Events
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Here is a list of currently planned events and some pics from previous events. Please check back for periodic updates.
Zoom Conference - February 26, 2026, 7pm
We hosted a fascinating panel discussion on How White Christian Nationalism is Affecting the Church. The panelists included: Dr. Glen Bracey (Professor of Sociology at Villanova University). Pastor Paco Amador (Pastor at Little Village New Life Community Church) and Dan Crain (Director of Groups and Mobilization, One Race Movement). This discussion provided a first hand insight into the impact of this dangerous trend on the witness of the church in America.
Cubs/Sox Crosstown Classic - May 16, 2026
On May 16th, almost 200 men met for food, prayer and fellowship and to cheer on the Cubs and Sox in the Crosstown Classic. It was a testimony of God's grace, that in this world, with so much division, diverse Christian men can meet in love with one another.
2025 Crosstown Classic
6th Annual Men’s Retreat - June 5 - 7, 2026
We held our 6th Annual Men's Unity Conference on June 5 -7, 2026 at Conference Point, Williams Bay (Lake Geneva, WI).
The speaker was Dr George Yancey, Professor of Sociology, at Baylor University. His specialty is racial diversity and the church. He's the author of more than 20 books including: Beyond Racial Division, 2022, IVP. He challenged us to grow in our thinking about how we can change race relations in the church to build unity instead of division.
This event was a unique opportunity for men of different races to learn, fellowship and grow together. It's a fun, enriching way to be part of getting to know people who are different and be changed by their stories.
6th Annual Men’s Retreat.
Unity Picnic - June 20, 2026
A group of black and white men put their love into action by serving the South Suburbs of Chicago as we hosted a Juneteenth celebration block party for the families of Markham. The Markham Park District invited us to expand this event from last year and use it for local outreach. The event featured plenty of food, games and community involvement!
This is a good time for men who want to help to pursue healthy relationships that build bridges across the many barriers that can divide us. Is there one or more of these events that would work for you to connect with like-hearted men and actively support our vision to build multi-ethnic community?
Because Christ wants us to work it out
The Bible paints a beautiful picture of how God desires that his children live as one. In fact, Jesus prayed this prior to going to the cross.
But we live in a divided world. It’s complex and there aren’t easy answers. When it comes to racial issues facing the church, we’re dealing with problems that go back 400 years. It’s easy to want to ignore the inequality in our world or simply wash our hands of the problems.
Jesus calls us to something different. We don’t fully know what this can look like, but we want to try. In each retreat we built on what has been done in our past events to bring men together to face tough realities so that real solutions can start to emerge.
We realize that we need to understand the problem to effectively respond with solutions. We spent time learning what is preventing unity and our guest speakers leaned on their experience to help us work towards unity and being involved in the solution. We looked at how each of us can help build bridges, focus on relationships, engage in friendships, and pray for one another. We humbly seek something better for our Christian brothers.
Our focus is to look ahead and the solid hope we have in Christ! There was time for open and honest dialog with others. And of course, there was opportunity for fun, great eating, relaxation, and time of solitude with God along the beautiful shore of Lake Geneva.