Christ Lutheran Church in Blaine to host 'Bridge to Peace Breakfast Fundraiser'

Mediation and Restorative Services aims to raise money to expand its effort and works through restoration. Image: Vince Fleming|Unsplash

Mediation and Restorative Services (MARS) will organize the Bridge to Peace Breakfast Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 16, at Christ Lutheran Church in Blaine, Minnesota.

With this event, the organization will be able to expand its efforts to the youth through restoration.

'Bridge to Peace Breakfast Fundraiser'

MARS encourages the community to attend the Bridge to Peace Fundraiser and have breakfast with the organization.

According to Eventbrite, all the money raised at the event will go toward supporting the organization's efforts to extend their work with young people through restorative methods.

The purchase of a ticket grants access to a selection of breakfast options, such as a yogurt parfait bar, pancakes and sausage, as well as fruit.

Since 1987, the charitable 501(c)(3) organization has assisted parties in disagreement by providing valuable conflict resolution.

The guest speakers for the event are Tamara D. Mattison, Ph.D., and Carol Markham-Cousins.

Mattison performs as a community organizer and non-profit leader. She speaks up for oppressed people, mistreated or otherwise unable to do it herself.

Per the post, Mattison works with the Minnesota Department of Education as a trainer and facilitator for the department's Restorative Practices program, which serves several school districts in the state.

On the other hand, Markham-Cousins reportedly spent her whole career in education and leadership promoting diversity, inclusion, and high standards. As principal, she has been able to turn around failing schools by assembling teams that have effectively implemented good culture change.

Mediation and Restorative Services aims to help marginalized communities settle their conflicts, repair harm, and foster safe, healing environments by making mediation and restorative practices available and affordable to all.

Volunteer mediators who undergo formal training and supervision are helping people worldwide find peaceful solutions to their differences.

About Christ Lutheran Church

Blaine, Minnesota, is home to Christ Lutheran Church, an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation.

The church was founded in 1958, and ever since then, it has worked to realize its objective of "Living the Love of Christ" in the world.

Christ Lutheran Church is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for people of all backgrounds to worship God, learn from one another, and serve their community.

The congregation of Christ Lutheran Church is committed to becoming an inclusive community. Its worship, communion, baptism, and marriage are integral to church life.

Outreaches

Donations of time and money from members of Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) are given to local and international outreach programs and charities.

Every month, on the first Thursday, from 3-5 p.m., volunteers from CLC help distribute food from Fare For All.

Nonetheless, CLC is one local church that participates in Family Promise four times a year by taking turns hosting families for a week at a time.

CLC is assisting families who have been forced to take refuge in a hotel during the pandemic by offering them food and hospitality baskets.

The Recovery Team comprises dedicated members of the CLC community who share a commitment to serving others in their community who are experiencing difficulties with substance abuse or mental health.