Member Information :
Central Lutheran Church, located in east downtown Minneapolis across
from the Minneapolis Convention Center, is a congregation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), ministering to the needs
of the downtown community as well as to people from other areas. Central's sanctuary offers an inspiring, rich background for its traditional style of worship and is renowned as
a venue for sacred music in the Twin Cities. WomenSpirit is associated with Central's Life Long Learning Ministry Team and its women's group, Central Lutheran Church Women (CLCW). www.centralmpls.org
Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, founded in 1994, offers ecumenical and interfaith workshops, retreats, and conferences that explore spiritual dimensions of contemporary life. Offerings focus on Ecology, Women’s Spirituality, Men’s Spirituality, Spiritual Practices, Celtic Spirituality, the labyrinth and outreach programs at other sites. Wisdom Ways, located at 1890 Randolph Avenue in St. Paul, is a ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet, St Paul province. www.wisdomwayscenter.org
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, located at 519 Oak Grove Street in Minneapolis, is deeply committed to working with people of all faiths in a ministry of reconciliation and peace. WomenSpirit is an important part of this ministry.
www.ourcathedral.org
The League of Catholic Women is a community devoted to enhancing and valuing
personal and spiritual growth for women, while energizing them to become
agents of justice and mercy for all. It is a founding member of WomenSpirit. www.mplsleagcatholicwomen.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church, located on 12th and Nicolett Mall in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A charter member of WomenSpirit, Westminster has a history of innovative and forward-thinking Women's Ministries, as part of our commitment to be a telling presence in the city. www.ewestminster.org.
Plymouth Congregational Church is a community of progressive Christians whose values include liberal theology, social justice, traditional worship and the arts as integral to spiritual life. Located at 1900 Nicollet Avenue at Franklin, in the heart of Minneapolis for 150 years, Plymouth draws members and worshippers from the entire metro region. www.plymouth.org
The Luann Dummer Center for Women, located at University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul., addresses the needs and aspirations of women. The center’s educational programs, activities, and resources are available to students, faculty and staff of the university. These services foster the intellectual, spiritual and personal development of women, and promote an open and diverse environment at St. Thomas. By enhancing academic experiences and providing developmental opportunities, the center assists women in achieving their highest potential. As the center fulfills this purpose, it contributes to the entire campus community. http://www.stthomas.edu/ldcw/
St. Olaf Catholic Church is in the heart of the business district of downtown Minneapolis and is accessible by the skyway. The doors are open everyday to welcome persons for liturgical worship and sacramental life, prayer, spiritual counsel and caring for those in need.
www.saintolaf.org
The Basilica of Saint Mary, Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, is a community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Basilica’s mission is four-fold: to provide quality liturgy, religious education, pastoral care, and hospitality; to preach justice and provide emergency relief to the poor; to pursue interfaith relationships; and to contribute to the sacred arts of this community. The parish of over 5500 households is marked by hospitality and a rich diversity of age, ethnic, racial, social, and economic backgrounds. Located in downtown Minneapolis, The Basilica is committed to the spiritual growth and social well being of the city. www.mary.org
Wayzata Community Church is a congregation of the United Church of
Christ http://www.ucc.org/find/wayzata-wayzata-community-church-ucc.html.
and located in the Twin Cities western suburb of Wayzata - 125 Wayzata
Boulevard East, 952-473-8877. For more than 125 years, the Spirit of God
has been at work in this faith community through a broad spectrum of
opportunities for deepening faith, fellowship, service, learning and
sharing of the talents and gifts given. Central in priorities are: worship,
pastoral care, education, music and mission - to all - children, youth,
young adults, to seniors; men and women. Many people have found "their
place" in this community. You are invited to visit www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org for more information.
Loyola Spirituality Center: In 2007 we celebrated our thirtieth year providing spiritual direction to seekers of every faith, race, sexual orientation and economic status. Our goal is to lovingly listen and help people notice, name and respond to God working in their lives. We also offer programs, retreats and workshops that can deepen their lives and enrich their spiritual journey. Each staff member has a master’s degree and is certified in spiritual direction. For those new to spiritual direction, we offer a free 30-minute session. Our facility is centrally located (near I94 and Lexington Avenue in St. Paul). www.loyolaspiritualitycenter.org