In 2005, three leaders had the vision to create a place of interment, close to the church, for those who faithfully served and worshipped here. The result was a meditative and beautifully landscaped Memorial Prayer Garden dedicated to both the saints who have gone before us and the saints still among us. 

The original plans included two columbaria: structures for public storage of funerary urns, holding cremated remains of the deceased. The first columbarium was installed in 2008. Currently, 61% of the niches are reserved or occupied, and interest has continued to grow.

We are excited to announce that the second Columbarium with 112 niches will be added late this summer. The columbarium and re-landscaping will be paid for with dedicated funds that have been raised over the last 13 years through flower sales, rummage sales, memorials, and a whole lot of grit and determination.

If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please contact Sue Gort, chairperson of the Memorial Prayer Garden committee, at 651-464-2867. Hear more about this project from Sue Gort on Mother's Day during worship!