Guided by Faith: Stories of Survival
Thursday, May 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Glenview Public Library
Community Room
1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL
On Magda’s 17th birthday she was crowded onto a railroad box car and traveled days without food, water, or the knowledge that her final destination was the
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
in Poland. Although it is painful to remember her horrendous experiences, Magda believes her story and others like hers have to be told. Magda will share her story alongside Rwandan Genocide Survivor, Claire Mukundente.
A
t age 15, Claire Mukundente fled the Rwandan Genocide, where more than 800,000 Rwandans lost their lives in the span of 100 days. For the next six years, Claire lived in refugee camps before being resettled to Chicago. A devout Christian, Claire was guided by her faith and desire to never hate "the other."
Join Claire and Magda as they share their stories and highlight the role religion played in their lives during the genocides and the years that followed.
RSVP to this event by May 27, 2019.
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Hands of Peace Annual Dish & A Story Potluck
Thursday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2328 Central Road, Glenview
Join us for an evening of sharing delicious food, laughs, and stories about the ways Hands of Peace has impacted our lives and communities. This annual potluck is a great opportunity for past and future host families to get better acquainted with each other, hear firsthand about the hosting experience and ask questions. Meet staff, board members and others in the Hands of Peace community as we quickly approach the 2019 Summer Program! Please bring a dish and story to share. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to RSVP email
Darling Kittoe
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ummer Program Volunteer Opportunities
Our teenage participants work very hard in daily dialogue, team-building, and leadership development activities. They build up a big appetite and we need your help! You can help keep them going by donating snacks, gift cards, beverages or underwriting meals during the Summer Program. For more volunteer opportunities or to donate in kind, contact Chicago Site Director,
Darling Kittoe
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Interesting Events in the Community
The views of speakers/films/books do not represent the view of Hands of Peace. Just like our young leaders, we encourage the Hands of Peace community to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. To best do that, we list a wide spectrum of events and encourage people to attend some that offer differing perspectives. Only by listening to each other with open minds and open hearts can we grow.
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Interfaith Community Iftar
Saturday, May 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Muslim Community Center
4380 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
Please join the Muslim Community Center as they host their 2019 Interfaith Community Iftar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims world-wide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by Iftar and dinner at 8:00 p.m.
This is a free event and is open to the community. RSVP by email to
[email protected]
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Accessibility Note: This event is on the second floor and there is no elevator.
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Fireside Conversations at the Baha'i Temple
Various Dates and Times
Baha'i Temple Welcome Center
Fireside Room
112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette
While the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois is the oldest surviving Baha'i House of Worship in the world and the only in North America, the faith is still largely misunderstood on the North Shore. Attend a Fireside
Conversation to engage in meaningful discussions about what the Baha’i Faith offers for people who want to contribute to the betterment of the world.
No RSVP necessary to attend.
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Race Against Hate 2019
Sunday, June 16, Starting 7:30 a.m.
Floyd Long Field
2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston
Please join the YWCA Evanston/North Shore for the 20th annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate! This annual 5/10K run, walk, and youth mile, held every Father's Day, is a staple of the community and a family-friendly way to take a stand against racism and hate. Proceeds from the Race Against Hate are used to further the mission of YWCA Evanston/North Shore, in particular their efforts in the areas of
racial justice and violence prevention.
This event also
encourages adults to engage in constructive dialogue, interactive activities and meaningful action as related to racial justice.
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