Welcome to All Nations Indian Church! Located in South Minneapolis, we are a warm and friendly congregation proudly serving the American Indian community and all who wish to join us. For years, All Nations Indian Church has been a vital place of worship, community service, and cultural preservation for Native Americans in Minneapolis. We offer traditional worship services, educational opportunities, and outreach initiatives that address the social and spiritual needs of Indigenous people and our community. Join us every Sunday for Worship at 10 AM and Coffee Hour at 11 AM following worship. We also maintain a unique interdenominational partnership with the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), enhancing our mission and outreach efforts. Mitákuye Oyás’iĊ (We are all related) everyone is welcome!
Harry dedicated his life to serving as a pastor within the United Church of Christ. He ministered to congregations in Maple Lake, Fairmont, Bloomington, and Minneapolis. As the gathering pastor of All Nations Indian Church, he played a pivotal role in establishing ANIC as the first urban Indian congregation by the UCC. Early in his career, Harry served as a student pastor at a Methodist church in New Holstein, WI, and even in retirement, he continued his ministry with Presbyterian congregations in Babbitt and Ely. Harry's profound impact on many lives is a testament to his grace and dignity.
Rev. Marlene Helgemo served as the pastor of All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis from 1992 until her passing in 2022. An ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), she faithfully served All Nations, a United Church of Christ congregation, embodying the spirit of ecumenical partnership that continues to shape the church today. Rev. Helgemo was widely respected for her dedication to Indigenous communities and her advocacy for justice, healing, and reconciliation through her work with organizations such as the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM) and the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Her legacy of faith, compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to Native peoples continues to inspire All Nations and countless others.