Minnesota's Diversity is Our Strength

The Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN) is the statewide network connecting and equipping faith & interfaith leaders and organizations working for a more just and loving world.

MnMN connects and equips Minnesotans

for multifaith learning, leadership and action.

Our two main functions are to:

MnMN connects Minnesotans by convening interfaith leaders, faith organizations and practitioners across the state


MnMN communicates opportunities and resources  for interfaith involvement and learning


Building

relationships to transform the world.

At the heart of MnMN’s mission is the understanding that society can be transformed for the common good through relationship building and the power of collective action.  It is important to understand that MnMN is not an organization but a network.  MnMN operates via a  process called “network weaving” which brings together disparate people and organizations around their interests, needs and opportunities for collaboration.  MnMN has a rich and trusted history of convening and communicating across culture and faith traditions in Minnesota.  It is this expertise and experience that provides the trust and structure necessary to facilitate relationship and community building.

Coordinating a Multifaith Response to Hate Based Discrimination and Violence in Minnesota: 10,000 Conversations for the Land of 10,000 Lakes

This past July 2023, the Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN), the Interfaith Institute at Augsburg University and the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign collaborated to organize and host a statewide summit on hate prevention. The following report draws on the experience of faith and interfaith leaders, activists, educators and religious practitioners around the state of Minnesota who gathered to share stories, resources, best practices and wisdom.  This report summarizes the goals, perceived gaps in resources, resources and organizations, and next steps for this endeavor.

FEATURED NEWS

By Jen Kilps 11 Apr, 2024
The Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN) in partnership with the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas is conducting a joint Multifaith Leadership Training. Participants will be non-students from Minnesota to join student Interfaith Fellows from St. Thomas and other Minnesota colleges. Eligibility: Persons under the age of 35 interested in developing transferable dialogue skills for leadership and for strengthening multifaith relations in the broader community. No prior experience is expected. Time Commitment: The seminar meets six times by Zoom for 75 minutes approximately every other week during September to November, 2024. Days and times of sessions will be determined based on availability of participants. The program concludes with an in-person public workshop in the spring of 2025. The workshop will involve local scholars, experts, trainers, and leaders. Content: Topics include dialogue, interfaith dialogue, identity, key tools of dialogical communication, the righting reflex and motivational interviewing, courage and vulnerability for leadership, and empathy in religiously diverse contexts (e.g., DEI, workplace, public life). Topics subject to change. Stipend: Accepted participants receive an all-inclusive honorarium ($400 each) to put towards attending the six online sessions and travel/lodging for the in-person workshop. Apply by May 15, 2024 To apply, completer and submit the application form: Multifaith Leadership Training Application To indicate interest or get more information, contact Jen Kilps, MnMN Network Executive at jkilps@mnmultifaith.org Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2024
By Hajra Zaid 08 Mar, 2024
The workshop convened on March 3rd at St. Olaf College, featuring a keynote dialogue between Rabbi Dr. Rachel S. Mikva and Professor Najeeba Syeed
20 Feb, 2024
Save the date for the 2nd Annual St. Peter Festival of Nations! Brought to you by the Saint Peter Good Neighbor Diversity Council and community partners. Johnson Hall and Nicollet County Fairgrounds for both indoor and outdoor festivities. All are welcome, always. Stay tuned for all the details, performances, foods, arts, music, vendors, international fair, and more! Saturday, May 18, 1:00 - 7:00 pm, 400 Union St, St Peter, MN 56082 Learn more here!
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SUPPORT MnMN

The best way to support MnMN is to become a member of the network, which we hope you will.

MnMN is a grassroots network with a small staff.   We rely on donations for the  majority of our funding.

We budget and spend conservatively and are mindful stewards of financial support we receive.

Please consider donating to MnMN!

Join our new BUILDERS CIRCLE CAMPAIGN


Over the past year there has been a steep rise in hate and violence toward specific religious groups both in Minnesota and nationally.  Fear, division and misunderstanding spread as relationships break down and communities suffer.  Now, more than ever, we must expand MnMN’s work to BUILD connections, communication and equipping potential leaders amongst those working for peace and justice in Minnesota.  To do this, we ask you to stand with us in building the Minnesota Multifaith Network by supporting joining our Builders Circle Campaign and pledge any amount for three years to work collectively building bridges of understanding and peace. 

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