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Christmas Pageant, December 2011 |
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About Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church |
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Core Values: Indispensable qualities and priorities held by the members of EPC.
We love Jesus Christ and desire to follow him with integrity in our everyday lives. We are an open, diverse but inclusive community sharing the love of God. We introduce people to Jesus Christ, share his good news through our words and actions and welcome them into his church. We worship together in a variety of ways to honor and learn from God. We recognize spiritual gifts among our members and call on their use to serve the church. We maintain congregational unity and intimacy through mutual friendship, care, forbearance, prayer, and love. We learn together at all ages, about God through Christian education and service. We love our children and share responsibility for their growth as disciples. We uphold mutuality in our discernment, decisions, and direction. We extend special care for persons who are ill, aging, in crisis, or need. We are partners with our larger denominational, ecumenical and interfaith community. We involve ourselves in our community and world through mission and acts of justice. We elect and respect our leaders, recognizing that we are all in ministry together. We relinquish our time, talent and treasures to fulfill Christ's ministry and mission. |
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Bedrock Beliefs: Shared theology most expressed among the members of EPC.
Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, and head of the church. God is our sovereign creator and ruler who calls us as partners in stewardship. The Holy Spirit is God's presence within and between us to strengthen and comfort. Scripture is the unique and authoritative word of God for guidance and instruction. The church is the community of forgiven and redeemed believers, gathered, led and empowered through the Spirit to be the living body of Christ. Worship, prayer, study and service are the disciplines of the church to fulfill its mission. |
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Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church was founded in 1954 in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul after a study the previous year showed a need for a church in the neighborhood. On April 8, 1954, the first worship service was held at Edgcumbe. We are part of the larger denomination, Presbyterian Church (USA), and serve the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area, as well as the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. We are a small, active community, and a very welcoming community. We welcome everyone from all walks of life, all ages, and all faith backgrounds. We have fun in our |
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worship services and you will find them to be a nice mix of both traditional and contemporary in the styles of music, messages and prayers. Here at Edgcumbe we practice Open Communion, meaning all are welcome to participate fully in the fellowship at the Lords Table. You need only be hungry for the love of Jesus Christ.
Our worship service is at 10 am on Sundays, followed by fellowship time. Edgcumbe is blessed to be located on one of the most beautiful properties in Highland Park, and during the summer months we have monthly services in the woods behind the church, in our natural, Outdoor Chapel. Check our calendar for dates.
You can never really get a feel for a church strictly from a web page, so we warmly invite you to stop in on a Sunday and experience our Church for yourself. We hope to see you soon! |
