Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia.

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

Join the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia.

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

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

Location: Gene Siskel Film Center

More information TBD. 

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.