Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in places of need.
This annual series finalized on the first Saturday of May as people from across the city of Chicago and suburbs gathered on the west side for a morning of teaching, sharing, conversations, and connection.
Plenary session “License to Operate” by Damen Morris, Breakthrough
West side leaders featuring Michael Henderson, Heidi Dye, Alees Edwards, Taiei Thompson, facilitated by Tony Daniels.
“Weaving a Community of Care” led by Robbie Johnson from Firehouse Community Arts Center
“Collective Action” led by Phil Purkett from NMT Ministries
“Activating Places for Peace” led by Ken Alvarado from New Life Centers
“How to Host a Pop-up Mobilization” led by Alees Edwards from the 11th District Police Council
“Soul Care” led by Bishop Ed Peecher from Together Chicago
Check out session recordings here.
Ongoing faith in action and peacemaking events information can be found at buildingblocksofpeace.com/events