2025 Training Series
NORTH
Saturday, March 1
9:30am-1:30pm
Cornerstone Center
1111 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Near North
SOUTH
Saturday, April 5
9:30am-1:30pm
Agape Center
342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628
Roseland
WEST
Saturday, May 3
9:30am-1:30pm
Breakthrough FamilyPlex
3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Garfield Park
Registration will open:
Date TBA
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.
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