data. Other resources include a photo gallery, a biography of the pastor, and informational articles.
http://www.gracebaptistwillmar.com/
The website for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Willmar, Minnesota was formed in 1929, originally as the Unitarian Society of Willmar. A brief history and profile of the church are presented, with an overview of its beliefs and principles, weekly service schedules, and a summary of its adult discussion group, children’s religious education, and infants and toddlers programs. Testimonials are published to the site.
http://uuchurchofwillmar.org/
Organized by Norwegian immigrants, the congregation meets at its facilities on Willmar Avenue SW in Willmar, Minnesota. The origins of the church are outlined, along with a description of its worship services, faith formation programs, and policies for baptisms, weddings, and funerals. An archive of church bulletins are set forth, a calendar of events, and ministry and volunteer opportunities are described.
http://www.vinjechurch.com/
Meeting at its facilities on County Road 9 SE, its Sunday School and regular Sunday morning service schedules, and Wednesday Bible studies are presented, news and announcements are posted to the site, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are included. An archive of recent audio sermons is presented, and directions to the church are given. A statement of faith is displayed.
http://www.willmarbible.org/
