Colonial/Meetinghouse Church jobs

Overview of Meetinghouse Church

After celebrating 75 successful years as Colonial Church of Edina, and as a result of much prayer, discussion, and deliberation, the congregation has decided to change the name of the church to Meetinghouse Church. We believe that this name better reflects the Congregational heritage of the church while at the same time conveying that all are beloved and welcome here.  

As is true of many churches, ours finds itself in a state of transition as it discerns what it means to be the church in the 21st century, as well as what it hopes for members of our covenant community in the Congregational tradition. The ministerial team and most congregation members are eager to envision and chart a new future together. This new future would not only honor and build upon our deep roots and faith commitment, but would also develop new pathways and creative means for speaking to the challenges of our time and ministering to the needs of believers and seekers alike. We are one church with two worship expressions: a Traditional Service and an Alternative Service.  We have ministries that cover all life stages including Emerging Generations (children, youth, young adults and families), Adult Education and Seniors. We are known for our commitment to excellent music and worship, our generous giving and volunteering, and our extensive and long-standing missional outreach at home and abroad.  Our congregation has collectively embraced and aspires to live out these core values: Welcome Beloved, Risk Together the Messy Path of Faith, Wrestle with the Tensions in God’s Word and World, Immerse in Sacred Spaces and Rhythms, and Do Good for Christ’s Sake. 

Visible from a major highway that bisects the south and west suburbs of Minneapolis, the stunning, award-winning architecture and campus of the church is reflective of its New England roots. This facility presents a great opportunity for more creative utilization by members, as well as for serving the broader community as well. At the same time, it is clear that the stewarding and resourcing of such an expansive physical plant is a significant challenge today and in the future.