Healing Waters Parish

Healing Waters Parish
P.O. Box 134
Hanley Falls, MN 56245
alt: 507-766-0909
office@healingwatersparish.org

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Welcome!

Healing Waters Parish is a three-congregation partnership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America serving Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. The three churches in Healing Waters are Augustana Lutheran of Clarkfield, Bergen Lutheran of rural Granite Falls, and St. Lucas Lutheran of rural Cottonwood.

My name is Raphaela Mueller; I am excited to serve alongside all of you as vicar/pastor-in-training this coming year! Born and raised in Germany I first came to the U.S. (southeastern Indiana) for a high school exchange year, stayed for college in central Indiana, and then for graduate school in Boston (I just graduated with my Master of Divinity in May). In my free time I very much enjoy reading, listening to all kinds of music, singing in choirs, volunteering, and spending time with pets (I love cats, but also like dogs, horses, bunnies, and most other animals) as well as my family. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing in God's love and ministry together!

Raphaela’s Office Hours:

Tuesday: Clarkfield Public Library, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Cottonwood Public Library, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Thursday: Montevideo Public Library, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Saturday: Marshall Public Library, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

**All come with the option of moving to church, a nearby coffee shop or something similar if a member would like to talk privately, since libraries are often quiet and conversations easily overheard.**

Our Mission

God calls us to mission and ministry in our rural prairie communities and to the world. Gathered in faith and nurtured by Word and Sacrament, we commit ourselves to share a hope for the future, to use our resources and talents guided by the Holy Spirit, and to work together to expand our ministry to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our Name

The name "Healing Waters Parish" was chosen because each church is in Yellow Medicine County. "Yellow medicine" plants, which grow by the flowing waters of the Yellow Medicine River, were used by the Dakota for their healing powers. In the waters of baptism we are nourished, healed, and restored; we invite and encourage you to join our healing parish.