Welcoming Table
The goal of the Welcoming Table is to provide opportunities for the community to come together to share a meal and build cross-cultural relationships. Beginning in March 2018, Welcoming Table gatherings will be held each month (see Calendar of Events for details). These gatherings will provide food for our bodies and food for thought, as we share a meal and get to know our neighbors. Each month will have a short presentation and conversation starters to spark table conversation.
Welcoming Table Gatherings
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required for planning purposes. Register using the links below or call 507-452-4100
Winona
Registration is required to reserve a seat, click below to sign up!
July 10, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
September 11, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
November 13, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
July 10, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
September 11, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
November 13, 2023, 5:30pm, Central Lutheran Church Click to register
Click here for an archive of Virtual Welcoming Table recipes
Welcoming Table Photos
Feedback from Welcoming Table Events
What did you learn from the Welcoming Table?
"I came to meet new people and was surprised to discover many connections we have."
"There are lots of people committed in welcoming people to our community."
"Open your heart to others and smile! Thank you! This is a beautiful program."
"A renewed appreciation of our acceptance of all people."
"I learn that a lot of people care about us immigrant the most. It’s great feeling that our official and elected official are here to
celebrate with us."
"This community is dedicated to 'community'!"
"I love seeing the diversity and bringing everyone together."
"I didn’t really know what to expect, and although there were language barriers we could still connect/communicate, this was
a very welcoming event, family oriented."
"I loved learning about holidays around the globe and here in the US. What a fun and informative topic!"
"As a community you need to help each other."
"Meeting “new” people helps to broaden one’s views."
What is one thing you will pass on to others?
"To be open to knowing people that don’t look like you."
"I will pass on the word on how great Project FINE is to others in the community."
"It’s tough to begin a conversation but once you begin its hard to stop."
"To remember that there are immigrants all among us- it’s community."
"People from other countries make the USA stronger."
"Winona is welcoming place!"
"That Project FINE and this community gathering together is very open and indeed welcoming."
"The Welcoming Table is an experience you don’t want to miss!! I will invite others!"
"The amount of commitment and love and tradition that other countries experience around the world during the holidays."
"That it’s so enjoyable meeting new people."
"That this is a nice way to interact with people of other cultures in our community."
"Good friends-Good food- Brings all people together."
"That we need to find everyday opportunities to connect beyond disaster."
"Love has no limit."
"I came to meet new people and was surprised to discover many connections we have."
"There are lots of people committed in welcoming people to our community."
"Open your heart to others and smile! Thank you! This is a beautiful program."
"A renewed appreciation of our acceptance of all people."
"I learn that a lot of people care about us immigrant the most. It’s great feeling that our official and elected official are here to
celebrate with us."
"This community is dedicated to 'community'!"
"I love seeing the diversity and bringing everyone together."
"I didn’t really know what to expect, and although there were language barriers we could still connect/communicate, this was
a very welcoming event, family oriented."
"I loved learning about holidays around the globe and here in the US. What a fun and informative topic!"
"As a community you need to help each other."
"Meeting “new” people helps to broaden one’s views."
What is one thing you will pass on to others?
"To be open to knowing people that don’t look like you."
"I will pass on the word on how great Project FINE is to others in the community."
"It’s tough to begin a conversation but once you begin its hard to stop."
"To remember that there are immigrants all among us- it’s community."
"People from other countries make the USA stronger."
"Winona is welcoming place!"
"That Project FINE and this community gathering together is very open and indeed welcoming."
"The Welcoming Table is an experience you don’t want to miss!! I will invite others!"
"The amount of commitment and love and tradition that other countries experience around the world during the holidays."
"That it’s so enjoyable meeting new people."
"That this is a nice way to interact with people of other cultures in our community."
"Good friends-Good food- Brings all people together."
"That we need to find everyday opportunities to connect beyond disaster."
"Love has no limit."
