Building Blocks of Peace Workshops
Our workshops are led by local practitioners and will help you engage the places you care about more deeply.
Saturday, April 11
The Importance of Being a Good Neighbor
Cheron Massonburg, BSN, RN
3900 W Huron & Erie Block Club Leader
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Why does being a good neighbor matter in our communities?
- What does Jesus teach about being a good neighbor?
- What does being a good neighbor actually look like in everyday life?
We Got Us: Building Local Networks to Protect, Build, and Thrive
April Doner
Steward, Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) InstituteDirector of Programs, Center for Next System Studies
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- How can uncovering the assets, skills and good work already in our neighborhoods make us stronger and better prepared to take on challenges and meet our needs?
- How can we better connect these assets to allow us to take effective action?
- Why is it important to include relationships, care, creativity in how we organize, especially in this moment?
Navigating Polarization & Peacemaking Across the Divides
Rev. Alvin C. Bibbs, Sr.
Chicago Regional Manager, One America Movement
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Understanding Polarization: Naming the Dynamics That Divide
- The Inner Work of Peacemaking: From Reactivity to Courageous Presence
- Practicing Peacemaking Across Divides: Skills for Transformative Engagement
Developing Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency & Optimism
Deondre' Rutues, Ph.D. "Dr. Dre'"
Rutues Center for Business & People Development
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Goal Setting into manageable steps (Hope)
- Personal Strength assessment & application (Self-Efficacy)
- Tip - Tools - Techniques Asset mapping (Resilience)
- Reframing (Optimism)
Releasing, Receiving, &Â Revering: 3Â Postures of Renewal
Gabriel Lerma
Willow Creek Community Church
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Explore a posture of renewal in a season of exhaustion, disappointment, and discernment
- Engage in a discussion focused on best practices regarding soul care
- Experience a powerful, interactive, and communal prayer exercise
WEST
Saturday, April 11
9:30am-1:30pm
River City Community Church
3709 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
W Humboldt Park
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Saturday, March 7
Help Me and Let Me Help You
Jeanine RiversBeat 634 Facilitator & Medical Liaison
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- The importance of knowing your neighbors & local community.
- The importance of 'power in numbers'.
- The importance of knowing and working with the police in your area.
Organizing to Build Power
Artinese ThomasLive Free Illinois
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Practical tips on organizing others
- Getting turnout to your meetings and actions
- Group communications methods
Bold Resistance Against Violence Everywhere
Tre BosleyBRAVE Youth
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and groups in the space
- Creating peaceful environments
- Starting your own peace initiative
Civic Energy Workshop
Jahmal ColeMy Block My Hood My City
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- Tools for building community
- How to solve local challenges
- Resources for block leaders & organizers
Giving Back Without Burning Out
Corine BarnesCorine Logics LLC
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- How to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue
- Recognizing the impact of trauma
- Tools for sustainable community service
SOUTH
Saturday, March 7
9:30am-1:30pm
New Progressive MB Church
9425 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Washington Heights
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