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SUMMARY:Rent Stabilization Forum
DESCRIPTION:Both Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will have the opportunity to support rent stabilization programs this November. As a developer and owner of apartments with the vision that all people have a home\, Beacon urges members of our collaborating congregations to vote “yes.” This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the ballot measures in both cities and why our faith values guide us to supporting them. \nThere will be Closed Captioning available at this event. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-stabilization-forum/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210915T205230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205230Z
UID:10001519-1633528800-1633530600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/6/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-6-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210930T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T203406Z
UID:10001525-1634059800-1634070600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis Voter Phone Bank - 10/12/21
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a brief virtual training and shift calling voters about rent stabilization! Beacon believes our faith values call us not only to vote yes but to encourage our neighbors to vote yes with us and these phone banks will be our main tool to do so. Register on our calendar for the date you are interested in and you’ll receive detailed instructions for participating in this action. Once we get the hang of the technology\, this is a rewarding and impactful action! \nYou will need a computer or tablet AND a phone to use the dialing software. Training is provided\, no experience necessary! Please register by noon the day before your selected date! This will allow us time to email you instructions for how to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/mpls-phone-bank-1/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210915T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205557Z
UID:10001520-1634133600-1634135400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/13/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-13-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210924T200214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T200214Z
UID:10001523-1634238000-1634241600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Together Coordinator Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Together: Conversations for Change are underway in 25 congregations! All coordinators are encouraged to gather and share what’s working and where you need support. We have a collective goal of over 1000 conversations – let’s work together to reach it! \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-check-in/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210915T205741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205741Z
UID:10001521-1634738400-1634740200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/20/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-20-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210930T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T204201Z
UID:10001526-1634839200-1634844600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/21/21
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a brief virtual training and shift calling voters about rent stabilization! Beacon believes our faith values call us not only to vote yes but to encourage our neighbors to vote yes with us and these phone banks will be our main tool to do so. Register on our calendar for the date you are interested in and you’ll receive detailed instructions for participating in this action. Once we get the hang of the technology\, this is a rewarding and impactful action! \nYou will need a computer or tablet AND a phone to use the dialing software. Training is provided\, no experience necessary! Please register by noon the day before your selected date! This will allow us time to email you instructions for how to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/sp-phone-bank-1/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T201500
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211001T212720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T212949Z
UID:10001528-1635188400-1635192900@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing Hosting\, Expanding Community
DESCRIPTION:Families Moving Forward hosts are invited to join us for a hybrid event happening in person at Robbinsdale Parkway UCC and online on Zoom. This event will be especially meaningful for FMF hosts who are experiencing the closure of the Hennepin program\, adapting to the pandemic and in some cases the end of hosting as they knew it. Join us to be recognized for your deep commitment to providing shelter and learn how that commitment to community is the foundation for our ability to build housing and impact policy as a collaborative. Hear about ways to take action for housing like Emerson Village and keep living out the vision that all people have a home. \nPlease indicate in the registration form how you will be joining us. You have two options:\n1. In person: at Robbinsdale Parkway UCC\, 4200 Lake Rd\, Robbinsdale\, MN 55422.\n2. Virtual: on Zoom with Closed Captions available. \nFor information about our accessibility standards and safety precautions\, please click here: https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/blog/events/event-safety-and-accessibility/. More specific information about the in-person venue will be emailed to you before the event. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/recognizing-hosting/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210930T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T210122Z
UID:10001527-1635249600-1635255000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/26/21
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a brief virtual training and shift calling voters about rent stabilization! Beacon believes our faith values call us not only to vote yes but to encourage our neighbors to vote yes with us and these phone banks will be our main tool to do so. Register on our calendar for the date you are interested in and you’ll receive detailed instructions for participating in this action. Once we get the hang of the technology\, this is a rewarding and impactful action! \nYou will need a computer or tablet AND a phone to use the dialing software. Training is provided\, no experience necessary! Please register by noon the day before your selected date! This will allow us time to email you instructions for how to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/sp-phone-bank-2/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210915T205902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205902Z
UID:10001522-1635343200-1635345000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/27/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-27-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20210924T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T202450Z
UID:10001524-1635755400-1635757200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 11/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, November 1\, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-11-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211102T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T160842Z
UID:10001538-1635948000-1635949800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: How Housing Vouchers Work - 11/3/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will answer the question: “How do housing vouchers work?” Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-how-housing-vouchers-work-11-3-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211008T214426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T163623Z
UID:10001530-1636020000-1636025400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Clergy and Staff Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A quarterly virtual gathering space for clergy and staff of congregations to build relationships and skills for the work we share as a collaborative. In October\, join us for a preview of our policy work for 2021-22 and a conversation about where clergy involvement is most impactful in these campaigns. The common theme is calling for an increased commitment and investment in housing for people with the lowest incomes – below 30% of the Area Median Income. How will preachers\, theologians\, and religious leaders bring this moral issue to the forefront in our public life? \nThis Zoom meeting will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/clergy-nov2021/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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:20211110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211102T161412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T161412Z
UID:10001539-1636552800-1636554600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: How Housing Vouchers Work - 11/10/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will answer the question: “How do housing vouchers work?” Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-11-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211021T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T144801Z
UID:10001534-1636655400-1636662600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Assembly - 11/11/21
DESCRIPTION:Are you a leader of a Beacon Leadership Team or a Campaign Action Team? Interested in learning more about the work we do together to create change? Need some inspiration? Leadership Assemblies are a place for established and emerging leaders to come together to get grounded\, energized and connected. The October Assembly will focus on the work this year. We have a number of campaigns – at the city\, county\, regional and state levels – and will be launching two NEW developments this year! All of these campaigns offer new ways for your congregations to get involved and for teams to develop and strengthen their skills. Mark this date! \nThis event was rescheduled from October 28. If you registered for this event before the reschedule\, your Zoom link will still work\, so there is no need to register again. We will have Closed Captioning available on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/assembly-11-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211026T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T192534Z
UID:10001535-1637087400-1637089200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inside Cranberry Ridge: A Beacon Now Hardhat Tour
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost here! Beacon invites you to join our Community Connection Manager Craig Freeman for a very special evening Beacon Now to get an inside look at the construction at Cranberry Ridge. This virtual event is an opportunity to celebrate all the people who have worked for nearly a decade to get the building to this point\, and will culminate in the debut of a video hard hat tour of the construction site. So\, whether you’ve been involved with Cranberry Ridge for years or just want to see proof that Beacon is in it for the long haul with each of our developments\, put on your party hat and join us! \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link\, which will have Closed Captioning available. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inside-cranberry-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211102T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T164103Z
UID:10001540-1637157600-1637159400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: How Housing Vouchers Work - 11/17/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will answer the question: “How do housing vouchers work?” Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-11-17-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211102T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T164352Z
UID:10001541-1637762400-1637764200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: How Housing Vouchers Work - 11/24/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will answer the question: “How do housing vouchers work?” Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-11-24-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211006T182503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T154431Z
UID:10001529-1638298800-1638304200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Together: Sharing Our Learnings
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! We are nearing the end of our 2021 inreach campaign\, Powerful Together: Conversations for Change. It’s time to gather as a collaborative and find out what we have learned. Beacon staff will lead this process (and you will be invited to do something similar with visitors from just your congregation as well). All inreach coordinators and visitors are encouraged to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-learnings/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211029T153541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T184301Z
UID:10001536-1638347400-1638349200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 12/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, December 1\, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-12-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211118T192755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T192755Z
UID:10001545-1638367200-1638369000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211118T193314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T193314Z
UID:10001546-1638972000-1638973800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/8/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-8-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
CREATED:20211029T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T191451Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Urgency: A Beacon Convening
DESCRIPTION:Click here for our Public Agenda – Joyful Urgency Convening December 2021 \nThe Beacon collaborative has shown tremendous power and resilience over the last year\, working hard to shelter families\, create homes and advocate for our vision that all people have a home. We have continued to lead the growing Bring it Home\, MN campaign. We have stepped boldly into new policy campaigns locally\, pushing the Met Council and City of Minneapolis to live into their commitment to creating homes for those at the lowest incomes.  And most of this work has been done all virtually over Zoom!    \nIt is time to come together to celebrate this great work and move forward in joyful urgency! You are invited to our first Beacon Congregational Convening since the start of the pandemic.  If you have not attended a convening before\, join us to ground ourselves in our vision and collective story and learn the transformational power of the work we are planning this next year. All congregations are invited in whatever way they have participated in Beacon. We especially welcome you if you just learned about Beacon through a congregational in-reach. This event will be a great introduction to Beacon for those new to our work and nourishment for the journey for everyone working for the vision that all people have a home.   \nDo not miss this convening on Thursday\, December 9th. Save the date.       \nThis is a hybrid event\, and everyone has the option of joining us either in person or virtually via Zoom (the link will be shared with you upon registering). \nOur in-person venue will be:\nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN 55431 \nMasks are required for anyone attending in person\, and we will provide extras at the door if you don’t have one. Accessible parking\, seating\, and bathrooms are available on site\, and St. Stephen Lutheran Church welcomes all regardless of gender\, sexual identity\, religious preference\, or ethnic heritage. Closed Captioning will be available on Zoom. For more information on our safety and accessibility policies\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-convening/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Convening
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/15/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-15-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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UID:10001548-1640181600-1640183400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/22/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-22-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T160208
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SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 1/5/22
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, January 5\, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-1-5-22/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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