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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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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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Services
8Immigration 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.
Respectful Conversations - Community Dialogue TrainingThis program helps communities have better conversations about tough topics that divide people. Trained helpers guide groups through structured talks designed to help people understand each other better, not change minds. Over 8,500 people in Minnesota have used this service since 2012. Groups can request conversations about local issues, get training to run their own talks, or join existing conversations. The service works with churches, schools, and community groups to reduce conflict and build understanding.
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Twin Cities Refugee ServicesWe help refugees, asylum seekers, and other people with special protection status become self-sufficient in the Twin Cities. Our services include help finding jobs, case management for housing and health insurance, education classes about living in America, immigration paperwork help, and community presentations. We serve refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, Cuban/Haitian entrants, trafficking victims, and Amerasians for up to 5 years after they arrive in the U.S. Our trained staff provide ongoing support to help families achieve their dreams and build new lives in Minnesota.
Refugee ServicesMinnesota Council of Churches helps refugees and people seeking asylum build new lives in Minnesota. They offer many services to help people become self-sufficient and reach their dreams. Services include help with immigration papers, resettlement support, and specialized programs in Twin Cities and Mankato areas. They also run a consortium that brings together refugee agencies to work together. The program has been helping refugees since 1984.
Minnesota 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.
Support for UkrainiansThis service helps Ukrainian people who need support. The Minnesota Council of Churches has an online form where Ukrainians can ask for help or where others can offer help. The form is available in both English and Ukrainian language. You can fill out the form online to get connected with resources and assistance.
The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
Socrates.