From Our Partners

Jay Phillips Center: Co-Pilgrims on the Journey to Truth: Hinduism and Christianity in Dialogue 

Thursday, September 12, 12:00-1:10pm. Iverson Center for Faith, University of St. Thomas.

Jay Phillips Center: Author Talk with Colum McCann 

September 24th, 7:00pm,  OEC Auditorium. Woulfe Alumni Hall
Join us for a conversation with the award-winning author, Colum McCann, co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences, the Jay Phillips Center for Irish Studies. Apeirogon is a unique exploration of the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This book is named after a shape with a countably infinite number of sides, reflecting the myriad perspectives and stories within this conflict. At its core, the novel is centered around the true stories of two fathers— one Israeli and one Palestinian— whose daughters were killed in the conflict. Register here.

Wisdom Ways: Writing Through Change and Transformation

September 13th, 6-7:30pm, Carondelet Center.  
In this program, we will consider the gifts and the challenges that come when things are changing and we feel uncertain, we experience a sense of loss, or we notice a quickening we can’t explain. We will write about how faith is a guiding light through times of difficulty and the experience of transformation as a journey from “chrysalis” to “butterfly.” Each session begins with a mindfulness practice and includes inspiration from .  world-renowned spiritual and contemporary poets. 

Clouds in Water Zen Center: Election Processing Circles 

Aug 20th, Sept 17th, Oct 29th, Nov 5th at Clouds in Water, 6:30-8:00pm 

Cutting Through the Noise: A Mindfulness Series 

Every Tuesday between August 13th and September 17th, 11:30am-12:30pm, George Floyd Square

Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Multifaith Network, Cutting Through the Noise is a six week series that urges us to come together with a commitment to justice to embody peace and bear witness in shared public places. With a hope for deepening wellness, this series will introduce and practice "retreat" in real time and space... right where we are! Attendees will be invited to reflect, pray, or simply rest in the sights, sounds, and feelings of the present moment. Facilitators will provide brief instructions for finding mindful quiet. 

To support this offering, we suggest a donation of $10 per event ($60 for the whole series). No one will be turned away. You may donate via Venmo to @Ben-Connelly-9 or at the events

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More Events

Performance of "Native, Indigenous, Indian & Me" at MN State Fair 

August 26th and 27th, Minnesota State Fair"

Native, Indigenous, Indian & Me" written by Donovan "Niizhogabo" Holmes  will be performed at the Minnesota State Fair on August 26th and 27th. These plays will be the first of its kind at the State Fair, written by two spirit individuals and the entire cast are indigenous women! Niizhogabo says, "I’m very excited to bring this piece to life alongside New Native Theatre, and to represent the Native community of Minneapolis". Plays being performed are Native, Indigenous, Indian & Me (Written by Donovan "Niizhogabo" Holmes) and Auntie Hotline (Written by Charli Fool Bear) on August 26th and 27th at the Minnesota State Fair for Arts A'Fair at the Grandstand Plaza. Showtimes are as follows: 9:30AM, 10:15AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM.

Mark Your Calendars

• Northspan: 4th Annual Equity Summit October 1st, 2024, Iron Trail Motors Event Center, Virginia, MN The annual Equity Summit is an opportunity for residents, newcomers, elected officials, law enforcement, environmental advocates, community leaders, and business owners to gather with workforce and economic development, government, philanthropy, and other sectors. As part of Northspan’s Welcoming Community program, the goal of the Equity Summit is to help forge a more inclusive future in northeast Minnesota. Learn more here. 

Resources and Opportunities

Interfaith Action: School Tools Drive 

Every summer Interfaith Action's member faith communities collect new backpacks and school supplies to help our young people start the academic year with the tools for success. Visit our website for a list of supplies needed or to make a monetary donation to purchase needed supplies not collected at the drive. Drop-off/distribution is Tuesday, August 20, at Saint Paul United Church of Christ (900 Summit Ave). Join our email list to stay up-to-date.

Interfaith Action: Faithful Hospitality Volunteers Needed

We have an urgent volunteer need for August and September. Faithful Hospitality, our mobile shelter for asylum seekers, is in need of overnight volunteers (2 per night) to help host our shelter guest families. We have partnered with two houses of worship who have generously offered their space, and we are looking to fill spots for overnight hosts. Click below to learn more and sign up. 

Friends for a Nonviolent World is Hiring!

FNVW is a Quaker-inspired organization that welcomes people from all faith practices as well as individuals with no religious orientation. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, people from working class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status and others who are members of marginalized communities.

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to info@fnvw.org by August 9.  The job will be posted until filled.

In the News

"Suni Lee’s Gold Medal Shines Light on Hmong Spirituality" Interfaith America.  Before the national anthem played at her Olympic gold medal ceremony last month, American gymnast Suni Lee called her family on FaceTime. Surrounded by members of their St. Paul, Minn., community, they had just watched her win the women’s all-around competition. Lee is the first Asian American woman to win the title. “They support me so much,” she said in an interview the next day, recalling how her Hmong friends and neighbors had raised money to support her training and her father’s recovery after a serious injury. “If we ever need anything, they’re just so supportive of my whole family.” Phillipe Thao was also watching from St. Paul, Minn. For 25-year-old Thao, and anyone else familiar with Hmong religion and culture, Lee’s comments were profound. In Hmong tradition, strong community and family ties are deeply intertwined with notions of spirituality. For Thao, Lee’s triumph felt like a communal victory.  Read more here.