Cherokee Park United Church

A progressive congregation on St. Paul's West Side

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Visitor Info

From Our Summer Worship In the Park

Cherokee Park United offers hybrid worship services. We gather in-person and live-stream the service each Fall-Winter-Spring Sunday at 10:15 am on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cherokeeparkchurch/). A direct link to the live-streamed service is posted on Facebook & at the top of this site’s homepage. (You do not have to have a Facebook account to use this link.) Summer worship is at 9:30.  From the second Sunday in June until the Sunday after Labor Day.

All are truly welcome just as you are!  Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:15 AM for worship followed by a time of fellowship.  A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is at 5:00 PM, December 24.

Worship

We are called into community and a new humanity, based on the love shared by Jesus Christ.  We are seekers and servers, listening together for God’s voice in our times.  Open to the winds of the Spirit, we invite you to join us on the journey.  In our worship we nurture a sense of the sacred and connect the prayers we offer with the ministry we do.

From the Corner of Baker and Manomin

We are located at

371 Baker Street W.
Saint Paul, MN 55107

Just so you know

  • We use a bulletin (program) that gives you a road map to what is coming next in the service.
  • We are enthusiastic about sharing “the peace of God” or greeting each other during worship.
  • In our readings and in our prayers, we use language that is inclusive. We draw upon diverse images offered by Scripture to speak about God.
  • We welcome people as they are.

Music

We sing a blend of music from around the world and more traditional hymns. A cantor leads the congregation in song. Our choir shares special music often.

Kids and Families

We love children with us during worship. Activity bags are available in the back of the sanctuary for children to use. There is a Parent’s Room off the sanctuary where families can listen to the service and be with their children. We also provide a nursery with staff and volunteer attendants for children age 3 months through first grade.

Multicultural, Anti-racist and LGBTQ+ Welcome

The CPUC community is reflective of the diversity of our world.  All are welcome to fully participate in the worship life and programs of our church.

Communion

We typically celebrate the sacrament of communion on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome at our table. God doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we.

What to Wear

You are welcome to come as you are.  We care about seeing you and not what you’re wearing.

Fellowship

Food is an important part of the life of the church. After service each Sunday, we host a time of fellowship in our social hall. Typically snacks, coffee, and juice are available.

Accessibility

We are handicapped accessible.  The ramp/sidewalk on the Manomin Street side of the building leads to the handicapped entrance.  Inside the automated door is the lift.  The lift goes to both the sanctuary level and the social hall level of the building.  Handicapped parking spaces are located on Manomin Street as well.

Our restrooms are all gender.  Diaper changing stations are in all restrooms.

Membership

If and when you are interested in joining Cherokee Park United Church, please let the pastor or a church Council member know.  People are asked to participate in an Inquirer’s Class to learn about the church, its ministries, policies, and relationships to our wider denominations.  These classes are held when several people are interested in joining.

Church membership means you can vote at congregational meetings and can serve communion, if willing.  Youth become members when they are confirmed.

Community Connected

Our colorful congregation participates in many community events on the West Side of St. Paul.  Our colorful float and puppet-carrying marchers often join in the annual Cinco de Mayo Parade.  We host a National Night Out event with our neighbors the first Tuesday in August.  We sponsor community video nights and other programs (art shows, music concerts, etc.) where all are welcome.  We partner with many neighborhood organizations including West Side Community Organization.  Cherokee Park United often shares its space with local non-profit groups looking for a venue.

Questions?  Contact us at:

[email protected]
651-227-4275

Upcoming Events

Cherokee Park United offers hybrid worship.  You are welcome to view the live-stream service or contact the church for details to attend in-person on Sundays at 10:15 am.  Our summer schedule runs from the second Sunday in June to Labor day.  During that that time service is at 9:30 and Adult Forum does not meet.  May we pray and act to spread God’s love in hearts, homes, and between people and nations. 

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision Statement:  Fierce justice, Radical love, Abundant grace.

Mission Statement:  We are an inclusive faith community, joining our neighbors, boldly living God’s love in a world of beauty and brokenness, as Jesus did.

Values:

  • Extravagant welcome…
  • Theological elbow room…
  • Engaging worship and heartfelt prayer…
  • Children and families of all sorts…
  • The uncompromising pursuit of justice…
  • Each other…

Read more about who we are and what we believe.

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