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In the City and For the City to Bring Transformation and Renewal

Renew Chicago exists to inspire, educate, and mobilize our community to build the goodness and greatness of our city.

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Any financial contribution made to Renew can be donor directed to one of our partner ministries; in turn, Renew will issue a check to the participating ministry, but with a 10% bonus.

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Bike Across Chicago 2023

Bike Across Chicago is BACK, but this year they will be embarking on their annual 50-mile ride on a SATURDAY!

Whether as a rider or a spectator you can help them as they raise funds and awareness for the work of By The Hand.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

WHERE: All By The Hand Sites

REGISTER HERE 

Juneteenth Observance Event

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 10:00 AM

Join us as we Celebrate an important milestone for the African-American community, and Educate and Rededicate Ourselves to Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community. Keynote by Pastor James Meeks, special music by the Salem choir, and more at Park NN! 

Who We Are

Renew Chicago is a gift from Park Community Church to the city of Chicago. Renew became an independent nonprofit organization in 2018. We exhort Christians and others of good will to pray for our city’s welfare, educate ourselves on issues important to Chicago, and find a way to actively play a part on seeing it flourish. We raise volunteers and financial support for many partner ministries on the front line of building the goodness and greatness of Chicago. 

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Learn

To inwardly digest and soundly learn the issues that affect the 77 Chicago neighborhoods.

Pray

Seeking the peace of the city through prayer, both alone and with others.

Engage

Get off the sidelines and get in the game. Join others in serving and meeting the needs of our city. 

Invest

Use your time and financial resources to support the ongoing work of building the goodness and greatness of Chicago. 

Upcoming Events

Find out more about serving opportunities and upcoming events!

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Juneteenth Observance Event

Monday, june 20, 10 am
Park Community Church,

1001 N Crosby St., Chicago IL 60610

We celebrate a milestone in the history of the African-American people, educate ourselves on progress made and the great work that remains, and rededicate our lives to Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community.

More info on blacklivessacred.org/juneteenth-observance-event/

Bike Across Chicago 2023

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at All By The Hand Sites

Bike Across Chicago is BACK, but this year they will be embarking on their annual 50-mile ride on a SATURDAY! We hope that you’ll join them as they cycle to each of the six clubs, stopping at each one to learn about the abundant life that is transforming neighborhoods in Chicago!

Whether as a rider or a spectator you can help them as they raise funds and awareness for the work of By The Hand. In 2022, Bike Across Chicago raised $40,000 for our kids and they are planning on raising more than $50,000 this year! It starts with one action. One mile, one cheer, one gift, one hour…one life changed—are you the ONE?

Register now: my.bythehand.org/event/bike-across-chicago-2023/e473305

Faith & Business Summit

FRIDAY, MAY 13 from 12:00 – 1:45 PM

110 N Wacker Dr (the Bank of America building)

The program will feature keynote speaker Steve Cuss, author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. Steve began his career as a trauma and hospice chaplain and is now nationally known for helping leaders across sectors manage anxiety during challenging times. At the heart of Steve’s message is the nexus of faith and work. They look forward to featuring IJM’s Regional President of Asia Pacific, Christa Hayden Sharpe, and Jo Saxton, author and leadership coach.

RSVP at ijm.org/2022-faith-business-summit (complementary code: FBPartner)

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Tim Keller talks forgiveness, fallen pastors and a health update
Tim Keller talks forgiveness, fallen pastors and a health update

We join the Keller family in mourning the passing of distinguished New York pastor and Christian thought leader Tim Keller, who the Lord welcomed home at the young age of 72. If you have a half hour, listen to one of his recent interviews on justice, forgiveness, and facing death.

JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE EVENT
JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE EVENT

Juneteenth Observance on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 10am
Park Community Church, 1001 N Crosby St., Chicago IL 60610
We celebrate a milestone in the history of the African-American people, educate ourselves on progress made and the great work that remains, and rededicate our lives to Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community.

Spiraling Violence in Chicago: Causes and Solutions
Spiraling Violence in Chicago: Causes and Solutions

The following is adapted from a lecture delivered on February 28, 2022, at the Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship on Hillsdale’s Washington, D.C. campus, as part of the AWC Family Foundation Lecture Series.

Featured Partners

Rooted in partnership with other non-profits in Chicago, Renew Chicago
supports the groundwork of these organizations with resources and volunteers.

A renewed city requires the investment of time, gifts, and the expertise of our community. But, it’s hard to know where to start. You can visit our partner pages below to see how you can join with Renew Chicago to promote the goodness and greatness of Chicago.

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