Family of God Lutheran Church
8625 Zane Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-424-8625
Email us at: admin@fogchurch.org
Pastors: Paul Burow & Sarah Bunge
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About Family of God
Our Church Staff | What We Believe | How to Find Us | Becoming a Member | Church Council | The ELCA

Family of God is a welcoming community of faith which has carried out ministry in the Brooklyn Park Area since 1970.  It is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Today's membership is a rich mix of individuals and families, longtime and newer members, joined together to grow in faith and serve in Christ's name.  Members of all ages take part in worship, learning, outreach, service, hospitality, friendship-building events and programs in youth and family ministry.  New member groups form at least twice a year, but whether or not you are seeking a church home, your visit or call is welcome.

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Paul Burow
 
Senior Pastor

Sarah Bunge
Pastor of Mission & Outreach

Kris Simon
Music Coord.and Dir. of Youth and Family Ministry

Gwen Josephson
Administrative
Staff Assistant

Karla Miller
Organist and Chancel Choir Director

We believe in the Triune God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and the Gospel as the power of God for salvation for all who believe.

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written Word of God, inspired by God's Spirit speaking through their authors, recording and announcing God's revelation centering in Jesus Christ.

We believe the Church to be a people created by God in Christ and sustained by the Holy Spirit, called, and sent to communicate God's creative, redeeming, and sanctifying activity in the world.

Becoming a Member:

New members are received at Family of God on a “New Member Sunday,” typically either in spring or fall.  Your participation in a series of Sunday noon get-acquainted sessions is part of the preparation for membership. This is a chance for some current members and staff to meet you and for you to meet them and others joining the congregation in an informative and relaxed session.  Individuals or families are also welcome to meet separately with the pastor or another staff member about any matters of faith or church involvement.  We celebrate new members joining the Body of Christ in this place.  We also celebrate the presence of friends of the congregation and visitors not ready for the step of membership.


Click here for information on the next "New Member" sessions.

How to Find Us:

Family of God is located approximately 1 block north of the intersection of 85th Ave N and Zane Ave N in Brooklyn Park.  It is across from the Brooklyn Park Public Library  Our address is 8625 Zane Ave N. 

 

 

Following each name is their committee assignment.  Council members welcome your interest and involvement.

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Officers
Tom Orluck, President
Nancy Balzer, Vice-President
Kris Johnson, Secretary
Joe Delaney, Treasurer

Term ending Jan 2014
Sue Aleckson - Worship & Music, Hospitality
Nancy Balzer - Social Ministry, Finance
Kris Johnson (Secretary)- Hospitality, Education, Youth
Janice McFadden - Social Ministry, Worship & Music

Term ending Jan 2015
Linda Broman
Marlo Chelberg
Dean Heltemes
Tom Orluck (Vice-President)

Term ending Jan 2016
Joe Delaney
Mark Trogen
Gerry Uhde
Paul Zahalan

Audit Committee:
Gloria Hoffman - 3 year
Roger Peterson – 2 year
Dan Tieman – 1 year

Synod Assembly Representatives:
Sue Elsass
Rick Withers

The ELCA

To find more information about our denomination's history, beliefs, and resources, please visit the home page of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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