Messiah is a church of compassion and community outreach. Members and friends of Messiah devote their time and talents to support local, national, and global missions. From serving at the local food shelf to traveling to developing countries, we serve through mission. Our Community Partners are organizations that we have developed a relationship with through our ongoing support. Learn more about each of these below.

Totes for Hope is a food shelf ministry of Messiah Church that helps minimize food insecurity for Bloom Early Learning & Child Care families, located right here at Messiah. Started in 2018, this self-select food shelf is available throughout the week, all year long, allowing families to take what food they need, when they need it. This ministry is operated and funded through the generosity of volunteer servants from Messiah Church.

For more than 27 years, Avenues for Youth has supported youth ages 16-24 in Hennepin County. Whether a young person needs someplace to stay for just one night or for a year, Avenues supports youth to find their path out of homelessness. They do that by providing a stable home, building trusting relationships, and navigating the youth’s education, career, health and wellness, and housing goals.

To learn more about Avenues for Youth, visit avenuesforyouth.org. 

Emma Norton Services combats poverty in our communities by partnering with women, children, and families who are homeless and experiencing the challenges of mental and/or chemical disabilities. ENS provides affordable housing, basic needs, and support services in an environment that fosters stability and encourages personal growth. Each year, Emma Norton Services helps over 250 people by providing a supportive community, resources, and personal development opportunities while they work to build a better life without having to worry about basic needs, like a safe place to sleep.

To learn more about Emma Norton Services, visit emmanorton.org.

A Christian nonprofit organization, supported in the Twin Cities by Messiah for more than 25 years. Habitat provides guidance, materials, and volunteers to help owners restore their houses, protecting their investment in the home and restoring pride of ownership. Additionally, Messiah supports “Brush with Kindness,” a ministry of Habitat to help 125 families each year rehab their homes. Habitat is supported at Messiah through volunteer workdays periodically throughout the year.

To learn more about Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, visit www.tchabitat.org.

ICA's mission is to create a healthy and stable community for all. They offer help with food, employment, and housing while creating a sense of community and belonging. ICA (Intercongregation Communities Association) was founded in 1971 by a coalition of churches - many of Messiah's members were part of ICA from the beginning. Donations for ICA can always be dropped off in the marked bin in the entry at Messiah on Sundays or during church office hours.

To learn more about ICA, visit www.icafoodshelf.org.

Interfaith Outreach was launched in 1979 by a small group of believers who envisioned a way for our community to respond to the unmet needs of struggling families and individuals in our midst, and to help them move toward self-sufficiency. From its modest beginnings in a church basement with no budget and a volunteer staff, Interfaith Outreach has grown to a sophisticated direct service provider and respected community catalyst.

Messiah Church has been an important partner in Interfaith Outreach’s efforts on behalf of the community to serve at-risk families in Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata. Donations for the Interfaith Outreach food shelf can always be dropped off in the marked bin in the entry at Messiah on Sundays or during church office hours.

To learn more about Interfaith Outreach, visit IOCP.org.

Re-Member is a nonprofit organization that works with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Re-Member volunteers complete home improvement projects, work in the community gardens, and immerse themselves in Lakota culture. Every spring, a group from Messiah spends a week at Re-Member - consider joining us!

For more information about Re-Member, visit visit www.re-member.org.

Feed My Starving Children is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. Volunteers hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, which are then shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. Messiah Church partners with FMSC by providing financial resources and countless volunteer hours packaging healthy meals.

To learn more about Feed My Starving Children, visit www.FMSC.org.

UMCOR is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more. UMCOR is a ministry of The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries. Messiah Church supports UMCOR through various project (like packing health kits and flood buckets) as needed by the organization.

To learn more about UMCOR, visit umcmission.org/umcor.