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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 communities.

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"

CEO statement on assassination and attempts in Minnesota

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:

"As Minnesota Council of Churches watches a continued assault on refugees, immigrants, BIPOC communities, and more, we wholeheartedly oppose the latest executive order to ban travel from 12 countries, most on them on the continents of Asia and Africa, or whose residents represent the African diaspora.

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.