Rev. Roger Lynn

Roger Lynn was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from Central High School, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Graduation from seminary in 1963 led to ordination in the Methodist Church and a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett Theological Seminary.
Rev. Lynn's appointment as 'Minister of Education' at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church ended in 1967 when "his opposition to the Vietnam War" between two men because "it was the right thing to do."
For the next ten years, Upon return to ministry full-time, he served the Long Prairie and Grey Eagle United Methodist Churches (five years<ref nameresume />) and the Walker Church in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Neighborhood (nine years<ref nameresume />). Before retiring, he served part-time as 'Minister of Pastoral Care' (two years<ref nameresume />) at the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, where members celebrated the marriage ceremony he performed in to bind the male couple who, after 52 years, "still live together"<ref name="Doug Belden" /> in Minneapolis.

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