The Third Space Vision:
Providing programming that enhances the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our community.
About Us
Third Space is a community hub in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood where people can gather, learn, grow, and form meaningful relationships.
There is a theory in sociology that everyone needs three places to live a full and fulfilled life: a home, a workplace, and a third space. We aim to become a much needed third space in order to enhance the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our community.
We are driven to be inclusive and welcoming to all our neighbors. It is our goal to promote trust, engagement, and interaction in our community. We hope to connect neighbors together in friendship; breaking down social, economic, identity-based, and generational barriers that isolate people.
A place to belong and be oneself.
Third Space Chicago is a 501c3 administered by Lake View Presbyterian Church. Third Space Chicago has adopted the Diversity Statement passed by the church this year.
Core Value: we foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive and compassionate community.
Therefore:
We believe that the church is richer if it includes the diverse world around us.
We believe our diverse community plays a vital part in our faith, social and individual growth.
We believe diversity makes us healthier as individuals and as an organization, and sparks creativity and innovation.
We stand against racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, xenophobia, classism, ageism, ableism and all other forms of hate and prejudice.
Our Commitment:
We will work to understand the power of diversity by committing to reflection, education and dialogue.
We will work to increase equitable opportunity in business and hiring practices in our church.
We will work to celebrate the power of diversity through our actions in our church and our community.
We will commit to supporting a balance of programs offered by Third Space and LVPC that reflect our beliefs.
We will review our progress toward these commitments as a standing agenda item for each committee meeting and hold the body of our church accountable for meeting our commitments.
Approved by the Session 5/18/21
Diversity Statement
