What We Believe
Salem is Living The Story in our hearts and with our hands-bringing light, warmth, and nourishment to the community. Our church is a candle glowing from St. Cloud's East End to the world, welcoming all to the body of Christ. We shine through our music, ministry and mission.
We are a Lutheran congregation part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America). Lutherans believe God's grace is primary in our lives and in yours. The ELCA website explains more about our faith tradition. We want people of all colors, genders and sexual orientations to be comfortable as a part of our communion.
Here, we reflect God’s light, and we embrace our neighbors near and far. Salem’s glow gently awakens the world to God’s love. At our core, we care about…
Diversity
We create space for all of us to be open and in relationship with one another.
Our neighborhood matters to us. The East End neighborhood is diverse, and we want to be in Christian and neighborly community with them.
All-Generations Community
We believe that God calls us to be a congregation that includes younger generations and elders in community together.
We value the contributions of each generation, we benefit from their unique skills and we invest in ministries to serve those of all ages.
Serving God
Our wider community, including our neighbors worldwide, matters to us. We want to help and serve all people.
Our ministries and foundation support local and global needs in major ways.
Music
High-quality classical and praise music are equally important to us. We regularly worship with vocal and instrumental ensemble and solo music.
We believe that music is a gift from God to the world and has the power to heal.
Warmth
The light of God shines through us in our hospitality and service to the world.
Whether you are at Salem for worship, Fare For All or a special event, we welcome you and want to embrace you as part of our community.
We hope for Salem …
...to be a safe community for all to grow in faith.
...to invite and serve families and youth across generations to build church and community with them.
...to embrace diversity and serve our East End neighbors and beyond.
...to respond to transitions and societal and cultural shifts.
...to communicate God’s love in our everyday interactions.
Salem Lutheran Church
90 Riverside Drive SE
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
320-252-1625
SUNDAY WORSHIP
9:30 a.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays
8 a.m.-noon
(or by appointment)