Life Lutheran is excited to open Monkey Junction, a children's indoor play space, open to the public (for children 0-6 years old.)
On Saturday, September 11, we celebrated our Grand Opening. The kids were entertained with zoo animals, face painting and also got to try out our brand new indoor playroom!
Starting September 14, Monkey Junction will be open on Tuesdays, Wendnesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Monkey Junction is located at 4500 60th Ave. NW - Rochester; on 60th Ave. NW - north of Valleyhigh Dr. & south of 55th St. NW
Come check it out!
Monkey Junction is an indoor play space designed for children ages 0-6 to use under a parent or guardian's supervision. It is located inside of Life Lutheran Church, 4500 60th Ave. NW in Rochester, MN.
Please park in the parking lot and enter through the main doors on the south side of the building.
Monkey Junction opened on September 11, 2010 and is opened through the winter months. Monkey Junction is opened to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
The site will be closed if Rochester Public Schools close due to inclement weather.
Admission is $1.00/child.
Life Lutheran Church reserves the right to limit the number of children in the play space at any given time.
There will be a volunteer on site during hours of operation for the purpose of safety and security. We kindly ask that you clean up after yourself and your child(ren).
Code of Conduct:
Monkey Junction aims to provide a SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE environment. Monkey Junction's code of conduct includes:
Monkey Junction aims to provide a SAFE, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE environment. Monkey Junction's code of conduct includes:
- 4 children maximum per adult
- Children may NOT be dropped off. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult 16 years of age or older. The parent/adult that accompanies the child(ren) to Monkey Junction is responsible for supervising the child(ren) while in the play space.
- Children must be kindergarten-age or younger.
- Only soft-soled clean gym shoes are allowed in the play area - no boots, stocking or bare feet allowed. Winter boots may be left in the coat room.
- Children may NOT be dropped off. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult 16 years of age or older. The parent/adult that accompanies the child(ren) to Monkey Junction is responsible for supervising the child(ren) while in the play space.
- Children must be kindergarten-age or younger.
- Only soft-soled clean gym shoes are allowed in the play area - no boots, stocking or bare feet allowed. Winter boots may be left in the coat room.
Monkey Junction will be closed on Christmas Day.
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WELCOME
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GJ - The hallmarks of WELS training are all there, with a plus. No one could have persuaded me that Monkey Junction would be added to the hilarity of WELS as a "confessional, conservative" Lutheran body. This one sound more like Joel Osteen Lite to me.
I feel sorry for the pastors who have been manipulated into thinking this is the Lutheran ministry.
But I am sure that the ELS Bored of Doctrine will jump on this like a hobo on a hotdog. The ELS cherishes its fellowship with WELS and would not want the least little departure from orthodox doctrine and practice to develop, even incidentally.
Facebook pictures of Monkey Junction.
If this were a real ministry, would they be charging money for it? That sounds like daycare, taking advantage of the tax-free status of the congregation.
Breaking the law - or bending it - is not a new tactic in WELS.
