Stories of Uprising: A Project with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, 2020

This paper outlines a collaborative ethnographic story project conducted at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN, focusing on the experiences of leaders, members, neighbors, and volunteers during the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in 2020. The project examines how the church, situated in the heart of the uprising, transformed into a vital community resource hub amid the sudden goods, services, and resources desert that befell the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. The paper details the innovative research methodologies employed, including a paper and digital workbook, small story-sharing groups, one-on-one interviews, an audio recording booth, and photo exhibit. Digital resources, such as social media posts and virtual worship recordings, were compiled to enrich the historical archive. The project aims to illuminate how the lived theology of Holy Trinity continues to shape the church's ongoing narrative and foster a broader understanding of community resilience and faith in times of crisis.