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News for the Common Good: May 27, 2021
News for the Common Good - April 28
Statement on Chauvin verdict
Minnesota Council of Churches issues statement on Chauvin verdict
News for the Common Good | April 14, 2021
Minnesota Christians Continue to Wish Muslims a Blessed Ramadan
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2021
MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rev. Jerad Morey, Communications Director
Minnesota Council of Churches
(612) 230-3211
Statement on Killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center by Police
Minnesota Council of Churches Statement on Killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center by Police
Minneapolis, MN – (April 12, 2021) – Presiding Elder Stacey Smith (President), Rev. Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung (CEO), and Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs (Director of Racial Justice) of the Minnesota Council of Churches, issued this statement:
The prophet Jeremiah cried out:
A Blessed Ramadan Story
This story, stemming from a Blessed Ramadan sign, brought tears to audience members at a luncheon. It came to us from a Twin Cities Metro Area clergyperson:
Today I wasn’t home when our groceries were delivered. My husband was home.
When he answered the door, the delivery man asked, “Is that your sign?”
My husband said yes, although to be honest he most likely wouldn’t put up a sign if I weren’t here to ask him to because he likes his privacy and prefers not to draw attention.