End of Session Round Up – What’s Next
Monday, May 18th, marked the “end of session”, but because so many families and Minnesotans still stand in need, we are fairly certain a Special Session is on the horizon….
Joint Statement in Advance of Minnesota Budget Projection
The following statement is being released by the organizations listed below: “In times of crisis, Minnesotans – no matter the color of our skin, our wealth or our ZIP code…
The Willingness to Heal: Responding to a Health Pandemic the Way Jesus Would
By Rev. Christian Briones, Associate Minister, Mayflower United Church of Christ Luke 5:12-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 12 Once, when he was in one of the cities, there was a man…
Find Renewal
James 2:15-16Suppose a brother of a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does…
Finding Rejuvenation in Ramadan Amid Global Crisis
“The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguishing…
Clergy and Faith Leaders Call for Voting Protections
Senate Majority Leader Paul GazelkaSpeaker of the House Melissa HortmanSenator Mary Kiffmeyer, Chair, State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee Rep. Raymond Dehn, Chair, Subcommittee on Elections Dear Sen. Gazelka,…
It’s Possible to Release Incarcerated People to Their Families for Our Health & Safety – Take Action NOW
Most Minnesotans believe that every human being, no matter their race or income, is deserving of dignity and redemption. Yet, in Minnesota, we have laws that criminalize and incarcerate high…
The Revealing
Revelation 1:3“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time…
Welcome to Apocalypse: A Faith Reflection
By: Rev. Jan Wiersma Sisters and brothers, welcome to apocalypse. If this word conjures up images of death, destruction and the end of the world as we know it, let…
Passion Week & Pandemic
1 Corinthians 15:55-57“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be…