GROUPS OF LOCAL FELLOW SEEKERS
We are compiling a list of local organizations and groups of "fellow seekers" and we invite you to submit names, descriptions, and website or other contact information for groups in the Chicago area that you feel we should include here.
SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL GROWTH and EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Equilibrium Energy + Education Located in Chicago's South Loop, EQUILIBRIUM Energy + Education is a one-of-a-kind wellness center dedicated to state-of-the-art energy-based therapies, classes and workshops. For more information, contact Bernadette Doran, RMT, Director at (312) 786-1882
Unity in Chicago Unity is a practical, positive, progressive spiritual movement that honors all paths and religions. Charles Fillmore, Unity’s co-founder, described Unity’s inclusivity saying: “Unity is the truth that is taught in all religions, simplified and systematized so that anyone can understand and apply it." Students of Unity do not find it necessary to sever their church affiliations. 1925 W. Thome Street, Chicago.
Swedenborg Library The Swedenborg Library in Chicago sponsors programs and retreats on spiritual topics, hosts Common Ground lectures, and maintains on loan (see all items under "books" in the left-hand column) the works of the 18th Century Swedish scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. People of all faiths, including skeptics of religion, are welcomed to Swedenborg Library programs.
Located on the 17th floor at 77 W. Washington St. (at Clark) in the Loop. For more information, call 312-346-7003.
The Way of the Heart The Way of the Heart is an international organization devoted to empowering individual and collective life purpose, offering a Way of living a heart-centered life with more conscious guidance, empowerment and connection. Quickly and permanently transform physical, emotional and mental blocks and limitations through leading edge processes and practices. Intentionally create and embody your highest dreams and possibilities. This training augments and harmonizes with other paths and practices.
New Momentum for Human Unity New Momentum was established in 2006 to increase efforts for human unity. Their film, City of the Dawn, won the Planet Prize at the European Spiritual Film Festival in 2010, and we showed it in October of that year as our program for that month. New Momentum also produces books, CDs and conferences that promote the understanding and appreciation of our basic, deep, oneness.
The Theosophical Society The Theosophical Society in America is a branch of a world fellowship and membership organization dedicated to promoting the unity of humanity and encouraging the study of religion, philosophy and science so that we may better understand ourselves and our relationships within this multidimensional universe. The Society stands for complete freedom of individual search and belief. The American section has its national center in Wheaton, Illinois, on a beautiful estate called Olcott in honor of the American cofounder and first President of the Society, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott.
Common Ground www.cg.org in Deerfield, IL on Rosemary Place (right off of Deerfield Road and Waukegan Rd (43)
Spiritual Progressives Local Contacts Available Here
(Oak Park group meets 2nd Sunday monthly)
Faith in Place
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SOCIAL GROUPS and ORGANIZATIONS
Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International has been waging winning campaigns to challenge corporate abuse for more than 30 years.
Cultural Creatives (Chicago Meetup) The Creative Social Club is a Chicago Meetup Group of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, organized exclusively to facilitate socializing and the shared enjoyment of life.
Career Transitions Center (Chicago) The Career Transitions Center of Chicago's mission is to provide professional, emotional and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise undergoing a career transition
World Future Society The WFS mission is to enable thinkers, political personalities, scientists and lay-people to share an informed, serious dialogue on what the future will be like
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS and ORGANIZATIONS
Chicagoland Permaculture The purpose of Midwest Permaculture is to support the transition of our society from a culture of consumption into a culture of creation.
Permaculture Meetup Meet other local Chicago-area people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence.
Sierra Club Chicago Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Center for Green Technology The Center serves as the most comprehensive green design and educational resource in the Midwest.
SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL GROWTH and EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Equilibrium Energy + Education Located in Chicago's South Loop, EQUILIBRIUM Energy + Education is a one-of-a-kind wellness center dedicated to state-of-the-art energy-based therapies, classes and workshops. For more information, contact Bernadette Doran, RMT, Director at (312) 786-1882
Unity in Chicago Unity is a practical, positive, progressive spiritual movement that honors all paths and religions. Charles Fillmore, Unity’s co-founder, described Unity’s inclusivity saying: “Unity is the truth that is taught in all religions, simplified and systematized so that anyone can understand and apply it." Students of Unity do not find it necessary to sever their church affiliations. 1925 W. Thome Street, Chicago.
Located on the 17th floor at 77 W. Washington St. (at Clark) in the Loop. For more information, call 312-346-7003.
New Momentum for Human Unity New Momentum was established in 2006 to increase efforts for human unity. Their film, City of the Dawn, won the Planet Prize at the European Spiritual Film Festival in 2010, and we showed it in October of that year as our program for that month. New Momentum also produces books, CDs and conferences that promote the understanding and appreciation of our basic, deep, oneness.
Common Ground www.cg.org in Deerfield, IL on Rosemary Place (right off of Deerfield Road and Waukegan Rd (43)
Spiritual Progressives Local Contacts Available Here
(Oak Park group meets 2nd Sunday monthly)
Faith in Place
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SOCIAL GROUPS and ORGANIZATIONS
Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International has been waging winning campaigns to challenge corporate abuse for more than 30 years.
Cultural Creatives (Chicago Meetup) The Creative Social Club is a Chicago Meetup Group of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, organized exclusively to facilitate socializing and the shared enjoyment of life.
Career Transitions Center (Chicago) The Career Transitions Center of Chicago's mission is to provide professional, emotional and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise undergoing a career transition
World Future Society The WFS mission is to enable thinkers, political personalities, scientists and lay-people to share an informed, serious dialogue on what the future will be like
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS and ORGANIZATIONS
Chicagoland Permaculture The purpose of Midwest Permaculture is to support the transition of our society from a culture of consumption into a culture of creation.
Permaculture Meetup Meet other local Chicago-area people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence.
Sierra Club Chicago Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Center for Green Technology The Center serves as the most comprehensive green design and educational resource in the Midwest.