News & Blogs

Here you will find the latest updates from the Minnesota Council of Churches
"See others for who they are:" 3 ways to bridge our divides and beat political resentment
Posted
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.
Read More
Red heading, white text on blue background is an image of the letter denouncing political violence and supporting free speech
We join in denouncing political violence and attacks on free speech
Posted
Read More
graphic includes MN Council of Churches Truth & Reparations logo, photo of an indigenous man in a navy blue blazer, large white and orange round decorative bead pendant on his chest, and graying ponytail, smiling brilliantly to the viewer, and event deets
Moving Towards Healing
Posted
Read More
A man in a suit with an indigenour art necklace stands, smiling and looking at the camera, in an outdoor forested setting
Jim Bear Jacobs named to Sacred Spaces national cohort
Posted News
MCC's Co-Director of Racial Justice has been named to a faith leaders cohort at National Cathedral
Read More
MNchurches
The shadow of violence will not overcome the light of love
Posted
A statement on the mass shooting at Annunciation school
Read More
MNchurches
On federal budget cuts, a message from CEO Elder Kelly
Posted
Federal budget cuts leave vulnerable Minnesotans without basic needs
Read More
An award in the shape of a flame with a red interior, glass exterior, and a plaque on the bottom reading "The Wesleyan Way Award 2025 Jerad Morey 'Do no harm. Do Good. Stay in Love with God."
MCC staff honored for groundbreaking work in faith-based depolarization
Posted News
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.
Read More
A woman with brown hair and a green sweater smiles at the viewer.
MCC Welcomes a new Director of Refugee and Immigration Services!
Posted News, Refugee Services
Kathleen Motzenbecker comes to MCC Refugee Services with significant experience and recognition in many sectors.
Read More
A woman in black clergy vestments stands at a podium with other people of different races and reigious apparel standing in the background
"We will not fall to hatred. Love will prevail."
Posted News
Read More
Clueless Addiction Recap and Congrats to Rev. Dr. Pam!
Posted
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"
Read More