Henrieta and Maryanne share their insights on the 3 Feet of Influence series.

Colleen is many things to many people. She has been actively involved in her local school district through booster clubs, the District Handbook Committee, the District Communication Committee and is a founding member of the Evergreen Park D124 Education Foundation, a non for profit organization. She currently serves on the District's Board of Education.

In addition to her educational involvement, Colleen is an active member of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish Community. Her roles within the parish include liturgical musician, catechist, cantor, flutist, and choir director for the Folk Group contemporary choir. She also teaches and manages the Baptismal Preparation Ministry, preparing families for the Baptism of infants and young children.

Professionally, Colleen is an organizational and productivity coach and a certified professional organizer. Since 2003, she and her company, Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, LLC, have served individuals and groups with in-person and virtual organizing, organizational and productivity coaching and presentations. She publishes a weekly newsletter and a weekly podcast called Your Organized Life with Colleen Klimczak that you can find on her website: https://peaceofmindpo.com. Colleen is also a member of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce.

Colleen grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has lived in Illinois since 1993, after she graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Business Management. She and her husband have three adult sons.

From business major to Pastor join us as Ben shares his story and his belief that 'When we are attentive to where the Spirit leads us - there is great potential.'

A note from Ben:

My name is Ben Adams and I am pastor of All.together Campus Ministry in Dearborn and Detroit. We are a Lutheran/Episcopal campus ministry serving the campuses of Wayne State University, Henry Ford College, and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I am originally from Southeast Michigan where I grew up in Livonia, and I love being back home after I attended seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and then served in both a parish and campus ministry in Chicago's South Loop. I really am a Michigander through and through. My wife, Tara, and I have two children, a three year old son named Arto, and a one year old daughter named Saana. We also have an old hound dog named Gracie. As a family we love spending time outdoors on our bikes, or on the boat at my parent's lake home in Hell, MI of all places!

Join us for a conversation with Pastor Kyle Roggenbuck

Pastor Kyle Roggenbuck serves as Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn. She has been privileged to serve in various churches over the past 32 years and to minister and grow with and plant seeds and learn from the communities she has been blessed to serve. Kyle shares that her own understanding of herself and the church and how God and spirituality work in the world is an ongoing endeavor. She is committed to love and justice and following God in the way of Christ in whatever context she finds herself.

Join us for a Conversation with Amania Drane

Amania Drane is a world traveler with a love for the type of travel that opens doors to different views and cultures. She connects with the people she meets through their stories and sees them with curiosity and empathy.

Amania currently works for the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church as a Project Manager with Strategic Initiatives. She is also a part of the Social Justice Youth Group, planning and leading trips to Washington, D.C. or New York City.

Andrew is a skilled bridge-builder between academia and faith communities, He is dedicated to fostering learning and nurturing relationships. In our discussion, he offers inspiring invitations to love others, embrace curiosity, and engage in peacemaking and justice as daily practices, leaving us with a renewed sense of hope in God's commitment to us.

In this episode, we sit down with The Rev. Amity Carrubba, who shares her inspiring journey and the profound impact of her worldwide experiences on her "three feet of influence."

The Rev. Amity is a true citizen of the world, a military kid who grew up in two countries (the United States and Germany) and several communities across the country. Trained as a scientist, she worked in pharmaceutical research before taking a leap of faith to take part in a young adult service program. This life-changing experience eventually led to studying theology at Episcopal Divinity School, mission work in Kenya and diverse American communities, and ordained ministry. She is passionate about social justice and community engagement and lives that out, as the Board Chair of Magdalene House, a home and enterprise for positive, personal change for women survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution, and addiction in the Chicagoland area. She is currently the first called female Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Chicago.

Discover how Amity applies her insights to create positive change in her community and beyond. Whether you're interested in personal growth, community engagement, or simply love a good story, this episode is for you!

This week's episode of Three Feet of Influence features a conversation with Henrieta and Maryanne, where we explore how a single small action can positively impact our surroundings. We discuss how reaching out and listening to others can inspire and spread hope