Participate
Participate in the work of Protestants for the Common Good and meet other supporters by attending the following events.
Women Speak Out for Birth Control
Friday, February 24, 2012
Chicago, IL: Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congressman Mike Quigley, PCG, and other health advocates for a speak out supporting women’s access to contraception. The event is being held at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St., in Pierce Main Hall, in the lower level of the church. The Speak Out will begin at 12:00 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit PCG’s facebook page. Download the flier and spread the word.
Educational Event at First Congregational UCC
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Naperville, IL: PCG Deputy Director, Laura Dean Friedrich, will be leading the first session in a two-part series, entitled “We the People: Loving our Neighbors in an Era of Economic and Political Polarization.” The Faith Formation Class is held from 8:45 until 9:45 a.m. before the worship services. First Congregational UCC is located at 25 E. Benton Ave. For more information on the adult education session, contact Laura Dean at ldfriedrich@thecommongood.org
Kids Count Symposium and Business Luncheon
Friday, March 2, 2012
Chicago, IL: Voices for Illinois Children’s 2012 symposium will focus on “Investing in Opportunities for Children – Now”. The event will include information from the Kids Count 2012 data book, a three-person panel with time for discussion and questions, and a presentation from keynote speaker Patrick McCarthy, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The event will be held at the Bank of America Building, 135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 4300, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by a business luncheon. Tickets can be purchased through the online event page.
Educational Event at First Congregational UCC – part 2
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Naperville, IL: In the second of two sessions, PCG staff member, Laura Dean Friedrich, explores our country’s rising income inequality and why it’s an issue for people of faith. This session is part of the Faith Formation Class series, and will take place from 8:45 until 9:45 a.m. before the worship service. First Congregational Church of Naperville is located at 25 E. Benton. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Laura Dean at ldfriedrich@thecommongood.org.
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Spring Event
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Chicago, IL: The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice of Illinois (RCRC) is hosting a spring educational event at the Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th St, from 2:30 until 4:00 p.m. Speakers will include Majority Leader Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie and Rev. Dr. Carlton Veazey, former CEO of the national RCRC office and current Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. The event will include discussion on state and national reproductive rights issues, and the presentation of awards to Illinois’ clinic escorts from the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale. For more information and to RSVP, please contact edsearl@gmail.com.
Rockford Urban Ministry March Meeting
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Rockford, IL: Join other members of Rockford Urban Ministry for their “Helping the Poorest of the Poor: Missions on Broadway” March meeting. The gathering will take place at Broadway United Methodist Church, 1503 Broadway, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Two guest speakers will focus on outreach to low-income immigrant communities and plans for local residential housing. For more information, contact Stanley Campbell, Executive Director of RUM, at 815–964–7111.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”
—Margaret Mead
