Central Lutheran Church (ELCA) — Attraction in Minneapolis

Our path to visit Central is a little unusual. Our family is technically a member of another metro ELCA church from which we’ve drifted over the years. Blake, our youngest son - and musician - was connected by his band teacher to Central Organist, Cantor, and Deacon Mark Sedio. You see, Blake’s many interests include the pipe organ, and Mr. Sedio was a willing mentor on the instrument. We attended Easter vigil and morning services. Mark was so welcoming. Moreover, the services and messages were amazing. It was such a friendly and welcoming environment. And what a...

Love how open and welcoming the church was to my husband and I. We started going when we moved to the cities in 2017. Tried other churches but kept being drawn to Central. We become members in 2021. We have gotten to know a lot of wonderful people. They just started the Rainbow Circle (LGBTQ+) group and look forward to being able to connect with more members of the...

A welcoming and non-discriminating church. Very friendly people. Every Thursday, @ 8.30 am-10am, this locations hosts "Street voices of change" which is an advocacy for the homeless. A hot breakfast, coffee, juice and tea are served from 8.30-9.00am. If you stay to the end, you get 2 bus tokens. Sometimes, they also have target gift cards but it's...