Renew My Church Growing the Faith event : Feb. 5, 7-8:30 p.m.; sponsored by St. Mary of Vernon Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary of Vernon main church; 236 U.S. Hwy 45, Indian Creek; learn from representatives of religious communities how their practices can bring you closer to God' hospitality follows; for information, call 847-362-1005 or visit maryofvernon.org.
"Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew" : Book discussion at University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein; with author Deacon Keith Strohm; $45 includes three dates: Feb. 8 and 16 online and Feb. 25 in person; for details and to register visit strohmbookdiscussion.eventbrite.com.
"Cultivating Nonviolence: Harvesting Peace" : Thursdays, eight sessions beginning Feb. 9; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; in the St. James rectory, 29th Street and Wabash Ave,, or via Zoom; for more information and to register, visit bit.ly/SJNONVIOLENCE.
Christian meditation : Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; facilitated online with Cenacle Sr. Anelie Arao, practicing the meditation form taught by Christian meditation pioneer Fr. John Main; free; to register, visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.
Centering Prayer : Mondays at 10 a.m.; facilitated online by Jackie Herbach; free; for details visit cenaclesisters.org/ministry/retreats-programs.