Community Events Calendar
Week of Events
Hands Across Chicago 2026
Standing together in united prayer and action for peace in Chicago — including Love Your School activities Save the dates for Memorial Day Weekend 2026! See past years summaries at handsacrosschicago.com
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Virtual EventMay 21, 2026 -Hands Across Chicago Vision & Planning Meeting
Hands Across Chicago Vision & Planning Meeting
Learn more about Hands Across Chicago, ask questions, register your location, and make connections.
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 -3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
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May 22, 2026 -6th District Summer Kickoff: Faith-in-Action
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May 22, 2026 -Humboldt Park: Presence & Prayer
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May 22, 2026 -Chicago Evangelism in Little Village
3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
A creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
6th District Summer Kickoff: Faith-in-Action
This amazing event is the official kick off to the summer where we come to celebrate faith, joy, peace, and community. It's an inspirational, fun-filled, joyous family festival for all! We are seeking generous, enthusiastic, sponsors, donations, performers and volunteers to make this annual event phenomenal as it has been over the years. Contact: Jessica.Scott@chicagopolice.org […]
Humboldt Park: Presence & Prayer
Showing up and being present, as Light shining in the darkness, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. ~Prayer Team: Prayer walking the neighborhood ~Community Outreach: Passing out water, talking and/or praying with those passing by. ~Musicians/vocalists are welcome to bring instruments and songs to share.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 -Roseland Prayer Walk/Drive
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May 23, 2026 -Faith in Action in 3rd District
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May 23, 2026 -4th District Faith in Action
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May 23, 2026 -The Neighborhood Table / La Mesa Abierta
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May 23, 2026 -3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
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May 23, 2026 -Faith in Action in 2nd District
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May 23, 2026 -Peace Over Everything Walk
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May 23, 2026 -Ice Cream Social at St Luke’s Church
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May 23, 2026 -Peace Over Everything Takeover Walk & Community Engagement
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May 23, 2026 -Prayer Walk and Clean-Up (Austin)
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May 23, 2026 -Let’s Listen
Roseland Prayer Walk/Drive
The 005th District is planning a Prayer Walk/Drive for our Hands Across Chicago Event. We will begin at 127th St. & Michigan Ave. at 10am with a time of prayer and praise. We will then walk, drive, or ride up Michigan Ave all the way to 95th St (4 miles). We will stop at major […]
Faith in Action in 3rd District
Join us for our annual Faith In Action event on May 23rd,11am–3pm! Come connect with officers from the 003rd District, local clergy, and your neighbors for a day of community, prayers, free food, resources, and fun giveaways. We can’t wait to spend a wonderful afternoon together!
The Neighborhood Table / La Mesa Abierta
Come Picnic and Play in the park with your neighbors! We will have food and games for everyone but more is better, so if you can, bring a favorite drink and a favorite crunchy food Tiremos una manta en el parque - ¡venga a comer y a jugar con nosotros! Tendremos comida y juegos para […]
3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
A creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
Faith in Action in 2nd District
Family friendly event to celebrate the summer and the community! Food provided!
Peace Over Everything Walk
Join the Firehouse Community Arts Center on May 23rd for the kick off to our first Peace Over Everything Walk. We will walk one mile over the course of an hour, starting at the Firehouse Community Arts Center at 3pm, and ending at a special location where we will host a huge peace event. Even if […]
Ice Cream Social at St Luke’s Church
Pop in for a 'cool' treat at St Luke's church parking lot. All are welcome.
Peace Over Everything Takeover Walk & Community Engagement
Join the Firehouse team and 20 other Lawndale organizations as we come together to impact the community this summer through our “peace over everything takeover” walk and community engagement! Everything jumps off Saturday May 23 at 4pm. All summer every second and fourth Saturday! Email rjohnson@thefcac.org for more info!
Prayer Walk and Clean-Up (Austin)
Please join The Love Your School Catalyst Circle Rock school (CCR) pray-ers on Saturday, May 23rd at 5pm at 5628 W Washington. (The corner of Washington and Parkside). We will walk 1 block east on Washington, north on Central to the parking lot just north of Circle Urban Ministries. Then west through the parking lots […]
Let’s Listen
Join Night Church, The Bridge Collective & Hands Across Chicago for Let’s Listen, a night for the whole family filled with community, conversation, and creativity featuring: Block party vibes Panel discussions Worship A powerful word Open mic Face painting Food + activities for all ages Bring your people and meet us there!