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Here you will find the latest updates from the Minnesota Council of Churches
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Celebrating Chrissie Carver's ordination
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Truth-Telling as Sacred Work
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Reflections on Dr. Anton Treuer's address by Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, CEO.
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"See others for who they are:" 3 ways to bridge our divides and beat political resentment
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After a Bridging conference, Director of Strategic Relationships Rev. Jerad Morey has some encouraging takeaways for Minnesota communities who want to connect across differences and depolarize our nation.
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We join in denouncing political violence and attacks on free speech
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Moving Towards Healing
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Jim Bear Jacobs named to Sacred Spaces national cohort
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MCC's Co-Director of Racial Justice has been named to a faith leaders cohort at National Cathedral
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The shadow of violence will not overcome the light of love
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A statement on the mass shooting at Annunciation school
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On federal budget cuts, a message from CEO Elder Kelly
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Federal budget cuts leave vulnerable Minnesotans without basic needs
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MCC staff honored for groundbreaking work in faith-based depolarization
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This marks the seventh recognition total, and the fourth in the last 12 months, for the conflict-depolarizing, democracy-strengthening, evidence-based MCC Respectful Conversations.
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MCC Welcomes a new Director of Refugee and Immigration Services!
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Kathleen Motzenbecker comes to MCC Refugee Services with significant experience and recognition in many sectors.
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