Call to Action - Columbus

Black Lives Matter
2017-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Teresa of Avila
2016-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
Teresa of Avila a lecture workshop with writer, columnist, women’s advocate Nicole Soleto. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

The Kingdom of God
2016-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
The Kingdom of God with Fr Vinny McKierman of the Newman Center. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

St Mary Magdala Celebration
2016-07-20 19:00 - 21:00
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Debra Meyers, a female ordained Roman Catholic priest in Cincinnati. Debra is with the Association of Roman Catholic Womenpriests.

New Feminist Revolution in Religion
2016-05-18 19:00 - 21:00
New Feminist Revolution in Religion with feminist Catholic theologian Gina Messina-Dysert of Ursuline College. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Chrism Mass Prayer Vigil
2016-03-22 16:15 - 18:15
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. St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus.

An Inclusive, Mission-Driven Church: Risky Business
2016-03-16 19:00 - 21:00
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 new 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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

What Diginity Has to Teach the Whole Church on Sexuality
2016-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
What Diginity Has to Teach the Whole Church on Sexuality withy feminist Catholic theologian Mary E Hunt, co-founder and co-director of Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER). At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Thomas Merton's Awaking to the Feminine Divine Wisdom-Sophia
2015-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Thomas Merton’s Awaking to the Feminine Divine Wisdom-Sophia with Catholic theologian Chris Pramuk of Xavier University. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

The LCWR and Its Relationship with the Church
2015-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
The LCWR and Its Relationship with the Church with Sr Helen Maher Garvery, BVM past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Mary Magdalene Service
2015-07-25 19:00 - 21:00
Mary Magdalene Service: This year Call To Action Columbus will be joining with North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 W Henderson Rd, Columbus on Saturday July 25 for a Contemplative Memorable Event honoring Mary Magdalene. Prelude begins at 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. At North Congregational UCC, 2040 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Natural Law
2015-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
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 view concerning human sexuality (both heterosexual and homosexual human sexuality). Natural Law is used to justify many of the Roman Catholic’s moral teachings. Does Natural Law really justify Church teachings? Come find out. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Chrism Mass Vigil
2015-03-31 16:15 - 18:15
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 priest of the Diocese who are gathered for this Mass. St Joseph Cathedral, 212 E Broad St, Columbus.

Women's Equality in the Catholic Church
2015-03-11 19:00 - 21:00
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 severely 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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Women's Ordination
2015-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
Women’s Ordination with Erin Said Hanna of the Women’s Ordination Conference will speak. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Homelessness in Columbus
2014-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Homeless in Columbus with Mike Tynan of Open Shelter. Mike Tynana is on the Board of the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Gospel Nonviolence Workshop
2014-10-18 09:00 - 16:30
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 worship 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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

St Mary Magdala Celebration
2014-07-16 19:00 - 21:00
St Mary Magdala Celebration with Rev Dagmar Braun Celeste of the Danube Seven, the first women ordained Roman Catholic priests (2002). At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

The Promise of Pope Francis: Hopes and Fears
2014-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.

Ecclesial Climate Change: What's Melting, What's Gone, and What May Survive
2014-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
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. 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. At Maple Grove UMC, 7 W Henderson Rd, Columbus.
