The Peace and Justice Committee invites the Diocese of Chicago to participate in year two of their “One Book, One Diocese“ program. For 2024, the book selection is Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond. “One Book, One Diocese” is a four-year sequence of diocesan readings that address the four interlocking evil systems outlined in the Poor…
Peace and Justice
Sanctuary Task Force Asks Episcopalians to Advocate for Asylum Seekers
While the Sanctuary Task Force of the Diocese of Chicago continues its efforts to support the more than 13,000 vulnerable asylum seekers who have been brought to the Chicago area over the past 13 months, the Rev. Sandra Castillo wants people of faith to call on their government officials to take action. “This is a…
Resurrection Hope: One Book, One Diocese Discussion Recording
On April 25, people from across the Diocese of Chicago gathered on Zoom to discuss Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter by the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and canon theologian at the Washington National Cathedral. A recording of the conversation with Bishop…
March with the Episcopal Diocese in the Chicago Pride Parade
On June 25, the Diocese of Chicago will march in the 2023 Pride Parade with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches. The parade officially kicks off at noon at Montrose and Broadway in Uptown and treks through the north side of the city, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. Watch…
Episcopal Pride Celebrations Around the Diocese
Congregations participating in Pride celebrations outside of Chicago are invited to share their plans in upcoming newsletters. Email Jen Boyle Tucker with dates, times and who to contact for more information. View a listing of events submitted to-date: Maine West Community Pride Celebration: The people of St. Martin’s in Des Plaines have been invited to…
Uncaged Art Exhibit at St. James Cathedral
The “Uncaged Art” exhibit, on loan to the Sanctuary Task Force by the Diocese of San Joaquin and hosted by St. James Cathedral, will open to the public on Saturday, May 20 at 4 pm in Kyle’s Place Gallery at 65 E. Huron. The exhibit is free and open to the public, Mondays through Saturdays from…