Cherokee Park United Church

A progressive congregation on St. Paul's West Side

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Cherokee Park United Church Welcomes Our New Pastor, The Rev. Matthias Peterson-Brandt

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After a long transition and a prayerful and active search, the congregation of Cherokee Park United voted to welcome Pastor Matthias Peterson-Brandt as our settled pastor. Pastor Matthias’ first Sunday leading worship will be June 16. Community members are encouraged to come and get to know our new pastor and his family. Worship is at 9:30 am during the summer.

Most recently, Pastor Matthias served as Campus Pastor at United University Church at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. There he provided leadership in ministries dealing with hunger as well as racial, immigration, and economic justice. Matthias was ordained in 2015 while serving Immanuel Presbyterian Church in L.A for five years. Pastor Matthias is fluent in Spanish and uses his language skills in his work. He has a passion for exploring diverse approaches to ministry and mission.

Pastor Matthias graduated with honors from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He has a BA from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. His family includes his wife Valerie and their two sons, Gabriel (age 3) and Bjorn (age 1). Pastor Matthias loves spending time with his family, playing ultimate frisbee, cooking and reading. He brings a strong commitment to community engagement to his new home in Minnesota.

The people of Cherokee Park United look forward to inspired and creative progressive ministry with Pastor Matthias. We are grateful to God for his joining us as we discover new ways to live out our mission on St. Paul’s West Side and beyond.

Join us for Advent and Christmas Eve

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Join us for Advent and Christmas Eve….

Advent is a special time of year. Journey with us as we prepare our hearts for the wonder of God’s love, born on earth as a little baby. We wait, we sigh, we embrace the mystery and each other as we move through the darkness towards the light. Sunday worship is at 10:15 am.  A Christmas Eve Candlelight service is at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24. All are welcome.

Free Community Movie Night

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Please join us on Saturday, November 3 at 6:30pm for the movie CoCo.  The film is about Miguel, an aspiring young musician, who embarks on an extraordinary journey to the land of his ancestors.  Leave worldly worries behind for a few hours of fun and fellowship!  Free popcorn, snacks, and beverages are provided.  (Film rated PG, 1 hour and 47 minutes long)

 

High Bridge Closed – Detours to CPUC

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The High Bridge that connects Smith Avenue across the Mississippi River near the church is closed for major repairs until December 2018. If you are coming from the West 7th Street area of St. Paul, please consider using the Wabasha or Robert Street bridges from downtown. Turn right on Plato Boulevard and left on Ohio Street to get up the hill to Baker Street West. The church is a few blocks to your right off Ohio. If you are further out W. 7th Street., take the Highway 35 E bridge south across the river to the Highway 13 exit. Go north (left) on Highway 13 until you reach Smith Avenue South. Turn left onto Smith Avenue. Go a few blocks north to Baker Street West. Turn right and the church is on your left. Parking is available on the street or in the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home lot north of the building on Manomin Street.

You Are Welcome!

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Sunday Worship is at 9:30a.m. during the summer.  Please join us for uplifting message and music in a casual atmosphere.  A staffed nursery for children age 3 months through Grade 1 is available. Plan to stay for a time of fellowship after the service.  An accessible entrance and lift are located on the Manomin St. side of the church.

The annual “Gathering in the Park” will be on July 22nd at 9:30a.m. We’ll worship at the pavilion in nearby Cherokee Park. A “potluck” picnic follows with grills available and games for kids of all ages. Join us as we celebrate this special season in Minnesota.”