Centennial Scholars: April 25 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Kenilworth Union Church

Centennial Scholars: April 25 2022, 7:00 p.m.

April 26, 2022

Livestream:
We invite you to attend an Adult Education Program sponsored by our Centennial Scholarship Committee and the Racial Justice Committee on Monday, April 25th at 7:00 in the Culbertson Room. We will feature two Centennial scholars- Nelson Sinchi, a graduate of Catholic Theological Union now working in a hospital chaplain training program; and Rev. Damon Smith, graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary now working as Community Outreach Director for CHANGE Illinois. Both will report on their current ministries and be available for questions. Please join us for this very informative and inspirational program.

King: A Life - Jonathan Eig Book Discussion

October 1, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig joins Kenilworth Union Church’s Reverend Dr. Bill Evertsberg for a conversation about “King: A Life.” This New York Times best-selling biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., published in 2023, provides new and important insights into the civil rights icon’s complexities and fresh revelations from recently released FBI files. Tuesday, October 1 represents a unique opportunity to hear directly from Jonathan in a small setting, including highlights from his extensive book tour and King-related media appearances.

RJC Event Night: Ben Austen and Johnnie Veal

May 23, 2023

Ben Austen will use the contents of two of his books: “High-Risers” (available now at The Book Stall) and “Correction” (release date November 7, 2023) in the discussion. Together Ben Austen and Johnnie Veal will discuss Cabrini-Green, mass incarceration, the American prison system, and the possibility of change.

Understanding and Supporting Our Teen's Mental Health

February 27, 2023

Renee Dominguez, PhD, ED of Family Service Center Peggy Kubert, Erika’s Lighthouse Kim Hassenfeld, LCSW, Counseling Center of the North Shore Andy Duran, Chief Executive of LEAD Sarah Russell Hill, Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics The Alison Tobey Smart Memorial Fund hosted a group of teen mental health experts to discuss key challenges facing our youth today, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and self-harm to alcohol and drug abuse. We are thrilled to bring the expertise of five local experts to provide parents the latest in trends, approaches, and actions you can take to help your teen navigate these difficult times. The experts provided an overview of each challenge—anxiety/depression, trauma/grief/loss, substance abuse, and eating disorders/self-harm—including what to look out for, alternate means of addressing, and where to go for help.