Minnesota Church Leaders
Church leaders from Minnesota who work together to build bridges between different faith communities. Creates positive change through religious cooperation and dialogue.
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8Minnesota Church Center Building & Meeting Space RentalThe Minnesota Church Center rents office space and meeting rooms to faith groups and nonprofits. The six-story building has offices of different sizes, seven meeting rooms, a café, and indoor courtyard. Groups can rent spaces for meetings, events, and offices. The building helps small nonprofits grow by providing good facilities and technology. Located in Minneapolis, it's open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.
Immigration Legal ServicesFree legal help for refugees, people seeking asylum, and other immigrants in Minnesota. We help with citizenship applications, work permits, family reunification, and changing your immigration status. Our lawyers are approved by the U.S. government to represent you in immigration cases. We serve people in the Twin Cities and Mankato areas. Walk-in hours are Thursdays 9am-noon in Minneapolis for questions about your case, but you need to call to start new applications.
Mankato Area Refugee ServicesMCC Mankato helps refugees and immigrants build new lives in the Mankato area. They provide job help, housing assistance, health insurance support, school enrollment for kids, and immigration paperwork help. They also offer a 6-week class called the Tapestry Project that teaches about community resources and safety. Their community navigators help with complex medical or mental health needs. They serve refugees, asylum seekers, trafficking victims, and other immigrants. Services are family-centered and help people become self-sufficient.
Better Together Film FestivalThe Better Together Film Festival helps people build peace and understand each other better by watching movies together. Churches and community groups can host screenings of award-winning documentaries, movies, and even comedies that show people coming together despite their differences. The films help viewers learn how to manage conflict, feel more empathy for others, and build stronger relationships. Minnesota congregations partner with peacebuilding professionals to offer these screenings. The festival includes different types of films that teach about bridging divides and making peace. Registration is available for screenings happening during the National Week of Conversation from April 21-27.
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