News
Third Unitarian to celebrate longtime member still helping her community
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This Sunday, Third Unitarian will honor Roberta Wilson, who turns 95 this month and helped start a nearly 50-year-old college scholarship program run by the church.
Faith
Two West Side ministers pray for country’s future in nation’s capitol
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Rev. Ira Acree and Rev. Marshall Hatch were in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to pray for the country’s future and condemn white supremacy a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Faith
The spiritual stimulus plan
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Now is the time to take stock of your life, says Daryl Satcher. Just as it is vital in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to boost your immune system and get plenty of rest, you also should boost your mind, body and soul, Satcher says.
Community
West Side religious community to hold multi-faith Thanksgiving service
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All are invited to the service, which will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd. The Community of Congregations is organizing the event. Singers are welcome!
Community
Stand on a corner for peace on the West Side
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The #100blocks100churches campaign continues this summer throughout the West Side. Every Wednesday night at 6 p.m., the faith-based community takes a stand to end violence in Chicago’s neighborhoods by joining together and wearing red.
Community
Hundreds turn out for Austin Dream Makers tournament
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The Rising Sun team beat Greater Saint John in the final game.
Community
Spots still available at St. Paul Lutheran School
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Classes start Aug. 28 for kindergarten through eighth grade at the Austin school celebrating 127 academic years.
Community
Pastors discuss and develop strategies to reduce city violence
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting allowed the faith leaders to talk about issues contributing to the problems and consider changes and resources that could help curb the violence.
Opinion
King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable
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Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about ignoring “haters” and those standing in the way of greatness.
News
Austin’s new police commander, community plan to take back five crime hotspots
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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.