Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church

Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church

Let's explore new ways to connect with our faith, both inside and outside traditional church settings!

By Pour Into It Media

Date and time

Location

Center on Cottage Grove

6323 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60649

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • Free venue parking

A live panel and community conversation hosted by Project (De)Construction.

This in-person event features a panel of four mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and human services practitioners—including women, queer individuals, and BIPOC—who have all navigated complex relationships with religion. Whether they’ve deconstructed their beliefs, left organized religion, or embraced new spiritual paths, their stories reflect a wide range of lived experiences.

This space is for anyone questioning, redefining, or stepping away from religious institutions. It’s for those who have experienced harm, disconnection, or confusion around faith and are seeking a supportive, affirming environment to process and explore. Together, we’ll unpack how religion has shaped our identities, examine the impact of race, gender, and sexuality in spiritual life, and imagine new ways of finding meaning, connection, and spiritual safety.

All are welcome—whether you're spiritual, secular, religiously curious, or simply seeking a space to listen and reflect.


Frequently asked questions

Parking?

Street parking is available nearby. We recommend arriving early to secure a good spot. Please be mindful of any posted signage or residential restrictions.

Do I need to belong to a particular religion or have a religious background to attend?

Not at all. Project (De)Construction is open to everyone, regardless of religious background, spiritual beliefs, or lack thereof. Whether you're religious, spiritual, questioning, agnostic, atheist, or simply curious, you are welcome here. We value diverse perspectives and lived experiences.

What should I bring?

Just bring yourself! If you’d like, you can bring a journal or notebook for personal reflections. We’ll also have some available on-site.

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Pour Into It Media

Pour Into It Media creates powerful spaces for storytelling, reflection, and community rooted in care, culture, and connection. We center the voices of those often pushed to the margins—especially BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities—through events, media, and curated experiences that spark healing and conversation.

Our events invite you to engage deeply with topics like identity, faith, liberation, and belonging. Whether you're deconstructing long-held beliefs, reclaiming your story, or simply seeking space to breathe and be—you’ll find room for all of that here.

We believe in storytelling as a tool for transformation. Come as you are. Stay as long as you need. Let’s pour into each other.

Free
Aug 23 · 4:30 PM CDT