Community Events
The events and holidays listed here are not sponsored or hosted by First Covenant Church of Minneapolis but have been suggested by our community. If you have any events you want to be considered by the Leadership Team please send details and a link to info@1stcov.org.
MAY
5/8 MONDAY 1-2:30pm@
Mount Olive Church, 3045 Chicago Ave
Align Minneapolis Lunch and Learn: Navigating the System
Bring a bag lunch and learn about the complex system that homeless people must advocate to receive resources.
5/16 Thursday at 6:30 - 8pm @
Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall
A community discussion of the effects of mass incarceration in Minnesota. Join columnist Myron Medcalf, moderator JaNaé Bates, and community panelists Marvin Haynes, Moseka Nhya and Kevin Reese in a discussion of Anthony Ray Hinton’s “The Sun Does Shine.” Pre register for limited seating here. This event will be recorded.
5/18 & 19 Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
@ VARIOUS Minneapolis Locations
Doors Open Minneapolis, produced by Rethos, is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at dozens of exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people and businesses, are central to our city’s identity.
https://www.doorsopenminneapolis.org/
If you volunteer for four hours as a Doors Open greeter you can skip the lines! Pre registration is required at six locations.
JUNE
6/3 monday at dinnertime@
The Lowbrow, 4244 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis
Dine Out, Give Back at The Lowbrow for Street Voices of Change
Dine Out, Give Back is an easy -and delicious- way to support Street Voices of Change. Dine at Lowbrow, or get take-out, on Monday evening June 3rd and a percentage of the sales from the evening will go to Street Voices of Change to support the work they do. Lowbrow is known for having the best fries in Minneapolis and their sandwiches, burgers and salads are also fantastic!