The biblical story of Noah’s Flood served as a template for some of the very first theories of global climate change in the Scientific Revolution, and it is once again being used as a means of imagining and representing anthropogenic global climate change in the 21st century in popular media. This talk considers the historical...

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The creative fingerprints of executive producer Stephen Spielberg are evident throughout this documentary that functions as a mystery, a dramatic exposé of a little-known Guatemalan massacre, and a piece of humanitarian detective work that reunites the remainder of a family. On the night of December 6, 1982, the special forces of a Reagan-backed Guatemalan military...

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Fr. Dan Groody

This year the focus is on climate change and the keynote speaker is Dan Misleh, Executive Director and Founder of the Catholic Climate Covenant.

Join the Justice and Peace Ministry for a day of learning and reflection on Climate Change. Enjoy presentations - offered in English and Spanish - from Catholic Relief Services, Faith In Place, and the Catholic Climate Covenant. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost for this event but we will accept free will offerings....

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The creative fingerprints of executive producer Stephen Spielberg are evident throughout this documentary that functions as a mystery, a dramatic exposé of a little-known Guatemalan massacre, and a piece of humanitarian detective work that reunites the remainder of a family. On the night of December 6, 1982, the special forces of a Reagan-backed Guatemalan military...

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Clarence Page

The creative fingerprints of executive producer Stephen Spielberg are evident throughout this documentary that functions as a mystery, a dramatic exposé of a little-known Guatemalan massacre, and a piece of humanitarian detective work that reunites the remainder of a family. On the night of December 6, 1982, the special forces of a Reagan-backed Guatemalan military...

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Benefit for the Immigration Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Rep. Lewis was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one of the "Big Six" national leaders of the movement, alongside such figures as Martin Luther King, Jr. and A. Philip Randolph. As SNCC chairman, Lewis was an architect of, and the youngest featured speaker at, the historic 1963 March on Washington, and...

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Rep. Lewis was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one of the “Big Six” national leaders of the movement, alongside such figures as Martin Luther King, Jr. and A. Philip Randolph. As SNCC chairman, Lewis was an architect of, and the youngest featured speaker at, the historic 1963 March on Washington, and...

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Martha C. Nussbaum “Anger is not just ubiquitous, it is also popular.” When we are offended, anger is often the “first responder” we summon from our array of emotional responses. Can anger be a noble response or is it a human failure, a disease that deforms all our interactions? Drawing upon the lessons we can...

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The creative fingerprints of executive producer Stephen Spielberg are evident throughout this documentary that functions as a mystery, a dramatic exposé of a little-known Guatemalan massacre, and a piece of humanitarian detective work that reunites the remainder of a family. On the night of December 6, 1982, the special forces of a Reagan-backed Guatemalan military...

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Our communities in the Americas—whether immigrant or campesino or indigenous or Afro- descendant—are pushed off their land and sometimes out of their countries by large economic forces pursuing profits. For these forces, there are no borders. Many who are displaced are finding ways to connect with others in the Americas to resist deportation and dislocation....

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Our communities in the Americas—whether immigrant or campesino or indigenous or Afro-descendant—are pushed off their land and sometimes out of their countries by large economic forces pursuing profits. For these forces, there are no borders. Many who are displaced are finding ways to connect with others in the Americas to resist deportation and dislocation. All...

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Mary Deeley, pastoral associate at Sheil Catholic Center, will present a liturgy-based approach to Catholic social teaching. She will focus on sacramental life and what it calls us to be. Deeley received a music degree from Dominican University, a Master of Divinity degree fromYale University Divinity School, and a PhD in Hebrew Scripture and Early...

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The will brief people on the substantial progress being made in southwest Chicago-- *property values are up *foreclosures down *many parents take part in a parent-mentoring program *the crime rate has been cut in half *local public schools are improving greatly *by end of 2017, no vacant properties to reclaim between Rockwell & California, 59th to...

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Join Catholic Extension for an evening of cultural and religious music sung by 50 Latin American sisters serving poor Catholic communities across the U.S.

This talk argues that minority communities are better able to overcome the clandestine collective action dilemma, i.e. the dual challenge of coordination and secrecy. Based on two unique collections of post-war testimonies, Robert Braun shows that minority groups were more likely to facilitate clandestine cooperation against the Nazis because their members formed insulated hubs of...

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Strengthening Our Community Through a Shared Experience Join us as we celebrate breaking our fast with our Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i, Hindu and Sikh communities. Listen to stories from our faith leaders, eat dinner and engage in dialogue with members of other faiths. There will be a panel of storytellers -- Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Baha’i,...

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In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month the Asian American Studies Program and Multicultural Student Affairs are sponsoring an evening of short films on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Contact: Cheryl Jue 847-467-7114 or  asianamerican@northwestern.edu

A forum and discussion with Kevin Gostolza of Shadowproof, and Pat Hunt of Chicago area CodePINK. For well over a decade, US drone strikes, special forces raids, and aerial bombardments have reigned down terror on people in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and other countries, yet have received inadequate attention from the media and even...

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As people of faith, we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of God's creation. Pope Francis urges us to have "a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and...

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Produced 70 years after the creation and first use of nuclear weapons, the film explores the conundrum of humankind's most lethal weapon, investigates the continuing struggle over how to resolve this complex issue, and ponders why nuclear weapons continue to exist. Following the documentary, there will be a discussion led by Lily Wojtowicz, a nuclear...

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Maryknoll Sister Jaruko Doi will offer a deeply personal reflection on the contemporary significance of the forced removal and internment U.S. citizens of Japanese heritage during World War II.  This experience lives on, not only among generations of Japanese-Americans who, like Jaruko, carry the legacy of their families' unjust incarceration, but also in the fabric of our American culture in...

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Marty Brounstein

The presenter will be Dave Ozar, Loyola University Emeritus Professor of Ethics, and a consulting ethicist at North Shore University Health System.  As a consultant to a local transgender support group for its educational outreach programs, Ozar has known many transgender persons.  He will explain the meaning of key terms (“gender identity,”  “transgender,” “transsexual” etc.),...

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Emerging adulthood is increasingly recognized as a distinct period of life, much like adolescence, with profound implications for adulthood. The justice system can help by treating conflict with the law through diversion, community alternatives and restorative justice - or can hurt by the stigmatization of an adult criminal record that is a barrier to employment...

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Together we can save our kids. Together we can stand for justice. Together we can rebuild our communities. Together we can make Black Lives Matter. Cardinal Blaise Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, will attend.

Last year 123 countries voted in the UN General Assembly to ban nuclear weapons. Negotiations began this March, which the US and other nuclear weapons possessors have boycotted. Chemical weapons, biological weapons, and land-mines have all been banned, Women Ban the Bomb is a women-led initiative building on the momentum of movements at the forefront...

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Featuring Ahlam Mahmood, Iraqi Muslim, a refugee from Syria, a political prisoner, a mother, wife a new American, and subject of the upcoming book, A Disappearance in Damascus.

The Science is Clear, The Future is Not. Documentary & Discussion. This National Geographic documentary follows Leonardo DiCaprio as he travels the world to examine firsthand the effects of climate change and meets with President Barak Obama, Pope Francis and Elon Musk to learn more about possible ways to prevent catastrophic damage to the environment.

Women share their stories of conscience within the Catholic Church, using the following definition of conscience: “The still small voice within each person, a soul voice that speaks from our essence and guides our lives.” Parking entrance at 1032 W Sheridan. Doors open at 1:30 Q&A and light refreshments to follow the 1-hour performance. Suggested...

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We invite you to join us in our annual tradition of gathering around our peace pole. Uniting with persons from all walks of life, cultures and faith traditions, we are Pilgrims of Truth and Pilgrims of Peace, building a culture of peace and vigilant care for our Mother, “sister earth." Our “Pilgrimage of Blessing” will...

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Through colorful, cut paper images from artist Ingrid Hess and writer Patti Vick, explores why we need peace and find ways to be peacemakers in our world. Closes July 16, 2017.

The film discusses how climate change impacts resource scarcity, migration and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability. Whether a long-term vulnerability or sudden shock, unpacks how water and food shortages, drought, extreme weather and sea level rise function as "accelerants of instability" and "catalysts for conflict" in volatile regions of...

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Tony Magliano

The film discusses how climate change impacts resource scarcity, migration and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability. Whether a long-term vulnerability or sudden shock, unpacks how water and food shortages, drought, extreme weather and sea level rise function as "accelerants of instability" and "catalysts for conflict" in volatile regions of...

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Share what's happening in your faith community and learn from each others stories. Explore ways of building awareness, inspiring and acting in worship services, in the worship space and grounds in connection with other faith communities in Wilmette. Thoughts for the dialogue: What changes have you made to your place of worship that honor earth...

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Join Warriors Of Peace, Jeremiah Youth Group and Parish Peace Project for the 1st ever community walk against violence in the Gage Park Community. Neighborhoods are becoming too violent. People are losing their lives due to the increasing violence and crime. As the growing voice of the community, they are raising awareness about the recurring...

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A panel discussion about the value of a worker from a religious perspective and what the reality for minorities is today. The focus will be on how class, gender, race, disability and other factors can affect our access to meaningful work and fair compensation.  Below is a list of our esteemed speakers: Suzanne Akhras, Executive...

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This 3 day event will provide an in-depth look at race and racism in the United States. Individuals and institutional leaders responsible for diversity and social justice will appreciate the exploration of the historical development of systemic racism and its continuing effects in our society.  Participants will examine ongoing realities of racism including the identity-shaping power racism...

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This 3 day event will provide an in-depth look at race and racism in the United States. Individuals and institutional leaders responsible for diversity and social justice will appreciate the exploration of the historical development of systemic racism and its continuing effects in our society.  Participants will examine ongoing realities of racism including the identity-shaping power racism...

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A family-friendly day of fun benefiting refugees through the Long Grove historic business district and country roads. Receive a free t-shirt, goody bag and pancake breakfast. Water and aid stations provided. Kids under 12 are free.

A 5K chip-timed race or 3K walk through the Long Grove historic business district and country roads. Receive a free t-shirt, goody bag and pancake breakfast. Water and aid stations provided.

This 3 day event will provide an in-depth look at race and racism in the United States. Individuals and institutional leaders responsible for diversity and social justice will appreciate the exploration of the historical development of systemic racism and its continuing effects in our society.  Participants will examine ongoing realities of racism including the identity-shaping power racism...

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Rev. James Martin S.J. will offer practical insights and suggestions, based on his new book Building a Bridge, How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion and Sensitivity.

The Hunger Walk route is two miles long. Funds raised by the Hunger Walk support a local network of food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters fighting hunger every day throughout Cook County. Over 31 years, the Hunger Walk has grown into the area’s largest anti-hunger rally and a strong symbol of our shared belief that...

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Celebrate International Mission Support, Respect Life, Peace and Justice, Human Concerns, Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. There will be opportunities to engage in educational workshops, receive tools & resources and participate in a closing liturgy.

A thank you to all the people who worked in Cook County suburbs to stop City and Village boards from taking away minimum wage increases and paid sick days from low wage workers. Leaders will be coming from all suburbs where campaigns took place, not just our Northshore communities--Oak Park, Berwyn, LaGrange, Arlington Heights and...

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An exceptional evening to support the work and mission of Center of Economic Progress.

The Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants (ICDI) 10th Anniversary Celebration

German Beer Garden & Buffet Dinner, Live Music, Dancing, Auction, Raffle & Games. Proceeds support services provided by the Center to older adults, the disabled and others in need.

In order to be able to work effectively with one another across faiths, we need to not only understand Islam, we need to be able to understand religions in its social/political environment. The purpose of this two session workshop is to provide strategies for engaging in deep, meaningful interfaith dialogue. Azam Nizamuddin will facilitate this...

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In order to be able to work effectively with one another across faiths, we need to not only understand Islam, we need to be able to understand religions in its social/political environment. The purpose of this two session workshop is to provide strategies for engaging in deep, meaningful interfaith dialogue. Azam Nizamuddin will facilitate this...

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Featuring speakers from the National Immigrant Justice Center, Jan Schakowsky, potentially Sen. Dick Durbin, representatives of the Illinois AG's office, and more.  The focus will be on discussing the local impact of DACA being rescinded in the community, what steps those affected can still take to protect their rights, and what other concerned community members...

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Featuring Pulitzer- Prize winning historian, writer, and journalist Garry Wills, PhD. Wills is the author of What Jesus Meant, Why I Am a Catholic, and Why Priests? and an Emeritus Professor of History at Northwestern University. He will open an interfaith dialogue examining how the Qur’an has been misinterpreted and exploited: by politicians and pundits, by persons...

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Experts from around the country on the Second Amendment, local assault weapons bans, the role of guns in suicides, the public health dimension, and initiatives in education and social services will discuss the issues.  Valerie Jarrett, Kim Foxx, Arne Duncan, and Lori Lightfoot are among the participating presenters. 

A day for people to come together to share their love and compassion to call out the hatred and violence that is taking place in our society. This is a day for people of all political and religious affiliations, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, disabilities, ages and every other aspect of a human being. This will be...

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A webinar featuring C. Mario Russell, Director of Catholic Charities New York's Immigrant and Refugee Services Division, as he discusses how people can effectively minister to migrants and refugees despite a challenging and ever-changing political climate.

Through case-study analysis, military leaders explain how the stress of climate change interacts with social tensions, sparking conflict. Through long-term vulnerability or sudden shock, shows how water and food shortages, drought, extreme weather, and sea-level rise function as ‘accelerants of instability’ and ‘catalysts for conflict’ in volatile regions of the world. Makes the case that...

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An opportunity to learn what human trafficking is, hear first hand testimonials, and discover what can be done to fight it, along with an opportunity to earn 0.5 (5 hours) CEUs.

The day will consist of 4 forty-five minute workshops on the following topics: Environment and Care for God’s Creation by Dr. Mark Potosnak of the Catholic Climate Covenant Human Trafficking by Sister Jean Okroi, IBVM, of Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking Immigration by Elena Segura, Archdiocese of Chicago Immigration Ministry Welcoming Refugees by Susan...

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TOPICS: When I Call For Help - A Pastoral Response It's a health issue! Why do they stay? What can I do? Is the law on my side? PRESENTERS: Charles Dahm, OP, Director, Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach; Miriam Ramirez, BSN, MacNeal Hospital Trauma Coordinator; Kathleen Detwiler, MD, a community physician; and Angelica Lopez,...

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Celebrate 25 years of Breakthrough making an impact in Chicago. Our theme of "Light" will touch on the powerful stories of transformation and look toward an ever-expanding future. Your support will allow us to continue to shine in East Garfield Park, and to help our work partnering with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills,...

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Facilitated by Marisa Vertrees, this half day session will focus on the reasons to be engaged in service and advocacy, based on our faith and Catholic Social Teaching, and will provide in depth training on the “how tos” of engaging in advocacy. Topics covered will include aspects of advocacy in the United States, how the...

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Featuring local organizations, universities, and public institutions that provide support and services to the immigrant and refugee communities of Chicago.  There will be information tables and workshops.

After a year of preparation, Evanston Catholic and Lutheran churches will celebrate the founding of our ecumenical Covenant. The Covenant will affirm our shared beliefs, acknowledge our differences, and detail our resolutions for how we will come together in our common ministry and missions.

An exhibit that about the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West coast to inland desolate regions. There are also weekly programs involving various speakers and daily screening of a new documentary film And Then They Came for Us by Abby Ginzberg and Ken Schneider. This film makes explicit connections between the Japanese American incarceration...

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Immaculee Ilibagiza, a Rwandan genocide survivor, shares her story. "Forgiving the men who killed my parents and brothers was a process, a journey into deeper and deeper prayers." Doors open: 6:30pm Opening acts: 7:00pm Presentation: 7:30pm Book signing: 8:45pm Call 312-842-1919 (x213) Space is limited

Lutherans and Catholics will join Cardinal Cupich and Bishop Miller in renewing the Archdiocese/Synod Ecumenical Covenant. After a year-long ecumenical immersion, they will pray together with the larger Catholic and Lutheran community to become ever more united in Christ.

Opening night for a play about an Iraqi artist Yasmina, newly arrived in Chicago from her homeland and hardened about the possibility of finding happiness. But when she meets Sam, a man with his own emotional setbacks, what had seemed unthinkable becomes tantalizingly real. Chicago-based artists playwright Rohina Malik and director Ann Filmer reunite for...

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In partnership with Grace House, Still Point Facilitator Mars Caulton worked with the women of Grace House for 16 weeks to create this original performance. In sharing their insights on what grace has meant to each of them, the women have built a community of support while building a moving work of art.

Featuring Fr. Ian Boyd, distinguished professor of Catholic studies at Seton Hall University, president of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture & founder and editor of The Chesterton Review and author of The Novels of G. K. Chesterton.

A symposium to bring academic, practical and spiritual dimensions of nonviolence together to create sustaining social and cultural change. There will be a keynote address by Kathy Kelly, a final ritual & homily by Rev. George Clements as well as numerous workshops and panels.

A symposium to bring academic, practical and spiritual dimensions of nonviolence together to create sustaining social and cultural change. There will be a keynote address by Kathy Kelly, a final ritual & homily by Rev. George Clements as well as numerous workshops and panels.

Keynote speaker: Rami Nashashibi, Executive Director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Conference Schedule: 8:30am - Gathering, Registration, Coffee & light breakfast 9:00 - Opening/Welcome 9:30 - Keynote: Rami Nashashibi from IMAN 10:30 - BREAK 10:45 - Workshop 12:30pm - LUNCH (Provided) 1:30 - Workshop 3:00 - BREAK 3:15 - Next Steps Session 4:30...

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An opportunity to come together with around 1,000 other people from the Chicagoland area to explore our present crisis and push legislators to support our vision and policies. Elected officials including (but not limited to) Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, state representatives Will Guzzardi, Theresa Mah, and Christian Mitchell, and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky...

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A screening of the documentary in which writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America. RSVP to chicagoicar@gmail.com if you plan on attending.

A webinar featuring Sr. Patricia Chappel, SNDdeN and Ralph McCloud who will discuss their efforts to combat racism and offer insights on how others can be at the forefront of this effort including strategies on how to start a dialogue.

One in 25 people will experience a serious mental health challenge this year. Rev. Kathy Dale McNair, founder of the mental health ministry Faith, Hope and Recovery Faith Net Coordinator for NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), will provide greater understanding, sensitivity, support and practical ways to support families and friends dealing with mental illness....

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Begun in 2015, Arrupe College's mission is to provide affordable, accessible and achievable college education for a diverse student body with limited financial resources. Upon completing the two-year program, students can expect little or no debt. Isabel Reyes, Arrupe’s admissions director, will describe the concept.

In the last year, the rights of people that differ from many elected officials in ethnicity, religion, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability have been under threat. Many people may be familiar with issues affecting their own family and friends, but may be less familiar with similar issues facing others. Illinois Tech is...

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Featuring keynote speaker, Nancy MacLean, an award winning scholar of U.S. twentieth century history and professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University. She is the author of five books and has received more than a dozen prizes and awards. She has been supported by fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies, the...

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An interfaith event bringing together Christians, Muslims and Jews to explore each other's faith and learn from one another what it means to be children of Abraham who equally love Jerusalem. Three exceptional speakers will facilitate the discussion. All are welcome! RSVP online at gracelg.org/jerusalem (Lunch begins at 12:15.)

In Him There Is No North or South: DREAMers & Other People of Faith in Conversation What is DACA? Why is immigration justice important? How can we all help? Please join us for an afternoon of testimonies and conversation to learn about the immigrant experience and how we can build a community of solidarity, respect,...

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An ecumenical gathering for mutual support and prayer for our leaders, communities and for those we disagree with. For more information, contact Pastor Elizabeth at elizajon@aol.com or call 847-476-0612.

A screening of a film that documents the lives of migrants who cross Mexico from Central America and the work of La 72. Ramón Marquez, executive director of La 72 and expert on migration issues in the southern Mexico/Northern Triangle region, will present a Q&A session immediately following the screening. His visit to Chicago is part of...

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A prayer service and march from Loyola University Water Tower Campus to Holy Name Cathedral commemorating the 28th anniversary of the Salvadoran martyrs.

Honoring Lisa Nigro, founder of Inspiration Corporation and featuring a keynote address by Fr. Michael Pfleger.  Individual ticket prices go up to $75 after October 26.

The White Helmets (2016) is an Oscar Award winning short documentary (41 min.) about a group of first responders who risk their lives to rescue victims of airstrikes on civilian targets during the still ongoing Syrian War. The documentary won the 2017 Oscar for Best Short Documentary. After the film, the audience will hear from...

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This yearly Morton Grove interfaith Thanksgiving Eve service is co-hosted by Muslim Education Center, St. Luke's church, St. Martha's church and Morton Grove Community Church, to give thanks for all the blessings we have received this past year. Leaders from local faith groups will be speaking and there will be light refreshments and fellowship. Guests can also...

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A documentary screening of the film To the Ends of the Earth in support of an anti-fracking campaign.

A conversation with Dr. Robert J. Schreiter, CPPS Professor of Systematic Theology and Vatican Council II Chair of Theology The political polarization in our country is now the widespread subject of conversation and of debate. There is probably something inherently polarizing in political action in a democracy, as political parties and figures vie for that...

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