News & Blogs

Here you will find the latest updates from the Minnesota Council of Churches

From our CEO

Posted 12/18/2025 - 2:44pm

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Somali people are part of Minnesota's story

Posted 12/03/2025 - 10:16am

Targeting a whole community violates sacred teachings

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Celebrating Chrissie Carver's ordination

Posted 10/28/2025 - 10:33am

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Truth-Telling as Sacred Work

Posted 10/27/2025 - 9:27am

Reflections on Dr. Anton Treuer's address by Elder Suzanne P. Kelly, CEO.

"See others for who they are:" 3 ways to bridge our divides and beat political resentment

Posted 10/10/2025 - 4:33pm

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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We join in denouncing political violence and attacks on free speech

Posted 10/01/2025 - 3:10pm

Moving Towards Healing

Posted 09/12/2025 - 2:52pm

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Jim Bear Jacobs named to Sacred Spaces national cohort

Posted 09/02/2025 - 2:52pm News

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

The shadow of violence will not overcome the light of love

Posted 08/27/2025 - 1:19pm

A statement on the mass shooting at Annunciation school

On federal budget cuts, a message from CEO Elder Kelly

Posted 07/25/2025 - 3:43pm

Federal budget cuts leave vulnerable Minnesotans without basic needs