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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T200000
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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:20260429T143011
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:20260429T143011
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
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:20260429T143011
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
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:20260429T143011
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:20260429T143011
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210210T142537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T125736Z
UID:10001453-1617127200-1617134400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Home
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)? \nBuilding Home is our introduction to housing development – no experience necessary!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-academy-building-home-spring21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T174140Z
UID:10001425-1616086800-1616092200@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\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-1-0321/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T173853Z
UID:10001424-1613667600-1613673000@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\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-10221/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210108T193747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183939Z
UID:10001437-1612288800-1612296000@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\, January 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, February 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \nRegistration is now CLOSED for this event\, but you can register the next occurrence of this series here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh/2021-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T191617Z
UID:10001423-1611853200-1611858600@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/ba1-1/2021-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20210108T193747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183939Z
UID:10001436-1611684000-1611691200@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\, January 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, February 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \nRegistration is now CLOSED for this event\, but you can register the next occurrence of this series here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh/2021-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20201203T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T203012Z
UID:10001419-1610474400-1610481600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Home
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)? \nBuilding Home is our introduction to housing development – no experience necessary! \nPlease select ‘Attendee: Quantity 1’ to begin your registration:
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-winter21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20201207T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T144811Z
UID:10001420-1608224400-1608228000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural monthly 1-1 training and practice session! We’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.\n\nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday at this time\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/1-1-skill-building-dec2020/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200811T203637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T193012Z
UID:10001384-1600707600-1600714800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:The 1-1 Visit: Building Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. \nRelationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential\, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward\, supporting a new housing development\, or engaging in a policy campaign. Learn the purpose and application of one-to-ones\, and practice your new skill with leaders from other congregations. After you register\, we will email you instructions for how to access the online meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba092120/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200821T212004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T212004Z
UID:10001388-1599903000-1599908400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Amplifiers Training for Scott and Carver County - 9/12/20
DESCRIPTION:In order to see the housing solutions we need in Scott and Carver counties to become a reality\, we need hundreds of people to share their vision and voices with our locally elected officials. \nOn Saturday\, September 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\, join members of the Southwest Beacon Collaborative as we learn how to effectively engage our local elected leaders through grassroots advocacy and organizing. \nYou will learn the most effective language to use while making phone calls and writing emails as well as how to utilize social media to make sure your vision and voice is amplified! \nFrom Families Moving Forward to Prairie Pointe\, it’s going to take all of us to make sure our leaders know that we are prioritizing housing for families and so should they! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/amplifiers0912/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200817T194514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T194514Z
UID:10001386-1598284800-1598290200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Research Visit Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of a team that is conducting research visits with legislators\, mayors or other elected officials?  Join this training to learn how to build and/or deepen these relationships as we secure answers to our most pressing questions. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rvt-0824/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200710T174527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T174527Z
UID:10001371-1597078800-1597089600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: How to Build a Beacon Leadership Team
DESCRIPTION:You asked for it\, we are delivering!  So many of you have asked for assistance in building or strengthening your leadership team\, we created a workshop just for you!  Whether you are a new congregation in the collaborative\, are committed to joining\, or have been creating a team for awhile\, there is something in this workshop for you. Beacon organizers have over 50 years of organizing experience – including the creation and support of leadership teams. We all know how important it is to align our efforts to achieve our audacious vision of “all people have a home” and we know that the leadership team is the vehicle for how our congregations work to build power together. Creating a leadership team is as much of an art as a science…join us as we share of the essential tools of creating a powerful team ready to engage your congregation in the crucial work of addressing affordable housing and homelessness. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-blt-0820/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200724T173845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T173845Z
UID:10001373-1596729600-1596735000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Research Visit Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of a team that is conducting research visits with legislators\, mayors or other elected officials?  Join this training to learn how to build and/or deepen these relationships as we secure answers to our most pressing questions. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/research-visit-training/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20191008T153035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T200729Z
UID:10001327-1595062800-1595070000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Families Moving Forward: Hosting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Hosting Basics covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers to know before any hosting experience begins: why families are homeless\, what to expect from the families being hosted\, roles of volunteers\, and the support Beacon’s FMF staff provides. \nFor new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two to three years to stay up to date on the program. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/hosting-basics-summer20/
LOCATION:MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20191008T154245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T210204Z
UID:10001328-1590516000-1590521400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What It Takes (Virtual Workshop)
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. \nFor donors\, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. \nInstructions for how to join us online will be in your registration confirmation email. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-spring20/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200420T184154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T143902Z
UID:10001353-1588870800-1588876200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:The 1-1 Visit: Building Relationships - 5/7/20
DESCRIPTION:Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. \nRelationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential\, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward\, supporting a new housing development\, or engaging in a policy campaign. Learn the purpose and application of one-to-ones\, and practice your new skill with leaders from other congregations. Your registration confirmation email will have instructions for how to access the online meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/1-1-0507/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20191008T152252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T152252Z
UID:10001326-1584036000-1584045000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Telling Our Stories
DESCRIPTION:Stories inspire\, build relationships\, and move people to action. We know this from the stories of the families who are served by our shelter program or the people who live in our buildings. But stories of struggle aren’t limited to others. It’s important we listen to each other. Learn how to tell your personal stories\, including life challenges\, choices\, outcomes\, and wisdom from learned experiences. \nFor donors and members of Beacon congregations. \nDinner included.  \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/telling-our-stories-winter20/
LOCATION:Living Spirit United Methodist Church\, 4501 Bloomington Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20191216T155809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T180612Z
UID:10001334-1582297200-1582390800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools Retreat
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 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. \nRegistration covers lodging and meals. Scholarships are available by contacting Deb. \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-winter20/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center\, 1 Oakridge Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20191008T134453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T135231Z
UID:10001324-1581616800-1581625800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:This new workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. Participants will reflect on often-hidden aspects of culture and assumptions\, and develop a deeper understanding of how to create an environment where families are welcomed and valued. \nFor experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending Hosting Basics first and having had the experience of hosting families in your congregation. \nDinner included. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inclusive-hospitality-winter20/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T143011
CREATED:20200128T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T174501Z
UID:10001336-1581444000-1581453000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What It Takes
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. \nFor donors\, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. \nDinner included. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-winter20/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church – Shakopee\, 119 8th Ave W\, Shakopee\, MN\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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