About Associated

A Community of Faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ. We are a warm and welcoming place to meet God.

Core Values

  • Indispensable qualities and priorities held by many of our members.

  • We love the God we meet in Jesus Christ and desire to follow God with integrity in our everyday lives.

  • We are an open, diverse and inclusive community sharing the love of God.

  • We introduce people to Jesus Christ, share the good news through our words and actions and welcome them into Christ’s 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, our community, and the world.

  • We nurture congregational unity and intimacy through mutual friendship, care, forbearance, prayer, and love.

  • We learn about God together, at all ages, through worship, Christian education and service.

  • We love children and share responsibility for their growth as disciples.

  • We uphold and honor each other in our discernment, decisions, and direction.

  • We extend special care and support for persons who are ill, aging, in crisis, or need.

  • We elect and respect our leaders and recognize that we are all in ministry together.

  • We are partners with our larger denominational, ecumenical and interfaith communities.

  • We involve ourselves in our communities and world through mission and acts of justice.

  • We return our God-given time, gifts & abilities and financial resources to fulfill Christ’s mission and ministry.

Bedrock Beliefs

Shared theology most expressed among our members.

  • 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 the stewardship of all creation.

  • The Holy Spirit is God’s presence within and among us to strengthen and comfort.

  • Scripture is the unique and authoritative witness to 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.

Associated Church . . . Who We Are:

Associated Church in Owatonna, MN – a community of faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ – is an open, diverse, and inclusive community where God’s love is shared and all persons are welcomed . . . those who believe, those who question, and those who hope. It is our mission to help every person grow into deeper relationships with one another and with the God we meet in Jesus Christ through:

Worship That:

  • rejoices in the good news of God’s unconditional love for all

  • finds wisdom, inspiration and encouragement in Christ and the Scriptures

  • celebrates milestones together to strengthen our ties as a faith family

  • calls each other into action as life-long disciples and faithful stewards

Nurture That:

  • builds caring, significant relationships and an authentic community

  • fosters relevant, everyday-life faith formation for all ages

  • educates each generation to know, love, and serve the Lord

  • empowers us to be leaders within our homes, communities, and beyond

  • prays for God’s will in our lives and the world

  • engages in meaningful conversations about our faith, our stories, and our ideas

Service That:

  • works together to serve the needs of others locally and globally

  • supports our denominations and the Church beyond through generous giving

  • helps us discover, develop, and use our God-given gifts to fulfill Christ’s mission and ministry