Outreach


Responding with compassion

to make an impact in the lives of people of south Minneapolis and beyond

Community Engagement

We love the community where God has placed us and enjoy being part of it. Some of our involvement includes:

The Drop-in Center, a community outreach ministry of Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis, MN

Drop-in Center

Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Case management services

  • Free hot meal

  • Every third Saturday free groceries

Questions? Contact Pastor Tommy Wesley at 888-313-7855 or Tommy.Wesley@UrbanRefugeChurch.org

 
Urban Refuge's Helpful Hands ministry can help with home repair and moving

Helpful Hand Team

The Helpful Hand Team exists to be a means of encouragement and relief by providing minor home repair services and help with moving. Home projects could include light carpentry, painting, lawn care or household maintenance. If you need assistance, please fill out the application form.

 

Nokomis Farmer’s Market

A weekly event throughout the summer months. UR volunteers serve at the event.

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Annual Community Events

 

The Picnic in the Park

A Hale Page Diamond Lake Community Association event. UR hosts various games and activities at the annual festival.

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UR Fall Fest

An annual event hosted by Urban Refuge, featuring a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and food.

Supported Ministries

We are thrilled to support the following:

Dougherty Family – Training Leaders International

Grow Family – Bridges International (Cru)

Holley Mapel - Cru

Middendorf Family – FamilyLife (Cru)

Pitcher Family – Wycliffe Bible Translators

Ruch Family - Cru

Saunders Family – In the Gap

Terrance Rollerson – Standing Stone

… and various other organizations in the Twin Cities area.

Church plant

We are in the process of planting a church in North Minneapolis. Jahill and Ka Richards and their family returned to Minneapolis to lead this effort. Their initial focus has been on getting connected in their community and loving their neighbors. They have started a Bible study and are planning on launching the new church soon.