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Why Not Consider Hosting Your Event At Good Samaritan United Methodist Church

Are you considering hosting an event in the greater Minneapolis-Twin Cities area? Good Samaritan offers a variety of rental spaces that create a beautiful slate for hosting conferences, seminars, weddings, receptions, funerals, reunions, community and recreational events, or educational learning spaces. With features like a full size nursery, and commercial kitchen with the option of catering services, events are made easy and economical for events drawing any generation.

Conveniently located in Edina, Good Samaritan serves the surrounding communities of Richfield, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie, in a location off of Tracy Avenue and Highway 100. There are a variety of spaces available for use including an amphitheater with a lake view, architecturally beautiful sanctuary, state of the art gymnasium, large and small classrooms, fireside conference rooms, and a dining or reception hall with a view. Not only is the church located in a quiet neighborhood off Hawkes Lake, and showcase beautiful woodwork and stained glass, but offers great tools for events at low prices. Work with the Events and Hospitality Coordinator to find the perfect space to make your next party, meeting, or event memorable. Weddings are just the beginning. Explore the endless possibilities of hosting your next event at Good Samaritan, and let us extend our hospitality to you. Download and print a copy of our Event Hosting Brochure or email Hope Asprey with your questions or for more information. If you are a member of Good Samaritan UMC, please contact Hope Asprey, The Events and Hospitality Coordinator for special member rates.

Contact Us

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church
5730 Grove Street, Edina, MN 55436
Main Telephone Number: 952-929-0049; Fax Number: 952-927-4716
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Church Office: Located by entering the main entrance from the lower level parking lot.

Good Samaritan is a 1000 member church located in Edina but serves the extended communities of
Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Hopkins, St Louis Park and Richfield.
All are Welcome!   


Good Samaritan's Vision

Our Vision: "Opening Hearts and Minds in a Divided World."
(Where we are going)


Our Mission : "We CARE --We are a Christian Community of Acceptance,
Reaching out to others and Engaging members in vital ministry."
(Who we are and what we do)


Our Motive: Love God, Love Neighbor, Love Self.

(Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37)
(Why we do it)


"Good Samaritan United Methodist Church is part of the
reconciling movement. We welcome and affirm all persons
regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or socioeconomic background.
We seek to reconcile any differences that divide us."