Welcome!
Since 1960, Presbyterian Church of the Way (PCOTW) has maintained a rich Christian heritage and vital witness in Shoreview, MN, and beyond—thanks be to God!
Our worship nurtures people's faith and challenges them to grow. Our education equips people of all ages to understand and articulate the meaning of faith. Our fellowship provides a caring and supportive environment for our church family.
But the purpose of all these activities is to motivate Christians to serve God in their daily lives. As Presbyterians, we believe that the mission of the church is to work for justice and peace in society as well as connect individuals to God in Christ. With Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other, we try to apply the timeless truths of God's word to an ever-changing world.
We welcome you to our worship and work!
Sunday Worship
PCOTW Sanctuary
Presbyterian Church of the Way has both a Summer and September—May Worship schedule. During the summer months, PCOTW has a single worship service on Sunday morning with a fellowship time following the service. During the remainder of the year, PCOTW returns to two worship services on Sunday morning with a fellowship time and Christian Education hour between the two services.
Summer Worship
9:30 a.m. — Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
— Fellowship and Coffee
September—May Worship
8:45 a.m. — Worship (traditional)
9:45 a.m.
— Fellowship and Coffee
10:00 a.m.
— Education Hour
11:00 a.m. — Worship (blended)
Congregational Life
Presbyterian Church of the Way offers many formal and informal opportunities for fellowship and faith development. The following is a partial list of congregation opportunities:
- Coffee between worship services every Sunday
- Midweek enrichment for all ages meets every Wednesday evening September–May
- ChristCare small group ministry
- All-church Picnic every summer
- Men's Softball team
- Women's Tea every spring
- Spirituality Retreats
- Maundy Thursday dinner
- Men's and Retirees breakfast clubs
- Caring and Sharing group for women
- Youth activities, including scavanger hunts, movie night, game nights, lock-ins and ski-trips
Mission & Outreach
Presbyterian Church of the Way reaches beyond our congregation into the community to provide support to those in need. New mission projects continue to emerge as the needs and leadership develop. The following is a partial list of our current mission opportunities:
- Holy Hammers — Habitat for Humanity
- Ghana Wells Project
- Loaves and Fishes
- Angel Tree Christmas gifts
- House of Faith Nursery School
- One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
- Annual Youth mission trip
- Meals on Wheels
- Children's Way Preschool
- Use of our building for community groups
Christian Education
Presbyterian Church of the Way offers numerous Christian education opportunities for children and adults alike. The following is a partial list of our current education opportunities:
Adult Education- Sunday morning Bible study
- Sunday morning adult education
- Wednesday evening Bible study
- Sunday school classes
- Confirmation for 8th and 9th grades
- Middle School and Senior High youth activities
- Rotation Model Sunday school
- Vacation Bible School
- Children's Way Preschool
- A series of Friday-evening conversations and/or movies about faith in the modern world that is open to the whole community.
Children & Youth
Our children and youth are a vital part of the life and ministry of Presbyterian Church of the Way. Children of all ages are invited to participate in and attend worship, while we provide quality nursery care as well.
Besides our dynamic Sunday programming, we encourage all children and youth to attend Wednesday evening Servants Living Aloud the Message (SLAM) with dinner, music, worship, fellowship, and activities geared toward their age level.