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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.
Black Lives Matters banners at two historical black churches were destroyed last weekend in the nation’s capital after a pro-Trump rally. Faith leaders – including Revs. Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch – want Rev. Graham, a Trump supporter, to condemn these actions. Clergy from Chicago will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to push for healing and reconciliation just days before Joe Biden becomes the 46th president.
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.
A virtual “all souls count” is being held Sunday, March 29 in an effort to boost participation in the 2020 Census, just days before the April 1st Census Day. This weekend’s campaign is being organized by the Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC). The coalition – which includes several West Side social services agencies – has been tasked with reaching the most marginalized populations such as African Americans, the young and mobile, people with disabilities and ex-offenders.
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!
Americans United for Separation of Church and State sent a letter to CPS asking that final approval be denied to Chicago Education Partnership and By the Hand Club for Kids.
Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.
In response to recent acts of violence across the city and nationwide, Chicago faith leaders met this week to discuss ways to prevent it and their plan for a petition drive next month.
Classes start Aug. 28 for kindergarten through eighth grade at the Austin school celebrating 127 academic years.
Columnist John W. Fountain III. shares his opinion about two recent events saying, “We are so caught up in minute absurdities, we miss the big picture.”