Updates on Resistance Retreat, Weekend w/o Capitalism

[Links are available to download fliers and information below.  The full text is listed on the web page as well]

Dear Catholic Workers and friends,

If you ask us about Chicago spring we predict it will be memorable for the summery weather, and memorable for the change that is happening! We celebrate G8 leaving as a victory of the movement, based on their decision to move their location to a more ‘secure’ location. There are signs of hope and blossoming all about us, but there may be some unpredictable weather on the way there.

And so we prepare. As they say, blessed are the peacemakers for they will never be unemployed….Here in Chicago the Catholic Workers are part of a movement to bring as many nonviolence trainings as possible to groups of activists participating in the May events leading up to the NATO summit. We want to encourage workers across the country to train their communities in nonviolence. There are many organizations that want to provide trainers, suggested practices or texts. Contact Marie at the White Rose for more info. There are a lot of people coming to Chicago in May and this is a wonderful opportunity to spread lifestyles grounded in love and nonviolence.

We will kick off “A Week without Capitalism” here in Chicago on Monday, May 14 with our action, in preparation for a new way; and we continue with Catholic workers everywhere on Saturday, May 19-Monday, May 21 in protest and rejection of the old way. Each community is invited to participate in this patchwork quilt of responses to the systemic injustice and institutional violence of NATO-G8, according to what is appropriate in your neighborhood and what you are capable of doing. See the flier included here or contact Regina for more info.

We have a full schedule lined up- lots to clarify, celebrate and prepare for- the emerging new creation of a kin-dom of love, for example! We’re excited to have you all join us here in Chicago! Keep the RSVPs coming…773-856-0315 or 2012resistanceretreat@gmail.com.

Abundant peace,

White Rose Catholic Worker            Su Casa Catholic Worker

2127 W. Devon Ave.                          5045 S. Laflin St. 

Chicago, IL 60659                            Chicago, IL 60609

773-856-0315

Downloads:
Resistance Retreat Logistics and Info
Week without Capitalism Flier (Chicago)

Resistance Retreat Weekend Logistics and Schedule

SCHEDULE

Friday

Evening: People arrive starting at 5pm

Saturday

Morning: Opening circle

“Intro to NATO/G8” with Kathy Kelly (Voices for Creative Nonviolence)

Afternoon: Spokescouncil & Roundtables

Concert & dance party with the 1-2-3s (Bloomington CW)!

Evening: Liturgy

“The Power of Nonviolence” with Ken Butigan (Pace e Bene)

Sunday

Morning: Open time & Roundtables

Afternoon: Action planning & Nonviolence Training for Direct Action

Evening: Action Logistics & Taize Prayer

 

Monday

Action Time (to be planned)!

Note: For the rest of the “Week without Capitalism”, housing will be available at the convent, and logistics will be figured out among those staying

LOGISTICS

Location: Holy Innocents Convent, 1447 W. Superior St. 60642 (near Chicago and Ashland Avenues)

Travel: If you need a ride or want to carpool, let us know.

Public Transportation: Amtrak, Megabus and Greyhound all drop you off downtown. Then take the Blue line north to Chicago Ave stop, travel west ½ mile by walking or on the #66 Chicago Avenue bus to Noble Street. Turn left (south) on Noble Street for 2 blks and turn right on Superior. Go 1 block.

Driving: Call John at the White Rose (773.856-0315) for directions -or- From the South or North, take Lake Shore Drive (IL-41) to Chicago Ave. exit. From the West, take I-94 E to Exit 50A, turn left onto Chicago Ave., left onto Armour, left onto Superior Ave.

Parking: limited parking will be available in a lot at the corner of Armour and Superior and behind the school.

Lodging: floor space available at the convent, contact us by May Day if you need a bed or other special arrangements.

What to bring: sleeping bag, musical instruments, song books, food/drinks to share, crafts to swap, stuff for the free shelf, & any items that you handcrafted and will help us stay away from capitalism that weekend. Let’s be creative!