Rev Marlene Whiterabbit
Helgemo
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An ecumenical partnership with American Indians
Description:
All Nations Church is a congregation of the United
Church of Christ with an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (
ELCA) pastor under call from the Minneapolis Area Synod, Rev Marlene
Whiterabbit Helgemo. All Nations provides a Word and Sacrament ministry
among a large community of Indian people in Minneapolis and networks
with many organizations providing social service.
Primary Activities:
To be a Christian Center for American
Indians by providing a nationally accredited day care center, youth
ministry, and culturally appropriate worship experiences. There
is a weekly "Children's Lodge" where children (ages 4 -
12) have an opportunity to share a meal and time together with the
elders of the community.
What can a partner congregation do?
- Help serve a meal for the weekly "Children's Lodge" programs. This
meal would serve between 40 and 60 people.
- Provide medium maintenance support (painting, cleaning, etc.)
for the All Nations facility.
- Invite members from All Nations to speak at an adult forum
or adult Sunday school meeting.
- Attend the Service of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Eve at
partner congregations. This is a service that celebrates American
Indian history.
- Provide scholarship funds for low-income families using the
child care program.
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Community
Calendar 2007
May 3
Poluck and Talking Circle
First Nations Orphan Association: Wicoicage Ake Un Ku Pi (Generation
After Generation We Are Coming Home) invites adoptees/fostered individuals
and their families to a potluck/talking circle. Pot luck meal, 6-7
pm; Talking Circle, 7-9 pm. All Nations Indian Church, 1515 East 23rd
St. Minneapolis, MN. Free. For more information contact Sandra White
Hawk, at 651-330-1942, e-mail: sadoptee@yahoo.com. Website: www.geocities.com/fnoac
Dakota Language Immersion
Program At All Nations Early Education Center in Partnership of Wicoie
Nandagikendan Urban Pre-School Project. Children are immersed in
the Dakota Language for 3 hours on weekdays. 1515 E. 23rd St.,
Mpls. For more info, call Vicky at 612-721-2508.
Victim Service Provider - support
Promoting & Supporting American Indian Business
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