Creatively connecting over the summer
During the summer, many churches in Northern Illinois face declining attendance as families focus on vacations and outdoor activities. However, churches have found creative ways to engage…
Location: Multiple Locations
Origin Film Screening
Origin Film Screening
Anti-racism Task Force Advocacy Partners and Community Impact Event
Origin, produced by Ava DuVernay, based on Isabel Wilkerson's book, Caste: the Origins of our Discontents, will be showing at multiple locations around the Chicagoland area and downstate Illinois. These film screenings are sponsored by various non-profit, faith-based, academic institutions and community partners.
Attendance is free but registration is required to attend.
Space is limited.
Screening Dates and Locations:
- Wed., Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Chapel, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL - Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL. - Thurs., Oct 3, 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church (Elmhurst), 232 S York St, Elmhurst, IL. - Sat., Oct. 5, 1 p.m.
La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange, IL - Sat., Oct. 5, 4 p.m.
Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago IL - Sun., Oct. 6, 12 p.m.
Our Saviour’s United Methodist Church, 701 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL - Sun., Oct. 6, 12 p.m.
Rockford Public Library, Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL - Sun., Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville, IL - Sun., Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church (Ottawa), 100 W Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL - Mon., Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Naperville Public Library-Nichols Library, 200 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL
Optional special presentation with Dr. Suraj Yengde, Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. Learn more.