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Remedy for Violence: POSADA 2013: Is there room at the inn at the CHA’s Lathrop Homes?
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Friday, December 20, 2013. POSADA 2013: Is there room at the inn at the CHA’s Lathrop Homes? POSADA in support of Public and Affordable Housing at Lathrop Homes. Cotter Boy's and Girl's Club 2915 N Leavitt, Chicago. Saturday, Dec 21 2013 2:00 pm. Couple dressed as Mary and Joseph lead procession around perimeter of Lathrop Homes, re-enacting story of seeking shelter at the first Christmas. Contact: John McDermott - jmcdermott@lsna.net - 773-617-3949 (English and Spanish). That shuts out housing seekers.
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Remedy for Violence: March 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Photo Gallery: Palm Sunday 2013 - "I Will Be a Remedy for Violence! Photos from the Remedy for Violence. Event on Palm Sunday (March 24), 2013! Pastor Bruce Ray of Kimball Avenue Church welcomes. Participants to the gathering. I will be a remedy for violence! Pastor Bruce, Pastor Erik Christensen of St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square,. And St. Luke's members Jessica Schimpff, Will Storm (seminarian), and Noel Spain. Lori Crowder, Executive Director of the Alliance of Local.
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Remedy for Violence: June 2013
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Thursday, June 20, 2013. An Introduction to Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow". By Matthew T. Avery. Member, Kimball Avenue Church. Note: This introduction to The New Jim Crow – Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Was prepared By Matthew T. Avery for a discussion by Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance member congregations.]. The title, The New Jim Crow. Here is an excerpt from the book that well illustrates the thesis (The New Jim Crow, p. 1):. In less than thirty years, the U.S. p...Today...
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Remedy for Violence: It Takes a Community! (The Boulevard 2013)
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013. It Takes a Community! St Luke's Logan Square. Collaborated on the phenomenally successful Logan Square street festival - The Boulevard. Over the weekend of August 23-25, 2013. St Luke's and ALSO worked together to provide water to the thirsty festival-goers, and a team from ALSO's New Level Sound. Project assisted with the sound crew managing the two music stages. In addition, the crowds were treated to performances by ALSO friends SevenSevenThree. Members of St. Luke's. An In...
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Remedy for Violence: September 2013
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Thursday, September 12, 2013. Logan Square Laments With Syria. Members of Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance (LSEA) gathered at the eagle monument in Logan Square on the evening of September 11, 2013, for a prayer vigil for peace in Syria. The candlight service was led by Rev. Erik Christensen (St. Luke's Logan Square) and Rev. Bruce Ray (Kimball Avenue Church), using a liturgy from Holden Village. Sound was provided by the team from ALSO/New Level Sound. I despise these last two lamps,. Moreover they brin...
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Remedy for Violence: Call for Chicago Area Lutheran Churches to Work Against Violence
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Thursday, June 6, 2013. Call for Chicago Area Lutheran Churches to Work Against Violence. The following resolution was passed at the 2013 Assembly of the Metro Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Of which First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Logan Square. And St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square. WHEREAS, there is good evidence to suggest that non-police resources can play an important role in reducing crime rates, and. RESOLVED, that a Bishop’s Advisory Group ...
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Remedy for Violence: Fear Not: Small Steps Add Up to a Community-Wide Effort to End Violence, Restore Justice
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Fear Not: Small Steps Add Up to a Community-Wide Effort to End Violence, Restore Justice. Member, St. Luke's Logan Square. We are entering the last days of summer, and it has not been a summer without violence in Chicago. But people have been working on many fronts. Our work is not done; our work continues. Here are some snaphots. The movement against mass incarceration. About 20 people gathered in the fellowship hall at St. Luke's to watch The House I Live In. Talked about his ...
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Remedy for Violence: An Introduction to Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow"
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Thursday, June 20, 2013. An Introduction to Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow". By Matthew T. Avery. Member, Kimball Avenue Church. Note: This introduction to The New Jim Crow – Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Was prepared By Matthew T. Avery for a discussion by Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance member congregations.]. The title, The New Jim Crow. Here is an excerpt from the book that well illustrates the thesis (The New Jim Crow, p. 1):. In less than thirty years, the U.S. p...Today...
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Remedy for Violence: April 2013
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Thursday, April 18, 2013. Community Art: "When I Feel Safe, I ." Exhibit at St. Luke's. Member, St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square. On Wednesday, April 17, I joined other members of the community to enjoy children's art exhibited in Haberland Hall at St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square. The exhibition, "When I Feel Safe, I .", was organized by Casa Central. And Heartland Human Care Services. Below are some of my favorites. When I feel Safe" by Joanna (age 9). The ingenious use of materials...
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