Languages of Love
What one rural faith community did to increase religious literacy in Minnesota A line of rainbow-hued doors fronts the New Journey United Church of Christ in Hutchinson (Minnesota) bearing the…
To mark 9/11, reach out, reject hate
Published in the Star Tribune (9/10/2021) When you reflect on Sept. 11, 2001, what comes to mind? If you were of age, we imagine that heartache, confusion, fear and anger…
State Social Studies Standards (Commentary)
This commentary was published in the Star Tribune on August 12, 2021 and co-written by Randeep S. Arora, director of communications and outreach for the Sikh Society of Minnesota, Judy…
Building an Interfaith Group
Drew Hoopes was becoming increasingly aware of the negativity and division he saw in the news and on social media. “That is not an accurate representation of our world. There are muted voices who want to build up, not tear down and divide,” says Hoopes.
Discerning our Moral Commitments Together
Our June 2021 Convening MnMN’s statewide convening called, “Discerning our Moral Commitments Together: A Multifaith Conversation on Racial Justice and Human Dignity” was offered online June 17, 2021. Professor Anantanand…
A Note from Anantanand Rambachan
Greetings Friends, Thank you for reading our newsletter. I welcome you to the Minnesota Multifaith Network and, if you are not already involved, extend the warmest invitation to you to…
Hate Crimes Reform Commentary
Communities Combating Hate is a coalition advocating for hate crimes reform. This commentary was published in the Star Tribune on May 14, 2021 and is signed by multiple faith-based organizations…
FEMA Funeral Expense Assistance for COVID-Related Deaths
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred…
Changing and Adapting to the Twenty-First Century as a Catholic Woman: A Conversation with Reverend Trish Vanni, from Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community
by Becca Buse My first memory of Trish Vanni goes all the way back to the early 2000s when I attended Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Pax Christi Catholic Community…
Anantanand Rambachan participates in 100 Days, 100 Letters campaign
American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters is a national, nonpartisan campaign created from the conviction that scholars who study and teach our diverse religious traditions have something important to…