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MPLS: Storytelling for Community Engagement and Social Change (workshop)

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2730 East 31st Street Minneapolis, MN, 55406 United States (map)

How do we befriend strangers? How do we amplify the voices of the marginalized in our community? What kind of practices will help us bridge divisions and address social problems? In this afternoon workshop veteran community storyteller will teach a variety of applied storytelling techniques for working with communities to address problems and build diverse relationships. Snacks will be provided.

Instructor: Mark Yaconelli

Cost is on a sliding scale. Participants are encouraged to donate $0-$30, based on what feels appropriate for your situation.

Register for this and other workshops in the series at https://htlcmpls.org/storytelling-workshop/

These opportunities are made possible by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Minneapolis), Edina Community Lutheran Church (Edina), Christ the King Lutheran Church (New Brighton), St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church (St. Paul), Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church (St. Paul), St. Timothy Lutheran Church (St. Paul), and Lutheran Campus Ministry, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). These communities believe that storytelling is sacred, that storytelling engenders empathy and understanding, and that storytelling has the power to build community in divisive times.