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Third Unitarian to celebrate longtime member still helping her community

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | March 17, 2022

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

By Suzanne McBride | January 20, 2021

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.

reconciliation

West Side ministers call out Rev. Franklin Graham for silence on Black church desecrations

By AustinTalks | December 20, 2020

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.

Faith

The spiritual stimulus plan

By Daryl Satcher | April 5, 2020

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.

census

Churches urge members on ‘Census Sunday’ to be counted

By AustinTalks | March 29, 2020

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.

Community

West Side religious community to hold multi-faith Thanksgiving service

By AustinTalks | November 21, 2019

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!

News

Questions being raised about new charter in Austin

By AustinTalks | May 13, 2014

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.

News

Oak Park Church hosts Faith and Fellowship event

By Ashlee Rezin | October 1, 2012

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.

Community

Clergy unite for peace, call for stricter gun laws

By AustinTalks | August 17, 2012

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.

Community

Spots still available at St. Paul Lutheran School

By AustinTalks | August 14, 2012

Classes start Aug. 28 for kindergarten through eighth grade at the Austin school celebrating 127 academic years.

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