This week’s episode features a preview of Pastor
’s appearance at the Lead the City conference, hosted by our friends at The Chicago Partnership, who produce one of our top recommended newsletters, .And Campaign Chicago will have a table at the conference both Friday and Saturday. You can join Pastor Chris for his breakout session on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. to learn more about And’s 10 civic disciplines.
We’ll also have limited-edition And Campaign merch for those who take the Civic Revival pledge against political violence and come on board as volunteers to help us grow our And Campaign chapter.
Doors open Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Progressive Baptist Church is located at 3658 South Wentworth Avenue in Chicago.
For more information and tickets, visit the Lead the City website.
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