LSEA Joins #Fightfor15 on April 15 in Chicago

Following on our Palm Sunday action ("Palm Sunday 2015: "We Who Are Many Are One: From the Lord's Table to Every Table"), members of Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance joined with other ARISE Chicago participants and allied organizations to join in the #Fightfor15 march on April 15, 2015.

The protest in Chicago was one of hundreds of actions demanding fair wages for low-wage workers, held throughout the US and worldwide.

See "Thousands Shut Down The Loop In Largest Ever Fight For 15 Demonstration" in Chicagoist.

Here are some pictures of the day in Chicago:

Thousands mustered on the UIC quad on a perfect spring day.
Buses brought participants from neighborhoods throughout the city.

The Dignidad Statue

The ARISE Chicago contingent joins the march. (The top of the
Willis Tower -- near the march destination -- can be seen in the distance.)

The march on Jackson was massive and joyous.

It was exciting to see the #Fightfor15 signs against the backdrop of the
Chicago Board of Trade at LaSalle and Jackson - "headquarters" of the
Occupy Chicago protests several years ago.

Fittingly, the closing rally took place alongside the McDonald's in the
courtyard next to the Chicago Board of Trade at LaSalle and Jackson.

Lent and Palm Sunday 2015: Worker Justice in Logan Square

Sadao Watanabe, "Cleansing the Temple"

Members of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance plan three events leading up to and including Palm Sunday, 2015:

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 -- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
But What Will We Choose
Location: Ñuestra Señora De Las Americas, 2900 W Logan Boulevard

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 -- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The 10 Commandments & Fight for 15
Location: San Lucas United Church of Christ, 2914 West North

Wednesday, March 11 2015 -- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Luke 18:1-8
The Parable of the Unrelenting Activist
Location: Ñuestra Señora De Las Americas, 2900 W Logan Boulevard

* ALSO: March 11 is the "Day of Action Against the Rauner Budget" - Join other justice activists in a bus trip to Springfield (6 am - 7 pm - breakfast and lunch provided). For transportation to Springfield contact: aridfleisch@lstc.edu )

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 -- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Matthew 20 & Worker Solidarity
Location: San Lucas United Church of Christ, 2914 West North

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 -- 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Way of the Cross and Worker Justice
Location: Humboldt Park United Methodist Church, 2120 N Mozart

Sunday, March 29, 2015 -- 11:30 a.m.
Palm Sunday witness for worker justice
Location: Logan Square monument ("the eagle")


LSEA is teaming with ARISE, a Chicago faith-based advocacy organization working to eliminate wage theft and push for passage of living wages for low income workers. 

LSEA member congregation Kimball Avenue Church will have a "Lenten Compact" entitled "Not Lovin' It: Fast Food Fast for Worker Justice." Throughout March, 5% of Sunday offerings at Kimball Avenue Church will be donated to ARISE.

LSEA member congregation St. Luke's Logan Square will collect it's monthly Justice Offering on March 8 on behalf of ARISE.

Other speakers and bible study leaders: West Side Health Authority, Rev. Liz Muñoz of Ñuestra Señora, Rev. Marilyn Pagan-Banks and Pastor Drew Rindfleisch of San Lucas UCC.