St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is the largest Episcopal church in Minnesota. There are four worship services on Sundays ranging from contemplative to contemporary. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has a nursery that is available on Sundays from 7:45am until 12:30pm as well as Wednesdays from 6:20pm to 9pm and Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:15am during church activities. Parking for the church is available in the lots of Wooddale and Utley Parks as well as along Wooddale Avenue.
Nestled in the heart of Golden Valley along Lilac Drive since 1951 is Valley Community Presbyterian Church. It's a place that staff members say lives up to the motto of "Open House...Open Minds...Opening lives to God." Members of the congregation follow the work of Jesus by doing things such as building handicapped ramps, working on the garden located on the church grounds, or helping people in Haiti. Valley Community Presbyterian Church is open and welcoming to all.
St. Philip the Deacon can be found 2 miles west of 494 on County Road Six, and one block east of Highway 101. The mission of this church is “Reach out" to all God’s people. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to participate in the life of this faith community. Several services are held in both traditional and more contemporary formats.
Golden Valley Lutheran Church can be found at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Turners Crossroad. Since 1946, the majestic church has been opening its doors to the community with a goal of "touching lives with Jesus' love." Worship occurs every Sunday, but when services are not taking place, the church is used as a center for early learning and also serves as a meeting place for children and family ministry programs. Members of the congregation often go out into the community to perform service projects.
St. Joan of Arc Church is a Christian community that is committed to celebrating the word of God. Since 1969, it has been a welcoming environment featuring wonderful music and inspiring guest speakers. Services are held throughout the week and there are religious education programs and ministries for individuals of all ages.
Housed in a pretty brown brick building, this Episcopalian congregation is headed up by Reverend John Peters. Services are offered on Sundays at 8am and 10am and also on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. The church has an orchestra plus bell and vocal choirs. Bible study programs for all ages and a committment to outreach and charity are important parts of their practice and mission.
Edina Community Lutheran Church is a medium sized ELCA congregation located in Edina. ECLC has been a Reconciling in Christ congregation since 1985 and is welcoming to the GLBT community. In addition to worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays, the church holds a church supper on Wednesdays at 6pm.
