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ADVOCATING JUSTICEInterfaith Children’s Advocacy network

Joint Religious Legislative Coalition

Minnesota FoodShare

MNsure Outreach

CREATING RESPECTFUL COMMUNITIESGraceful Journey

Muslim-Christian Dialogues

Native American Relationships

Respectful Conversations

Taking Heart Ramadan Dinners

SUPPORTING THE FAITH COMMUNITYCongregational Partnerships

Minnesota Church Center

SERVING REFUGEESCase Management

Education

Employment

Immigration

MEMBER DENOMINATIONSAfrican Methodist EpiscopalAmerican BaptistChurch of God in ChristChurch of the BrethrenDisciples of ChristEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaGreek OrthodoxMennoniteMoravianCongregationalNational BaptistPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of ChristUnited Methodist

As an organization whose identity is drawn from a God who could not be held in a tomb, it makes perfect sense that Minnesota Council of Churches is known for thinking outside of the box. Whether this means working with the Association of Minnesota Counties to design a Respectful Conversation or being a model to the state for health insurance education, our cross-sector relationships help us to boldly innovate as we build the common good.

In this report you will see that we are on solid financial footing, and that our partnerships with private and public organizations are empowering people like our refugee client Bu Bu to live into the promise of opportunity in Minnesota. You will also hear from a dear friend, Reatha Clark King, on why she supports our work and our mission: to manifest the unity of the body of Christ and build the common good in the world.

With shared hope,

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DONORS $75,000 +Bush Foundation

$20,000-$74,999Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota FoundationRev. Katherine Austin Mahle & Mr. Stephen H. MahleMinneapolis Area Synod, ELCAMinnesota Church FoundationOtto Bremer FoundationSaint Paul Area Synod, ELCAUnited Methodist Church Minnesota Annual Conference

$10,000-$19,999Episcopal Church in MinnesotaNorthwestern Minnestoa Synod, ELCAPresbytery of the Twin Cities AreaSoutheastern Minnesota Synod, ELCASouthwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCAThe Minneapolis Foundation

The Saint Paul FoundationUnited Church of Christ, Minnesota Annual Conference

$2,500-$9,999Hennepin Avenue United Methodist ChurchMr. Carl & Mrs. Janet KuhrmeyerLiving Spirit United Methodist ChurchMankato Area FoundationMarbrook FoundationSt. Anthony Park UCCTrinity Episcopal Church

$1,000-$2,499 Arlington Hills United Methodist ChurchAssociation of Minnesota CountiesMr. George E. & Ms. Karen H. BurbieRev. Peg Chemberlin & Mr. Mark GreenawaltChurch of the Epiphany

First Christian Church, MinneapolisDr. Anita M. Pampusch & Mr. Frank IndiharJohn S. and James L. Knight FoundationDr. Reatha Clark KingMrs. Melinda & Mr. Steven LeeMankato Clinic FoundationMid-American Baptist ChurchesMs. Linda & Mr. Dennis O’MalleyNortheastern MN Synod, ELCA Mrs. Johanna Maria & Dr. Magdy OsmanMr. Nelson & Ms. Gretchen OttoParkview United Church of ChristPresbytery of Northern WatersThe Moravian Church, Western DistrictMrs. Marilyn & Mr. Alan Youel

$500-$999Ms. Kari BjorhusCentral Plains Mennonite Conference

Bu Bu doesn’t remember exactly how he became a refugee at three years of age – he re-members his village in Burma being attacked. There was the sound of gunfire. His mother was away at temple. A neighbor dashed into his home, took him and hid. When the attack was over, his family fled to a refugee camp in Thailand.

After 18 years in the camp he came to Minnesota, where he was greeted at the airport by his brother, his sister, and Minnesota Council of Churches

staff. Shortly afterward he received orientation to life in Minnesota through MCC’s JUMP START program. During three weeks of classes new refugees learn from people from different sectors of industry - bankers teach about opening a bank account and Metro Transit staff teach about riding buses. Soon his MCC job counselor found Bu Bu a position working as an in-home personal care assistant.

A true MCC Refugee Services empowerment story, Bu Bu is also using his skills by working with us to interpret for the very classes he used to take! Bu Bu hopes to find time to complete his studies in business management and he finds value in both of his jobs, saying “I know this work is important, too.”

INNOVATION SIGNALS 2014

Minnesota Fellowship of CongregationalistsMrs. Dolores & Mr. William Nord Prospect Park United Methodist ChurchMr. John M. & Ms. Tammy Lee StanochMr. Douglas D. Swanson & Ms. Amy Elizabeth McQuaid-SwansonMs. Diane L. & Mr. Gaylord ThormodsgardUniversity Baptist ChurchMr. Christopher S. Winter

$250-$499African Methodist Episcopal Church/4th Dist.American Baptist Churches of the Rochester/Genesee RegionBishop Peter & Mrs. Geraldine RognessMs. Carla BlumbergMr. Philip L. & Ms. Ellen Bruner

Centenary United Methodist ChurchMr. Jon C. & Ms. Ann D. CieslakMr. Richard L. GundersonMr. Gary G. HargrovesRev. Robert E. & Mrs. Mary Jo Lucas

Rev. Mary Bigelow McMillanBishop Bruce R. & Ms. Charlene A. OughMs. Jennifer Norris PetersonRev. Elizabeth A. Lopez & Rev. Frederick C. SauerMr. Steven N. & Mrs. Karen J. Sorensen

$100-$249Allina Health Community EngagementMr. Brian D. & Mrs. Bonnie AltonMr. Donald AndersonMs. Gail D. AndersonDr. & Mrs. Charles BeanBethany Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mrs. Lisa & Mr. George BennettMs. Peg BirkRev. Timothy G. & Rev. Mary Jane Button-HarrisonMs. Carmen CarruthersChurch of the Brethren, Northern Plains DistrictCommunity EngagementBishop Steven H. DelzerMr. Michael J. DickersonFaith Mennonite ChurchMs. Joan M. & Mr. Philip C. HaanMrs. Elizabeth & Mr. Dennis HayesMr. Peter A. & Ms. Anne HeegaardRev. James T. HicksMs. Helen F. Jackson Lockett-ElMr. James N. & Mrs. Marjorie R. JacobsenMs. Suzanne JebeRev. Darrell JodockMr. Saw JosiahRev. Jin S. & Mrs. Soon Pac KimRev. Judith A. Kim & Judge Gary LarsonMs. Nalani Lavedure

24 member denominations constitute the Minnesota Council of Churches

We welcomed 370 refugees from 9 countries

Involved over 140 Mankato Community Residents in the Tapestry Project

62 congregational partners helped MCC abundantly support refugees

Delivered Graceful Journey

presentations to 51congregations, reaching

1,212 people

Engaged 9 churches in in-depth strategic ministry to become Congregations of Care for those facing the end of life

In Respectful Conversations on difficult

topics, 84% of participants developed a better understanding of others’ perspectives

384 non-Muslims experienced a cross-cultural Ramadan Iftar in14 Minnesota mosques

Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Muslim-Christian Dialogues

858 Citizen Activists participated in JRLC Day on the Hill

It was during the interfaith 9/11 Memorial from the Heartland that, as a member of Governor Jesse Ventura’s advisory committee, Reatha Clark King first heard of the Minnesota Council of Churches. “It is great to have an organization with the capacity and know-how to be able to bring Jews, Muslims and Christians together as well as people from other sectors,” she says. “I very much like the statewide capacity and influence of MCC.”

Through active involvement she learned better what MCC does and increased her gifts as she learned more about the programs. Reatha believes that “when you have a creative instigator along with staff, you should feel ready to put resources and money forward to test your ideas.”

Reatha can’t name one favorite MCC program. She loves feeling motivated by the stories of refugees, she believes Graceful Journey’s focus on dying and faith is important, and she appreciates that Respectful Conversations are building bridges where people can grow together.

In the end, Reatha donates because she likes hearing about programs and initiatives that are “unique and creative.” Ultimately, her decision to support MCC is rooted in her commitment to “helping communities be better and improve the quality of life for ALL people.”

Ms. Christine MagesMrs. Karen A. & Mr. H. James McConkeyMr. Jonathan H. MorganMr. Jerad A. & Rev. Rachel MoreyMacalester Plymouth United ChurchMrs. Mary Ruth & Mr. Bruce E. MantheyMs. Janet Day & Mr. Thomas A. MidtboMr. Ohrn V. O’DetteRev. Anneliese OpitzMs. Tar M. PawPresbytery of Northern PlainsThe John Knox Presbytery Rev. Sharon PrestemonMs. Elizabeth ReidMs. Pat SampleBishop Jon V. & Mrs. Robyn Sand AndersonRev. Richard & Ms. Nancy ScheererMs. Belle B. & Dr. Robert H. ScottRev. Dr. Karen Smith Sellers & Mr. Richard SellersMs. Ginger Sisco

Mr. Jeremy A. Steiner & Rev. Brooke Heerwald SteinerMr. Robert A. & Ms. Mary Super Rev. Grant H. Abbott & Dr. Elaine TaroneUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin CitiesMs. Ann T Van SickleMs. Nina VangMs. Mary WaleschMr. Chhimi D WangchukRev. Dr. Hermann I. & Mrs. Susan J. WeinlickMrs. Dorothy L. & Mr. Lyle L. WilliamsMs. Elaine WilsonBishop Lawrence R. & Mrs. LaJoy WohlrabeMr. Ian V. Scheerer & Ms. Natasha YatesMr. Joseph H Stanley & Ms. Lori Zook-StanleyWhite Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church

$50-$99Bishop Thomas M. & Mrs. Rebecca S. AitkenMrs. Doris AndersonMr. Mark A. Anderson Mr. Richard B. & Mrs. Joyce D. AndersonRev. Dr. David A. & Mrs. Julie BardMs. Mary-Clare BatesMs. Kristin BauerMs. Evelyn L. BelmerMrs. Norma & Rev. Lawrence R. ChristiansonChristos Greek RestaurantDr. Charles P. & Mrs. Hertha LutzElder Michael R. Lochow Faith United Methodist Church, FarmingtonMr. Wolfram & Mrs. Faith FliegelGrace Lutheran Church of Apple ValleyMr. Steven Hunegs & Ms. Jenifer RobinsMs. Natonia JohnsonMrs. Bonnie & Mr. Arthur KingMr. Raymond LundquistLutheran Church of Christ the Redeemer

Rev. Canon Henry A. Male, Jr.Mr. Ibrahim MujirMs. Deborah A. NelsonMs. Fran O’ConnorOlivet Congregational Church, UCCMr. Geoff OlsonRev. Paul ParisMs. Janice L. PedersonMs. Marguerite L. PramannRev. John RoschenRev. Joetta & Mr. Gerald W SchlabachMs. Lori SturdevantMs. Kathleen TomlinTwin City Home and CommunityMs. Heidi & Mr. Clayton J. WilferMs. Aileen WilliamsMr. Chris & Ms. Heather Worthington

Up to $49Mr. Jason AdkinsMr. Scott D. AndersonRev. Andrew ChurchMs. Joanne ChurchLowell & Anita Clingman

Ms. Amy DaileyMs. Denise FossenMs. Mary and Mr. Clyde GatesMs. Patricia M. Greenlees Mr. Lawrence D. GibsonMr. Steven HamreMs. Katherine HarrisonRev. Richard & Mrs. Evelyn HeadenMr. Dean J. HempelMrs. Joan G. HershbellMs. Michelle HilgersDr. Joan HillerMr. James IversonRev. Randall L. & Mrs. Carla JohnsonMs. Elan A. Karpinski Ms. Bethann KemlingRev. Joo KimMs. Pat KovaleskiMr. Rolfe & Mrs. Barbara LearyMs. Kathryn LohreMr. Sawlwin SiMs. Kimm SchneiderMs. Janet M. MantheyMrs. Ann Marsh

Massachusetts Council of ChurchesMs. Vikki McVeanMinnesota Planned Giving CouncilRev. Jennifer MoranMr. Gabriel MylinMr Paul NelsonMs. Jessica O’BrienMr. Richard OrmsbyMr. Joel PakanMs. Maria PaschkeRev. Keith W. PurscellMs. Jane Riley-KollMr. Robert RubinyiMr. Morton & Mrs. Rosemarie RyweckMr. Mustafa SiddiquiMs. Diane Steen-HinderlieThe LowryRev. Paul A. TidemannMs. Rosarah TownsendRev. Robert A. UtkeMr. Richard T WylieMs. Pat KovaleskiMr. Gabriel MylinMr. John W. & Ms. Elaine M. Zimmer

INCOME

Rent$925,076

Grants/Sponsorships$955,322

MCC Member Contributions$290,824

Donations$136,215

Program Fees$40,898

Miscellaneous$4,811

Government-based contracts$1,275,477

TOTAL$3,628,624

EXPENSES

Programs$767,444

Church Center$666,379

Refugee Services$1,283,615

Administration$314,355

Joint Religious Legislative Coalition$330,335

Fundraising$144,878

TOTAL$3,507,006

Net Income121,618

PARTNERS IN SERVICEAldrich Presbyterian ChurchBeacon InterfaithBethel Baptist Church, Mankato Bethel University, Department of Social WorkBrooklyn Park Police Department City of MankatoDistrict 6 Planning CouncilInternational Institute of MinnesotaIslamic Center of MinnesotaJewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the DakotasLloyd Management, MankatoMankato Community Adult Basic EducationMankato Diversity CouncilMankato State University Department of Social WorkMayflower ChurchMetro Transit Minnesota Department of Health, Refugee Health ProgramMRCI – MankatoMuslim American Society (MAS)Southern MN Initiative foundationSt. Paul Interfaith NetworkSt. Paul PoliceTwin Cities Interfaith NetworkTiwn Cities Medical SocietyUrban HomeworksWells Fargo BankWorld Relief

REFUGEE SUPPORTERSBethel Baptist Church, MankatoBethlehem Lutheran, MinneapolisBreck SchoolCentenary United Methodist ChurchChapel Hills UCCChurch of All NationsChurch of the EpiphanyEdina Community LutheranEdina Covenant ChurchEdina Morningside Community ChurchExcelsior UMCFaith United UMCFamily of Christ Lutheran ChurchFirst Christian Church, MinneapolisFirst Congregational UCC, MinneapolisFirst Presbyterian Church, StillwaterFridley UMCGloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. PaulHazel Park UCCHennepin Ave UMCHennepin United Methodist WomenHillcrest UMCHoly Trinity Lutheran, MinneapolisHope Presbyterian, RichfieldHouse of Hope PresbyterianLake Harriet UMCLiving Spirit UMCMacalester-Plymouth UCCMayflower Community Church, UCCMinnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist FellowshipMount Olivet Lutheran Church of PlymouthNormandale Hylands United Methodist ChurchNorth Presbyterian ChurchOsseo UMCOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, Circle PinesPark Ave UMCPark View UCCPeople’s Congregational ChurchProspect Park UMCRiver Hills UMC

Salem ELCA/Lyndale UCCSt. Anne’s EpiscopalSt. Anthony Park UCCSt. Bernards CatholicSt. Christopher’s EpiscopalSt. Clement’s EpiscopalSt. John’s EpiscopalSt. John’s Lutheran, NorthfieldSt. Luke’s Trinity EpiscopalTwin Cities Friends Meeting HouseUnion Congregational, Elk RiverUnion Congregational UCC, St. Louis ParkUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin CitiesUniversity Baptist ChurchValley Community PresbyterianWestminster Presbyterian ChurchWheelock Parkway UMCWhite Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist ChurchWoodbury/Peaceful Grove UMCWooddale Church

PUBLIC CONTRACTSChurch World ServiceCity of MinneapolisEpiscopal Migration MinistersMNsure, State of MinnesotaOffice of Economic Opportunity, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Respectful Conversation HostsAssociation of Minnesota CountiesFirst Lutheran Church of BrainerdLuther SeminaryMt. Calvary Lutheran Church, EaganOak Grove Presbyterian Church, BloomingtonOur Savior Lutheran Church, Circle PinesSt. Peter’s UCC, StillwaterTemple Israel, MinneapolisThe Congregational Church United Church of Christ, RochesterThe Minnesota Council on Family RelationshipsTrinity Lutheran, WatertownWestminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis

GRACEFUL JOURNEY HOSTSAARP, MinneapolisAscension Episcopal Church, StillwaterAugustana Lutheran Church, St. PaulBeaver Lake Lutheran Church, MaplewoodBerean Baptist Church, BurnsvilleBethel Lutheran Church, NorthfieldBrooklyn Park Evangelical Church, Brooklyn ParkChaska Moravian Church, ChaskaChrist’s Community Church, Maple GroveCrest View Lutheran Home, Columbia HeightsDayton Ave. Presbyterian Church, St. PaulDiamond Lake Lutheran Church, MinneapolisEpworth United Methodist Church, MinneapolisFirst Lutheran Church, St. James

First Presbyterian Church, HibbingFirst Presbyterian Church, StillwaterFirst United Methodist Chirch, SartellGethsemane Lutheran Church, VirginiaGlenwood United Parish Congregation, GlenwoodGrace Lutheran Church, St. PaulHennepin Avenue UMC, MinneapolisHibbing Rotary, HibbingHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, MinneapolisHouse of Hope Lutheran Church, New HopeHouse of Prayer Lutheran Church, OakdaleImmanuel Lutheran Church, AmelundLake Harriet United Methodist Church, MinneapolisLumen Christi Catholic Church, St. PaulMayflower UCC, MinneapolisNormandale Hylands UMC, BloomingtonNormandale Lutheran Church, EdinaNorthfield United Methodist Church, NorthfieldOak Meadows Senior Living, OakdaleOasis Church, RochesterOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, New UlmOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, StillwaterPeace UCC, St. CloudPlymouth Creek Christian Church, PlymouthPrince of Peace Lutheran Church, Brooklyn ParkProgressive Missionary Baptist, St. PaulRedeemer Lutheran Church, St. PaulRoseville Lutheran Church, RosevilleSacred Heart Parish, Sauk RapidsSaron Lutheran Church, Big LakeShiloh Missionary Baptist Church, St. PaulSt. James Lutheran Church, CrystalSt. John’s Lutheran Church, AnnandaleSt. John’s UCC, FaribaultSt. Mark Lutheran Church, St. PaulSt. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, MinneapolisSt. Nicholas Episcopal Church, RichfieldSt. Odilia Catholic Church, ShoreviewSt. Stanislaus Catholic Church, St. PaulSunrise United Methodist Church, Mounds ViewTrinity Lutheran Church, Sauk RapidsTrinity Lutheran Church, StillwaterUMC Parish Nurses, St. CloudUnited Lutheran Church, Red WingWestminster Presbyterian Church, MinneapolisZion Evangelical Lutheran Church, MinneapolisZion Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove

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