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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T173000
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CREATED:20200724T173845Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T160609
CREATED:20191008T153035Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T160609
CREATED:20191008T154245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T210204Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T183000
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CREATED:20200420T184154Z
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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:20260429T160609
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
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CREATED:20191216T155809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T180612Z
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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
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CREATED:20191008T134453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T135231Z
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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:20260429T160609
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T160609
CREATED:20191008T135043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T135043Z
UID:10001325-1581012000-1581021000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Hosting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers\, including why families are homeless\, what to expect from the families being hosted\, roles of volunteers\, and the support Beacon’s shelter 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. \nDinner included.  \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/hosting-basics-winter20/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T160609
CREATED:20190919T140900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T140900Z
UID:10001320-1573495200-1573504200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Hosting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers including why families are homeless\, what to expect from the families being hosted\, roles of volunteers\, and the support Beacon’s shelter 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.  \nDinner included. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/hosting-basics-fall19/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities – Minneapolis\, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190813T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T160609
CREATED:20190812T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T213311Z
UID:10001307-1565719200-1565728200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Workshop - Families Moving Forward: Inclusive Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:This workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. You will reflect on your own identities\, assumptions\, and implicit biases and develop skills to create an inclusive and equitable environment for families. \n\n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/families-moving-forward-inclusive-hospitality/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church\, 145 Engler Blvd\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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