Workshop Tracks

Our workshops are led by local practitioners and will help you engage the places you care about more deeply.

Building Blocks of Peace

Neighboring

Creating a culture of connection and care with your actual neighbors


March 1

Why the Neighborhood is the Unit of Change

Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

April 5

"Hey Neighbor!" Neighborhood, not Hood

May 3

Weaving a Community of Care

Robbie Johnson, Project Presence


Organizing

Convening people towards a common vision and practical outcomes


March 1

Refining Your Vision & Goals

April 5

"By Us, For Us" (4 Modes of Change)

Nate Tubbs, Together Chicago

May 3

Collective Action


Peacemaking

Transforming relationships and places through commitment and presence


March 1

Community Conflict Resolution

April 5

Targeted Outreach Through Intervention Connections

Olumide Ajiginni, The CityLight Church

May 3

Activating Places for Peace

Ken Alvarado, New Life Centers


Civic Engagement

Participating in your community to improve the quality of life of your fellow citizens


March 1

How to Start or Lead a Block Club

April 5

The Power of Neighborhood Associations

May 3

How to Host a Pop-up Resource Mobilization


Soul Care

Caring for yourself as you care for others and your community


March 1

Refueling for the Long Haul

April 5

The Soul of a Servant

Dr. Felecia Thompson, Fuller Seminary

May 3

Soul Care

Bishop Ed Peecher, Together Chicago


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NORTH

Saturday, March 1

9:30am-1:30pm

Cornerstone Center

1111 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Near North

Recordings

SOUTH

Saturday, April 5

9:30am-1:30pm

Agape Center

342 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Roseland

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WEST

Saturday, May 3

9:30am-1:30pm

Breakthrough FamilyPlex

3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

Garfield Park

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Each of these trainings will include:

  • PLENARY session
  • PANEL featuring local leaders
  • WORKSHOPS led by local practitioners (5 topical tracks)
  • LUNCH (free!)
  • NEIGHBORHOOD WALK *optional*