Pilgrim Congregational Church in Oak Park, Illinois

09/07/2026

We recently had a speaker from Arise Chicago come speak with us. Arise Chicago “upholds the belief that every person is created in the image of God and therefore deserving of dignity and respect, including in the workplace.” Learn more about them in their website and the great work they are doing for justice in the workplace: https://www.arisechicago.org

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09/03/2026

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09/01/2026

Thank you, Charles D. Broom, for sharing your presentation and message. He shared his insight on “The Sacredness of Solidarity” and his work with Arise Chicago, an organization committed to immigrant worker justice.

Enjoy the rest of his message on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/afS2aM8MN8Y?is=mc3-x3v3XzCUGaaw

Charles was born and raised in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. He has been a proud member of SEIU Local 1 for more than 22 years and currently serves as a Chief Engineer. In addition to his work, Charles serves as an Executive Board member, a member of the Racial Justice Committee, and a trustee of the SEIU Local 1 Training Fund. Through his involvement with the Racial Justice Committee, Charles was introduced to Arise Chicago and the Labor in the Pulpit program. Charles is also a devoted husband and proud father. This Labor Day weekend, he and his wife, Tesha, will celebrate 14 incredible years of marriage. Together, they are members of New Life Covenant Southeast. Charles hopes to pour into others—and will continue to—encouraging and equipping them to grow, serve, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

08/30/2026

Look Mom! I’m famous!

Check out our church and rainbow doors on this year’s guide to Oak Park and River Forest!

08/28/2026

At the Oak Park Farmers Market, Pilgrim invites different local nonprofit organizations to partner with us to make our donuts. By providing the labor to produce the donuts, a percentage of revenue is shared with the partner to support their organization.

This Saturday, August 29, St. Christopher’s Church will be joining us in the donut kitchen! Learn more about them using the QR code or the link in our bio.