Liberty is the first and only African American-led Presbyterian congregation in Minnesota, founded utilizing the liberation motif of the historic African American Church and its action-reflection model. Our congregation and leadership are  guided by the spirit of Luke 4:18, which reflects our commitment to standing alongside the oppressed and marginalized in our local, national, and global communities. We model Jesus’ commission to send out disciples proclaiming that God’s kingdom is full, abundant, and plentiful, which is achieved by  practicing radical community involvement and recognizing that we are a community of healers in need of healing and liberation. 

Our Values

Liberty Community Church operates on the values of spiritual power, equity, economic self-sufficiency, and access to the power of God without bias or discrimination. Through our services and programming, we offer connection with God and each other, healing, and holistic support that aims for the transformation and healing of others and ourselves beyond the walls of the church.

Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Galloway is senior and founding Pastor of Liberty Community Church; and is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science from the
University of Minnesota, a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and from Morehouse School of Religion a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis on Community Organizing. His dissertation examined the power of secular and spiritual symbols to oppressor liberate the African American community. He also holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling and has completed ground breaking community organizing in the projects of Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ralph, has served as Executive Director of Hospitality House and is a nationally known Liberation Theology Scholar. He is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence and is certified in Cultural Somatics and Psychological First Aid.

Rev. Dr. Alika P. Galloway “My ongoing work is in the identification and healing of trauma and internalized racism through an interdisciplinary and intersectional lens. I am passionate about planetary health and co-creating a future where the earth is honored as a beloved and revered manifestation of Creators love.” Pastor Alika is one of the creative visionaries for a community gathering entitled: Healing the Planet – Healing Ourselves where the community joined in
conversation about the interrelatedness of healing and the vital importance of healing the earth so that all creation may be healed! An Eco-Womanist, Alika is also Co-Pastor of Liberty Community Church PCUSA. She holds a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Womanist Ethics and World Religions. Dr. Galloway is the Editor of the book: Living Waters, Living Stories. A Bush Fellow, Alika serves as the CEO of the Northside
Healing Space; a safe place to rest, remember, revive, and resist dehumanization. She is also the creative founder of the 21st Century Academy, an Out of School Time initiative to assist K-12 grade children to bridge the opportunity gap and dream of a future of wholeness and abundance. Nationally known as a Womanist Scholar and expert in health disparities affecting African American females, she received a Doctorate from Virginia Union University. Her dissertation addressed the care and healing of African American women who are victims of sexual violence and the commercial sex trade.