The Congregational Church of Excelsior

05/15/2026

Please join us for worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 17! Music will be led by Tom Hunter Band:

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05/09/2026

Please join us at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 10. From Pastor Jonathan, "We’ll look closely at Jesus’ words at the beginning of John’s 14th chapter. He talks about the many rooms in God’s house, preparing a place there, and (maybe?) how we get in. Ooof. These words can be alarming or assuring! We’ll examine this and hopefully end in a peaceful place. The choir will lead music. Celebrate Mother’s Day here!"
Find our Latest Happenings at this link:

keep Up with The Latest Happenings! 1.) NEXT MOM’S GROUP - 04/26/26… With spring break behind us, our Mom’s Group next gathering is after services on Sunday, April 26 for coffee hour. ‍ ‍ ‍‍ ‍2.) SUNDAY WORSHIP HELPERS NEEDED THIS SUNDAY: signup here ‍ ‍GreeterDonate FlowersCoff...

03/27/2026

Please join us for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29.
From Pastor Jonathan: "Sunday will be a big day. We'll remember the last week of Jesus' life and string quartet Artaria will lead our music. At the end of the service we'll all sing "Were You There?" ... After worship there will be fellowship and Ukrainian egg decorating.
Bring some non-perishable food items for ICA and come to church! It'll make what happens the next week really matter..."
Find our latest happenings here: https://www.excelsiorcongregational.org/the-latest
Watch a livestream of our service here, or find past recordings: https://www.youtube.com//live

All are welcome to join us in-person and online for a time of worship and music. Our services blend a traditional format with a pastoral message that relates Biblical wisdom to contemporary life. Open Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.

03/13/2026

**UPDATE: Church service on Sunday, March 15, 2026, is cancelled due to the weather. Stay safe!**

From Pastor Jonathan: "This weekend's forecast looks ominous! Check your email Sunday morning in case we have to cancel worship.
If the storm holds off and we do gather [at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 15], we'll be joined by the Roe Family Singers and look at John 9:1-41. It's a fast paced story where Jesus performs an unsanctioned, perplexing miracle that leaves everyone scrambling to explain and accuse. Like us, the man who is healed doesn't understand God. His theology is simple, profound: "One thing I do know," he says, "I was blind; now I see." We all sing about that feeling too, because we can't explain it either. It's called amazing grace.
I hope to see you Sunday!"
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03/06/2026

Mark your calendars for March 15 when we will again welcome the Roe Family Singers!

MARCH MADNESS!

Monday March 2
331 Club
331 13th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN
6pm Soul Trouvère
8pm Roe Family Singers
FREE! 21+

Friday March 6
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Crowne Plaza West
3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441
10pm Europa stage
ALL AGES!

Monday March 9
331 Club
331 13th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN
6pm Strange Fontana
8pm Roe Family Singers
FREE! 21+

Sunday March 15
The Congregational Church of Excelsior
471 3rd St, Excelsior, MN 55331
10am
FREE! ALL AGES!

Monday March 16
331 Club
331 13th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN
6pm Womenfolk Radio Show!
8pm Erik Brandt and The Urban Hillbilly Quartet filling in for the Family
FREE! 21+

Sunday March 22
Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
10am – 1pm for BRUNCH!
ALL AGES!

Monday March 23
331 Club
331 13th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN
6pm Pop Wagner & HonkyTonk Ranch
8pm Roe Family Singers
FREE! 21+

Monday March 30
331 Club
331 13th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN
8pm Roe Family Singers
FREE! 21+

03/06/2026

Please join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 8! The Rev. Dustin Janzen will preach on Jesus and the woman at the well (John 4:5-42) and the choir will lead music. Hope to see you there! You can always find videos of past services here: https://www.youtube.com/

01/30/2026

Please join us for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1!
From Pastor Jonathan: "I’ve been away the past two weeks and I look forward to seeing you Sunday. We’ll ponder all the recent events in our world and lives. The Roe Family Singers will guide music as we seek comfort in the words Jesus whispered on that mountain: 'Blessed are…'
"Blessed are you. See you Sunday."

01/09/2026

Please join us for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, where we will welcome new members, enjoy the vocal leadership of our choir and enjoy fellowship afterward!
A few reminders:
⛪️ From Missions:
Some recent gifts our church has given:
Christmas Eve Offering - More than $1,880 was given, which when matched with Missions funds will provide close to $4,000 to help the recently arrived Liberian family of five with housing expenses. ICA - The Moms group took in $1,236.78 at their holiday bake sale, which when matched by Missions funds, resulted in a $2,473.56 to ICA. The Tree House kids received $630 worth of gift cards at their Christmas party thanks to your donations. A local family of four received Christmas gifts purchased with Missions funds through Holiday Family Giving, a program coordinated by Minnetonka Community Education. CCoE donated $2,250 to the UCC-wide Christmas Fund, which helps retired clergy/staff. Finally, our Mitten Tree was heavy laden with warmth. We have given Sharing and Caring Hands (Mary’s Place) 103 hats, 28 scarves, 27 pairs of gloves/mittens, and 3 pairs of boots — many lovingly home-made!
⛪️ From Church Council:
The next council meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. All are welcome!
Four new council members will be elected at the 2026 annual meeting. Councilors oversee the pursuit of the mission and the management of the business and spiritual life of the church. Reach out to Pastor Jonathan Holtmeier and Moderator John DePaolis by Jan. 12 if you are interested in serving.
Visit our website for the latest happenings:

keep Up with The Latest Happenings! 1.) MISSIONS… Some recent gifts our church has given: Christmas Eve Offering--More than $1880 was given, which when matched with Missions funds will provide close to $4000 to help the recently arrived Liberian family of five with housing expenses. ICA--The Moms ...