“The United Methodist Builders Call for Walker Community UMC is an example of United Methodist connectionalism.Walker is rebuilding to nurture spirituality, build caring community, and work courageously for peace with justice and mercy. Our wider United Methodist community is showing its continued support for our ministry during these challenging times.”
– Rev. Walter Lockhart, Walker Community UMC
Walker United Methodist Church
On May 27, 2012, Pentecost Sunday the Walker United Methodist Church was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The congregation has made a decision to rebuild on the same site in the Powderhorn neighborhood, where they have a vital urban ministry. The new building will have lots of meeting space for Nonprofits. The new fellowship hall will be on the second floor, with a view of the Minneapolis skyline. An adjacent commercial kitchen will be available to both Walker and outside groups. The sanctuary, Sunday School, offices, a small meeting room and a meditation room will be on the first floor.
Unfortunately, Walker’s insurance will not cover the cost of a full rebuild, but with the funds from the Metro West Builder Fall Call, their dream is becoming a reality. The call raised over $26,000. There was a anonymous donor who matched those gifts 10 to 1, resulting in over $260,000 for the project. Walker will be breaking ground on their new facility in the spring. Thank you, Builder’s Club members, for helping to make this dream a reality!