Events

Examines the current state of science in the political sphere, looking at how strategies for alleviating global warming are resisted by powerful interests and faith-based objections to the teaching of evolution erupt from the public.

Message from Cradle to Career Planning Team   This past April the Cradle to Career Community Summit was held at RCTC. The premise of the work is that we must dramatically increase our educational outcomes to drive individual, family and community health and addressing our looming workforce gap. Following the summit and broad community support, a group of about 15 community members representing business, government, philanthropy, service clubs and education partners were chartered to define recommendations specific to a shared…

Agenda: 6:30 to 7 Overview of the evening, Introduction of speakers What do the numbers say—Dave Dunn, Olmsted County HRA An example of direct action currently under way—Jeff Urban, Bear Creek Church A personal story of the impact of limited affordable housing options—a community member 7 to 7:30 Break out session 1 Table groups will discuss current work already in place among our congregations, information needed for your congregations to know, and thoughts on gaps in addressing  the range of…