2025 Training Series

NORTH

Saturday, March 1

10am-2pm

Cornerstone Center

1111 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Near North

SOUTH

Saturday, April 5

10am-2pm

Agape Center

342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Roseland

WEST

Saturday, May 3

10am-2pm

Breakthrough FamilyPlex

3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

Garfield Park

Registration will open:Date TBA

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Summer 2025 United Engagement

The following efforts are strategic times during the summer that we will organize united prayer & action city-wide. We encourage everyone to participate in their local district efforts, and to join city-wide mobilizations as well when possible.

HANDS ACROSS CHICAGO

Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, May 23 – Mon, May 26, 2024

handsacrosschicago.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

1st Tuesday in August

Tue, Aug 5, 2024

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Join your district's plans

BUILDING BLOCKS OF PEACE

PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR LOCAL ACTION

Building Blocks of Peace is multi-organizational effort to mobilize individuals and organizations into collective action for the wellbeing of Chicago. We all have a role to play in the safety of our communities, the social fabric of our neighborhoods, and the wellbeing of our blocks.

VISION

FAITHFUL PRESENCE

Reducing violence and promoting community health through consistent, positive presence in proximity to our homes, churches, and places of need.

TRAINING

PROVEN METHODS

Learning from local leaders who have proven impact in presence-based peacemaking and multiplying effect through training on best practices.

FRAMEWORK

22 CPD DISTRICTS

Organizing and our efforts within the twenty-two Chicago Police Department districts

MOBILIZATION

ACTION PLANS

Syncing our efforts and mobilization plans with other groups, organizations, and district faith-based subcommittees

Building Blocks of Peace

Organize ➤ Equip ➤ Deploy

1 Course, 3 Parts

Mar 5 / Apr 2 / May 7, 10am-1pm

Join us in person. Breakouts over lunch (included). Sessions will be recorded.

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