Project Deconstruction

06/06/2025

Join us this August for Reimagining Faith Withing + Beyond the Church —a free, in-person event from Project (De)Construction.

We’ll be joined by a panel of BIPOC + Q***r women—mental health and human service professionals with their own complex relationships to religion. Some have left the church and organized religion, others are deconstructing, and some are forging new spiritual paths. Whether you’re spiritual, secular, devout, deconstructing, or somewhere in between—you are invited.

The event is free to attend. Donations are appreciated and help us keep this work going. Project (De)Construction is fully self-funded by Pour Into It Media. Because we center the voices often left out of traditional religious spaces, we’re often turned away from mainstream funding. Your support helps keep these spaces open and accessible.

Grab your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1373762313059?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/31/2025

The email for sponsorship inquiries and questions has been updated!

It’s finally happening… our first in-person event is coming up this summer!

Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church is a live panel + community convo about what it means to question, reclaim, or let go of religious institutions—especially for women, BIPOC folks, q***r folks, and anyone who’s been told they don’t belong in spiritual spaces. We’ve got something to say about church—and we know you do too 👀

We’re hosting it right on the South Side at The Center on Cottage Grove, and we can’t wait to have this conversation in person.

This is personal. This is healing. This is necessary.

✨ Season Two of Project (De)Construction is coming—just in time for the event—with more conversations about our spiritual journeys, church hurt, and the complexity of deconstruction. We’ll also be pulling in themes from Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.

We’re building a free resource guide for attendees with tools that center BIPOC + q***r folks around health, mental wellness, and spiritual care.

If you’re a sponsor, org, or business who wants to support, email us or send a DM: [email protected]

In the meantime, help us spread the word by sharing the flyer, following us on social media, and subscribing to our YouTube channel.

05/30/2025

June Care Connect's theme is: Firmly Rooted Pursuing Justice. Participants will hear directly from local organizers about ongoing ground-level work and concrete ways to support community-based initiatives that counter isolation and fear. Panelists Jacqueline Boyd, Paulo Colby, and Dr. Allen Thomas will be sharing their insights with us moderated by Nikhaule Martin! Register for a high-quality, high-impact conversation & Chicago Summer Event. We can't wait to see you! Register here: https://bit.ly/LFCARE

05/21/2025

It’s finally happening… our first in-person event is coming up this summer!

Reimagining Faith Within & Beyond the Church is a live panel + community convo about what it means to question, reclaim, or let go of religious institutions—especially for women, BIPOC folks, q***r folks, and anyone who’s been told they don’t belong in spiritual spaces. We’ve got something to say about church—and we know you do too 👀

We’re hosting it right on the South Side at The Center on Cottage Grove, and we can’t wait to have this conversation in person.

This is personal. This is healing. This is necessary.

✨ Season Two of Project (De)Construction is coming—just in time for the event—with more conversations about our spiritual journeys, church hurt, and the complexity of deconstruction. We’ll also be pulling in themes from Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.

We’re building a free resource guide for attendees with tools that center BIPOC + q***r folks around health, mental wellness, and spiritual care.

If you’re a sponsor, org, or business who wants to support, email us or send a DM: [email protected]

In the meantime, help us spread the word by sharing the flyer, following us on social media, and subscribing to our YouTube channel.

04/22/2025

This will be a longer video in at some point but this has been in my spirit heavy and I wanted to share. To the women who talk openly and transparently about their journey, thank you.

04/20/2025

I will never be quiet about intentionally being childfree because this world ain't quiet about its expectations of women

04/19/2025

Last month I had the privilege of seeing and hearing Unfit Christian at last night. Did D. Danyelle come for Chicago? Yes. Did Chicago disrespect with the weather? Absolutely. Embarrassed us in front of company actually.

When I left the church and started deconstructing, Unfit Christian was one of the first folks I followed. When I created Project (De)construction she was on the vision board.

It feels good to exist in spaces with folks who share similar church experiences. It feels good to ponder what texts I hold as scared. It feels good to just sit in a room of Black folks and talk about Black books, Black bodies, Black Women, and Black experiences.

02/11/2025

Here’s to cultivating safer spiritual spaces 💛

02/05/2025

Most grateful for the opportunity to learn from folks throughout the recording the second season of Project (De) construction.

Did anyone else know that the Chronicles of Narnia was one huge allegory for the story of Jesus?

Also, did anyone else grow up in a super religious household where certain things to watch were off limits?

01/20/2025

🌟 Welcome to Octavia E. Butler Season! 🌟

In this video, I dive deep into Parable of the Sower, one of my favorite novels by the visionary Octavia E. Butler. Exploring the first five chapters, I reflect on how Lauren Olamina’s journey aligns with my own deconstruction journey and how Robledo reminds me of my church home. This story of survival, faith, and questioning speaks volumes about community and identity, especially for those of us exploring the intersections of faith and self-discovery.

For fans of Octavia E. Butler and anyone curious about Black church culture, religion, and how these shape our relationship with ourselves and the world, this one’s for you.

Videos Linked in Video:
Millennials + Gen Z Talk About Their Early Religious Experiences: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectDecon/videos/1106046810644949

Human Services Professionals Discuss the Relevancy of Formalized Education for Religious Leaders: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectDecon/videos/1103248447464873

🛍️ Support the Series: Every purchase from our website helps fund projects like Project (De)Construction. Your support makes it possible for us to keep these important conversations alive.

💬 Don’t forget to comment below with your thoughts on Parable of the Sower and your own reflections on faith and community.

12/26/2024

The support we’ve received from The Fresh Faces Project has truly allowed us to continue the work that we do!

2024 was an exhilarating year for us and many small businesses and organizations! Despite many hefty tasks, we successfully finalized our st...

12/11/2024

✨Season 1 of Project (De)Construction is officially a wrap!

To everyone who volunteered their time, stories, and hearts to make this series possible—thank you. To those who watched, shared, and sent us messages about how much this resonated with you—you’re the reason we keep going. 💛

This season was about peeling back layers, challenging traditions, and embracing the beauty of personal growth. If you’ve been a part of this journey, you know how impactful these conversations are. And if you’re new here—welcome!

Ready to watch? Catch up on all episodes now via our YouTube and pages! Don’t forget to like, share, and tell us what resonates most with you. Your support makes this community thrive. Let’s keep the conversation going—comment below, tag a friend, or DM us if you feel seen in these stories.

Together, we’re rethinking what it means to believe, connect, and grow.

Visit our website and follow us for updates on Season 2 and other exciting projects!

Special thanks to Jewel Ham, the brilliant Black woman intern whose creativity gave us the inspiration for Spotify wrapped. Your innovation continues to inspire and impact communities in meaningful ways!

***rFaithVoices