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SUMMARY:Unpacking Race and Housing - 1/6/24
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a foundational framework for understanding and being able to take action on the racial disparities in housing that exist due to the historical legacy of racism in our country and state. At Beacon\, we believe that to further racial equity we first need to acknowledge the fact that Minnesota has some of the widest racial disparities in the nation – especially in housing. Secondly\, to close the disparities we must learn about and from our history and how it shaped who we are and what we need to do today. Participants will leave this workshop better equipped to lead their congregation and the collaborative in campaigns that address this legacy of racism in housing and homelessness. \n**Registration for this event is full. If you’d like to learn more about future offerings of Unpacking Race and Housing and other Beacon trainings\, please email Emily at egoldthwaite@beaconinterfaith.org**
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/unpacking-race-and-housing-1-6-24/
LOCATION:Lake Harriet United Methodist Church\, 4901 Chowen Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T203000
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SUMMARY:Building Home Training\, TBD
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: This event will NO LONG TAKE PLACE on November 13 as originally planned. We are in the process of rescheduling the event!\nFor more information\, please contact Fritz Bimberg at fbimberg@beaconinterfaith.org. \nWhat does it take for Beacon to develop new affordable homes and change public policies around housing? This is your chance to find out! \nExplore why homelessness exists\, understand the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes\, discover the nuances of the housing development cycle\, and find out why we can’t simply build our way out of homelessness. \nMost of all\, find out how YOU can help ensure all Minnesotans have a safe\, affordable place to call home! \nThis is a virtual event!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-training-november-13/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T191529Z
UID:10001757-1698690600-1698697800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Leadership Team (BLT) Training\, October 30\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Leadership Teams\, or BLTs as we call them\, act as liaisons between congregations and Beacon Interfaith.  \nBLTs play a crucial role in generating support for affordable housing. They amplify Beacon’s mission to ensure all people have a home and help communities put faith into action.  \nThis workshop will help you learn how to:\n– Identify members for a BLT\n– Develop leaders and engage your congregation\n– Craft an organizing plan that connects your faith traditions to housing advocacy \nAre you ready to amplify the power of your community\, live out your faith values\, and take meaningful action toward expanding access to affordable housing?! Then sign up today for this virtual event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-leadership-team-training-october-30-2023/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20230105T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T210835Z
UID:10001671-1675620000-1675629000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20230105T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T210835Z
UID:10001670-1675101600-1675110600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20230105T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T210835Z
UID:10001669-1675008000-1675022400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220705T170231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T170231Z
UID:10001608-1658860200-1658867400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What it Takes - 07/26/22
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to Beacon’s work to develop affordable homes. Explore the reasons homelessness exists\, learn about the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes\, the housing development cycle and why we can’t build our way out of the problem of homelessness. \nAn excellent opportunity to invite friends or congregation members to\, or a helpful refresher about what it takes to create and sustain affordable housing. \nThis event will be offered over Zoom.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-07-26-22/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220503T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T144641Z
UID:10001595-1655370000-1655377200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis. \nUnpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities\, and the impact of that today. Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:\n1. Thursday\, June 9 from 9 – 11 a.m.\n2. Thursday\, June 16 from 9 – 11 a.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. Register below to receive the login information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/race-housing-june-2022/2022-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220503T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T144641Z
UID:10001594-1654765200-1654772400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis. \nUnpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities\, and the impact of that today. Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:\n1. Thursday\, June 9 from 9 – 11 a.m.\n2. Thursday\, June 16 from 9 – 11 a.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. Register below to receive the login information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/race-housing-june-2022/2022-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001580-1649176200-1649190600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001579-1649089800-1649104200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001578-1648571400-1648585800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001577-1648485000-1648499400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220119T204228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T204228Z
UID:10001562-1647282600-1647289800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What it Takes
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what the three buckets of funding are needed to create affordable homes? Can you describe what supportive housing is? Here’s the tough one – who does it include when we say our focus is creating homes for those at 30% of the area median income (AMI)? Building Home is our introduction to housing development – no experience necessary! \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-3-14-22/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20220119T202545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T151640Z
UID:10001561-1646332200-1646339400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Your BLT - 3/3/22
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Leadership Teams (or BLTs\, as we like to call them) are the necessary liaison between the congregation and the collaborative. This workshop focuses on who to look for in creating your team\, how to develop leaders and engage your congregation\, and how to develop an organizing plan that connects your faith traditions to the work of the collaborative in housing and policy. \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/blt-3-3-22/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20211012T190609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T192121Z
UID:10001533-1641493800-1641501000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:\n1. Thursday\, December 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Thursday\, January 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. Register here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/race-housing-2022-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20211012T190609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T193205Z
UID:10001532-1640889000-1640896200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:\n1. Thursday\, December 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Thursday\, January 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. Register below to receive the login information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/race-housing-2021-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20211102T181644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T211109Z
UID:10001542-1639504800-1639513800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Your BLT - 12/14/21
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Leadership Teams (or BLTs\, as we like to call them) are the necessary liaison between the congregation and the collaborative. This workshop focuses on who to look for in creating your team\, how to develop leaders and engage your congregation\, and how to develop an organizing plan that connects your faith traditions to the work of the collaborative in housing and policy. \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/blt-12-14-21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20211112T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T210042Z
UID:10001543-1639321200-1639513800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership For Change Virtual Retreat - December 2021
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders who are able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This three-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of three virtual sessions:\n1. Sunday\, December 12 from 3-8:30 p.m.\n2. Monday\, December 13 from 4-8:30 p.m.\n3. Tuesday\, December 14 from 4-8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all three sessions to experience the full training and be sure to register by Tuesday\, December 7. \nThis virtual retreat will have closed captioning available. For more information about our safety and accessibility practices\, please click here. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $50 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-dec2021/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20211012T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T165856Z
UID:10001531-1636482600-1636489800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What it Takes
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what the three buckets of funding are needed to create affordable homes? Can you describe what supportive housing is? Here’s the tough one – who does it include when we say our focus is creating homes for those at 30% of the area median income (AMI)? Building Home is our introduction to housing development – no experience necessary! \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-110921/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210609T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T193437Z
UID:10001496-1627927200-1627934400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, July 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Monday\, August 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-race-housing/2021-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210609T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T193437Z
UID:10001495-1627322400-1627329600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, July 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Monday\, August 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-race-housing/2021-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210616T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T175518Z
UID:10001497-1626327000-1626375600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly 1-1 training and practice session! \nWe’re always talking about the fact that 1-1 relational visits comprise the core building block of our organizing\, so we want to make sure we’re putting our words into action. Drop in for an informal mini-training and practice opportunity. \nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday of each month at this time\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-1-1-0721/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210622T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T153002Z
UID:10001498-1626114600-1626118200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Together: Conversations for Change
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Together is our collaborative-wide inreach\, when congregations will conduct 1000 one-to-one conversations over 10 weeks! Imagine what we will learn and how much stronger we will be together. \nThis orientation is the first opportunity for leaders coordinating this effort in their congregation to hear the plans\, systems and resources to make this go smoothly. We will record this session as a training video for others to use as they join in over the summer. Required trainings for everyone conducting the one-to-ones will be offered in August. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/powerful-together-071221/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T181126Z
UID:10001428-1623949200-1623954600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural monthly 1-1 training and practice session! \nWe’re always talking about the fact that 1-1 relational visits comprise the core building block of our organizing\, so we want to make sure we’re putting our words into action. Drop in for an informal mini-training and practice opportunity. \nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday at this time (For January\, we had to move to the 4th due to a conflict) so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-1-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T174531Z
UID:10001427-1621530000-1621535400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural monthly 1-1 training and practice session! \nWe’re always talking about the fact that 1-1 relational visits comprise the core building block of our organizing\, so we want to make sure we’re putting our words into action. Drop in for an informal mini-training and practice opportunity. \nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday at this time (For January\, we had to move to the 4th due to a conflict) so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-1-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210115T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T174405Z
UID:10001439-1620756000-1620763200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Tuesday\, May 4 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, May 11 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh-2/2021-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210115T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T174405Z
UID:10001438-1620151200-1620158400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Tuesday\, May 4 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, May 11 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh-2/2021-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T175034Z
UID:10001426-1618506000-1618511400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural monthly 1-1 training and practice session! \nWe’re always talking about the fact that 1-1 relational visits comprise the core building block of our organizing\, so we want to make sure we’re putting our words into action. Drop in for an informal mini-training and practice opportunity. \nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday at this time (For January\, we had to move to the 4th due to a conflict) so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-1-0421/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T051930
CREATED:20210210T140826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T171111Z
UID:10001452-1618135200-1618250400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change Virtual Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This two-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of two virtual sessions:\n1. Sunday\, April 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.\n2. Monday\, April 12 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $50 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop. \nRegistration for this event is closed.  Please contact Deb Rodgers if you would still like to attend.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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