CRS shares our deep condolences with the saddening news of another senseless act of cruelty, the unimaginable brutality that stole the life of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins. We extend our heavy hearts to those grieving alongside us.

During an evening worship session of the 2024 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, CRS Executive Director Rev. Dr. Waltrina Middleton provided a moving testimony and call to action. She preached the urgency of uplifting disinvested and displaced communities, not only in Chicago, but in Palestine.

On February 15, CRS gathered at the Chicago City Hall to demand City Council members vote ‘no’ to arbitration behind closed doors for police misconduct cases and vote ‘yes’ for a ceasefire in Gaza.

CRS was honored to be a premier co-sponsor of the 2024 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference from February 19-22 at Palmer House Hilton in the heart of Chicago! Read our event recap here.

CRS held an exclusive conversation and book signing featuring our esteemed former Executive Directors, Rev. Dr. Yvonne V. Delk and Rev. Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, two influential figures! 

Weather-related disasters are becoming more frequent with the advent of extreme weather cycles. This blog article written by Nina Sumner explores how these events impact people from minority ethnic backgrounds to a disproportionate level.

Read this recap to learn about our 2024 MLK Assembly speakers’ memorable messages connecting current social justice issues to the wisdom and work of Dr. King.

Access the recording of our 2024 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Faith in Action Assembly from January 15 and check out the bios for our assembly’s speakers.

CRS met with Rev. Bobbie McKay to learn about her faith journey and work with the church over the decades as she navigated hurdles related to her gender. Enjoy a summary of our interview in this blog article.

Find articles recapping how the end of money bail began in courtrooms across communities, moving us toward racial, economic and social justice.

Check out our list of quotes for National Human Rights Month, each echoing the importance of human rights and how we can achieve a more just world together.

Holidays can be hard for many LGBTQIA+ people, especially Thanksgiving, but Friendsgiving can be a lifeline.

Amidst these challenging times and with the holiday season upon us, our unwavering commitment to police accountability holds strong. In respect to the adversities surrounding us, we take pride in the significant strides made in our pursuit of justice reform.

Read staff reflections below of CRS’ powerful fall programming and enjoy photos and recordings! We thank our partners and all those who took part in the 2023 Illinois Conference United Church of Christ Annual Celebration, the A Gathering of Communities conference and our 141st Annual Membership Assembly.  

CRS opposes the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act passed in Uganda that criminalizes homosexuality and restricts the liberties of privacy and expression for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

CRS announces Sis. Fasika Y. Alem, Programs Director at the United African Organization, as a speaker for our virtual 2023 Annual Membership Assembly. Learn about her here.

CRS announces Rev. Craig B. Mousin, Associate Pastor for Immigrant Justice at Wellington United Church of Christ, as a speaker for our virtual 2023 Annual Membership Assembly. Learn about him here.

CRS announces Rev. Dr. Beth Brown, Pastor at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, as the keynote address speaker for our virtual 2023 Annual Membership Assembly. Learn about her here.

From the growing migrant crisis in our city, to observing the escalating tensions in our communities, to bearing witness to the destruction and devastation between Israel and Palestine, our hearts and souls ache.

We oppose the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, which if passed, would ban transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care and make it harder for trans adults to get such care.