Meet our Pastor

Rev. Richard Waters came to the Emerson congregation in January 2007. Rev. Waters is a native of Northfield, Minnesota, a graduate of St. Olaf College and Andover Newton Theological School and served congregations in Iowa and Minnesota. After fulfilling a life-long dream of owning a bookstore, Dick felt a calling back to the ministry at the same time that Emerson was searching for a permanent pastor.

Dick and his wife Jeanne reside in Northfield and are the proud parents of three children and the proud grandparents of three grandchildren. In his free time, Dick can be found cheering on the Minnesota Twins or catching up on the history of the Wild West.

If you would like Rev. Waters to visit with you or if you have a prayer concern, please don't hesitate to email him using our contact form or call him at Emerson's church office: 612-869-3221. All communication will be held in strictest confidence.

Mission Statement of Emerson Congregational United Church of Christ

Acknowledging our dependence upon God's grace, the mission of Emerson Congregational United Church of Christ is to:

• Worship God, as revealed in Holy Scriptures and Jesus Christ
• Celebrate the sacraments
• Provide continuing Christian education for children and adults
• Care for and support one another, with love and forgiveness
• Develop our spiritual life, individually and as a community
• Be a visible witness of Christ, responding to God's call with personal commitment
• Provide faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us
• Strive to be a positive influence in our community

 

Music

Emerson is blessed to have John Wall as organist and choir director. In addition to the choir, he also enables the musically gifted members of our congregation to share their talents through solos and the occasional mini concert after worship.