Places of worship and other topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in the city of Worthington, Minnesota are the focus of this guide.
In Worthington, as in most Minnesota towns, Christian churches were organized soon after the town was founded. Most of these early places of worship have since closed, moved to neighboring communities, merged with other congregations, or changed names or denominations. Some remain, however, and others have been founded to take the places of those who have left.
Serving the Worthington community since 1873, the Indian Lake Baptist Church was founded largely by Swedish immigrants, and is associated with Converge North Central, and the larger movement of churches called Converge, which was formerly known as the Baptist General Conference.
Also founded in 1873, Westminster Presbyterian Church is located on Clary Street.
Formed in 1876, the First Evangelical Lutheran Church was originally known as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, as its congregation was made up primarily of recent Swedish immigrants. The church's first service in its own building was in 1883, and its current church building was completed in 1911. The congregation is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
Organized in 1913, the Worthington Christian Reformed Church held its services in the Dutch language until 1923 and continued to make some use of Dutch until 1950. The congregation is part of the Christian Reformed denomination.
Other churches in Worthington include the American Lutheran Church, American Reformed Church, Church of God of Prophecy, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Comunidad Cristiana de Worthington, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Grace Community Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Lakeside Church, Living Waters Covenant Church, Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Solid Rock Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Worthington Baptist Temple, and Worthington Christian Church. There may be others, as well.
These, and any other places of worship in Worthington, regardless of the religion, denomination, or sect, may be listed in this category. Please suggest any that are not already listed here.
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Associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the congregation meets at its facilities on Winifred Street in Worthington, Minnesota. Its office hours and contacts are posted, and a map indicates the location of the church. Sunday and weekly schedules, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and information about its congregational and educational programs and ministries are included. Service opportunities and employment openings are posted.
http://www.worthingtonalc.org/
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Worthington, Minnesota congregation was organized in 1876 as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, assuming its current name in 1927 to reflect its growing use of the English language. The history of the church, staff contacts, and a schedule of weekly services and upcoming events are put forth. Church bulletins and audio of recent sermons, announcements, and contacts are included.
http://www.felcwgtn.org/
The Worthington, Minnesota congregation is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. Featured are a statement of faith, vision and values, and an introduction to its denomination. Contacts for its leadership and staff are posted, and its men’s, women’s, youth, and small group ministries are highlighted, along with its summer camp, missions, and educational programs. Sunday schedules, a calendar of events, and a sermon archive are included.
https://www.graceonline.net/
Serving the Worthington area and people in southwestern Minnesota for about a hundred and fifty years, the Indian Lake Baptist Church is located about five miles south of the Worthington Cemetery, on Roberts Avenue. Sunday and Wednesday service schedules, an event calendar, an overview of its values, culture, and beliefs are published. Its Vacation Bible School, ministries to senior adults, families, youth, and young adults are included, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://indianlakebaptist.com/
Situated on the southern shores of Lake Okabena, directions and a map shows the location of the Worthington, Minnesota church. An introduction to the church is presented for those who are new to the church, including a statement of beliefs, an overview of what to expect during services, and a schedule of weekly services. Its ministries are outlined and a calendar of events is included. Other resources include podcasts of recent sermons, weekly bulletins, and policy information.
https://www.lakesideworthington.org/
Reflecting its multi-cultural membership, the Roman Catholic parish is also known as La Iglesia de Santa Maria, and its site content is published in both English and Spanish. A description, schedules, and information about the church as well as Saint Mary’s Catholic School, also known as Escuela Catolica de Santa Maria, serving K-6th-grade students, is presented. The church’s programs and projects are highlighted, and contacts are published to the site.
https://www.stmarysworthington.org/
Offering both traditional and contemporary worship services on Sundays, along with Sunday School and Bible study, and Wednesday evening worship services, the church is located on Dover Street in Worthington, Minnesota. A calendar of events is posted to the site, along with a church newsletter, photographs, project video, and a staff directory. Schedules and a description of the church’s ministries to new members, youth, families, women, and seniors are put forth.
https://www.stmatthewworthington.com/
Worthington Christian Reformed Church
Formed in 1913, the Worthington, Minnesota church is affiliated with the Christian Reformed denomination. The church’s history, a statement of beliefs, and an introduction to the church is put forth, its pastors and office bearers are acknowledged, and contacts and office hours are included. A map and directions to the church are posted, as well as a schedule of weekly services, a calendar of programs and events, and a summary of the church’s congregational ministries.
http://www.worthingtoncrc.org/
