Events

Thursday April 17, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Join CRLN at an important event on Colombia.  Now especially, as Congress considers the Free Trade Agreement, its is critical to understand the situation in Colombia. 

Monsenor Hector Fabio Henao, the National Director of SNPS/Caritas - Colombia, and Martha Ines Romero, Country Manager-Colombia for Catholic Relief Services will speak at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 1010 W. Webster Avenue, Chicago, on Thursday April 17, beginning at 7:00 pm.  Come join us! 

 

 

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
 

Phil and Lorie are both retired educators, active members of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and recipients of Peace and Justice Awards. Phil has served as an accompanier in Colombia to witness the safety of human rights workers whose lives are at risk.

Join them for coffee and dessert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in the Guild Room at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Avenue, Evanston, IL

They will discuss the church's role in human rights advocacy illustrated through a slide show - power point presentation focusing on Colombia and the accompaniment program.

For more information contact: Rev. Ann Rosewall: arosewall@northminpres.org

or 847-869-9210

Friday April 18, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
Saturday April 19, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Sunday April 20, 2008
End: 10:00 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Monday April 21, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Tuesday April 22, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Wednesday April 23, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Thursday April 24, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Friday April 25, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Saturday April 26, 2008
(all day)
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Sunday April 27, 2008
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm

Honoring Gerardi:  Pursuing Justice and Truth in Guatemala

On April 24, 1998, Bishop Juan Gerardi presented the report "Guatemala: Never Again" detailing accounts of murder, disappearances, massacres and torture.  Two days later, he was murdered.

Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/27/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/28/2008 - 9:00pm

Join the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia.

Additional information can be found at www.peaceincolombia.org.

 

 

 

Monday April 28, 2008
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/28/2008 - 9:00pm

Join the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia.

Additional information can be found at www.peaceincolombia.org.

 

 

 

Thursday May 1, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

AFSC Annual Benefit: Celebrating 90 Years of Speaking Truth to Power 

Location: Gene Siskel Film Center

More information TBD. 

 

Saturday May 10, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
 

The Chicago Metropolitan Sanctuary Alliance invites you to a special benefit event celebrating two years since the Montaño Arboleda family arrived in Sanctuary, fleeing death threats in their home country of Colombia.  Will include an art sale, Afro-Colombian music, dance, and presentations on the intersection of work for peace and justice, art, and faith in Colombia today.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Lake Street Church.

 607 Lake Street, Evanston.

 (Corner of Lake St, and Chicago Ave.)

Donations will contribute to providing sanctuary for the Montaño Arboleda family

 

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
downtown location TBA.
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Tuesday May 20, 2008
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Join CRLN Board Member Bishop John Manz and Bishop Raul Vera of Saltillo, Mexico for this reception.

For additional information, please contact Jim at jvondracek@crln.org or at 773-293-2964.

 

 

Start: 7:00 pm

Bishop Raul Vera, a leading Mexican religious figure and articulate advocate for peace, justice and human rights will speak at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 1919 S. Ashland Avenue in Chicago.  For more information, follow this link www.crln.org/bishop_raul_vera

 

 

Monday June 9, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

Join CRLN at the Luncheon with Bishop Carlos Poma, an indigenous leader of the Methodist Church in Bolivia.

More information TBD.

For additional information please contact Jim at jvondracek@crln.org or at 773-293-2964.

 

 

Saturday June 21, 2008
Friday August 8, 2008
Start: 1:57 pm
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Saturday August 9, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Sunday August 10, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Monday August 11, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Tuesday August 12, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Wednesday August 13, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Thursday August 14, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964. 

Friday August 15, 2008
(all day)
Start: 08/08/2008 - 1:57pm
End: 08/19/2008 - 1:57pm

Chicago area Presbyterians are traveling to Colombia to learn and grow in relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Colombia.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Gary Cozette at 773-293-2964.