Protect Minnesota Protect MN is the only independent gun violence prevention organization in Minnesota. Founded 25 years ago as a coalition of 16 organizations, Protect MN is committed to building a strong statewide network and partnership with faith communities, public health groups, businesses, law enforcement agencies, elected officials and national organizational partners. Join Protect MN's email list and follow them on…
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God's mission in the world is to reconcile all things to God's self. It's to return us to one-ness with God and with one another. To engage God's mission is to live into our Baptismal Covenant by joining God in that reconciling work, whether that be in our faith communities, in relationship with others,…
Over the past couple of years, policy has shifted, executive orders issued, and the general operations of agencies that address immigration, refugees, and asylum-seekers altered their protocols. The Episcopal Church in Minnesota, along with The Episcopal Church, believe in treating ever human with dignity and respect. Furthermore, that just as Jesus taught us, we are…
Do you want to learn more about racial issues and reconciliation? Well the following events delve into an array of topics on race and beloved community. If you have events that we should highlight, please send them to rachel.b@episcopalmn.org. Dakota Sacred Site Tours Set Healing Minnesota Stories and the Minnesota Council of Churches are have…
Create space for small groups to come together to learn, grow, and build relationships. The Beloved Community is not something we can think into existence. It takes the hard work of building relationship that help you understand the richness and diversity of God's creation, and see a more distinct picture of the work we are…
The following list is a short collection of books, articles, and other resources on Beloved Community. If you have additional resources, please send them to rachel.b@episcopalmn.org. Articles The Beloved Community: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Prescription for a Healthy Society, by Jeff Rittman, January 19, 2014 The Episcopal Church - Beloved Community Overview Materials The Episcopal…
Let's move forward with building Beloved Community together so that... from Episcopal Church in Minnesota on Vimeo. So you've done a ton of action? Well, now it's time for you to add your work to the Episcopal Asset Map. The Episcopal Asset Map is a joint project of The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development. It's an…
Self-reflection offers space for you to listen to your own story and your own context and how it fits into being a part of creating the Beloved Community. Take time to pray, journal, and learn for your spiritual and emotional growth. Look at your daily life through the lens of Beloved Community. Learn more about…
Episcopal Relief and Development* Episcopal Relief & Development works with Church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transform communities worldwide. We rebuild after disasters and empower people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease. Working in close to 40 countries, our programs impact the lives of approximately 3 million…
Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless The mission of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless is to generate policies, community support and local resources for housing and services to end homelessness in Minnesota. Avenues for Homeless Youth The mission of Avenues for Homeless Youth is to provide emergency shelter, short-term housing and supportive services for homeless…