The Mount Olivet Racial Equity (M.O.R.E.) Team exists to lead and engage our community in joining God’s work of undoing racism and building equity. As we do personal intercultural development, our team focuses on two goals.

Goal One: Motivate and grow capacity with the congregation for curiosity and compassion.
Goal Two: Work towards systemic change locally.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, June 11, 2-4pm: Unfinished Business: Understanding Racism's Past to Shape a Better Future.

Dr. David Williard, University of St. Thomas historian, will present the legacy of racism and its systemic consequences on society today. Where have we been? Where are we now? Let's talk about it through an engaging, candid, non-judgmental, and non-political discussion.

Sunday, June 14, 6:30pm(virtual):Rise Up Sing Out - A Concert for the First Amendment

Join the live stream for an uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action, hosted by The Committee for the First Amendment. Featuring an all-star line-up of performers, including Rufus Wainwright, Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Jane Fonda, and more, this 90-minute concert event will celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by our First Amendment—of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest—and the people power that both fuels these rights and is essential to guarantee them.

Juneteenth highlights below, with additional events here:

Mpls Bethune Park: Saturday, June 13, 12-6pm

"Celebrating Freedom Day" with music, food, vendors, and activities for all ages.

Edina: Friday, June 19, 12-4pm

Hosted by the Anti-Racism Collective in partnership with the City of Edina, City of Richfield, and the Hennepin County Joint Community Policing Partnership, enjoy a family-friendly and free celebration at Centennial Lakes Park. on . It will feature food trucks, live performances (such as Chantel Sings and VYUD Dance Crew), and interactive kids' spaces.

St. Louis Park: Series of events - June 15-18

Hosted by St. Louis Park Community Education, St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation and Hennepin County Library, event series is a celebration of freedom, resilience and cultural heritage. The events are for all ages.
Enjoy an outdoor Juneteenth concert at the Wolfe Park Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 17, from 7-8:30 PM featuring the band SoulFlower.

Bloomington: Saturday, June 20, 4-8pm

The Bloomington Civic Plaza will host a large cultural celebration, honoring the resilience, freedom and contributions of Black communities while reflecting on the holiday’s historical significance. Enjoy live performances, speakers, family-friendly activities and free food while supplies last. All are welcome!

Brooklyn Park / Brooklyn Center: Saturday, June 20, 1-4pm

This year’s theme, “Cultivating the Seeds of Freedom: Rooted in History, Nurturing in Culture, and Flourishing through Generations,” invites the community to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and invest in the future.
These neighboring cities are collaborating to host a series of events honoring the holiday, including a community golf tournament (June 19, 6pm) and programming rooted in local Black history (Saturday, North Hennepin Community College.)

2026 Twin Cities Pride Parade Sunday, June 28 at 11am

Join us as ITC will be marching with several Minnesota Indivisible chapters in the 2026 Twin Cities Pride parade. The parade starts at 11:00am at 3rd & Hennepin and proceeds down Hennepin to Spruce. Last year was so much fun - you do not want to miss this!