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Local Chicago church news, events, opportunities, and resources—brought to you by The Chicago Partnership
This year’s theme, Table Over Tribe, invites us to explore how we can lead with unity and faith in the midst of a divided culture. We’re thrilled to be joined by partners like AND Campaign, NewThing, Exponential, Gloo, and Barna for this timely conversation.
Registration is only $15 for this all-day event—grab your spot now at https://www.leadthecity25.org!
Interested in group registration for your church leaders?
Email samantha@thechicagopartnership.org.
🌭 Local Events Worth Showing Up Fo
Online Class with And Campaign Chicago
Learn how to do politics in a more faithful way by diving into And Campaign Chicago's Civic Disciplines Forums every Thursday night in May at 7pm for lively discussion with special guests. Join other believers and learn what it means to engage in politics not like a Republican, not like a Democrat, but like a Christian. Register here.
🗓️ Thursdays in May, 7pm 📍 Online Course
Future of Ministry Conference
Ministry Leaders and Teams: join Fuller Seminary at Christ Church in Oak Brook on May 16, 2025, for a one-day Future of Ministry training conference. The event aims to equip teams to better understand the complexities of ministry today and be equipped to lead your ministry into the future. Details here.
🗓️ May 16 📍 Christ Church, Oak Brook
Calling All Youth Leaders
Attend a free Youth Workers Brunch this Saturday, May 17th at 10am—a time to connect, encourage one another, and share ideas for reaching the next generation of Chicago youth! Details here.
🗓️ May 17, 10a-12p 📍 New Life Community Church Midway, 5101 S Keeler Ave
Hands Across Chicago
Hands Across Chicago is an annual city-wide united prayer and faith-in-action event hosted on Memorial Day weekend by Chicagoland United in Prayer. Join them on May 23-26 for united prayer and action all across the city. Sign up to host a prayer location in your neighborhood with your church or small group. View the map and sign up to participate at handsacrosschicago.com
🗓️ May 23-26 📍 Chicago Neighborhoods
Theology meets Economics
Dr. Gerardo Marti and a panel of scholars will explore church leadership, money, and power at this year’s Brady Theology & Mission Lecture. Details here.
🗓️ Jun 12-13 📍 New Mount Pilgrim MB Church, Chicago
📚 Resources & Reads
The Gospel & Race Podcast
Flourish: How Asian Americans Can Flourish in Their Mental Health is a free webinar series from AACC designed to explore the unique mental health challenges faced by Asian American communities. The entire video series is available, along with downloadable discussion guides, featuring scripture reflections and questions to spark meaningful conversations in your church, small group, or family setting.
Fuller Equip
As a part of Fuller Seminary, Fuller Equip offers world-class non-degree digital learning experiences for Christian leaders. Learn more and view their full list of classes here.
The Chicago Course on Preaching
The Chicago Course on Preaching from The Charles Simeon Trust offers an intensive, in-depth experience to help pastors and ministry leaders grow in their preaching. Learn more and apply here.
Burnham Fellowship
Burnham Fellowship applications are now open for the 25/26 Cohort led by Faith and Work Chicago. Learn more about this 9-month whole-life discipleship program here.
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🔦 TCP Weekly Spotlight
A HISTORIC STEP TOWARD RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Congratulations to Lawndale Christian Legal Center on the grand opening of the Dr. Dennis Deer Residential Community Justice Center. We’re celebrating with the many community members, faith leaders, and public officials who made this vision a reality. Learn more at lclc.net.
Read more and see photos from the celebration from Pastor Jonathan Brooks!
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