Breaking Barriers to Grace
Minneapolis Area Synod
July 16, 2019
The Twin Cities is blessed with a number of faith communities that openly welcome and affirm LGBTQ people, especially in the Minneapolis Area Synod. “Religion Row” at the Twin Cities Pride Festival is filled with booths from various congregations spanning all faiths, an indication of the number of LGBTQ-inclusive faith communities.
Talking with your mouth full
Minneapolis Area Synod
June 3, 2019
Pastor and chef Jose Flores chopped vegetables while talking to the small class gathered at Our Father’s Lutheran Church in Rockford. The crowd watched as he prepared what the audience would soon eat for lunch. He keeps chopping as he utters, “The most amazing conversations happen in the kitchen.”

Called to Change
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
August 6, 2019
“My faith has called me to do this work. And so I truly believe that as a Christian, one of the things we’re meant to do is help everyone.”
