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We welcome all, love all, and work for justice for all of creation.

A Progressive Community for Everyone

Together, we practice the Way of Jesus through love and service.

Do you seek inclusion? We welcome LGBTQIA+ siblings and are accessible to all.
Do you long for justice? We work in solidarity toward an equitable world.
Do you seek healing? Find hope and transformation in our nurturing community.

Come as you are. We are here.

Worship With Us

Free gifts

Sun Sep 20, 2:15 p.m.

It’s easy to focus on what we don’t have—or compare what we receive with what others receive. Yet Scripture reminds us that God’s gifts are freely given, abundant, and often beyond what we expect. Join RPUCC as we explore how we can cultivate grateful hearts, embrace God’s generosity, and become more generous with others.

Camels drinking murky water in the desert

Come to the water

Sun Sep 27, 2:15 p.m.

From Complaining to trusting, The Israelites often found themselves caught in a cycle of complaining during their journey through the desert. What can their experience teach us about our own relationship with God? Join us for worship and reflection as we explore how we can let go of fear and frustration and grow in deeper trust in God

Happenings

A Bible open to a text from the book of Isaiah. Some of the verses are highlighted in green.

Tue Sep 15, 3:00 p.m.

Finding Light in the Text: Weekly Bible Study

How do ancient stories help us navigate a modern world? Our church family gathers every Tuesday at 10:00 AM to explore how scripture calls us toward justice, love, and community.

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A plate of spaghetti with a generous portion of hearty marinara sauce with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Fri Sep 18, 9:30 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner Supports Our Mission and Ministry

Sharing a meal is one of the most beautiful ways we build community and care for our neighbors. On Friday, September 18, 4:30–7 p.m., join your church family and friends for a delicious spaghetti dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Every plate shared helps us make a difference, as proceeds from the evening go directly to support the common work of our community.

Sun Sep 20, 3:15 p.m.

Staying Connected: Our Online Coffee Hour

Gathering for conversation is a vital part of our life together, whether we are in the building or joining from home. For those who cannot attend in person due to distance or physical ability, we invite you to grab a mug of steaming coffee and join our online meeting immediately following worship.

Life, Faith and Action

A Spirit-ed time

Pentecost continues through the summer and fall. We celebrate 20 weeks in the Season of Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time. Holy Spirit infuses this season with infinite gifts. These gifts transform personal lives and rebuild creation itself. We see Spirit working in our community right now. Seeing God's grandeur in creation Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins describes divine energy in his work "God’s Grandeur": "The world is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, l

Re-Member: July's Share the Care Offering Helps Ministries in Pine Ridge

July's Share the Care Offering is Re-Member, an independent organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Our church is scheduled to go and participate in mission work in August. Several of our youth and adult members will travel to Pine Ridge Reservation. During their time there our members will work, learn, share and visit with members of the Pine Ridge Nation. This will be an impactful experience for all involved. To donate,

Living Waters: May 2026

Notice We are moving to mid-month publishing to enable members to have earlier notice of church events. The deadline is the 8th of each month for the next month. Pastor’s Column Dear Member and Friend, We are a church bursting with new life! In this Easter season, as we look forward to Pentecost, I see new life everywhere at RPUCC!! Several visitors are considering future membership. We are in the middle of a transition to new leadership in our music ministry. Ten new commi

Blessing Mothers at St Anne's Place

Every mother deserves to feel seen and celebrated, especially those working to overcome the crisis of homelessness. For 18 years, our church family has shared love with the women-led families at St. Anne’s Place by providing gifts for children to give their moms on Mother’s Day. Your generosity helps nearly 120 mothers in North Minneapolis feel the embrace of a supportive community. How to Help Please bring new, brand-name items to the decorated box near the church office by

Our Faith in Action: The Journey to November

In January, thirteen people from our church family trained for the statewide precinct caucuses. This training centered on the ISAIAH / Faith in Minnesota People’s Agenda , which focuses on Affordability, Dignity, and Community. Many who attended became delegates for their Senate District conventions held this spring. We are now working to elect state representatives and senators this November who support these values of justice and care. How to Learn More Visit these sites

Access free mental health support

Mental Health Connect offers navigators who help remove barriers and complexity so you can access providers and resources for your unique situation. Free and confidential: Navigation and follow-up services are available at no cost. Simple to start: RPUCC is a proud partner of this collaborative. How to connect: Call or text: 612-642-1220 Email: navigator@mhconnect.org Online: Fill out the navigator request form

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Recent Events

Sun Sep 13, 3:15 p.m.