"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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Kingdom of God with Fr Vinny McKierman of the Newman Center.  7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

 
New Feminist Revolution in Religion with feminist Catholic theologian Gina Messina-Dysert of Ursuline College.  7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

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.
 
 

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.

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.

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.

Erin Saiz Hanna of the Women's Ordination Conference will speak.  7 pm, Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.
 

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.

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.

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.
 

Local CTA members will talk about their trip to the national CTA meeting in Milwaukee, WI in November.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebration of the Feast of St Mary Madala with Rev Janice Sevre-Duszynska, an ordained Roman Catholic female priest.

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.

"The New Roman Missal" with Fr Anthony Ruff, OSF.

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.

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.

"Justice for Immigrants" with Ruben Castilla Herrera, state director in Ohio for Reform Immigration for America.

"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.

"Democratization of the Catholic Church" with Robert McClory of Northwestern University, former priest, former NCR reporter, author and former Director of CTA.

"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.

"Let's Hospice our church" with John Chuchman (known as Poetman) and Karen Schrauben.

“Women and the Word: Synod 2008 – Put Women Back in the Biblical Picture” with Sr Chris Schenk, CSJ, Executive Director of FutureChurch.

The Importance of Looking at One’s Shadow with Richard Sweeney, PhD.