Cherokee Park United Church

A progressive congregation on St. Paul's West Side

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Music and Art

Our Creator sculpted the Earth, painted the sky, and sings to us in the wind. Creation and creating through art is an expression of spirit through the artist. We celebrate this expression in all its forms.

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Christina Plaza-Ruiz takes questions about her paintings and mixed media works.

Any time you visit, you will see works of art hanging on our walls. These works may be from an art show or from our permanent collection. Whether a particular piece has an explicitly religious subject, explores an everyday moment, or reflects an abstract expression of a wordless idea, we find that surrounding ourselves with many different expressions of art from many different artists enhances our worship experience in innumerable ways.

Music can touch us in ways beyond words.  We sing a blend of music from around the world as well as more traditional hymns. A cantor leads the congregation in song and our choir shares special music on a regular basis. Our creative music director plays other instruments such as harp, world drums, and ukulele.  She welcomes interested people in a drumming ensemble. Children and adults who play other instruments are welcome to share their talents during worship or at other events.

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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