ABOUT MIZPAH

The continuing journey...

We are about 300 Christian people, committed to making the world a better place, beginning with Hopkins, We are all ages, several ethnicities, and varied sexual orientations. We are independent in thought and united in action. We love Jesus and cherish his church. We all have deeply held convictions about faith and values. We are not into religious doctrine. We are affiliated with the United Church of Christ, a progressive Christian faith group. We respect and try to understand the religious ideas and practices of our neighbors.

We are active in mission, first in Hopkins, then in the metro, then in the world. We partner with other churches, and with synagogues, schools, businesses and the whole community. We teach our children love for Jesus, cooperation in the church, acceptance of others in society and the need for personal and communal responsibility. We have a full, thoughtful, practical sermon and inspirational music in worship every week. We have fellowship and faith enrichment opportunities for every age. We educate our children in the principals of faith we hold dear; we do not try in indoctrinate them.

We meet to worship God in community every Sunday at 10:00 am. We welcome children to church school at that time, too. We meet for fellowship and mission at other times; look at the event calendar to find out where. You can reach us by phone at 952.935.5509 between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

You can email our Pastor by clicking HERE--Temporarily unavailable: Please email our Admin Associate.
You can email our Administrative Associate and YOUth Coordinator, Nancy Johnsen at by clicking HERE.

We do this because we're convinced it is important, even holy. We would like to tell you more about ourselves or, better yet welcome you to worship or one of our fellowship or mission opportunities. Until then, God bless you!


A Member of The Center for Progressive Christianity

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify: You call the world into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.

You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.

You be stow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues and races. You call us into your Church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end.

Blessings and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen

STAFF

  • Pastor – Stephen G. Thom
  • Director of Music – Bryan Fisher
  • Accompanist – Marla Nelson
  • Administrative Associate – Nancy Johnsen
  • Building Engineer – Rick Kartak

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