Inclusive Collective - A Jesus-Rooted Movement

Inclusive Collective - A Jesus-Rooted Movement linktr.ee/letsgetinclusivechi

Fueling young adults through Jesus-rooted soul work. MANIFESTO
We are The Inclusive Collective. We are a community. We are Artists.

Intellectuals. Realists. Weirdos. Doubters. Believers. Students. People. We are a safe place to be our whole selves. Unashamed of who we are. What we look like. Or who we love. We are shamelessly Christian. And we’re reclaiming the genuine love it should mean. We are Leaders and Activists. We are Servants to those in need. We are Fighters for true justice. With Christ as our fuel. And we exist to inspire radically inclusive communities
that explore, share, and flourish in Christ’s grace.

The Inclusive Collective is excited to announce the inaugural 2026 Student Leader Fellows: Tahj Warren (Junior), Joe Whi...
02/07/2026

The Inclusive Collective is excited to announce the inaugural 2026 Student Leader Fellows: Tahj Warren (Junior), Joe Whiteside (Senior), Gabriel Pellabon, John Brownridge (Junior), Brandon Wright (Freshman), and Jessica Paul (Grad).

This year’s fellowships were awarded to both undergraduate and graduate level students who have shown leadership capacities in their universities, colleges, and local churches. They represent the campuses of Chicago State University, University of Chicago, Southern New Hampshire University, Ivy Tech Community College, National Louis University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago; and the faith communities of Lighthouse Church of Chicago, Urban Village Church Hyde Park / Woodlawn, LaSalle Street Church, and University Church.

The IC Student Leader Fellowship seeks to support faith formation, leadership development, and community engagement in a diverse cross section of college students living and working in Chicago. This year’s fellows will engage urgent questions of faith and action together, in order to design and implement projects, activities, or service opportunities for their local community. The cohort will be guided under the mentorship of Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu who will both support the fellows and nurture their growth as faith leaders.

10/31/2025

Meet Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu (he/him), cohort mentor for the IC Student Leader Fellowship!! As cohort mentor, Kenji will lead monthly reflection gatherings over Zoom, an in-person retreat, and be available for students for personal conversation as needed. Kenji has previously worked with the IC, leading retreats for both students and staff and we are excited to have him back! Kenji is an ordained priest in the episcopal church, and currently works as the Associate Dean of Student Life at the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel. In addition to this work, Kenji is a licensed clinical social worker, a writer, presenter, and gardener!

Check out this vid, where Kenji talks through the IC Student Leader Fellowship!

During times such as these, when so much feels threatened or under attack, we want to support, invest in, and walk along...
10/31/2025

During times such as these, when so much feels threatened or under attack, we want to support, invest in, and walk alongside college students more than ever. ⁠
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Continuing in our commitment to build community, explore faith and spirituality, and invest in student leaders committed to engaging their campus and the wider world - the Inclusive Collective is excited to be launching our new Student Leader Fellowship. ⁠
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This will be a cohort of 6-8 college students from campuses around the city of Chicago committed to walking and growing alongside one another over the course of the academic year. Monthly Zoom meetings for reflection, connection to a local church community, in-person retreats, site visits, and a celebration will make up the curriculum. ⁠
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The Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu, the Associate Dean of Student Life at the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel, will act as the cohort mentor. ⁠
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A stipend of $1,500 per semester will be available to each cohort member who participates. ⁠
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Use the following link to apply now or share the link with a student you think would be interested in participating! ⁠
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https://forms.gle/BSNvU12H4NJPqtQw8

Trans siblings - you are seen and love(d).
03/31/2025

Trans siblings - you are seen and love(d).

We're hosting an inclusive Bible study at the UIC Gender and Sexuality Center on Tuesdays at 1pm starting on February 11...
02/04/2025

We're hosting an inclusive Bible study at the UIC Gender and Sexuality Center on Tuesdays at 1pm starting on February 11th!

Come join us! The rsvp link is in the comments.

Happy Black History Month! “I am Black and beautiful…” - Song of Solomon 1:5
02/01/2025

Happy Black History Month!

“I am Black and beautiful…” - Song of Solomon 1:5

A Prayer for College Students Beginning the Spring SemesterGracious Creator,
As a new semester begins, we lift up colleg...
01/14/2025

A Prayer for College Students Beginning the Spring Semester

Gracious Creator,

As a new semester begins, we lift up college students in love and hope. Be present with them in the joys and challenges of this season.

Grant them courage to embrace new opportunities, wisdom to navigate unfamiliar paths, and resilience in the face of setbacks. May their minds be open to knowledge, their hearts open to connection, and their spirits open to growth.

Remind them that their worth is not measured by grades or achievements, but by the boundless love you have for them. Strengthen them to seek justice, practice kindness, and walk humbly in all they do.

For those feeling overwhelmed, may your peace bring calm. For those celebrating victories, may gratitude guide their steps. For those searching for belonging, may community surround them with love.

God of new beginnings, walk beside each student, guiding them with your light and holding them in your care. Bless their work, their rest, and their relationships, that all may flourish this semester.

In hope and faith, we pray. Amen.

(Feel free to share and tag a college student who could use this encouragement!)

Or contact Pastor Larry via DM or
Email: [email protected]
Text: 773-217-8348

🌍✨ On this World AIDS Day, we are reminded of the power of collective action—coming together to sustain and accelerate p...
12/01/2024

🌍✨ On this World AIDS Day, we are reminded of the power of collective action—coming together to sustain and accelerate progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In this season of Advent, we embrace hope as a guiding light, envisioning a world where healing, equity, and justice prevail.

Let us recommit to supporting those living with HIV, dismantling stigma, and championing life-saving advancements. Together, we can embody hope in action and build a future free from HIV/AIDS.

Learn more at www.hiv.org

Attention Black LGBTQ+ residents of Cook County! Help shape the future of programs and services in Chicago by completing...
10/17/2024

Attention Black LGBTQ+ residents of Cook County! Help shape the future of programs and services in Chicago by completing this 20-minute Community Needs Assessment from Lighthouse Foundation. Your feedback will directly influence how LF serves our community. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards!

Take the survey now at bit.ly/LFSurvey24.

Happy National Coming Out Day!
10/11/2024

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Pastor Larry is at the Involvement Fair. Stop by for a game of connect four and to connect with us this semester. Boot...
09/05/2024

Pastor Larry is at the Involvement Fair. Stop by for a game of connect four and to connect with us this semester. Booth 157

We’re excited to support Lighthouse Foundation’s (LF) 5th Anniversary Fundraiser on July 13 as a proud member congregati...
07/01/2024

We’re excited to support Lighthouse Foundation’s (LF) 5th Anniversary Fundraiser on July 13 as a proud member congregation of LF’s Coalition of Accomplices for Racial Equity (CARE)! Join us at Meeting House Tavern from 12 PM—2 PM to honor a Black LGBTQ+-founded and led organization providing healing and liberation at the intersection of Blackness and Queerness. Enjoy dynamic entertainment and joyful community. Enjoy Drag Bingo ($20 a card), dazzling drag performances by Kenya J. Sanchez and Olaysia, and inspiring keynote speeches. Tickets start at $35 for entry. Visit bit.ly/LF5Fund.

Let’s celebrate Lighthouse Foundation’s remarkable work over the past five years and join their ongoing efforts to empower Black LGBTQ+ individuals in Chicago. See you there!

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