by Rory Dean Smith How does our faith call us to lead in this pivotal moment? I am a Chicagoan. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago. When we moved into our house I was entering first grade and I made friends with the last white kid in the neighborhood. When his family…
Dear Friends in Christ, In making and renewing the vows of Holy Baptism, we commit ourselves to seek and serve Christ in every person, and to do so by striving for justice and peace among all people. In other words, we promise to put our faith into practice. Faith is not simply a matter of…
Dear People of God: Like many of you, I spend more time online these days. Recently, the hopeful face of a young black man named Ahmaud Arbery has appeared again and again in the newspapers I read and the social media feeds I scroll. In February, Arbery was jogging unarmed near his home in Georgia…
Upcoming Trainings The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago requires antiracism training for people in elected and appointed leadership positions. It is also a requirement for congregational study guide facilitators for the Legacy of Slavery Report. The training is also open to anyone in the diocese who wants to help build a stronger multicultural community. CROAR: Understanding…
Saturday, August 17, 2019 9 am to 5 pm at McCormick Theological Seminary 5460 S. University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 Offered by Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training and its regional program, Chicago Regional Organizing for Antiracism (Chicago ROAR), this workshop is designed to help participants create the spaces to be self-reflective about our cultural shaping as…
Upcoming Trainings October 17-19 at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago (5401 South Cornell Ave.) The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago requires antiracism training for people in elected and appointed leadership positions. It is also a requirement for congregational study guide facilitators for the Legacy of Slavery Report. The training is also open to anyone in the…
