“Ancestral Movements: Indigenous Territory and Migration,” Silvia Raqueq
While state forces threaten their safety and dignity, Indigenous peoples and migrants resist with creativity and resilience. Join us to learn about resource extraction, migration, and the work of Indigenous peoples to build a world beyond colonial borders in this webinar with Silvia Raqueq, Migration Program Coordinator of Association Pop No’j, Guatemala. This educational[…]
El Pueblo Canta 2017- BUY TICKETS NOW!
Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, Chicago Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, ChicagoDate: April 1st, 2017 With Special performances from Kuumba Lynx, VOICES, Wellington Choir and Centro Romero Youth Choir. JOIN US AT: Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, Chicago 5:30pm-- Doors open with Latin American Food for sale 7:00pm to 8:30pm-- Concert Tickets: $25 general admission, $15 students/limited income children under 12 free *Childcare and free parking[…]
Breakfast with IFCO/Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan at McCormick Seminary
The Latin@ Center of McCormick Seminary and CRLN will host the IFCO/Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan for breakfast and conversation.. The Cuba Caravan speaker will talk about the national grassroots effort to end the US blockade of Cuba. Please rsvp to Marilyn McKenna at mmckenna@crln.org. McCormick Seminary is at 5460 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615.
Save the Date: EAD 2017
Join CRLN for Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) in 2017 in Washington DC! Mark your calendars for April 21-24, 2017 and join us for education, skill building, advocacy trainings, and Congressional visits! Learn more about immigration issues and human rights campaigns in Latin America. Then translate your new knowledge to advocacy work on Capitol Hill where[…]
2017 Pedal for Peace Bike-a-thon
community organizing in Latin America and in Chicago! Main site for registration and fiesta: Lincoln Park, Grove 13 (grassy area west of the Barry Ave. underpass to the Lakefront Bike Path) Alternate registration and starting point: Dog Water Fountain at east side of the 55th St. underpass to the Lakefront Bike Path Time: 1:00-5:00pm More[…]
30th Annual Pedal for Peace Bike-a-Thon!
This is a big anniversary, folks! We've been riding this 12 or 24 mile course (your choice) for 30 years, each time raising funds for health, education, legal aid & community organizing projects in Latin America & Chicago! Links to registration site and fundraising tools will be coming soon.
CRLN`s 28th Annual Luncheon
Old Saint Patrick's Church 700 WEST ADAMS ST, Chicago, ILWitness of Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras
CRLN supported four Chicagoans' travel with a 50-member national Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras during the last week in January 2018. Come hear Trini Sanchez, Dan Dale, Lora Burge, and Jill Landrith present their experiences in Honduras of participating in public religious ceremonies and vigils with their hosts to remember those who have been killed,[…]
Good Friday Walk for Justice
CRLN has participated in 8th Day Center for Justice's Good Friday Walk for Justice since the beginning of our organization, often organizing the litany for one of the stations. We invite you to participate with us again in this last walk organized by 8th Day. Read more about the event on 8th Day's webpage. […]
Presentation: Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras
Come hear Dan Dale, Lora Burge, Trini Sanchez, and Jill Landrith witness to their experience on a 50-member national delegation to Honduras during the last week in January 2018. The delegation participated in public religious ceremonies and vigils remembering those who had been killed, demanding justice for the victims, and accompanying protesters under threat. They challenged[…]