2018 CRLN Annual Luncheon: Sanctuary for All

Old St. Patrick's Parish Hall 700 W. Adams, Chicago, IL

Sanctuary for All! Join us for the 2018 CRLN Luncheon with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks We have always known that our work leads us to a path that many other activists share. Our aims – while focused differently—seek the same ends of social justice and human dignity. In the current political and cultural[…]

Popular Education and a Salvadoran Perspective: An Alternate View of Migrant Caravans, Violence, and US Immigration Policy

University Church 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL

Alison Janus, a member of University Church in the Hyde Park nieghborhood of Chicago, spent 5 months teaching English in El Salvador at the Center for Exchange and Solidarity using a popular education methodology. She brings back to her community the perspectives of her Salvadoran students and their alternate views of migrant caravans, violence and[…]

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Bowl to support scholarships for Cinquera, El Salvador students!

Timberlanes 1851 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL

Come as an individual or as a team to support scholarships for University students in Cinquera, El Salvador, who will return to their community to share their new skills in agriculture, business, teaching and organizing. Children are welcome--there will be special lanes for kids. Free pizza, prizes, and fun for all! Sponsored by Chicago-Cinquera Sister[…]

Meet Sister Magda, Coordinator of National Network of Migrant Shelters in Mexico

Institute for Cultural Affairs 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., 1st Floor, Chicago, Illinois

Central Americans In Exile: What Can We Do To Help?   Since October of last year, when large caravans of mostly young people and families from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador began moving through Mexico, Maria Magdalena Silva Renteria, known as "Sister Magda," began to organize humanitarian attention across Mexico for Central Americans and all[…]

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Exhibit Reception: Immigration Advocacy, Past and Present

Damen Student Center,Loyola University 6511 N. Sheridan Rd,, Chicago, Illinois

Stand on the Side of Righteousness: Immigration Advocacy, Past and Present Time: 6-7:30 pm Place: Room 214, Damen Student Center, Loyola University Chicago                                                                   […]

2019 Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Washington, DC

Save the date! Consider going with CRLN this year to participate in the Latin America track of this conference and advocacy opportunity. More information to follow after the event is planned.

2019 El Pueblo Canta

Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, Chicago Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, Chicago

This year's El Pueblo Canta features musician Alex Farha, a teacher at the Old Town School of Folk Music, who will play music on the oud, a Middle Eastern and North African instrument. Advance tickets, sponsorships and information about public transportation, parking and childcare: waucc.org/2019ElPuebloCanta Date: April 6, 2019 Time: 5:30pm doors open--traditional Middle Eastern and[…]

Crisis in Guatemala: An Eyewitness Account

4th Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL

Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time:  6:30 – 8:00 pm Place: Fourth Presbyterian Church (Gratz Center), Room 4F                                                                 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL  60611 Parking: […]

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