On May 16, 2021, the congregation renewed its commitment to immigrant justice and voted to modify Room 99, an underused classroom, to add shower and clothes washing facilities and upgrade the current kitchenette. This is the latest on the project. As we prepare for the renovation of Room 99, we...
Room 99 Project Update – June 2021
Since the Gloria Dei congregational vote to approve the modification of Room 99, an underused classroom, to add shower and clothes washing facilities and upgrade the current kitchenette, the Immigrant Justice Team has been busy. Here’s a recap of our activities this past month, as well as the projected timeline....
There’s No Place Like Home: Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
by Don Fulton and Pastor Javen Swanson In The Wizard of Oz Dorothy says, “There is no place like home.” Minnesota is not the land of Oz, yet we call Minnesota home and consider it a special place. Not everyone can make that claim. The reality of homelessness and systemic...