THANK YOU! Over the last couple of weeks, we have been in partnership with our Apple Valley community members to plan and coordinate the Scone & Carwash fundraisers. We raised over $1500 for the Apple Valley Juneteenth Celebration!!! WAHOO!! It has been so meaningful to connect with people in our neighborhoods and witness powerful, encouraging…
Grace’s Racial Justice Team has joined in to support the Apple Valley Juneteenth Celebration, uplifting and empowering our local black voices. Here’s a bit more about this community event: Unapologetically Black Third Annual Apple Valley Juneteenth CelebrationJune 17, 20224:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDTApple Valley Community Center14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley Join us for a…
An article published today by Gothamist reveals record numbers of hate incidents against the Jewish community in New York City in the first three months of this year. The data shows a total of 86 incidents were reported since January 1st, making the Jewish community the most targeted hate crime victims in New York City.…
As part of Saint Paul Area Synod, and Grace’s efforts to create understanding, learning especially between Native and non-Native peoples, we gather to immerse ourselves in Minnesota History from a Native perspective as we experience Dakota history, culture and sacred sites through storytelling and are present to one another through silence/meditation/reflection and sharing. Our time…
Come. Together. Come Together for Racial Justice Virtual Gathering February 17 · 7:00 PM · CLNE Zoom Room Looking to build relationships across boundaries? Desiring a community centered in BIPOC voices and leadership? Want to ground yourself in conversations with others committed to racial justice? If yes to any (or all) of those, join us on February…
A tour for history and heart Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery TourFebruary 26 · 11:00 AM To live into our welcome statement of being an anti-racist church, doing an interactive site tour of the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum helps to broaden our understanding and celebrate the contributions of our Black neighbors. As…
We are one in the Spirit. Our Grace Lutheran Racial Justice Team will be following the example of our St. Paul Area Synod and will be concentrating our educational activities over the next few months learning about our indigenous siblings. There are a number of ways, online, offline, and on your own time to head…
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel AchoA book written by a Black man that answers white-people questions about race-related issues. Acho believes that the only way to cure racism is by listening to one another. His authentic conversational style engages the reader and makes complex issues easy to understand. Reviewed by Theresa Schulz…
As part of our commitment to ongoing work for equity, our Racial Justice team is bringing us an opportunity to engage in de-escalation webinar-based training. In response to the rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, we at Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt our free bystander intervention training as well…
Interfaith Community GatheringApril 27 · 6:00 – 7:30pm · Online via Zoom Several local faith communities will gather next week to voice and process their feelings about all that has taken place over the past year in relation to the murder of George Floyd. Using Zoom breakout rooms, we will gather in small groups so…