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The Chicago Temple's Hope's Table ministry has been providing crucial services to the homeless in downtown Chicago. Mabel, a dedicated member of the FUMC at the Chicago Temple, has led this initiative every Saturday for over 15 years. The ministry offers hot meals, clothing, legal support, and medical care through partnerships with DePaul University and Heartland Alliance. Volunteers play a vital role, with about 25 on site each week. For more information or to get involved, visit their website. #ChicagoTemple #HomelessMinistry #HousingJustice #Inspiration
 
Hope's Table Chicago:https://www.chicagotemple.org/programs/homelessministry/

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!

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.
https://umcmission.org/missionary-bio/3022324/

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

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/
This podcast interview was conducted by Jann Ingmire. 

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