Timothy Lutheran Church

The story of Timothy Lutheran Church is a tale of growth and change, a reflection of a community that sought a place to gather and worship. Today, standing right before this church, you can almost imagine the first service held back in 1951, when a humble building on Texas Avenue housed a congregation of 17 adults. Timothy Lutheran Church was originally called Park Lutheran Church. The congregation’s roots, however, were in a small farming community, where they strived to retain their traditions in the face of their ever-changing modern world. The congregation remained in that building for only a year, before the decision to change the name to Timothy Lutheran Church was made. The congregation moved to its present location on Minnetonka Boulevard in the year 1953, purchasing the land for a mere $7,000. In that same year, a new chapel was built and dedicated, featuring brass crosses created by Evelyn Raymond, a renowned sculptor from Saint Louis Park. The church, almost identical to one in Bloomington, was designed by the Wisconsin Synod’s missions board. Over the years, the church underwent several modifications: An addition was built in 1964, and the church was remodeled in 1965. These changes reflect the ever-evolving nature of faith, adapting to the changing needs of the community. Timothy Lutheran Church remains a testament to the resilience and adaptability of faith in a dynamic world.