Our weekly services teach basic Christian principles that you can apply to your everyday life. Services are designed especially for those who have never been to church or for those who haven’t been to church for a while. Services are casual; they help build a relaxed and easy-going environment.
Small groups are one of the most vital functions of the church. In small groups people have the chance to meet each other’s needs as they develop relationships. It’s easy to get involved in an Evergreen small group. You can visit a location page's small group link to get specific information. Or visit the information table at the weekend service to pick up a brochure listing open groups.
Evergreen Community Church is a contemporary, nondenominational, evangelical Christian church. We are affiliated with Great Commission Association and the Willow Creek Association of Churches. Our mission is to attract others to Christ in all that we do. That mission fills every aspect of our programs and ministry so that you experience it in ways that are tangible, practical and meaningful. We have five locations in the Twin Cities: we are "One Church with Many Locations."
Although we meet in five different locations throughout the Twin Cities, Evergreen is one church. We chose this strategy to keep our leadership team together, maximize office efficiency and create a greater sense of unity in our mission to reach the Twin Cities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Evergreen currently meets in Lakeville, Bloomington and New Hope. There are also two locations in Minneapolis under a different name: The Rock and The Urban Refuge. The Rock meets in Uptown and is an Evergreen church designed specifically to meet the needs of students, young couples and singles. The Urban Refuge meets in South Minneapolis and is an Evergreen church designed to meet the needs of urban and multicultural families. You can learn more about our locations by clicking on the links in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
Church membership is an important step for any growing Christian. We offer a new member seminar held periodically throughout the year at each location that covers the history, philosophy and strategy of Evergreen, your purpose in life, your personal walk with God as well as basic Christian principles. God wants you to be involved with the greatest and most fulfilling work on this earth, and that work is taking place in the church! This seminar will give you an opportunity to become a member in God’s church and become united with other believers as we pursue God’s will together, growing in our faith and impacting our world.
All teachings are recorded and available from our media library. Reviewing past messages reinforces what you’ve already heard and can help you grow in your spiritual life. You can listen while commuting, cleaning, exercising — the possibilities are endless. Check out our online messages by clicking on "Media Center" on our home page. You can listen and download messages from all five locations, as well as puchase a cd online. To peruse the recordings catalog and order or pick up recordings at the service, visit the media table after any weekend service. You may also place an order by calling the media center office at (952) 895-0887 x112.