After a Bridging conference, Director of Strategic Relationships Rev. Jerad Morey has some encouraging takeaways for Minnesota communities who want to connect across differences and depolarize our nation.
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Over 100 National Faith Leaders Denounce Political Violence and Attacks on Free Speech and Nonprofit Independence
Clergy Across Traditions Call for Peace, Civil Discourse, and the Protection of Constitutional Freedoms

MCC's Co-Director of Racial Justice has been named to a faith leaders cohort at National Cathedral

A statement on the mass shooting at Annunciation school

Federal budget cuts leave vulnerable Minnesotans without basic needs

This marks the seventh recognition total, and the fourth in the last 12 months, for the conflict-depolarizing, democracy-strengthening, evidence-based MCC Respectful Conversations.

Kathleen Motzenbecker comes to MCC Refugee Services with significant experience and recognition in many sectors.

Speaking at the Minnesota State Capitol this morning the Minnesota Council of Churches CEO, Board President and two other board members joined dozens of other faith partners and religious leaders in speaking out against political violence while embracing bridge-building to preserve our communitie

Co-Director of Racial Justice Rev. Dr. Pamela Ngunjiri received her Doctorate in Ministry in a May ceremony at Bethel University. This Monday she shared some of her research in a webinar, "Clueless Addiction: Disengaging from Racism in Black and White Churches"
Our CEO, Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, shared this statement in response to the Executive Order of June 4, 2025, banning travel to the U.S. from certain countries:

MCC Respectful Conversations receives MN Ethical Leadership Award

70% of us also say we feel personally responsible for bridging divides. We want to reconnect. We just don’t know how. But you can start by watching a movie.
Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, CEO of MCC, shares this statement on the passing of Pope Francis.

After a powerful journey to his tribal nation's original land, Co-Director of Racial Justice Jim Bear Jacobs reflects on the healing and justice of the Landback movement.
An MCC Respectful Conversations Lead Facilitator received the Star Tribune's Bridge Builder 2024 award for building peace at a major Respectful Conversation in Saint Cloud.

Minnesota Council of Chuches will follow the mandates of Christ and the mission our 27 member denominations created us to accomplish. We will organize, advocate, partner and pray, manifesting the courage to stand together. You can help.
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After a Bridging conference, Director of Strategic Relationships Rev. Jerad Morey has some encouraging takeaways for Minnesota communities who want to connect across differences and depolarize our nation.

Over 100 National Faith Leaders Denounce Political Violence and Attacks on Free Speech and Nonprofit Independence
Clergy Across Traditions Call for Peace, Civil Discourse, and the Protection of Constitutional Freedoms

MCC's Co-Director of Racial Justice has been named to a faith leaders cohort at National Cathedral

A statement on the mass shooting at Annunciation school

Federal budget cuts leave vulnerable Minnesotans without basic needs

This marks the seventh recognition total, and the fourth in the last 12 months, for the conflict-depolarizing, democracy-strengthening, evidence-based MCC Respectful Conversations.

Kathleen Motzenbecker comes to MCC Refugee Services with significant experience and recognition in many sectors.

Speaking at the Minnesota State Capitol this morning the Minnesota Council of Churches CEO, Board President and two other board members joined dozens of other faith partners and religious leaders in speaking out against political violence while embracing bridge-building to preserve our communitie

Co-Director of Racial Justice Rev. Dr. Pamela Ngunjiri received her Doctorate in Ministry in a May ceremony at Bethel University. This Monday she shared some of her research in a webinar, "Clueless Addiction: Disengaging from Racism in Black and White Churches"
Our CEO, Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, shared this statement in response to the Executive Order of June 4, 2025, banning travel to the U.S. from certain countries:

MCC Respectful Conversations receives MN Ethical Leadership Award

70% of us also say we feel personally responsible for bridging divides. We want to reconnect. We just don’t know how. But you can start by watching a movie.
Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, CEO of MCC, shares this statement on the passing of Pope Francis.

After a powerful journey to his tribal nation's original land, Co-Director of Racial Justice Jim Bear Jacobs reflects on the healing and justice of the Landback movement.
An MCC Respectful Conversations Lead Facilitator received the Star Tribune's Bridge Builder 2024 award for building peace at a major Respectful Conversation in Saint Cloud.

Minnesota Council of Chuches will follow the mandates of Christ and the mission our 27 member denominations created us to accomplish. We will organize, advocate, partner and pray, manifesting the courage to stand together. You can help.