HEALING DEMOCRACY 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026, MNIPL is partnering with the Movement Chaplains Network to amplify their work and to support it through Congregational Care Teams.
As the 2026 election draws near, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help ourselves and our communities stay connected, grounded, and safe leading up to November 3.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF CARE BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE 2026 ELECTION
MNIPL and the Movement Chaplains Network have launched Healing Democracy, a movement to organize people and communities towards groundedness in the time before, during, and after the election.
This work needs people like you, people who are connected to their communities and care about preserving our democracy.
Will you join us in this meaningful work to support our communities?
In the lead-up to the 2026, MNIPL is partnering with the Movement Chaplains Network to amplify their work and to support it through Congregational Care Teams.
As the 2026 election draws near, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help ourselves and our communities stay connected, grounded, and safe leading up to November 3.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF CARE BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE 2026 ELECTION
MNIPL and the Movement Chaplains Network have launched Healing Democracy, a movement to organize people and communities towards groundedness in the time before, during, and after the election.
This work needs people like you, people who are connected to their communities and care about preserving our democracy.
Will you join us in this meaningful work to support our communities?
In the lead-up to the 2026, MNIPL is partnering with the Movement Chaplains Network to amplify their work and to support it through Congregational Care Teams.
As the 2026 election draws near, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help ourselves and our communities stay connected, grounded, and safe leading up to November 3.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF CARE BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE 2026 ELECTION
MNIPL and the Movement Chaplains Network have launched Healing Democracy, a movement to organize people and communities towards groundedness in the time before, during, and after the election.
This work needs people like you, people who are connected to their communities and care about preserving our democracy.
Will you join us in this meaningful work to support our communities?
Poll Chaplaincy
For five years, trained Poll Chaplains have brought calm, nonpartisan care to election spaces in Minnesota. Poll Chaplains accompany people in and around the voting experience.
They offer a calm, compassionate presence, help lower tension, connect people with trusted resources when needed, and make space for the hope, pride, and joy that are also part of participating in democracy.
Poll Chaplaincy requires one online training (multiple dates) and one final required in-person gathering to prepare for Election Day.
Online Trainings
Tuesday, September 22 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, September 29 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 20 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Required In-Person Gathering
Tuesday, October 27 | 6 - 9 pm
Digital Chaplaincy
Digital Chaplains bring grounded, caring presence into the online spaces and relationships they already inhabit.
They listen, offer support, share trustworthy resources, and help people navigate fear, uncertainty, and difficult moments with care.
Becoming a Digital Democracy Chaplain requires attendance at one of three online trainings and at one online gathering.
Online Trainings
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 13 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Required Online Gathering
Monday, October 26 | 6 - 9 pm
Congregational Care Teams
Help your community of faith, conscience, religious or spiritual practice become a place of care. Community Care Teams equip congregations and other communities to care for their people and neighbors before, during, and after the election. Together, communities identify the relationships, spaces, spiritual practices, and gifts they already have and build a plan for offering grounded, compassionate care when it is needed most.
Becoming a Congregational Care Team requires individualized training for your congregation, and one required in-person gathering. Sign up to schedule your training or attend our upcoming info sessions.
Online Information Sessions
Required In-Person Gathering
Thursday, October 27 | 6 - 9 pm
Poll Chaplaincy
For five years, trained Poll Chaplains have brought calm, nonpartisan care to election spaces in Minnesota. Poll Chaplains accompany people in and around the voting experience.
They offer a calm, compassionate presence, help lower tension, connect people with trusted resources when needed, and make space for the hope, pride, and joy that are also part of participating in democracy.
Poll Chaplaincy requires one online training (multiple dates) and one final required in-person gathering to prepare for Election Day.
Online Trainings
Tuesday, September 22 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, September 29 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 20 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Required In-Person Gathering
Tuesday, October 27 | 6 - 9 pm
Digital Chaplaincy
Digital Chaplains bring grounded, caring presence into the online spaces and relationships they already inhabit.
They listen, offer support, share trustworthy resources, and help people navigate fear, uncertainty, and difficult moments with care.
Becoming a Digital Democracy Chaplain requires attendance at one of three online trainings and at one online gathering.
Online Trainings
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 13 | 7 - 8:30 pm
Required Online Gathering
Monday, October 26 | 6 - 9 pm
Congregational Care Teams
Help your community of faith, conscience, religious or spiritual practice become a place of care. Community Care Teams equip congregations and other communities to care for their people and neighbors before, during, and after the election. Together, communities identify the relationships, spaces, spiritual practices, and gifts they already have and build a plan for offering grounded, compassionate care when it is needed most.
Becoming a Congregational Care Team requires individualized training for your congregation, and one required in-person gathering. Sign up to schedule your training or attend our upcoming info sessions.
Online Information Sessions
Required In-Person Gathering
Thursday, October 27 | 6 - 9 pm
RESOURCES TO SHARE
Want to share more about this opportunity with your community or congregation? Check out these resources!
Healing Democracy 2026 One-Pager
Feel free to print this or email it to members of your community – you can also post it in your community building!
Healing Democracy Kick Off Recording
This recording of a webinar hosted by the Movement Chaplains Network outlines all three tracks for participation in this program and gives instructions for signing up!
Congregational Care Teams Conversation Recording
This recording of a webinar hosted by MNIPL features members of our Community Climate Resilience Network sharing their experiences with providing care to their local communities. It also outlines how congregations can support their neighbors during the election and offers instructions for how to sign up for individualized training and coaching.