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SeAM - Southeast Asian Ministeries
SeAM is a faith-based ministry serving people of diverse cultures new to our community as they strive to achieve self-reliance. It was established in 1981 in the midst of the first wave of refugees from Southeast Asia. SeAM offers the following programs:
- Parish Nurses outreach that seeks to address health care issues within the Cambodian, Hmong, and Burmese communities;
- Elder gatherings that address health education and provide fellowship;
- Distribution of quilts to new refugee families.
- Capitol Hill English School provides free language training to develop English literacy, awareness of American cultural practice, and computer skills.
- Refugee Employment Service provides resume writing, training, job searching, and soft skills to qualified refugees looking for work.
- Christmas Friendship Program links congregations, work groups, and individuals to families in need, to provide gifts at Christmas.
Contact Jennifer Schneider, Executive Director, at 651-293-1261 or seam-stpaul@hotmail.com if you would like further information.
This is a consignment program that provides the opportunity for refugees to have a place through which to sell hand-made items. These items range from quilts to dresses and coats. The handiwork items reflect the Southeast Asian cultures.
This school offers opportunities for persons of Cambodian heritage and others to learn music of the Cambodian tradition. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings.
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The Saint Paul Area Synod consists of 115 congregations in Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties and parts of Anoka, Scott, and Isanti counties. The Synod staff, which is housed in Christ Church's building, provides coordination and counsel for the congregations within the Synod territory. The Saint Paul Synod is one of 65 synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The mission of this organization is to engage all people of faith in the promotion of public policy that supports peace, justice, and care for all of God's creation. Through education, advocacy, and networking people and congregations are mobilized to speak out and shape public policy.
This program is designed to equip persons for seeking employment. Guidance is provided for finding fair employment opportunities.
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