President Holmes Awarded Honor
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Dr. Barbara A. Holmes has been recognized by the George Family Foundation as one of 84 exceptional women leaders making remarkable contributions to building the Twin Cities. The recent event, "Celebrating Twin Cities Women Leaders," was held at the Guthrie Theater in conjunction with a preview performance of "The Heidi Chronicles." Read more about this inaugural event.
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Wing Young Huie Opening Reception
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Thursday, October 2
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Reception: 6:00-8:00 PM
Program & Artist Talk: 6:30-7:30 PM
Bigelow Chapel
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Honored documentary photographer Wing Young Huie will provide context and insight as he speaks about his work on exhibition in the United Galleries, "WE ARE DIFFERENT, WE ARE THE SAME."
Known for documenting the sights and people along the Twin Cities' most colorful streets, Huie tackles topics such as race, class, interpretation and what often hides in plain sight. The exhibition runs through November 21. Registration for the reception is requested.
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Calling All Methodists--Visit from Bishop Ough
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Wednesday, October 1
11:35 AM-2:00 PM
Starting in Bigelow Chapel
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Worship service, lunch and conversation with Bishop Bruce Ough, celebrating the valued relationship between the seminary and the United Methodist Church. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian, United's assistant
professor of New Testament theology and an ordained United Methodist elder, leads the conversation.
Lunch reservations are necessary. Please RSVP to Meredythe Jones Rossi, 651.255.6162.
More details...
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The newly-named Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice & Social Transformation offers two programs for culturally savvy social change.
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This Land is My Land? The gospel of conquest and the church
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Friday and Saturday, October 10-11
Church of All Nations, Columbia Heights
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As a co-sponsor with Church of All Nations for the 4th Annual Leadership Conference, Kaleo confronts the destructive role Christian theology and practice has played on the well-being of indigenous peoples and begins the process of re-theologizing and healing our relationship with native peoples. A tour of sacred sites is part of the program. Conference fee is based on a sliding scale. More...
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Solidarity and Action Training for White Folks Doing Multi-Racial Social Justice Work
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Sunday, October 20
East Side Neighborhood Services NE Minneapolis
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Kaleo co-sponsors a potluck and training designed for people who identify as white and are actively involved in racial justice work or multi-racial organizing. Reflection, skill building, story-telling and action steps. Free. Learn more...
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Bigelow Chapel Architectural Tour
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Tuesday, November 18
9:30-11:00 AM
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Interested in learning about the inspiration and design of the Bigelow Chapel? In honor of the chapel's 10th anniversary, architecture writer Linda Mack and president emeritus Wilson Yates, under whose administration the award-winning chapel was built, lead the tour and discussion. Make a day of it and stay for Community Worship, followed by lunch in the Context Caf�.
More information, including reservations
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The Bigelow Chapel, with its stunning, award-winning architecture, often is described as the warm, embracing heart of the seminary. It's hard to believe 10 years have passed since its consecration. United is marking this anniversary year with a variety of events. Look for the 10-year mark.
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