Join CRS in the immediate call to action to demand a YES vote on the recognition of Palestine as a member state of the United Nations. The cause of Palestinian sovereignty and security is a matter of justice and rights, and every one of our voices must be uplifted and heard.

In America, policing has almost become synonymous with Black death. The March 21 killing of Dexter Reed (26) in Chicago is yet another horrific example of the ways in which Black bodies are violently and fatally endangered when they come in contact with law enforcement. They can’t keep killing us. The excessive use of force must stop!

As April ushers in the change of spring, CRS proudly joins the nation in acknowledging Second Chance Month! This designation holds profound significance for us as we champion just reentry and equitable opportunities for all. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.