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.
APRIL
4/25 Thursday at 6:30 - 8pm @
Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall
An interview with Anthony Ray Hinton
Join the Mary Ann Key Book Club for an exclusive evening featuring Anthony Ray Hinton, author of The Sun Does Shine. He was falsely imprisoned for 30 years. The author will be joined in conversation by Star Tribune columnist and book club partner Myron Medcalf. The conversation will conclude with a Q&A session with participants and a book signing with the author. Pre register for limited seating or get streaming details here.
4/14, 4/19, 4/20, 4/21 VARIOUS TIMES@
Capri Theater
Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival Movie Screenings
Catch a variety of movies featuring BIPOC stories at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis including African Giants, Luther: Never Too Much, Power, Sira, Once Again (for the very first time), Gassed Up, and Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted. For dates and show times see https://thecapri.org/events/ Grab dinner before or after the show and spread some love to a local restaurant in North Minneapolis.
4/27 Saturday at 9am-noon@
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church (3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis) parking lot, SE corner of 31st St. and Chicago Ave
Align Minneapolis 2024 Furniture+ Drive
Items accepted must be in good repair and are subject to approval by the accepting organization. This is a collaboration with the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store which provides vouchers for community members to shop at their store.
Clothing
Housewares: home décor, kitchenware, lamps
Furniture: couches, tables, futons, chairs, love seats, recliners, bookcases, dressers
NO electronics, appliances, large office desks, beds or construction items. These items WILL NOT be accepted.
Questions? contact Julia at 612-317-3413
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!