Do you long to...
…explore a progressive understanding of the Christian faith?
…grow to truly know and care for fellow community members?
…explore the intersections of faith with justice?
…welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ persons?
…deepen your spiritual journey?
As St. Croix United Church, we seek to follow Jesus' example in loving our neighbors and ourselves. We worship, learn, grow, and pursue justice together. Knowing that each person’s faith journey is unique, we wonder together about God’s activity in and through our lives. We invite you to join us for any upcoming event. You may find what you’re looking for in our vibrant little congregation!
Sunday Worship:
Sunday Morning:
Choir Rehearsal | 8:30 am
Worship | 9:30 am
Children's Activity | 9:45-10:30 am
Fellowship | 10:30 am
Inquirers Gathering | 10:45 am
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News and Upcoming Events
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Community Collective
Community Collective: Social Justice in the Valley
Thursday, Dec. 11th, 7 pm
Guest speaker: Jim Kroening, President & CEO; FamilyMeans
Supporting individuals and families through challenges in all life stages
(counseling & therapy, caregiving & aging, youth development, financial solutions, employee assistance
We welcome new collaborators - come try us out!
Inquirers Gathering
Inquirers Gathering
Sunday, Dec. 14th, 10:45 am
Newer friends, a member of our Welcome & Care Team, and Pastor Clare gather to share introductions and learn about:
- The history and current life of St. Croix United Church
- Our denominational affiliations
- How to deepen participation with us
- What membership means to us
RSVP to Pastor Clare if you plan to attend: pastor@stcroixunitedchurch.org
Advent Evensong
Advent Evensong Service
Wednesday, Dec. 17th, 6:30 pm
As the winter solstice and Christmas approach...
and the darkness deepens...
We welcome the light of love
with readings, song, silence,
piano, flute, singing bowl & candlelight
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Friday, Dec. 19th | 9 am - 3 pm
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org
and enter "Bayport" to schedule an appointment.
Join us at St. Croix United Church | 309 Third St N. Bayport
A Tour of St. Croix United Church with Pastor Clare:
Come meet Pastor Clare and take a tour of St. Croix United Church by clicking here.
Our Values, Vision, and Mission:
We are Open and Affirming
"St. Croix United Church is an open and affirming Christian community, which is faithfully committed to ministries of compassion, diversity, equity, and social justice. United by the grace, love, and forgiveness we know in Jesus Christ, we honor the sacredness of relationships with our neighbors. We welcome persons of every gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, physical ability, mental health status, and socio-economic condition into the full life and ministry of the church. By embracing our diversity, we learn and grow into a stronger community."
Our Dual Affiliation
St. Croix United Church launched in October 2023 as a congregation dually affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC). To learn about our history, rooted in People's Congregational Church (Bayport) and St. Peter's United Church of Christ (Stillwater), click here.
Parking and Building Access
General Parking: Our small lot sits next to our building. Side street parking is readily available.
Accessible Parking: Two ADA van accessible public parking spots on east side of 3rd Street (1 at our building's front entrance, 1 a block south at the VFW).
Building Access: A ramp leads from front sidewalk to the the front door. A lift/elevator in our entry area leads from main level (worship/meeting spaces) to lower level (Fellowship Hall).