Franciscan Peace Center

Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Meeting

Come learn about and take action to prevent human trafficking in our community. The committee meets on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Canticle. Information to participate via Zoom is available upon request. For more information, email Marsha Thrall.

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

The Canticle

841 13th Ave N

Clinton, IA 52732

Franciscan Peace Center

Movies That Matter: Informing Your Vote

Join in for the first in a virtual series of films & discussions that touch on topics relevant to today’s voters. This film follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in the construction industry rife with exploitation.

Participants will have access to the film prior to the Zoom discussion sessions from May 15 - May 28.

Pre-registration required

Two talk back sessions available

(choose one) on Zoom:

May 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

May 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Franciscan Peace Center &

Clinton Public Library

Afternoon Family Movie

Celebrate Earth Day by watching Ice Age 2: The Meltdown and participate in related activities.

2:00 p.m. CT

Clinton Public Library: Lower Level

306 8th Ave S

Clinton IA, 52732

Clinton Ministerial Association and The Salvation Army, Clinton

National Day of Prayer

Join the community to pray for our county.  

12:00 p.m. CT

Riverfront Bandshell

251 Ball Park Dr.

Clinton, IA 52732

Clinton Peace Coalition &

Living Peace 365

Drumming for Peace

Join the community for a free, family friendly, all ages, afternoon of drumming for peace! Registration encouraged by calling 563-321-5190.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT

The S.O.L.E.

209 5th Ave S

Clinton IA, 52732

Vince Jetter Community Center

Community Baby Shower

Join the community to celebrate the newest additions! There will be door prizes, a photo station, games, and resources. Baby blankets and diapers are being collected ahead of the event. Contact VJCC for more information at vincejettercc@gmail.com.

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT

Journey Church

1010 13th Ave N

Clinton, IA 52732

River Bend Food Bank &

Resources of Camanche

Mobile Food Pantry

Will be held outdoors at Resources of Camanche.

Registration: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Distribution: 10:00 a.m.

817 7th Avenue

Camanche, IA, 52730

Women of Providence

Providence Leading Us in a New Direction

Join in for this online series that will examine the Doctrine of Discovery in the context of today’s realities. In this final installment in the series, Dr. Pearlette Springer - Providence Associate - shares, "Who is 'Other?' Then and Now." This will be an opportunity to listen, reflect and ask: "What Providence is calling us to, now?" 

12:00 p.m. CT

Quad Cities Interfaith &

many other sponsors

Vigil for Human Dignity

Join in solidarity for as we stand united against the harmful anti-immigrant law SF2340 recently passed by Iowa legislators. Organizations and community members across Iowa are coming together to challenge this injustice and support our immigrant brothers and sisters.  

6:30 p.m. CT

St. Anthony's Catholic Church

417 N Main St.

Davenport, IA 52801

Diocese of Davenport

Lunch and Learn: Achieving Justice Through Social Change: Navigating Faith & Politics

Mr. Juan Soto will be sharing his insight, via Zoom, from decades of experience training future leaders within the Gamaliel Organizers Guild and his leadership responsibilities with the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT

The Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, Friends of Sabeel North America, and a broad coalition of Christian Voices for Palestine

Challenging Christian Silence Regarding The Gaza Genocide

Munther Isaac and Shane Claiborne presenting. The moral courage and consistent prophetic witness displayed by Munther and Shane during these past months has put the western church to shame. May we learn from and follow their example.

11:30 a.m. CT

L'Arche Chicago

Soup & Stories: An Event Honoring Sister Maria Zeimen

Please join the community for an evening of fellowship and food to celebrate Sister Maria, a L'Arche Chicago Community founder, as she plans to relocate to Clinton, IA.

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

Cornerstone Church

171 N Cuyler Ave

Oak Park, IL 60302

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