December 2015
Springfield Nativity Scene
Nativity Scene Returns to Illinois Capitol The Springfield Nativity Scene Committee will hold its 8th annual event on Tuesday, December 1st, from 12 Noon until 1 P.M. The display depicting the birth of Jesus Christ will, once again, stand in the center of the Illinois state capitol Rotunda throughout the Christmas season. Illinois Family Institute is a proud sponsor. The mission of the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee is to honor the birth of Jesus Christ and to inform the media and the…
Find out more »The Salt Summit
The Salt Summit Ye are the SALT of the earth--Matthew 5:13 Presented by the Al Cleveland Leadership Training Academy December 12, 2015, 9AM-1PM Highpoint Dr., Naperville, IL Christian Lawyers, Psychologist, Professors, and Business Owners will be presenting and participating as panelists. Topics: The Church in a Secularized Society (Promoting Biblical Worldview) How to Legally Protect Your Church/Ministry/Business due to recent Supreme Court Rulings The Abortion Agenda (What is the Christian Response) The Black Lives Matter Movement (Postitve or Negative?) Registration:…
Find out more »January 2016
40 Film Screening in Wheaton
Join the Church of the Resurrection for a screening of 40, followed by a discussion with a former Planned Parenthood counselor, and a reception. This event is sponsored by the Sanctity of Life team at Church of the Resurrection.
Find out more »March for Life Chicago
The 2016 March for Life of Chicago is shaping up to be the LARGEST PRO-LIFE EVENT IN ILLINOIS.. WHEN: Sunday, January 17, 2016, 2pm – 4pm Central WHERE: Federal Plaza 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago WHO: We are an annual event composed of people from diverse ethnic, social, and religious backgrounds dedicated to defending & protecting all human life. Pro-life individuals and groups from all across Illinois as well as Wisconsin and Indiana will march together in hope and love.…
Find out more »SpeakOut Illinois 2016
The SpeakOut Illinois 2016 conference will be held on Saturday, January 30 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Anthony Levatino. Having performed abortions as part of his obstetrical practice in the early 1980s, Dr. Levatino experienced a profound change of heart. Since then, he has continued his pro-life efforts to turn back the tide on the culture of life brought by the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Click HERE for flyer.…
Find out more »February 2016
Illinois Call to Prayer Day
As someone recently stated, things are heating up in Illinois and the pressure is building because of the many serious issues which we now face. How timely that we are being called to the Illinois State Capitol to pray for our state and our nation! Will you answer the call?
Find out more »IFI Worldview Conference with Dr. Wayne Grudem
Should Christians get involved in politics? What is the War on Poverty? What is the Biblical purpose of government? What does the Bible teach about social ethics? Does the Bible support some form of democracy?
Find out more »April 2016
2016 Southern Illinois Convention
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Find out more »The Case Against Common Core with Dr. Duke Pesta
Now that the origins and dangers of the Common Core scheme have been revealed, people are beginning to fight back on behalf of their children. In the year since FPE's first video exposed the government overreach and crony capitalism that drive Common Core, much has transpired. We will discuss the current state of the fight, identity new threats--including coming Science and History standards--and update efforts to remove Common Core from state to state. And, with 450 talks in 41 states behind us,…
Find out more »APACHE Homeschool Conference
Join homeschoolers from Peoria and around the state for the 27th Annual APACHE Homeschool Convention.
Find out more »Life Advocacy Day in Springfield
Please join the Respect Life Office for Life Advocacy Day. The Respect Life Office asks the faithful of the Archdiocese of Chicago to pray this prayer daily in support of those who will be traveling to Springfield to advocate for Life with our legislators. Please also consider fasting to join in solidarity with those from our Archdiocese who will be traveling to Springfield. For more information please contact Victor Vallejo at 312.534.5355 or vvallejo@archchicago.org. Click here for event website.
Find out more »Acton Institute Luncheon: Freedom Indivisible–Private Property as the Solid Ground for Religious Liberty
Do private property and religious liberty go hand-in-hand? Are they inseparable or not? Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, will talk about how you cannot have one without the other and that they truly are indivisible and inseperable in a free and virtuous society. Join Rev. Sirico and other friends of the Acton Institute at the University Club of Chicago on Wednesday, April 27 for lunch and hear what he has to say by reserving…
Find out more »May 2016
National Day of Prayer
The 65th annual National Day of Prayer, May 5, 2016, will have profound significance for our country. It is an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to humbly come before His throne. Our theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name. To further highlight our theme, we’ve chosen Isaiah…
Find out more »Special Events for Faith Leaders
We are excited to invite you and other faith leaders and spouses to a complimentary breakfast/lunch or dinner with IFI to speak to the vital issues of the sanctity of life and religious liberty. We are blessed to have Julie Roys as our keynote speaker. Julie wants to share her passion for the life issue and exhort and challenge the Illinois Christian community on ways our churches can help bring an end to abortion in Illinois. We will also have a presentation…
Find out more »The Church: An Embassy in a Culture of False Belief
The Church: An Embassy in a Culture of False Belief Come to Palatine for a conference featuring Norman Geisler, Marcia Montenegro, L.L. (Don) Veinot Jr., Jay Hess, and Eric Pement. Register here to attend the EMNR National conference at New Hope Community Church in Palatine, Illinois, on May 13-14, 2016. Payment accepted by all major credit cards. Click on one of the hyperlinks in the left column below to make a payment. More information at dev.emnr.org. Friday, May 13 8:00–9:00 AM Exhibitors…
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