Sisters of St. Francis,

Clinton Public Library, and

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center

Just Food

Join us to learn about labor and food production practices related to some of our favorite foods: cheese, chocolate, and coffee. Speakers will be on hand to answer your questions and share samples. 

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT

The Canticle grounds

843 Thirteenth Ave. N.

Clinton, IA 52732

Iowa Catholic Sisters and

Divine Word College

Understanding the Iowa Gun Amendment: a faith-based perspective

On November 8, Iowans will

vote on an amendment to the

state constitution that would

lead to the invalidation of any

reasonable gun safety

measures. Join us for a virtual

panel to learn more about

why you need to vote NO on

Public Measure #1.

6:30 p.m. CT

Franciscan Peace Center, Clinton March for Our Lives, and More

Community Safety Education Forum

Join numerous panelist and resource organizations for an evening sharing about topics such as the upcoming ballot gun amendment, school security, trauma & violence, and peace solutions. 

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Program begins at 7:00 p.m. CT

Clinton Community College Auditorium

1000 Lincoln Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732

The Prairie Retreat

Where is Human Dignity in Racism? 

Dr. Nancy Stone, Rev. Rudolph T. Juárez, Mayra Herndandez, Ryan Saddler and Thomas Mason IV discuss an action plan to help end racism. The presentation will consist of a history of racism in the U.S., and a Q&A with a panel of speakers. After the Q&A you will be asked to discuss ways you can share the information at your church and your communities. 

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. C.T.

St Anthony’s, 417 N Main Street, Davenport, in the Parish Center

The Prairie Retreat

Unity: Assembling the pieces of the puzzle 

In this three-day retreat, we will explore the notion of oneness in as many areas of life as we can imagine in the fields of religion, spirituality, science, music, poetry, and art. We may have as many questions as answers by the end, but the hope is that participants will have some good resources and tools to help them understand and experience that sense of oneness and connection in their everyday lives.

October 10, 4:00 p.m. -

October 12, 3:00 p.m. C.T.

Veterans for Peace

Golden Rule Peace Boat

The Golden Rule Peace Boat will be making a stop in Clinton, IA, to raise awareness about the growing danger of nuclear war and to build support for the abolition of nuclear weapons. 

Arrives the evening of October 12, and departs Clinton October 14.  

Franciscan Justice Circles

Virtual Transitus Service

Please join us in this opportunity to unite across the country in remembering Francis of Assisi's passing from this life on earth.

4:30 p.m. CT

Progressive Action for the Common Good

Is Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) a Climate Solution?

Join speaker Dr. Maureen McCue where she will talk about how three companies seek to build thousands of miles of CCS pipelines across the Midwest, including Scott County, IA, and Black Hawk County IL, to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and transport it to underground storage sites. What is CCS? What are the risks and benefits of this process? Is CCS a viable solution to the reduction of CO2 emission from industrial sources?

5:00 p.m. CT

Catholic Nonviolence Initiative

A Fall Lecture Series Exploring the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative

Please consider signing up for a 5 week lecture series on Catholic Nonviolence from Tuesday, October 4 through Tuesday, November 3. You will learn about nonviolence as a core gospel value, examples of Catholic nonviolence, theological and scriptural foundations, the power of nonviolence, difficult ethical decisions, and more. 

Registration closes on October 2.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT

Pace e Bene

Assisi Pilgrimage Online:

A Virtual Journey of Peace and Nonviolence In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare

Join Dr. Ken Butigan to reflect on the meaning of places that were key to the spiritual voyage of the peacemaking Francis and Clare, while pondering our own call as peacemakers today. This exploration will draw on the ancient ritual of pilgrimage and its stages: The Longing, The Call, The Preparation, The Departure, The Journey, the Arrival at the Center, The Return, and The Integration.

Six week program, Tuesdays,

from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT

Franciscan Action Network

2022 Annual Gala Benefit

The centerpiece of the program this year will be a live interview by America Magazine podcast host Gloria Purvis with Marie Dennis and Greg Jackson, who will share their inspiring experiences building peace internationally and domestically. This is a conversation not to be missed!

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT

 Dominican Sisters and Associates of Racine Laudato Si' Action Team

The Doctrine of Discovery, the Catholic Church and Native Americans: Exploring a Path Toward Truth & Healing 

You may have heard about the Doctrine of Discovery, a series of 15th century Papal statements that were used to justify European colonization of the Americas. But what is the Doctrine of Discovery and does it really still matter today? What was its impact on Native American communities? How might we support a path toward truth and healing? Together we will examine these and similar questions, with the goal of deepening our knowledge and commitment to justice for Native communities.

Register by October 12.

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT

Portiuncula Center for Prayer

Embracing a Theology of Insecurity

In a time of both random violence and heightened individualism, we are called to journey through the insecurity of our time and discover the divine along the road. Let us explore the way forward that is strengthened by curiosity and fueled by a welcoming love at the heart of risk taking. In the process let us be nourished by community that can sustain us in challenging times. Facilitated by Simone Campbell, SSS.

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT 

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