This is a beautiful church with a friendly, welcoming congregation. It happened to be our first…read morestop when my wife an I were looking for a church when we motto town and we loved it so much that never went anywhere else. In normal times, they have a great coffee hour after the service. The building is closed for covid but, they have a great service/ social hour on Zoom.

Walking into the First UU church for the first time changed my life. This is where my heart lives…read more The sense of community is something that there are no words for. This is a welcoming supportive and loving congregation, and a strong one at that, having to deal with a few hardships over the last few years. This congregation carries itself through. This community is strong with social justice work and rich in children/youth religious education. WHAT WE BELIEVE Unitarian Universalists have diverse and inclusive beliefs In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart. Together, we create a force more powerful than one person or one belief system. As Unitarian Universalists, we do not have to check our personal background and beliefs at the door: we join together on a journey that honors everywhere we've been before. Our beliefs are diverse and inclusive. We have no shared creed. Our shared covenant (our seven Principles) supports "the free and responsible search for truth and meaning." Though Unitarianism and Universalism were both liberal Christian traditions, this responsible search has led us to embrace diverse teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. Unitarian Universalists believe more than one thing. We think for ourselves, and reflect together, about important questions: The existence of a Higher Power Life and Death Sacred Texts Inspiration and Guidance Prayer and Spiritual Practices We are united in our broad and inclusive outlook, and in our values, as expressed in our seven Principles. We are united in shared experience: our open and stirring worship services, religious education, and rites of passage; our work for social justice; our quest to include the marginalized; our expressions of love. For more information contact info@uua.org We promote seven Principles: in our faith of diverse beliefs, are the shared values that guide us. People of many backgrounds and beliefs worship together in Unitarian Universalism. Our inclusive spirituality is drawn from six sources: from scriptural wisdom to personal experience to modern day Herod

My husband, Dave, and I come from very different backgrounds. We were both brought up in different…read morefaiths, with divergent emphasis on creed and dogma. We found it very difficult to agree on a church. After finding the First Unitarian Universalist Church we found a place to call home. The congregation is full of character and eager to help. This church is a very active in community events in and around Rochester, Minnesota. Even though I am wheelchair-bound after surgery to remove a brain tumor, I am welcome in various committees. My opinion and needs are valued. I feel empowered here. I am able to utilize my strengths to help others. To me, that is what spirituality is. I urge anyone looking for a place to feel whole, necessary, and loved to join us for a service. You will not be disappointed!

I love that they are teaching the truth from the Word of God. I see they have an event for Seniors…read morethis Tuesday for lunch and other events for young people. They have mission trips available to join. I will return!

What an amazing church. The worship team is absolutely incredible. The pastor team (if that is what…read morethey're called), amazing. Coffee is really hot! I felt very welcomed and the message was incredible. I was in town for a conference and was recommended Rochester Assembly by a close friend. Nothing short of excellent.

If your looking for a family this is the place, pastor Noonan and family are so welcoming as is the…read morecongregation. It's a small place but they have a huge desire for God, God bless you Noonan and family for what your doing here :) my grandma is proud

StoneBridge is new name after First Congregational Church was restarted. The name changed so people…read morewouldn't mistake it for a UCC church. It's solidly Bible-believing with expository preaching, Bible studies, small groups, prayer, etc. The restarted church is really focusing on loving on the people of Mantorville, Kasson and the surrounding area and is active in many community special events. They don't talk about politics, they love people and the music is a good mix of new and traditional. New young families are starting to come and there's excitement in the air.

I love this church!! they have been there every step of way with all my family hard times. They…read moreeven traveled down to Iowa for my Mom's funeral everyone is very friendly and helpful! Everyone should check out Hope Summit I promise you wont regret it!!

This is a lovely synagogue. The Rabbi is intelligent and warm, and the congregants were most…read morewelcoming to my family and me, in Rochester for just a short while. The student whose Kabbalat Mitzvah it was (end of June 2019) did a great job. The highlight of our stay in Rochester was attending services at this lovely synagogue.

This was a great experience, people were friendly and welcoming to strangers. I felt blessed…read more rabbi was the nicest lady

My husband is from India and is Hindu so we come here for some festivals and cultural events. They…read moreare very welcoming of others (I am not Indian or Hindu). It is a bit small for the Indian community here but I think they are trying to find a solution for that. There are other community organizations that have classes and events here so it is really a cultural center as well as a temple. There is a message board with information on music and language classes among other things. It is a really great place.