Past Events
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Jan 16, 2019 | Tony Gallagher |
All About the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests with Fr Tony Gallagher, a founding member of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Nov 14, 2018 | Joan Clark Houk |
"Calling Forth the Women" with Rev Joan Clark Houk, an ordained female Roman Catholic bishop with Roman Catholic WomenPriests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Sep 19, 2018 | Derrick Jamison |
Derrick Jamison "The Death Penalty" with Derrick Jamison, death row survivor, and Abraham Bonowitz, of Ohioans to Stop Executions. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jul 25, 2018 | Beverly Bingle |
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Beverly Bingle a female ordained Roman Catholic priest in Toledo. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
May 16, 2018 | Michael Morwood |
"The Heart of Jesus' Preaching - and What He Was Willing To Die For" with Michael Norwood, Australian former priest, author, speaker, teacher, adult faith educator. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Mar 27, 2018 | Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil |
Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil for an inclusive church. As the priests of our Diocese gather for the Chrism Mass, we will pray for the inclusion of those who are excluded. 4:15 to 6:15 pm, St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus. |
Mar 21, 2018 | David Stang |
"We Are The People Of God - The Life Of Dorothy Stang" with David Stang a former Maryknoll Priest. This talk is part of the Justice in the Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. The movie "They Killed Sister Dorothy"is a powerful documentary recommended for anyone who might be able to find this movie. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Feb 21, 2018 | Zachary Johnson |
Call To Action with Zachary Johnson, Executive Director of Call To Action. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Nov 15, 2017 | Carol Zamonski |
Topic to be determined with Carol Zamonski of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Sep 20, 2017 | Deborah Rose Milavec |
The Spirit is moving us into an unanticipated future with Deborah Rose Milavec, Executive Director of FutureChurch. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jul 19, 2017 | Mary Eileen Collingwood |
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Mary Eileen Collingwood, an ordained female Roman Catholic bishop with the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests. Rev Collingwood is a resident of Ohio. 7 pm, Pete Anderson's residence at the Forum, 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd, in the multi-purpose room, Columbus, OH 43214. Attendees should be prepared to stop at the Receptions desk to get a visitor's sticker. |
May 17, 2017 | Shane Claiborne |
Topic to be Determined. CTA Columbus and Maple Grove UMC present this event with Shane Claiborne, Christian activist, social activist, author, founder of the Simple Way, and involved in New Monasticism via Skype. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Apr 11, 2017 | Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil |
Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil for an inclusive church. As the priests of our Diocese gather for the Chrism Mass, we will pray for the inclusion of those who are excluded. 4:15 to 6:15 pm, St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus. |
Mar 15, 2017 | Bill Wisniewski |
Bill Wisniewski of Corpus |
Jan 18, 2017 | Susan K Smith |
Black Lives Matter with author, musician, social justice advocate, pastor, preacher Rev Dr Susan K Smith of St Albans' Episcopal Church, and founding Pastor of Crazy Faith Ministries. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Nov 16, 2016 | Nicole Soleto |
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Sep 21, 2016 | Vinny McKierman |
The Kingdom of God with Fr Vinny McKierman of the Newman Center. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jul 20, 2016 | Debra Meyers |
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May 18, 2016 | Gina Messina-Dysert |
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Mar 22, 2016 | Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil |
Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil for an inclusive church. We are called to love those who our church excludes; called to pray and act publicly on behalf of others. We have family and friends excluded from priesthood, marriage, communion, or a voice in church. Come on behalf of the excluded, or on behalf of your children and their children. We have signs for you or make your own. 4:15 to 6:15 pm, St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus. |
Mar 16, 2016 | Jim Callan |
An Inclusive, Mission-driven Church: Risky Business with Catholic priest Fr Jim Callan of Spiritus Christi, a Catholic church that is no longer Roman; a Christ centered community reaching beyond institutional church to be inclusive to all; ordinary people joyously celebrating Jesus' radical message of unconditional love. This talk is part of the Justice in the Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jan 20, 2016 | Mary E Hunt |
What Dignity Has to Teach the Whole Church on Sexulity with feminist Catholic theologian Mary E Hunt, co-founder and co-director of Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER). 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Nov 18, 2015 | Chris Pramuk |
Thomas Merton's Awaking to the Feminine Divine Wisdom-Sophia with Catholic theologian Chris Pramuk of Xavier University. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Sep 16, 2015 | Helen Maher Garvey |
The LCWR and its relationship with the Church with Sr Helen Maher Garvey, BVM past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jul 25, 2015 | Mary Magdalene Service |
Mary Magdalene Service: This year (unlike past years) Call To Action, Columbus will be joining with North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 W Henderson Rd., Columbus,OH on Saturday July 25 for a Contemplative Memorable Event honoring Mary Magdalene. Prelude begins a 4:30pm. Service starts promptly at 5pm. A light Middle Eastern meal will follow at 6pm. Suggested donation for the Service & Feast is $10. Reservations can be made by contacting North Congregational UCC (614.451.1835 or skinzer@midohio.twcbc.com). 4:30 pm, Saturday July 25, North Congregational UCC, 2040 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH. Contact Sharon Izzi for any additional information at izzi2sharon@hotmail.com.
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May 14, 2015 | Charles Curran |
Natural Law with Fr Charles Curran, professor of moral theology at Southern Methodist University. Fr Curran is a Roman Catholic priest who is considered one of the foremost Catholic theologians. A former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, Fr Curran was stripped of his license to teach by Rome in 1986 because of his moral views concerning human sexuality (both heterosexual and homosexual human sexuality). Natural Law is used to justify many of the Roman Catholic Church's moral teachings. Does Natural Law really justify Church teachings? Come find out. 7:00 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Mar 31, 2015 | Chrism Mass Vigil |
A Chrism Mass Vigil is being held for an inclusive church. Roy Bourgeois talked about making a personal statement with a sign, standing on the street, and of the personal statement being received. If you want an inclusive church, come and make your personal statement. Your personal statement at the Chrism Mass Vigil will be received by the Bishop and the priests of the Diocese who are gathered for this Mass. 4:15 to 6:15 pm, St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus. |
Mar 11, 2015 | Roy Bourgeois |
Women's Equality in the Catholic Church with Roy Bourgeois, founder of School of the Americans Watch. Roy continues to be a tireless advocate for the equality of women in the Church despite being severly punished by the Vatican for speaking his conscience. This talk is part of the Justice In The Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jan 21, 2015 | Erin Saiz Hanna |
Erin Saiz Hanna of the Women's Ordination Conference will speak. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Nov 19, 2014 | Mike Tynan |
Homelessness in Columbus with Mike Tynan of Open Shelter. Mike Tynan is on the Board of the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Oct 18, 2014 | Gospel Nonviolence Workshop |
Renewing the Roman Catholic Church as an inclusive church in Ohio. Catholics throughout Ohio are invited to this gospel nonviolence workshop. Sponsors are FutureChurch, Voices Speaking, the American Catholic Council, the Association for the Rights of Catholics in the Church, and Call To Action Columbus. This workshop is for Catholics in Ohio who want an inclusive church. Lena Woltering will lead this workshop. Lena is a Pace e Bene nonviolence trainer, and works as an organizer for Call To Action USA. Saturday October 18, 2014, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH.
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Sep 17, 2014 | Robert Marrone |
Ecclesial Climate Change: What's Melting, What's Gone, and What May Survive with Fr Robert J Marrone of the Community of St Peter in Cleveland, OH. This talk will reflect the critical losses in the past 25 years due to the toxic polarization within the church and the society, as well as exploring possible sign-posts for the future. Fr Marrone kept his parish community alive after it was ordered closed by the archbishop. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jul 16, 2014 | Dagmar Celeste |
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Dagmar Braun Celeste of the Danube Seven, the first women ordained Roman Catholic priests (2002). 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
May 21, 2014 | Donald Cozzens |
"The Promise of Pope Francis: Hopes and Fears" with Fr Donald Cozzens of John Carroll University, author of Faith That Dares To Speak and Notes from the Underground: the Spiritual Journey of a Secular Priest. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Apr 15, 2014 | Chrism Mass Vigil |
Chrism Mass Vigil: Jesus started this nonviolence tradition during the original holy week when Jesus and his followers staged a teach-in at the temple, teaching that we should love one another inclusively just as God’s love for us is inclusive. Teaching inclusiveness at the temple isn’t always popular, so Jesus was publicly executed within 96 hours of his teach-in. The need for this tradition, begun by Jesus, is not ended. Our Church continues to practice and teach exclusion. In the Lenten spirit of penance let’s come together at the temple in the name of Jesus to ask God in prayer for an inclusive church. 4:15 to 6:15 pm, St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus. |
Mar 19, 2014 | Gerry Bechard |
Putting Our House In Order: Damned If We Do, Damned If We Don't with Fr Gerry Bechard of Elephants in the Living Room, an organization of Catholic priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit who seek renewal of the Church of Detroit. This talk is part of the Justice in the Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. 7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus. |
Jan 15, 2014 | panel discussion |
Local CTA members will talk about their trip to the national CTA meeting in Milwaukee, WI in November. |
Nov 13, 2013 | Dianne Bergant |
"Can the Natural World Afford a 'Just War'?" with Sr Dianne Bergant, prominent biblical scholar at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. |
Sep 18, 2013 | Joe Gentilini |
Hounded By God; A Gay Man's JourneyTo Self Acceptance, Love And Relationship with the author Joe Gentilini, PhD. Joe is a graduate of Bishop Watterson High School where teacher Carla Hale was recently fired for being homosexual. |
Jul 17, 2013 | Bridget Mary Meehan |
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Bridget Mary Meehan, a bishop with the Association of Roman Catholic WomenPriests. |
May 15, 2013 | Linda Mercadante |
"Spiritual But Not Religious", the growing trend of Christians walking out of traditional Christian religious institutions with Rev Linda Mercadante, PhD, of The Methodist Theological School in Ohio. |
May 3, 2013 | Stand up for Carla Hale |
A protest demonstration in support of Carla Hale, the gay teacher who was fired from Bishop Watterson High School over immoral behavior, at 4 pm at the Columbus Diocesan Office, 197 E Gay St, Columbus. The only immoral behavior in this matter is discrimination against gays. |
Mar 26, 2013 | Chrism Mass Vigil |
When the priests of our diocese gather at the at St Joseph Cathedral for their Chrism Mass, we hold the Chrism Mass Vigil in support of Inclusive Priesthood. |
Mar 20, 2013 | Marek Bozek |
"God's Call - Moses' Journey: On Route To Justice Through Liberation" with Fr Marek Bozek, the pastor of St Stanislaus Koska Church in St Louis, Mo. Fr Bozek saved St Stanislaus parish when the archbishop closed the church and tried to seize the property. This talk is part of the Justice In The Catholic Church Series with prominent Roman Catholic priests. |
Mar 12, 2013 | Pink Smoke Vigil |
A Pink Smoke Pray Vigil will be held at 7pm at St Joseph Cathedral to bring attention to the lack of women's voices at the Papal conclave, and to protest the ban on women from all leadership and decision-making positions in the Catholic church. |
Jan 16, 2013 | Chris Schenk |
Women Officeholders In The Early Church with Sr Chris Schenk, executive director of FutureChurch. |
Nov 14, 2012 | Mary Ellen Williams |
What's Going On In Cincinnati, a discussion of Cincinnati's support for the sisters of the LCWR, with Mary Ellen Williams of the Hyde Park 9. |
Sep 19, 2012 | Jim FitzGerald |
Vatican II: Church Forward with Jim FitzGerald the executive director of Call To Action USA. |
Jul 18, 2012 | Janice Sevre-Duszynska |
Celebration of the Feast of St Mary Madala with Rev Janice Sevre-Duszynska, an ordained Roman Catholic female priest. |
May 16, 2012 | Church Reform? |
Church Reform: should CTA Columbus commit to helping bring about nonviolent reform of the Catholic Church? Should the goals of church reform be Inclusive Priesthood and Servant Leadership? Plus the documentary film Pink Smoke Over The Vatican. |
Apr 3, 2012 | Chrism Mass Vigil |
As the priests of the Diocese gather at St Joseph Cathedral for their Chrism Mass, the Chrism Mass Vigil is in support of an inclusive priesthood. |
Mar 21, 2012 | Fred Daley |
"The Truth Will Set You Free" with Fr Fred Daley, an openly gay diocesan priest, pastor of an inclusive parish, he openly works for justice in our church community. This talk is part of the Justice In The Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. |
Jan 11, 2012 | Anthony Ruff |
"The New Roman Missal" with Fr Anthony Ruff, OSF. |
Nov 16, 2011 | Mark Matson |
"Dignity and Church Reform", a discussion of his experiences as president of Dignity USA and the future of Church reform with Mark Matson, the outgoing president of Dignity USA. |
Sep 21, 2011 | Sharon Abercrombie |
The American Catholic Council's June 2011 Detroit meeting with Sharon Abercrombie & Ruthmary Mangan of Simply Catholic. Plus Fr Han Kung's call for "peaceful" revolution against the absolutism of papal power. |
Jul 20, 2011 | Irene Scaramazza |
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Irene Scaramazza, an ordained Roman Catholic female priest. |
Apr 19, 2011 | Chrism Mass Vigil |
As the priests of the Diocese gather at St Joseph Cathedral for their Chrism Mass, the Chrism Mass Vigil is in support of Fr Roy Bourgeois and women's ordination. |
Mar 16, 2011 | Michael Crosby |
"Reclaiming the Catholic Church for Jesus Christ" with Fr Michael Crosby. This talk is part of the Justice In The Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. |
Jan 19, 2011 | Ruben Castilla Herrera |
"Justice for Immigrants" with Ruben Castilla Herrera, state director in Ohio for Reform Immigration for America. |
Nov 17, 2010 | Karen Gagel |
"What Biblical Women Have to Tell Us about God" with Karen Gagel, biblical scholar. |
Sep 15, 2010 | Thomas Gumbleton |
"Haiti" with Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, founder of Pax Christi, author, peace activist, and advocate for victims. The free will offering is for the Haiti relief effort. |
Jul 21, 2010 | Joan Houk |
Celebration of the Feast of St Mary Magdala with Rev Joan Houk, an ordained female Roman Catholic bishop with Roman Catholic WomenPriests. |
May 19, 2010 | Robert McClory |
"Democratization of the Catholic Church" with Robert McClory of Northwestern University, former priest, former NCR reporter, author and former Director of CTA. |
Mar 17, 2010 | Mike & Norma Tynan |
"Intentional Eucharistic Communities/ Small Faith Communities", a panel discuss with Mike and Norma Tynam of Dignity Columbus, Tom Stricker of Dayton's Living Beatitudes Community, and Marie Sweeney of Simply Catholic. Mike Tynam is a priest who married. The Church refuses to allow him to be active as a priest. He continues ministry. |
Jan 20, 2010 | Louise Akers |
"Our Role in Creating a More Just Church" with Sr Louise Akers of the Sisters of Charity, the sister who refused the Archbishop of Cincinnati's demand that she recant her support for women's ordination. |
Oct 1, 2009 | Roy Bourgeois |
“Women’s Ordination” with Fr Roy Bourgeois, MM founder of School of the Americans Watch. The talk is part of the Justice In The Catholic Church Series of talks with prominent Roman Catholic priests. |
Jul 5, 2009 | John Chuchman |
"Let's Hospice our church" with John Chuchman (known as Poetman) and Karen Schrauben. |
May 10, 2009 | Maxime Shonk |
The Spirituality Network with Sr Maxime Shonk, OP. |
Apr 12, 2009 | Chris Schenk |
“Women and the Word: Synod 2008 – Put Women Back in the Biblical Picture” with Sr Chris Schenk, CSJ, Executive Director of FutureChurch. |
Mar 15, 2009 | Mark Matson |
The Place of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics and the Church with Mark Matson, president of Dignity USA. |
Nov 28, 2008 | Richard Sweeney |
The Importance of Looking at One’s Shadow with Richard Sweeney, PhD. |
Jun 15, 2008 | Nicole Sotelo |
Women’s Ordination in the Catholic Church with Nicole Sotelo of Call To Action USA. Also Rev Joan Houk, a Roman Catholic Bishop with Roman Catholic WomenPriests. |
May 15, 2008 | Rod Damico |
Married Catholic Priests with Fr Rod Damico, a married Roman Catholic priest. |