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In a Time Such as This:
The urgent need for building stronger multifaith communities in Minnesota
October 7 & 13, 10am - 12pm
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MnMN's next convening has been scheduled! It will be a two-part, online series and you may attend one or both dates, as your schedule allows. "In a Time Such as This: The urgent need for building stronger multifaith communities in Minnesota" is an invitation to hear from community and faith leaders, share your perspectives and stories, and be in relationship with people of different faith backgrounds. Together we will grapple with what it means to cultivate authentic relationships that can acknowledge and honor our differences. Registration information is coming soon - but for now please save the dates October 7 & 13 from 10am-12pm by clicking the calendar links below. Our event will automatically be added to your online calendar.
Thursday, October 7, 10am-12pm
Inspiring Speakers & Interactive Breakout Conversations
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Wednesday, October 13, 10am-12pm
Relationship Building & Learning Across Shared Areas of Interest
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Truth & Justice Vigil
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
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Black Buddhist teachers and leaders from across the U.S. are leading the Truth & Justice Vigil virtually every Tuesday.
Event Sponsor: Common Ground Meditation Center
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America on Fire:
Public safety then & now
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
July 27 - October 26 (except Jewish High Holy days in September)
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Elizabeth Hinton's book 'America on Fire' will guide weekly conversations on community safety, police violence and rebellion. Each session in this series is meant to be self-contained, allowing members to drop-in/out of discussions as their schedules permit.
Event Sponsor: Jewish Community Action
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Catholics & Muslims:
History, theology, encounters
August 18 & September 8, 6:00pm
Parts 2 & 3
A webinar series on the history of encounter between Catholics and Muslims.
Sponsored and organized by: Lumen Christi Institute (Chicago), American Cusanus Society
Promotional cosponsors: Nova Forum for Catholic Thought (University of Southern California), Saint Benedict Institute (Holland, MI): St. Paul's Catholic Student Center (Madison, WI), The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola University (Chicago), Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and the Encountering Islam Initiative at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
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Bystander Intervention 101 Training
August 19, 5:30-7:00pm
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This free, 1.5-hour, interactive training will teach Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology for safely standing up to hate and bigotry in person and online. These trainings are appropriate for anyone of high school age or above anywhere in the world.
Event Sponsor: Shoulder to Shoulder, Houston Coalition Against Hate, OCA-Greater Houston and Hollaback!
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Challenging Islamophobia Conference:
4th annual
October 12, 8:30am-4:00pm
More Info (pending)
The 4th Annual Challenging Islamophobia Conference will take place virtually on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 from 8.30am to 4:00pm. If you purchased tickets for the 2020 event, they can be used to participate in this year's rescheduled conference. To share your thoughts about the upcoming conference, including topic ideas, please complete their SURVEY FORM.
Event Sponsor: Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Minnesota
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2021 Parliament of the World’s Religions:
Available virtually around the world
October 16-18
Early Bird Registration Pricing of $70: Now through August 31
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Hosted virtually for the first time, attendees will experience 48 hours of global interfaith programming hosted in Central US time, coinciding with the location of the Parliament headquarters in Chicago. Parliaments are known to connect local activism network leaders, religious leaders, as well as luminaries like Nobel Laureates. This year's speakers include His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama; Karen Armstrong, OBE FRSL; Swami Sarvapriyananda; Grandmother Flordemayo; Bishop William E. Swing; Marianne Williamson; and Rabbi David Rosen.
Brian Zakem, a member of MnMN's Network Council who is also active with Temple Israel of Minneapolis, Align Minneapolis, and Alliance for Sustainability, will attend and may be participating as a moderator.
Event Sponsor: Parliament of the World's Religions
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White Saviorism:
Knowing your role in anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
October 21, 9:00am
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This training will help you understand the Eight White Identities and find your role in the ongoing work of racial and social justice in our communities. All learner types were thought of when planning this training, with times for individual reflection, small group work, and full group sharing. Join us to say no to white saviorism and commit to working toward being an ally and accomplice.
Event Sponsor: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
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