Cornerstones at Fourth is a vibrant community of individuals aged 50+. We meet for fellowship, dinner, and thought-provoking programs at the church on the first Friday of most months.

May 2
Understanding the Cycle of Violence in Inner Cities
5:30 p.m.
Borwell Dining Room
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Cost: $30 Dinner and Speaker; $10 Speaker Only

As the weather turns warmer, the city of Chicago is again grappling with incidents of “teen takeovers,” debates about the value of curfews, and the lack of resources aimed at violence prevention and youth development

As we seek to understand the cycle of violence in inner cities, Dr. Rich, MD, MPH, will join us. He is the inaugural director of the RUSH Institute, established in 2024 to help coordinate health equity efforts across the RUSH system and its diverse communities. He is also the author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Trauma and Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men. Prior to joining Rush, Dr. Rich served as Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at Drexel University. He received his medical degree from Duke University Medical Center and a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard School of Public Health.

June 6
There’s No Age Limit to Being a Debut Author!
Speakers: Nancy Stevenson, Author, Capitol Code; Long Reach
Shawn Wilson, Author, Relentless; Duplicity

Cornerstones at Fourth is a vibrant community of individuals aged 50 years of age and above. Initially established in the early 2000s with a focus on couples, Cornerstones has evolved to embrace the diversity of our members, including single adults. Our goal is to unite with colleagues and meet new and old for fellowship, enjoyable dinners, and thought-provoking programs.

We convene in person at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of September–December, February, April, May, and June. Gatherings include a meal, presentation, and conversation.

To learn more about how you can become involved with Cornerstones or to sign up for the newsletter, please reach out to Katie Patterson at 312.981.4035 or via email at kpatterson@fourthchurch.org

Please note: If you do not receive a registration confirmation email, you are not registered in our system.