Jane Addams (1860-1935) was a crusader for social justice, a dedicated American who devoted her life to caring for the underprivileged and oppressed and to fighting for the rights of workers, women and children. In 1887, on one of her many trips to Europe, she observed the social experimentations at Toynbee Hall in London; this led to her decision to establish a similar center in Chicago, where she could put her principles into action. Chicago’s Hull House would later become known as one of the most famous settlement houses in America. Addams is considered by many a pioneer in the field of modern social work. In 1931 she was co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. "The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." 

Betsey Means is a professional actress with twenty years of experience. She offers one-woman performances adapted directly from journals, autobiographies, and personal writings, and is dedicated to inspiring you through the language of the past. Audiences enjoy a complete theatrical experience, authentically costumed and accurately evoking a bygone era. Betsey both educates and entertains. as she presents the experiences and impassioned opinions of historical figures in the style of their time and place. 

When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit Campus – Hospitality Room 1451 West Bode Road (Bode and Springinsguth) Schaumburg, IL 
What: Light supper and fellowship followed by Betsey Means


To reserve your spot, please call: St Gregory of Nyssa Parish – Church of the Holy Spirit Campus 847-882-7580 or e-mail: [email protected]