ECM at KU

ECM at KU A justice and peace nonprofit in LFK. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Hospitality: Our hearth is open to all.
2.

ECM recognizes that the university and Lawrence communities need welcoming and neutral spaces to cultivate open hearts, minds, and spirits; to carry out difficult dialogues that can help build bridges between different peoples, experiences, religions, and world views; and to build foundations of love and understanding that welcomes a call to compassion and justice while affirming an interdependenc

e with each other and the earth. Respect: We recognize the faiths of others, and we honor and respect how different groups have their own names for and understandings of God’s realm. We do not insist that others become like us in order for us to accept them. This list includes but is not limited to: believers, agnostics and atheists,conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, and those who hope for a better world and those who have lost their hope.
3. Exploring Spirit: We strive to remain open to mystery, and we find more grace in the search for understanding than we do in dogmatic certainty, and more value in questioning than in absolutes.
4. Community: We dedicate ourselves to forming ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for work we feel called to do: striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God’s creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sisters and brothers.

This Wednesday, join PFLAG Lawrence, Lawrence PRIDE, , .2005, .engage, and Trans Lawrence Coalition at for Trans Day...
11/19/2024

This Wednesday, join PFLAG Lawrence, Lawrence PRIDE, , .2005, .engage, and Trans Lawrence Coalition at for Trans Day of Remembrance.

Starting at 6 PM, we will have musical performances, a legislative update, and a reading of the names of trans people we have lost over the course of this past year.

If you have any questions, please reach out to PFLAG Lawrence.

Tonight tonight tonight!
11/05/2024

Tonight tonight tonight!

Pride is a Riot! Presents: Electoral Dysfunction, An Election Watch Party and Drag Show at the ECM! Featuring Marie Queerie, Lambyyy, Vantage, Chay D. Boots, Kansas Campbell, KYKY Mo-Dean, and DJ Chance Romance.

Don't scream-cry in your room, scream-cry with us!

What's on the ballot?
*Political Letter Writing 6-9pm
*Performances 7pm-11pm
*Poll Updates 7pm - midnight
*Rights and Freedoms - 24/7

November, 5th from 6pm to midnight.
18+
$7 entry

11/04/2024

It’s getting cold out there, and with this season's chill comes the complications that our unhoused community faces while surviving in the elements. Resources that we take for granted can be the difference between life and death for some individuals.

If you would like to donate any supplies, our distribution team can ensure they reach communities in need. Donations can be brought to the ECM at KU, either to our cook team, which meets every Sunday at 1 PM, or to our distribution team, which meets every Monday at 4:30 PM. We also have some activists ready to pick up supplies if you'd like to message this page.

Today at 5pm! Join us for this awesome event!
10/29/2024

Today at 5pm! Join us for this awesome event!

Día de Los Mu***os: A Celebration of Life, Family & Tradition in Latin America. Join the Center for Latin & Caribbean Studies in celebrating Día de Los Mu***os.

Tuesday, October 29th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the ECM!

Presentations from:
MERCEDES VELARDE (PERU)
DAVID MARTINEZ (PARAGUAY)
JUAN HERNÁNDEZ RODRIGUEZ (MEXICO)
MARGARITA RIVERA (GUATEMALA)

10/29/2024
Pride is a Riot! Presents: Electoral Dysfunction, An Election Watch Party and Drag Show at the ECM! Featuring Marie Quee...
10/29/2024

Pride is a Riot! Presents: Electoral Dysfunction, An Election Watch Party and Drag Show at the ECM! Featuring Marie Queerie, Lambyyy, Vantage, Chay D. Boots, Kansas Campbell, KYKY Mo-Dean, and DJ Chance Romance.

Don't scream-cry in your room, scream-cry with us!

What's on the ballot?
*Political Letter Writing 6-9pm
*Performances 7pm-11pm
*Poll Updates 7pm - midnight
*Rights and Freedoms - 24/7

November, 5th from 6pm to midnight.
18+
$7 entry

Día de Los Mu***os: A Celebration of Life, Family & Tradition in Latin America. Join the Center for Latin & Caribbean St...
10/28/2024

Día de Los Mu***os: A Celebration of Life, Family & Tradition in Latin America. Join the Center for Latin & Caribbean Studies in celebrating Día de Los Mu***os.

Tuesday, October 29th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the ECM!

Presentations from:
MERCEDES VELARDE (PERU)
DAVID MARTINEZ (PARAGUAY)
JUAN HERNÁNDEZ RODRIGUEZ (MEXICO)
MARGARITA RIVERA (GUATEMALA)

PRIDE IS A RIOT is hosting another amazing show at the ECM!
10/17/2024

PRIDE IS A RIOT is hosting another amazing show at the ECM!

We are SO PROUD to announce that we will be one of three beneficiaries of the 2025 Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade sea...
09/27/2024

We are SO PROUD to announce that we will be one of three beneficiaries of the 2025 Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade season! Huge thanks to the committee and congratulations to our fellow beneficiaries!

The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee is proud to announce our 2025 parade season beneficiaries!

One Hundred Good Women is a volunteer-run organization that acts as support and backup for local services agencies to provide short-term needs in our community, providing necessary items like clothing, toys, bicycles, and bedding.

The Lawrence chapter of ECM at KU is working to expand their youth services by continuing to provide a multi-generational space that offers a reliable and safe source of food and companionship for the youth in our community year-round.

Theatre Lawrence partners with volunteers to provide children of all age groups with opportunities to engage as audience members, actors, and writers of productions in many youth programs throughout the year.

Join us for a 2025 parade season event, https://lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com/events.html, knowing your entry will support the Douglas County area children's charities!

Thank you to The Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade committee, we are beyond honored to be selected as one of this year’s...
09/25/2024

Thank you to The Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade committee, we are beyond honored to be selected as one of this year’s recipients! Looking forward to partnering, raising money and making the best parade ever!

The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee is proud to announce our 2025 parade season beneficiaries!

One Hundred Good Women is a volunteer-run organization that acts as support and backup for local services agencies to provide short-term needs in our community, providing necessary items like clothing, toys, bicycles, and bedding.

The Lawrence chapter of ECM at KU is working to expand their youth services by continuing to provide a multi-generational space that offers a reliable and safe source of food and companionship for the youth in our community year-round.

Theatre Lawrence partners with volunteers to provide children of all age groups with opportunities to engage as audience members, actors, and writers of productions in many youth programs throughout the year.

Join us for a 2025 parade season event, https://lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com/events.html, knowing your entry will support the Douglas County area children's charities!

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1204 Oread Avenue
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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(785) 843-4933

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If you can't bring by any of our donation asks as we are assisting our houseless community this week, please consider helping us purchase some specific items they are requesting! We will continually update our list of asks and needs as we receive them. Thank you everyone for all we've gotten so far!! ❄️💝 We got us!

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ECM recognizes that the university and Lawrence communities need welcoming and neutral spaces to cultivate open hearts, minds, and spirits; to carry out difficult dialogues that can help build bridges between different peoples, experiences, religions, and world views; and to build foundations of love and understanding that welcomes a call to compassion and justice while affirming an interdependence with each other and the earth. GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. Hospitality: Our hearth is open to all. 2. Respect: We recognize the faiths of others, and we honor and respect how different groups have their own names for and understandings of God’s realm. We do not insist that others become like us in order for us to accept them. This list includes but is not limited to: believers, agnostics and atheists,conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, and those who hope for a better world and those who have lost their hope. 3. Exploring Spirit: We strive to remain open to mystery, and we find more grace in the search for understanding than we do in dogmatic certainty, and more value in questioning than in absolutes. 4. Community: We dedicate ourselves to forming ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for work we feel called to do: striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God’s creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sisters and brothers.