Hi. Iβm Bob, and Iβm new to this group. I feel like Iβve been drawn to the processes of community-building for the past several decades, as a soccer coach, a public high school teacher, and a member of the Bahaβi community. Bahaβis throughout the world, millions, dedicate themselves to the building of communities based upon the spiritual principle of the βOneness of Humanity,β the reality that all of us, in reality, are members of one human race, a single people, belong to one extended human family. I now live in Westchester, and my efforts to build community are centered in Chicagoβs western suburbs.
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In this season of celebration and gratitude, we invite you to join Chicago Weavers for an evening of food, fellowship and storytelling! Join us on Wednesday, December 6 where weβll enjoy dinner together, hear one another's stories of community building, and explore how we might support each other. All are welcome, so bring a friend!
Wednesday, December 6 from 5:00 β 8:00 pm
901 E 95th, Chicago, IL 60619 (Enter through DOOR B)
5:00 β 6:00: Dinner + Cookie Exchange (Weβll provide dinner, and if youβre able, bring your favorite cookies to share!)
6:00 β 8:00: Activities
Hello Chicago friends! I'm Elana Kahn. Though I joined the network as an independent citizen, I'm now Executive Director of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, which is part of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Today is my sixth day on the job! We are working on some great initiatives to address the root causes of bias and hate, while supporting victims. I'm looking forward to meeting you on September 7!
Learn more about the CDHC here --Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes
The Community Renewal Society, a faith-based organization in Chicago, is looking for a Manager of Policy and Organizing. Founded in 1882, the organization develops and communities to advocate for social and economic justice through a policy advocacy network and by publishing a highly-regarded investigative journal on matters of social justice.
This opportunity came to us via Peace Brook, a network of community builders convened by weaver @Barry Koren, and a collaborator with Weave's Online Peace & Justice topic group.
The position description is attached.
Iβd love to invite you all to attend our upcoming event, βFind Your Cause!β
Find Your Cause brings together local organizations and passionate volunteers who are ready for hands-on, skills-based, and board service opportunities. Grassroots organizations from the South, West, and Northwest Sides will highlight the incredible work they do in their communities and connect attendees to meaningful opportunities to engage and volunteer.
Attendees can learn South Side history by catching one of our complementary shuttles from the West or Northwest Sides, enjoy wellness and meditation activities, and treat yourself to a scoop of Idaβs Artisan Ice Cream while discovering your civic love language.
Date and time: Friday, September 20 Β· 6 - 8pm CDT
Location: 8560 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60619
We would love to see you there! RSVP here!
Please share with your networks and pass this invite along to any students, community members or groups that might be interested. We will provide two service hours for attendees!
The Bahaβi Faith is the most recent of the worldβs independent religions. Its members accept Bahaβuβllah (Arabic for βGlory of Godβ) as the Manifestation of God for this day and age. The most fundamental spiritual principle that animates the work of Bahaβis, several million worldwide, is the concept of the βOneness of Humankind.β This concept recognizes the truth that all of humanity is one people, a single human race, one extended family. Based on this principle, Bahaβis work to transform the whole of society β heart by heart, community by community β from its present state of conflict and division toward the unity of all humanity as we come, gradually, to live in material prosperity and spiritual peace. The sacred Writings of the Faith prohibit all efforts at proselytizing, mandating that all Bahaβi embrace and work with all peoples β of every religion, nation, and culture, etcβ¦ β in an active effort to include all peoples in the building of community. This is why Iβm here, to walk side by side with others, like you, who desire that more and more people come together in genuine unity.
I am excited to share with you all that I am featured in a groundbreaking HBO documentary 'South To Black Power' that premieres on HBO tonight at 9pm (CST). In the documentary South to Black Power, Charles M. Blow, New York Times columnist and best-selling author of The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, sets off across the country on a personal journey. Along the way, he meets with politicians, historians, community activists, colleagues, friends, and family members to test his theory on Black Liberation, which involves a daring strategy for Black Americans to move to southern states to control legislatures and gain greater political power. I shared my story about my choice to stay here in Chicago in order to build community, power and culture. Check it out this evening or stream it on MAX!
A Labor of Love for Englewood...That's the R.A.G.E Way! Check out our newsletter here - https://mailchi.mp/ragenglewood/septemberlabor24
Hello Chicago area weavers,
We wanted to share and invite you to the upcoming RCD Annual Conference held August 9th - 11th at Kinfolk CoLab in Oak Park, IL. The first three workshop options are immersive experiences that each last the entire weekend, and the next four options are Γ la carte (you may register for all or simply attend what interests you most). The facilitators on deck are truly extraordinary, highly skilled in container building and holding space for workshop participants to explore topics together.
Details and registration at www.raceconsciousdialogues.
Full Weekend Experiences: BIPOC Affinity Group Series / White Affinity Group Series / Community Connection Circle
Γ La Carte workshops: Social Justice Parenting / Safer Spaces for Artists and Organizers / Ancestral Lineage Healing / Long Arcs: The Duration of Justice Work
Photos from recent gathering:
Race Conscious Dialogues is a local nonprofit and community resource, was honored to receive a delegation from the U.S. Department of Stateβs International Visitor Leadership Program, hailing from Brazil, South Africa, Netherlands, Iraq, Switzerland, India, Finland, and Czech Republic as part of the program "The Problem We All Live With: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice." They reached out to learn more about our process, methodology, and community. We shared an incredible morning together, conversing about RCD and learning about work underway all over the world. Thank you to WorldChicago for bringing us together.
Chicago Cares and Ellen Ray, an AGLN Fellow and Weaver, are thrilled to host you for a Chicago meet-up onThursday, September 7 from 5:30 β 8pm!
Fellows in the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN) and members of Weaveβs Online Community are invited to gather at Impact House, a 40,000 square foot work club for social impact leaders in downtown Chicago, for an evening of celebration and connection. Each organization and network participating in the meet-up β AGLN, Chicago Cares, and Weave β supports leaders and builds community, locally and nationally. While we might be differently-minded, we are like-hearted! So we invite you to gather, weave a stronger leadership fabric here in the Chicago metro region, and celebrate our ever-growing community!
Can you make it? Click here to register.
Join us on May 30th for an evening of Weaving!
This event will be virtual and will focus on creating connections across lines of difference and amplifying the voices of youth and brainstorming how communities can empower young people during the summer months.
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Hi Chicagoland weavers! We're excited to connect at our next (virtual) Weave Chicagoland gathering on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Be sure to register here - and feel free to forward to others.
We're also looking for help to plan the gathering. If you are interested in helping decide the agenda's activities, fill out this Doodlepoll by Thursday. We'll meet for 1 hour within the next few weeks to brainstorm what the evening will look like.
See you soon! π
Welcome to the Weave Chicagoland online subgroup! ππ We're so glad you're here. This is a space for all of us passionate about weaving community in the Chicago area to learn from and support one another's efforts to weave deep relationships within our community.
Ways to use the online space
We're growing this group together and we invite you to share about what you're up to and how we can support your weaving work. Here are some ways to engage:
- Introduce Yourself: We have a discussion page dedicated to learning about one another's stories, which helps weaves us together. Tell us about yourself on this page and anything that might surprise us about you!
- Check out upcoming local events (and share your own!): Got a neighborhood picnic coming up? Maybe a workshop you're hosting that's perfect for weavers? Let us know about it by posting the the communityCalendar.
- Exchange resources: In need of volunteers to your next event? Or maybe you have a set of great conversation starters you want to share? The Ask & Offer Marketplace forum is a space to exchange a variety of goods and services. And if you have tools and skills that aren't time-bound, add them to the Resources page.
- Know of any weaving organizations?: We're starting a directory of local weaving organizations. Add ones you know to this list.
- Add yourself or your work to the Interactive Resource Map. See people and resources by locations in the Chicago area here.
- How do YOU want to connect and use this space? Reply in the comments below!
How to connect with other members
- In-Person Gatherings: We hope to gather regularly in person. Find all upcoming session details on the Calendar.
- Online Discussions: Share questions, ideas, musings, and more via our different Discussion categories.
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You can set your notification preferences to weekly or daily and get instant alerts to newly posted events. Update your settings (and make sure they're not going to spam) by: Click your name in the top right > Your Settings > Notifications > Subgroup Follows > Weave Chicagoland. Or just click here. π
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at any time!
The Weave Team
R.A.G.E. is seeking to hire an experienced, full-time Community Strategist to join our dynamic team. As a vital member of our organization, the Community Strategist will play a crucial role in fulfilling our mission to create tangible solutions and mobilize residents and resources to restore our community.
If you are passionate about community development, possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and are committed to making a difference in Englewood, we want to hear from you! To apply or learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our job posting here. Additionally, if you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks!
Link here for more details: https://bit.ly/workforrage