ACTIVISM OPPORTUNITIES
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From time to time, the chapter learns of events planned by other activist groups on issues with a
moral or church-reform dimension. Some of them that may be of interest to chapter members will be
listed on this page. Generally, they are listed in reverse date order (i.e. those farthest into
the future will be shown near the top of the list). After the main list, there will be two additional
lists: 1) those that occur regularly (e.g. each Sunday; or third Sundays (i.e. the third Sunday of each
month)); and 2) single events that have already taken place (and such archived entries may eventually
be transferred to a separate archives page; watch here for a notice as to when that has been done).
CTA Convention
November 2-4, 2007, in Milwaukee
The annual
national convention
of Call to Action (CTA) will be held in Milwaukee the weekend of
November 2-4, 2007. Among the featured speakers will be Marianne Duddy, former president and
executive director of Dignity/USA and Fr. Paul Ojibway, a presider at chapter Masses from years past.
UCLA: DEBATE ON RELIGION & POLITICS:
Tuesday, May 22, at 8 pm, at Royce Hall
At Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, there will a debate on religion and politics, by two renowned
experts and moderated by renowned syndicated columnist Robert Scheer. For more info, click
here;
and for a diagrammtic map re getting to Royce Hall, click
here.
THE ROSARY BOWL:
Saturday, May 19, at 6pm to 9 pm
At the Rose Bowl, the Rosary Bowl will be celebrated, featuring praying the rosary for peace -- in
families, communities, and the world. For more info, click
here.
INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR JUSTICE & PEACE:
Sunday, April 15, at 5 pm
Peace event calling upon churches to be more active in turning away from militarism, materialism,
and racism. Bethel AME Church, 7900 So. Western Ave., L.A.; www.icujp.org; icujp2007@gmail.com;
(626) 683-9004
CALL TO ACTION (CTA) Conference: Embracing Jesus in a Changing World:
April 13-15 in Sacramento
This is CTA's annual West Coast conference. It will include the following speakers: Matthew Fox (on
living a mature Christianity), Edwina Gateley (on healing the world's despair), Bernard Cooke (on
tradition, as a shift from authority to a dynamic view involving the whole community), and Patty
Hawk (on being called to change the Church through action); and there will be breakout sessions on
a wide variety of subjects. Visit (and get an application form from): http://www.saccta.org/ and
e-mail graycall@volcano.net for more information.
CATHOLIC WORKER Stations of the Cross for Peace:
Good Friday, April 6, at 3 pm
The annual Catholic Worker Stations of the Cross for peace will be on Good Friday at 3 pm. Meet in
front of the
Federal Building
(300 N. Los Angeles St.), to join in a prayerful walk to the places of
darkness in our city. The nearest available parking is at Temple and Alameda a few blocks away.
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REGULAR EVENTS
VISUALIZE PEACE:
Sundays, 7-8 pm
At the Huntington Beach Pier, Main & PCH.
WE CONTINUE TO DECLARE PEACE
Third Thursdays, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at SE Corner of Ediner & Beach Blvds., Hungtington Beach, CA.
Signs provided; and all are welcome. patgoodman@yahoo.com; (714) 847-6617. Orange County peace
events can be posted at: www.ocpeace.org
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ARCHIVES
VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL (VOTF):
Sunday, March 18, 3-6 pm
Kickoff meeting in Costa Mesa for an Orange County chapter of VOTF, which seeks increased lay
involvement in the Church, at both the parish and diocesan levels. Find out how you can make a
difference. RSVP by March 9 to (714) 964-9220. Resources page has more info on VOTF and a
link to its website.
PEACE MARCH:
Saturday, March 17, noon
March against the war, starting at the corner of Hollywood & Vine at noon.
PEACE VIGIL:
Friday, March 16, 7 pm
Mark the 4th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, by joining a nationwide, inter-faith peace
vigil at St. Wilfred Church. www.stwilfridschurch.org
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