Sub Area 6 Meeting November 22, 2010

Rev. Dr. Marc A. Robertson will hold a Sub Area 6 meeting on November 22, 2010 at the Northern Trust Company 7801 South State Street Chicago, IL. 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
If you reside between 83rd to 87th street King Dr. to Langley, please plan to attend.
For more information, please call 1866-272-1215

Educate or Die

St. Mark United Methodist Church 8441 South St. Lawrence Ave Chicago IL. 60619 on Saturday November 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will hold a conversation across generations to share lessons about race, racism, white priviledge and white supremacy that we learned the hard way. Panel discussions, Youth Symposium, spoken word and musical performances will occur. Featured speakers are as follows: Rev. Charles Woolery, Pastor First Wesley Academy and Phillip Jackson The Black Star Project. This free event is sponsored by St. Mark's UMC Ministry on Race and Religion, Hartzell's Society Committee. First Wesley Academy UMC, The Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers program (CAHMCP), Afriware books, Hip-Hop Dextoxx, and The Black Star Project. For more information or to RSVP, call 773-285-9600

Washington Burney Arrangements

Arrangements for Mr. Washington Burney are as follows: Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Park Manor Congregational 7000 S. Martin Luther King Dr. 9:30 a.m. pre-pass, 10:30 a.m. Wake
11:30 a.m. Funeral, Oakwood Cemetery 1:00 p.m. Interment

Chatham Monthly Meeting Reminder and change

The monthly Chatham Avalon Park Community Council meeting will be held at the Urban Partnership Bank, formerly Shore Bank 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL. 60619. The President of the Bank will be in attendance. Additionally, Mr. Cornell Manger, United States Post Office 78th Cottage Grove will be in attendance. Please plan to attend 6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Condolences to the Family of Washington Burney

Condolences are extended to the Family of Washington Burney, President Emeritus Chatham Avalon Park Community Council. In addition to being one of the founding members Mr. Burney was a staunch fighter for the Chatham Community and the community at-large. Even at 94 years young Mr. Burney enjoyed playing golf, telling jokes and sharing his years of wisdom . We can not begin to say all that he meant to our organization and our community. He will be dearly missed. Additional information will be forth coming.

Condolences to the Family and Church of John Warner, Pastor Crerar Presbyterian Church

Condolences to the family of Pastor John Warner the longtime Pastor of Crerar Presbyterian Church 8100 S. Calumet.Pastor Warner was an active Pastor at a progressive Church, Crerar. When ever the pastor would say " The doors of the church are open" it was truly meant. Numerous block clubs, community organization, accepted his hospitality, beyond that, Pastor Warner was a quite storm that provided both inspiration and direction to his church and our community, he will be greatly missed.

Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Rose Wheaton

Condolences to the family of Mrs. Rose Wheaton longtime member of Chatham Avalon, and former President of the 79th and St. Lawrence Ave. block club. Mrs. Wheaton was an avid member and volunteer for years. We pray with and for the family on their loss, she will be missed but never forgotten.