Unity In the Community – Holiday Party- Register Today!

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – HOLIDAY PARTY Hosted by Concord Community Organization (CCO) 🗓 Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 3:00–6:00 PM (CT) 📍 AkaRama Center — 6220 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 💻 Hybrid Event: In-person & Virtual (Zoom link sent after registration) 🎉 Event Highlights Taco/Nacho Bar 🍴 Line dancing, salsa & cultural activities 💃🕺 Games, raffles, and …

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UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – HOLIDAY PARTY

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – HOLIDAY PARTY Hosted by Concord Community Organization (CCO) 🗓 Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 3:00–6:00 PM (CT) 📍 AkaRama Center — 6220 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 💻 Hybrid Event: In-person & Virtual (Zoom link sent after registration) 🎉 Event Highlights Taco/Nacho Bar 🍴 Line dancing, salsa & cultural activities 💃🕺 Games, raffles, and …

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CCO – UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY “TOGETHER, WE CAN FEED A FAMILY” Food & Blanket Drive

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY “TOGETHER, WE CAN FEED A FAMILY” Food & Blanket Drive   Dear Friend and Community Partner, As we move into the winter season, many families in our Woodlawn community and surrounding neighborhoods are facing increased hardship. Rising costs, reduced SNAP benefits, and ongoing instability have made it difficult for many to meet even the most basic …

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Happy Birthday Dr. Kenneth D. Phelps!

IMANI, CCO, HAFHC, and the CMBC Family Wish Dr. Kenneth D. Phelps a Very Happy Birthday! September 2nd is Dr. Phelps Birthday! Join us in honoring and celebrating the life and leadership of Pastor Phelps on this special day. Your love, support, and prayers continue to uplift our community, and today we want to celebrate you with heartfelt gratitude. To …

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CCO Woodlawn Back To School Health Festival – Saturday, 8/24

Greetings Family, It’s that time again! CCO’s Woodlawn Back to School Festival and Health Fair! Save the Date: Saturday August 24, 2024 Time: 11 PM through 4:00 PM Location: 63rd and Kimbark Food, Fun, Fellowship, Back to School Supplies, Free Physicals and Health Screening. All services are free and open to the public. Goals: Provide Free Health Services to the …

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Homecoming, Family And Friends Day at the CMBC

Please join us  for our CMBC Homecoming, Family And Friends Day Sunday, August 25, 2024 11 AM/CST Morning Worship Theme:  A Churchy Family Reunion PSALM 133:1 Calling all Current and Past CMBC Members Home! 3PM/CST – A Churchy Musical Concert Special Musical Guest to Appear! Triedstone of Chicago Anointed Praise Chorale Sydney Buckner & Youth In Unity CMBC TSHIRT AND …

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New Release From IMANI Publishing – Treasures From Earthen Vessels

New Release From IMANI Publishing Treasures From Earthen Vessels: Inspirational Sermons from Progressive Baptist State Convention of Illinois Pastors I am honored to serve as the editor of Treasures from Earthen Vessels. I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you! Treasures from Earthen Vessels is a heartfelt compilation of sermons contributed by esteemed pastors of the Progressive Baptist State …

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Dr. Phelps will be on WYCA Rejoice 102.3, Friday March 8, 2024 @ 5 PM Discussing His Newly Released Book Church Hurt

Join Dr. Phelps on WYCA Rejoice 102.3, Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5 PM as he engages in a conversation about his newly released book, “Church Hurt!”  on the Jennette Jenkins Show. Tune in to the Jennette Jenkins Hour on WYCA Rejoice 102.3: https://onlineradiobox.com/us/rejoice1023wyca/…. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on his impactful book, “Church Hurt.” To support and learn more, …

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IMANI PRESS RELEASE –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Book Reveals ‘The Mission of the Church in Light of Christ’s Second Coming’ by Ronia Bosley CHICAGO, IL – We are pleased to announce the release of a new book, ‘The Mission of the Church in Light of Christ’s Second Coming’ from Destiny Worship Center’s Associate Pastor, celebrated gospel singer, and respected Bible Teacher, Ronia L. …

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IMANI PRESS RELEASE Throw Out the Lifeline By Rev. Dr. Craig Melvin Smith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Title: Throw Out the LifelineAuthor: Rev. Dr. Craig Melvin Smith (Chicago, IL) – Imani Publishing, Freedom Baptist Church, in collaboration with Reverend Dr. Craig Melvin Smith, is thrilled to announce the publication of his spellbinding new book, ‘Throw Out the Lifeline.’ With his dynamic dedication to serving communities and improving lives, Reverend Dr. Smith provides profound insight, …

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