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SUMMARY:Community Building Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks! \nWe’re excited to announce a new way to connect with neighbors and build a stronger community—Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks\, happening every first Tuesday of the month! \nBring a dish to share and enjoy a warm\, welcoming atmosphere filled with great food and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends\, strengthen community ties\, or simply enjoy a delicious meal\, this is the perfect opportunity. \n📅 When: First Tuesday of every month\n📍 Where: Matthew 25\n🍽 What to Bring: A dish to share (if you can!) See what others are bringing and sign up to bring a special dish here. \nAll are welcome—come as you are and bring a friend! Let’s share food\, stories\, and connections that strengthen our community. For more details\, visit call 319-362-2214.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/community-building-potluck/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 25 proudly presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids\, a curated series of performances featuring five local storytellers\, three open mic slots\, and live music. The event will be hosted by the acclaimed local artist Akwi Nji. We are excited to announce that the 2nd show in this series will be Wednesday\, November 6th at 7:30 PM. The venue for the event is Groundswell Cafe in Cedar Rapids\, located at 201 3rd AVE SW. Additional performances in this series are planned for Spring 2025. \nStorytellers for this November 6th performance include Tim Boyle\, Tony Chapman\, Juan Gomez and Sara Todd. \nThe musical guest for the night will be Blake Shaw! Blake is a local double bassist\, composer/arranger\, and teacher. \nDoors open at 7:00 pm\, and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are SOLD OUT for this event. Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and support. \nSupport for these events is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids-2/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 25 proudly presents Storytellers of Cedar Rapids\, a curated series of performances featuring five local storytellers\, three open mic slots\, and live music. The event will be hosted by the acclaimed local artist Akwi Nji. \nStorytellers for the inaugural performance are Courtney Ball\, Jason Edwards\, Eric Gutschmidt\, Akwi Nji\, and Ruth Morrow. The performance with the theme of “What are you good at?” will take place on Wednesday\, September 11th\, at Groundswell Cafe\, 201 3rd Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids. Additional performances in this series are planned for late 2024 and into 2025. \nIn preparation for the September event\, the storytellers are gathering for several weeks in advance to learn how to craft their stories for a live audience.  One participant\, Eric Gutschmidt\, shared his thoughts: “I’ve been interviewed several times\, but telling my story on stage is a new thing for me\, so I was intrigued when I was invited to participate. I’m enjoying getting to know the other storytellers\, and I’m excited to see how this event comes together.” \nIowa’s renowned Blues artist Kevin “B.F.” Burt will also be performing at this inaugural event. \nDoors open at 7:00 pm\, and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults\, $5 for students\, and may be purchased in advance below. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and support. \nSupport for these events is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids-1/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:We will be celebrating the fall harvest on the Urban Farm with free hot dogs from the Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, kids activities and a hay bale maze\, s’mores bar\, live music\, food and beverages from Groundswell Cafe\, produce from the Urban Farm\, and homemade products from our Youth Development Program students\, such as zucchini bread\, pumpkin bread\, chocolate beet bread\, and pickled vegetables. \nThe Urban Farm is located at 437 G Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids. Parking is available on F Ave. and G Ave. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/cultivate-hope-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Food
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in joining a conversation with curious and open-minded individuals\, join us for Community Conversation on the third Wednesday of each month. No need to prepare for or have any special knowledge\, we welcome you to join us and share your own thoughts and feelings. \nMatthew 25 and a team of dedicated volunteers host monthly Community Conversations at the Groundswell Event Space\, 201 Third Ave. SW. The theme changes monthly\, but each time\, the conversations are rich and eye-opening for participants. The evening is structured\, so everybody gets a chance to talk. Most of the time is spent in smaller groups\, where it’s easy to share and get to know each other. And if you’re not a talker\, you are always welcome to just listen. \nWhy do we do this? Because it’s really important—but also rare these days—to spend face-to-face time with people you don’t know very well. Each time we host this event\, we learn something or see the world from a different perspective. \nA strong community doesn’t just happen. It’s built by people spending time together\, learning from one another and deepening relationships. That fabric becomes even stronger if it’s built among people from diverse groups. \nJoin this free event if you’d like to meet new people\, have meaningful\, respectful conversations\, and learn through listening. No RSVP required.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/community-conversations/2023-08-16/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in joining a conversation with curious and open-minded individuals\, join us for Community Conversation on the third Wednesday of each month. No need to prepare for or have any special knowledge\, we welcome you to join us and share your own thoughts and feelings. \nMatthew 25 and a team of dedicated volunteers host monthly Community Conversations at the Groundswell Event Space\, 201 Third Ave. SW. The theme changes monthly\, but each time\, the conversations are rich and eye-opening for participants. The evening is structured\, so everybody gets a chance to talk. Most of the time is spent in smaller groups\, where it’s easy to share and get to know each other. And if you’re not a talker\, you are always welcome to just listen. \nWhy do we do this? Because it’s really important—but also rare these days—to spend face-to-face time with people you don’t know very well. Each time we host this event\, we learn something or see the world from a different perspective. \nA strong community doesn’t just happen. It’s built by people spending time together\, learning from one another and deepening relationships. That fabric becomes even stronger if it’s built among people from diverse groups. \nJoin this free event if you’d like to meet new people\, have meaningful\, respectful conversations\, and learn through listening. No RSVP required.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/community-conversations/2023-07-19/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@matthew-25.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in joining a conversation with curious and open-minded individuals\, join us for Community Conversation on the third Wednesday of each month. No need to prepare for or have any special knowledge\, we welcome you to join us and share your own thoughts and feelings. \nMatthew 25 and a team of dedicated volunteers host monthly Community Conversations at the Groundswell Event Space\, 201 Third Ave. SW. The theme changes monthly\, but each time\, the conversations are rich and eye-opening for participants. The evening is structured\, so everybody gets a chance to talk. Most of the time is spent in smaller groups\, where it’s easy to share and get to know each other. And if you’re not a talker\, you are always welcome to just listen. \nWhy do we do this? Because it’s really important—but also rare these days—to spend face-to-face time with people you don’t know very well. Each time we host this event\, we learn something or see the world from a different perspective. \nA strong community doesn’t just happen. It’s built by people spending time together\, learning from one another and deepening relationships. That fabric becomes even stronger if it’s built among people from diverse groups. \nJoin this free event if you’d like to meet new people\, have meaningful\, respectful conversations\, and learn through listening. No RSVP required.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/community-conversations/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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