We're called to make a difference

“One person can do many things, but together we can do even more. Together, we can do great things that we didn’t know were possible on our own. Together, we can have the audacity to believe the faith community still matters. Together, we can shine brightly and generate real transformative change in this community.” - Pastor Sara Spohr

We work in partnership for greater impact, sharing our financial resources, and showing up to create a more equitable and just world.

Community and worldwide partners

  • Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
  • Cherish All Children​
  • Kubi District, Lutheran Church of Nigeria
  • Meals on Wheels, South Minneapolis
  • ​Minneapolis Area Synod
  • Minnehaha Food Shelf, Minneapolis​
  • NENA, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association

Build power for home with Beacon

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Let’s do justice together. Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative sets the stage for change in 2023, bringing together all collaborating faith communities.
 
Thursday, December 1
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave. S., Saint Paul
Register today.

At the convening, folks will gather to:
- Learn about and celebrate the new five-year plan.
- Understand and provide input on new developments.
- Launch a new Unlock the Metro Campaign: A Campaign for Project Based Vouchers.
- Preview the plan for this upcoming legislative session as we work on Bring it Home, Minnesota and other important bills.

Collection of winter items in December

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All three New Branches faith communities will collect donations for neighbors in need. Some donations will go to Agate Housing + Services (Agate), formerly St. Stephen's Human Services, and some will go into car care kits assembled by Spirit kids and youth. 

Buy from Agate's amazon wish list of winter essentials. 
View and order from the charity wish list.
 
Agate's Street Outreach has urgent needs—car care kits will be important. Bring these donations to worship with you.
  • Hand warmers and gloves, adult sizes large and x-large
  • $5 gift cards to Target, Cub, or McDonald's
  • Granola bars 
  • Chapstick​

One hour each month at Riverview Apartments

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Do you have one hour to help unload a truck filled with food donations into Riverview Apartments*? That one hour includes staying to chat with residents which is a special part of this role. One volunteer is needed to help Bonnie Lindstrom each month.

December 21, 9:30 a.m. 
​Reach out to help. 612-751-5214

*Riverview Apartments is one of more than 20 Beacon properties throughout the Twin Cities metro. Read more.

Walk to End Hunger with ​Wheels South Minneapolis

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The Walk to End Hunger Fundraiser is happening right now. Metro Meals on Wheels matches all donations South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels collects. Funds raised help to keep meal prices low.

Donate. https://event.walktoendhunger.org/.../walkto.../team/908468/

Meals on Wheels South Minneapolis recruiting

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Meals on Wheels is recruiting drivers—they’re spending time at local super markets looking for all who are interested in meal deliveries for South Minneapolis Meals On Wheels.
Connect to learn more.