CRS responds to President Trump’s Executive Order and attack on our transgender siblings entitled ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.’

We celebrate our newest constituent member congregation at Community Renewal Society.

Gaza has been muted! Read CRS 2024 AMA Jerusalem Delegate Rev. Ronald A. Nathan’s second Love and Lament reflection, where he questions who pressed the mute button so that we are unable to hear the cries of Gaza’s babies, the sick, the aged, the hungry, and the prisoners.

Unpacking complicity, theology, and justice, Rev. Ronald A. Nathan challenges the Black Church's stance on the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Marcellus Khaliifah Williams was slain, and the whole criminal injustice system is on trial. As people of faith and goodwill, let’s feel our anger, frustration, and zeal for justice. This is important. Then, we should alchemize this into action. All these systems of oppression are connected, and we stand together for justice.

Fair Housing Month is observed annually in April to commemorate the passing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing. CRS fights for fair and equitable housing opportunities through advocacy, education, and resources. Discrimination and inequality still exist in housing, and the fight for fair housing continues.

We are reminded of the profound message of hope and healing that lies at the heart of this sacred season, including observations of Ramadan, Passover and Easter — each respectively steeped in Abrahamic traditions. It is a time when we reflect upon the ultimate act of love and redemption — the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Director of Friends of North Sabeel Jonathan Kuttab shares that various factors suggest a hopeful future for Palestinian-Israeli resolution despite challenges and increasing violence.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced CPD Chief of Counterterrorism Larry Snelling as Chicago’s 64th Police Superintendent. Read this blog article for the press release.

Welcome to our newly redesigned website which features improved navigation, a restructured content layout and a renewed focus on our mission to end racism and poverty, and we invite your feedback to further enhance your user experience.

Israeli operation devastates Jenin, with minimal global reaction. Advocate for rejecting violence, pursuing justice, fostering hope and ending complicity in Israeli apartheid.

View photos and read a recap of the historic groundbreaking ceremonies of the International African American Museum.

The CRLMC calls on everyone in our community to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth

As the flowers begin to bloom and the world rejuvenates itself, we too, at Community Renewal Society, turn towards a season of renewal and growth.

As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba of May 15, 1948, many commentators have been pointing out that the Catastrophe did not simply occur on that date or year but rather that it is an ongoing catastrophe, beginning prior to 1948 and continuing to the present day.

Newly arrived migrants in Chicago are in need of basic necessities. Check out our list of recommended actions from organizations, community groups and legislators in Chicago offering aid.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Click here to take a look at profiles of figures in Asian American history.

Meet Chris Groza, CRS's new Communications Coordinator: Amplifying Voices through Art and Outreach

Keron Blair shares a heartfelt prayer for the new mayor of Chicago, envisioning a future where all people are safe, prosperous and treated with justice and equity while also encouraging us to hold our leaders in Chicago accountable. Read Keron's prayer here. 

We had Chicago Community Conversations in January and March, but the discussions don’t end there. Watch as our staff continues the conversation in our second part of this series.