Beacon Interfaith

Beacon Now: Emerson Village
2020-09-16 14:00 - 14:30, 2020-09-23 14:00 - 14:30, 2020-09-30 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover the announcement of Emerson Village, our newly launched family supportive housing development in North Minneapolis, and how you can get involved in advocating for these massively needed homes for families.

The 1-1 Visit: Building Relationships
2020-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change.
Relationships 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.

Beacon Leadership Team Assembly
2020-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | MN
This virtual assembly will focus on how housing and homelessness is impacted by racial disparities and injustice. In fact, homelessness can be seen as a symptom of structural racism. We’ll explore some of the initial steps the collaborative is taking to highlight the intersection of race and housing as well as explore what other congregations are doing and how to work racial justice into your team’s plans for the year.
A link to join this meeting will be emailed to you once you register below.

Light the Way Home
2020-09-29 16:00 - 16:45 | MN
Working together, we believe it’s possible for all people to have a home. We believe we have the power, if we join our voices and our resources, to see this happen in our lifetimes. It takes nearly $4 million from our community each year to push our work forward, with thousands of people giving what they can as a testament to their values. Light the Way Home is a series of virtual fundraising events where attendees are invited to give generously and introduce others to our vision. Ensuring this future will require the investment of both public and private funds, and Light the Way Home offers an invitation for you to give generously or in any way that’s meaningful to you.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 10/1/20
2020-10-01 08:30 - 09:00 | MN
Please register below to join us, and raise our voices together for the October 1, Rent is Due: Day of Action.
Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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.
We need Bring it Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Thursday, October 1, when rent is due, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting, where we will learn more about the growing crisis, reflect together over instructions on how to take action together.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
We are committed to holding a Rent is Due: Day of Action every month, so please mark your calendars for the rest of the year. We plan on having this event the first of the month, except when it lands on the weekend. Our next two dates will be Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, December 1.
We look forward to joining with you on October 1.

Candidate Forum: Hennepin County Commissioners
2020-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
We believe in creating more equitable communities where all people have a home. This vision is in jeopardy as the pandemic and economic downturn are making our housing crisis much worse. A now looming eviction crisis will impact communities across the state, unless our elected leaders act.
Join us as we take this first step and engage our local candidates for public office in this needed and urgent discussion. We will engage the candidates in a conversation to hear their vision for who will make decisions about who gets housed, the crisis of homelessness, and the long term solutions, like Bring it Home, MN, Beacon’s rent subsidy campaign.
For this meeting we’re inviting commissioner candidates for districts 1, 5, 6 and 7 of Hennepin County. These commissioners would have tremendous power in determining both capital and service funding. Our conversation with them will focus on the state of local encampments, prioritizing supportive housing for families, and transparency in their decision-making process.
**Please select “Attendee: Quantity 1” below to begin your registration**

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe
2020-10-07 15:00 - 15:30, 2020-10-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2020-10-21 14:00 - 14:30, 2020-10-28 14:00 - 14:30 | MN
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover the status of Prairie Pointe, our family supportive housing development in Shakopee, and the actions you can take to get these desperately needed homes built.

Candidate Forum: Senate and House District 44
2020-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
We believe in creating more equitable communities where all people have a home. This vision is in jeopardy as the pandemic and economic downturn are making our housing crisis much worse. A now looming eviction crisis will impact communities across the state, unless our elected leaders act.
Join us as we take this first step and engage our local candidates for public office in this needed and urgent discussion. We will engage the candidates in a conversation to hear their vision for who will make decisions about who gets housed, the crisis of homelessness, and the long term solutions, like Bring it Home, MN, Beacon’s rent subsidy campaign.
For this meeting we’re inviting candidates for Senate District 44 and House District 44 A/B, in the area of Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Medina. House and Senate District 44 races are essential to many Beacon members who live in the district. The state legislature has a critical role to play in meeting the current challenge and working toward long term solutions. Conversations with these candidates will focus on responses to the growing crisis, long term solutions like Bring It Home, MN, and the state’s responsibility to put resources toward those who need it the most.
**Please select “Attendee: Quantity 1” below to begin your registration**

Clergy & Religious Leaders Gathering - 10/15/20
2020-10-15 09:00 - 10:15 | MN
Clergy and staff leaders of Beacon congregations are invited to gather monthly for reflection, discussion, and support. Hosted by Beacon organizers, we’ll explore topics related to congregations’ work on shelter, housing and policy and strengthen our collaborative for a prophetic presence in the public arena. Drop in for one, or attend them all! Meetings will be virtual.

Scott and Carver Counties Regional Meeting
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | MN
Join members of Scott and Carver county congregations as we discuss the current status of Prairie Pointe and the next steps we can take together to make sure our voices are heard on local housing solutions. We will also be discussing our work through November to ensure our state legislature is prioritizing housing solutions that address the coming eviction crisis across Minnesota.
A link to join this meeting will be emailed to you once you register below.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 11/2/20
2020-11-02 08:30 - 09:00 | MN
Please register below to join us, and raise our voices together for the November 2, Rent is Due: Day of Action.
Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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.
We need Bring it Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Monday, November 2, when rent is due, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting, where we will learn more about the growing crisis, reflect together over instructions on how to take action together.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
We are committed to holding a Rent is Due: Day of Action every month, so please mark your calendars for the rest of the year. We plan on having this event the first of the month, except when it lands on the weekend. Our next date will be Tuesday, December 2.
We look forward to joining with you on November 2.

Beacon Now: Bimosedaa - 11/4/20
2020-11-04 14:00 - 14:30 | MN
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover the status of Bimosedaa, our downtown Minneapolis housing development in partnership with Red Lake Nation, and the actions you can take to get these desperately needed homes built.

Beacon Now: Bimosedaa - 11/11/20
2020-11-11 14:00 - 14:30 | MN

Dwelling in Hope Rally - 11/15/20
2020-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | MN, United States
Join Beacon leaders, clergy and supporters from across our Collaborative for a virtual rally at 2 p.m. on November 15 to demonstrate our power to elected officials and our commitment to prioritize home. We know that passing Bring It Home, MN and achieving our ultimate vision of every person being housed will take ALL of us continuing to fight hard and fight together in the 2021 legislative session and beyond.
You will receive a link to join this event via Zoom when you register below.
Please select ‘Attendee: Quantity 1’ below to begin your registration:

Beacon Now: Bimosedaa - 11/18/20
2020-11-18 14:00 - 14:30 | MN

Clergy & Religious Leaders Gathering - 11/19/20
2020-11-19 09:00 - 10:15 | MN

Beacon Now: Bimosedaa - 11/25/20
2020-11-25 14:00 - 14:30 | MN

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 12/1/20
2020-12-01 08:30 - 09:00 | MN
Please register below to join us, and raise our voices together for the December 1, Rent is Due: Day of Action.
Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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.
We need Bring it Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Tuesday, December 1, when rent is due, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting, where we will learn more about the growing crisis, reflect together over instructions on how to take action together.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
We look forward to joining with you on December 1.

Beacon Now: Bring it Home, Minnesota - 12/2/20
2020-12-02 14:00 - 14:30 | MN
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Bring it Home, Minnesota, proposed legislation we believe would virtually end homelessness in the State, and the actions you can take to make Bring it Home, Minnesota a reality.”

Light the Way Home
2020-12-03 16:00 - 16:45 | MN
Working together, we believe it’s possible for all people to have a home. If we join our voices and our resources, we believe we have the power to see this happen in our lifetimes. Ensuring this future will require the investment of both public and private funds.
It takes nearly $4 million from our community each year to push our work forward. Thousands of people give what they can as a testament to their values.
Light the Way Home is a series of virtual fundraising events where attendees are invited to give generously and introduce others to our vision. Light the Way Home offers an invitation for you to give generously or in any way that’s meaningful to you.
**Please select “Attendee: Quantity 1” below to begin your registration:

Power Tools: Leadership for Change Virtual Workshop Series
2020-12-06 14:00 - 2020-12-08 20:00 | MN
Registration is currently closed for this event. If you would still like to attend the workshop, please contact your congregational organizer, or Deb Rodgers if you’re not sure who your organizer is.
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 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.
This workshop is composed of three virtual sessions:
1. Sunday, December 6 from 2 – 6 p.m.
2. Monday, December 7 from 4 – 8 p.m.
3. Tuesday, December 8 from 4 – 8 p.m.
We 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.
Core 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.

Beacon Now: Bring it Home, Minnesota - 12/9/20
2020-12-09 14:00 - 14:30 | MN

Beacon Now: Great River Landing Celebration
2020-12-10 17:30 - 18:15 | MN
In August 2019, Beacon and our partner, Better Futures MN, opened Great River Landing, 72 homes for men, primarily African American fathers, who have recently exited incarceration and experienced homelessness. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us from hosting a Grand Opening. But you can join us for a special Beacon Now: Great River Landing on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. to get a peek inside this wonderful building!

Bring it Home MN Leadership Assembly
2020-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | MN
The New Year beckons, and the 2021 legislative session offers exciting opportunities for us to be bold as we build support for Bring it Home, MN. The organizers along with Ben, our Director of Public Policy, have scheduled a special Leadership Assembly to focus on the plan for the (virtual) legislative session and all the ways your congregation can get involved. Our courageous, faithful and decisive voices heard are needed more than ever as we push for legislation for housing for those who need it the most. Bring your organizing plan – lets fill it in together!

Beacon Now: Bring it Home, Minnesota - 12/16/20
2020-12-16 14:00 - 14:30 | MN
