We are pleased to announce that we have added new volunteers from the Communities of Light Co-op to support the Amen Corner 2017 session. Please come and support us. The Amen Corner opens officially, SATURDAY, JULY 8, Noon to 4:00 p.m. Stop by Peavey Park, Thrones Plaza, on the corner of Chicago & Franklin Avenues. Communities of Light (COL) will support the Amen Corner”'s focus through the end of October and into November as weather permits.
Open Mic is the reason we present the Amen Corner- to provide a space for all of us to listen to one another, the community, throughout the afternoon and relate to the thoughts, concerns, stories, and testimonies. And, of course, we”'ll be grillin”'! The Amen Corner”'s focus””to use the Open Mic concept to provide a safe space for adults, youth and children to “Speak Your Truth” in hopes of making positive changes within our community; relieve current pressures; and help to create a healthy community.
Communities of Light, via the Amen Corner, will recruit new families to COL”'s solar lantern workshops and expose our guests to the idea of self-sufficiency through conversation and understanding of ourselves and our community””being a COL Co-op member is a bonus.
We invite you to come to Speak Your Truth about yourself, your struggles, your stories, your ideas, your family, your community and your world. Please join Communities of Light at the Amen Corner, in Peavey Park, Thrones Plaza, every Saturday, Noon-4:00 p.m. (Chicago & Franklin Avenues.)
We look forward to seeing you as a volunteer and welcome you as a participant each Saturday. Mostly, we urge you to speak out the truth and you may just get an “amen.” Amen Corner, a time to enjoy community.
For more info, contact: Amen Corner Team, 612-239-4652, or visit our website: communitiesoflight.org
