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Contents
October
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Trauma
Treatment
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This full day conference
offers and introduction to baskic skills ofr enhancing cultural
competence in work with survivors Fri. Oct. 24, '08 9:00
am - 4:00 pm at McCormick Lounge Loyola University Lakeshore Campus
6526 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago Il 6 CEU's available.
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FOR INFO:
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847-491-0530
or online
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Interreligious Mission of Joseph Cardinal
Bernardin
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Council
for a Parliament of the World's Religions invites you to the third
lecture of the downtown lunceion series. Reverend Donald
Senior, President Catholic Theological Union will
give this presentation. Fri. Oct. 24, '08 noon at
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
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FOR INFO:
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312.322.1700
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| Refugee
Benefit Concert for Middle East Iraqi Refugees Trauma Project
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Live Musical Performances:
VOICES, Chicago-based political folk group Lamajamal,
world music from the Black Sea to the Nile Kuumba
Lynx Performance Ensemble, hip hop for social change Ecos
del Pacifico, the Montaño-Arboleda Family
St. Gertrude Talent includes: The
Buttitta Sisters plus Peter Buttitta, Suzie Corbett, Mary
Clare Barker Debra and Gabriel Inserra-Mousin, Anita Klueg, Jim
Manzardo, John & Maura Neafsey, Jim Szmurlo Sat., Oct. 25,
'08, 7:00
pm St. Gertrude Social Hall 1401 W Granville Ave,
Chicago (5 blocks west of Granville Red line station and 2 blocks
east of Clark St) $10-15 Suggested Donation
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FOR INFO:
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email information
Make checks payable to Catholic Relief Services. Indicate Middle East
Iraqi Refugees Trauma Project.
Mail to Chris Inserra 1421 W Ardmore, Chicago, IL 60660
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Stand-Up To AIPAC & the Israeli Lobby!
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Chicagoans Against Apartheid
in Palestine (CAAP) is issuing a public call to action against the
AIPAC National Summit which will take place in Chicago on October
26-27. The AIPAC National Summit is reserved exclusively for those who
contribute a minimum of $3,600 annually to AIPAC. We will rally at the
State of Illinois Building (Randolph & Clark
Streets, Chicago) and then march to Sheraton
Chicago Hotel & Towers (301 E. N. Water Street) where the AIPAC
National Summit will be taking place. We urge people to bring
Palestinian flags to this event. Mon. Oct. 27, '08 at 11:00 am
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FOR INFO:
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Contact CAAP
for more information email
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Journey to
Justice
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After a few years of a
hiatus, 8th Day Center for Justice is having a revival of our Journey
to Justice Days. This year we will have two Journey to Justice
days. Our first for the year will be Tues. Oct. 28, '08 at 1:30
pm-4:30pm
in Dubuque, Iowa at the Sisters of the Presentation Convent 2360 Carter
Road • Dubuque, Iowa, 52001-2997. Another presentation is
scheduled Clarke College in Dubuque at 7:00 pm Wed., Oct. 29th (location TBA) and
at the St. Joseph Hall, Mt. Carmel at 3pm on Oct. 29th.
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FOR INFO:
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RSVP by
contacting Sr. Gwen Farry, BVM by email
or at 312.641.5151.
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November
| Chicago Arisona US/ Mexico Report
Back |
Hear members of Chicago New
Sanctuary Coalition share their experiences from their recent journey
to borderland. Learn about human and civil rights violations
happening throught the state of Arizona and along the US/ Mexico
Boarder. Wed., Nov.
5, '08 at 7:00 pm at Wicker Park Grace 1741 N. Westerm Ave
Chicago IL |
FOR INFO:
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Call
773-293-3680
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| Our Earth, Our Church, Ourselves: Embrace
the Beloved Community |
Call to Action National
Conference at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee WI Nov.
7, '08 - Nov.9, '08. Plenary Speakers include Kathleen
Kennedy Townsend, Robert Bullard and Bishop Remi De Roo. Call To
Action’s 2008 Leadership Award will be given posthumously to Notre Dame
de Namur Sr. Dorothy "Dot" Stang,
shot to death Feb. 12, 2005 in Brazil's Amazon rainforest after her 40
years there defending the rights of peasant farmers, and with them
protecting the environment against loggers and landowners.
8th Day Caucus at
Call to Action Sat. Nov.
8, '08 12-12:45pm, Bring your lunch, cookies will be
provided. We will have an informal intro from 8th Day staff and
conversation to follow. We are also looking for volunteers to
help staff the 8th Day Center for Justice table in the exhibit
hall. If you want to volunteer, please contact stephid2@gmail.com or
312.641.5151 (ask for Stephanie).
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773-404-0004 or online
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| Human Rights Watch Dinner |
Voices for Justice Annual
Dinner will be held Tues., Nov.
11, '08 at 6:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton 160 E. Pearson St.
Chicago IL |
FOR INFO:
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Call
312-573-5480or online
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| Jonathan Schell speaks
at Celebration |
North Suburban Peace
Initiative 29th Annual Dinner Celebration will be held Sat., Nov. 15, '08 at 6:00 pm at the
St. Francis Xavier Parish Gym, 549 Ninth St. Wilmette IL
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FOR INFO:
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Call
847-475-3692 or online
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| An
Invitation to Servant Leadership |
Explore the history of
Servant Leadership and look at examples of people and organizations
practicing many of the basic principles of this new leadership style.
6:30 pm Fri., Nov.21, '08, through Sat., Nov.
22, '08. Weekend event $195, Workshop series $775.
Franciscan Spirituality Center 912 Market Street LaCrosse WI 54601.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
608-791-5268 or online
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| Renewed Hope for Peace |
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
will honor Rev. Dr. George Regas and Stanley Sheinbaum on Sat., Nov. 22, '08 at 6:00 pm at the
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
CA |
FOR INFO:
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Call
805-965-3443 or online
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| 2008 Annual Meeting |
Campaign for Better Health
Care will meet on Tues., Nov. 25, '08
from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago.
Panal
members and speakers are invited to consider health care
reform. |
FOR INFO:
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Call
312-913-944 or online
or email
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December
| Remembering Thomas Merton
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Commemorate the 40th
Anniversary of Thomas Merton's Passing by Attending a Retreat-Like
Conference Facilitated by Renowned Merton Scholar James Finley,
Ph.D. Remembering Thomas Merton: Contemplative Practice for Today
Sat., Dec. 6, '08 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mundelein Center Auditorium Lake Shore Campus Chicago
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-915-7400 or email
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| NeighborWorks
Training Institute |
Come to the Nation's Capitol
this December for an energizing Training Institute. Come together with
your peers and others around the country to tackle your own obstacles,
re-energize your commitment to progress and share best practices in a
place where the nation comes together to work toward better communities
and a better country. Washington, DC •
Dec. 8-12, '08
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FOR INFO:
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Call
800-438-5547, 202-220-2454 or online
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January
| The
Reflective Life of a Leader |
Servant Leadership is rooted
in a regular reflective practice which enables self-awareness,
creativity and integration.
6:30 pm Fri., Jan. 16, '09, through Sat., Jan. 17,
'09. Weekend event $195, Workshop series $775.
Franciscan Spirituality Center 912 Market Street LaCrosse WI 54601.
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OR INFO:
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Call
608-791-5268 or online
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| Tortillias
and Trade |
People of faith explore
poverty, hunger, economic globalization and the rrole of the
church. CRLN is spending time in Mexico City and Cuernavaca,
Mexico examining the role people of faith plan in contemporary
issues. Itinerary for travels from Jan. 17 - 25, '09.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773-293-2964 or online
or email
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| World
Social Forum |
Belem,
Brazil will host the World Social Forum.
During six days, the city assumes the position of being the center of
planetary citizenship and a global reference for those who don't agree
with inequality, injustice, intolerance, environment destruction and
prejudice.Jan. 27 to Feb. 1, '09.
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FOR INFO:
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online
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February
| Discovering
Your Leadership Style |
Servant Leadership moves one
from ego-based to sole-based to benefit the leader the employees and
the business.
6:30 pm Fri., Mar. 13, '09, through Sat., Mar. 14,
'09. Weekend event $195, Workshop series $775.
Franciscan Spirituality Center 912 Market Street LaCrosse WI 54601.
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OR INFO:
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Call
608-791-5268 or online |
| Acting
for the Common Good |
Servant Leadership not only
intends good, but has the skills to accomplish this intention.
6:30 pm Fri., Apr. 17, '09, through Sun., Apr. 19,
'09. Weekend event $195, Workshop series $775.
Franciscan Spirituality Center 912 Market Street LaCrosse WI 54601.
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OR INFO:
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Call
608-791-5268 or online
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Word
+ Flesh + Spirit + Retreat + |
This retreat for priests and
men religious will explore sexuality, intimacy and celibacy at Mother
Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave Philadelphia
PA 19136 Jul. 26 -31, '09.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-277-5674 or online or email
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Ongoing
Events
Silent
Prayer Vigil for Peace
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Every Tuesday
Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. there is a silent prayer for peace
at the corner of Jackson and Dearborn in the Federal Plaza in the
Chicago Loop. Weekly leaflets are distributed and posters show
the
realities of contemporary war. Come for the whole hour or any
part of it.
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| FOR INFO: |
8th Day Center
for
Justice 312-641-5151
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| Stone
Soup Cooperative |
This
intentional community, Stone Soup Cooperative, committed to joy and
justice is looking for
people who want to live
in community and have an active commitment to social change. |
| FOR INFO: |
Roshani
773.561.5131 |
| Weekly DeKalb Area Peace Gathering |
N4P
Initiates,
cosponsors, and endorses numerous activities promoting alternatives to
war,
racism, and the loss of civil liberties. 5:00 p.m. Fridays
at
the corner of First & Lincoln, City Clock Park, DeKalb. |
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Garth
Liebhaber garthliebhaber@hotmail.com
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| Signs
on Green Bay
Road |
Join with
neighbors young and old exhibiting signs from Evanston to Highland
Park. Meet at the Wilmette train station, 10:00 a.m. to
noon, to organize or pick your
own location. |
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North Suburban
Peace Initiative 847-475-369 |
| Chicago
Area Peace Walk |
Silent,
mindful
walking. No banners, chanting, or confrontations. Everyone
is
invited to demonstrate peace by being peace. Third Sunday of
every
month. 12:30 p.m., meet at the North end of Centennial Park,
Evanston, near the bend
in
Sheridan. |
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Deborah at ddscottphd@msn.com |
The
Renaissance Circle
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Join this group of life
long learners aged 50 and older at DePaul University. Annual Cost
$100 Monthly lectures and other benefits.
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FOR INFO:
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Renaissance
Circle
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Not
in My Name Weekly
Vigil
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Speak, sing, or
shout about Peace! Bring an end to Israel's occupation of the
West
Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem every Sunday, Noon
to 1:00 p.m., WaterTower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
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FOR INFO:
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Not in My Name
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Voices
That Listen
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Listen to
discussions on spirituality, wellness, human growth and religious
development.
Wednesday
4:00-4:30 pm
WJJG 1530 am
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Thursday
2:00- 2:30 pm
WYCA 92.3
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SPONSORS: Amnesty International Group 259, PO Box 62, Palatine IL
60078-0052.
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FOR INFO:
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708-423-7253 voicewxav@aol.com |
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