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The Temple Forum is a podcast hosted by The Chicago Temple in Chicago, IL. We talk about faith, people, and the world.
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Chicago Temple Building-the 100th anniversary celebration in 2024!
Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of Chicago's Temple Building? Listen to the Temple Forum podcast about the history and fun facts of the Chicago Temple Building in honor of its 100th anniversary. David Foster was interviewed by Jann Ingmire!
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Cristian Schlick, a lawyer who works for immigrants
Christian is an attorney, but now works for the human rights of immigrants through UMC agencies UMCOR and GBGM(Global Ministries). Listen to Cristian talk about the United Methodist Church's commitment to immigrants and how you can help immigrants survive their first winter in Chicago.
If you would like to support Cristian's ministry or get in touch with him, you can find that information by visiting his webpage below.
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Meet Dan Schwerin, the bishop of The United Methodist Church
Meet Dan Schwerin, the new bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church!
Bishop Schwerin is a poetry-loving Wisconsin native who has been bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference, home conference to the Chicago Temple, since January of 2023. You'll hear Bishop Dan's answers to serious theological questions like war and evil in this episode of the Temple Forum.
See his bio: https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/person-detail/4172906 -
Curious about the history of the West Loop? A conversation with Connie Fairbanks
Want to learn about the history of Chicago's up-and-coming neighborhood, the WestLoop? Join the Temple Forum for a discussion of Connie Fairbanks' book Chicago's WestLoop: Then and Now, the result of extensive and detailed research over five years. Connie is also a member of the FUMC at the Chicago Temple! Check out her website, too. https://www.conniefairbanks.com/
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There is a Queer God in the Bible!- Interview with Sulkiro Song
Temple Forum had an interview with Sulkiro Song (She/they), Ha:n UMC's worship director, to learn more about Ha:n, a Korean-American congregation, and Song's understanding of a queer God. Sulkiro majored in Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary for their master's degree, firmly believing that God is queer.
It is also the first interview Sam did with Temple Forum. Welcome Sam and Sulkiro!
HA:N UMC website:https://www.han-umc.org
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It’s about Relationship! Interview with James and Natalie Crockett at C24/7 FAM
C25/7 Father's Arms Ministry is a non-profit located at 1543 W Howard St, Chicago, IL. They provide community outreach programs including a monthly food pantry for locals and newly bussed immigrants, an after school program for about 60 kids from kindergartner to high school students, and a job development program. James and Natalie are a married couple and co-founders of the organization. Check out their website!
https://c247fam.org/