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Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square will act as an emergency warming shelter on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 from 7:30 am – 7:00 pm.
In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, Trinity will keep its undercroft open to those needing shelter, coffee and food as government buildings and many social services close for the holiday.
All are welcome as guests or as helping hands.
A Compline (nighttime prayer service) for Peace & Justice will follow in the chapel at 7:30pm.
Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, 125 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Environmental advocates and Ohioans converged in Columbus on Monday to call out the environmental havoc that extending lease terms to frack Ohio’s state parks and public lands will cause Ohio’s air, water, soils, biodiversity—and future generations.
Save Ohio Parks; Freshwater Accountability Project; Buckeye Environmental Network; and Third Act Ohio were among environmental groups speaking to Oil and Gas Land Management Commissioners directly for the first time allowed them in three years about the myriad of dangers that await the state as it expands natural gas fracking under Ohio’s state parks and public lands.
They had a lot to say.
Topics included:
There is a widening gap today between global possibilities and global realities.
The possibilities are enormous, for―thanks to a variety of factors, ranging from increases in knowledge to advances in economic productivity―it’s finally feasible for all of humanity to lead decent and fulfilling lives.
No longer is poverty necessary, for the enormous global economy can produce adequate food, goods, and services for all the world’s people.
Human health and longevity can be improved substantially, thanks to breakthroughs in science and medicine.
Education, communications, transportation, and culture have made huge strides toward enriching human existence and could finally be made available to all.
Meanwhile, the rise of the United Nations and of international law holds the promise of moving beyond the violent, bloodstained past and securing peace, human rights, and justice on the international level.
And yet, current realities fall far short of these possibilities.
Registration is now open for Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s (OEFFA) annual conference! This educational event is now in its 47th year, bringing together farm and food advocates from across the region with educational workshops and community building.
The 2026 OEFFA Conference, Finding Common Ground, will take place Friday, February 13 through Saturday, February 15, 2026, at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio.
“We are excited to gather in community around sustainable and organic farming in February," said OEFFA Executive Director Khara Strum. “The last year has been difficult for many, and we know how uplifting gathering together can be. Our format this year will allow for greater connection between attendees, while still offering curated content.”
Monday, January 12, 2026, 8-9pm
Zoom
This week, a white woman did what those in power fear the most: she broke rank, rejected the racist lies aimed at winning over white people, and instead chose to stand in solidarity with her immigrant neighbors in the midst of the largest ICE deployment yet.
Right now, we are scared, angry, and grieving. And– this is a time for those of us who are white to root in our commitments to justice and continue to take risks and step into action. In the face of intimidation and state repression we must stand resolute, refuse to be intimidated, and recommit to the fight against ICE and white supremacy everywhere.
Join us on Monday after the weekend of action for a space to gather with other committed white folks, hear from immigrant rights organizers and folks on the ground in Minneapolis, be in community in our grief, fear, and anger, and learn how you can move into action.
Hundreds gathered on Saturday, January 10 at the Ohio Statehouse to protest ICE in Columbus and everywhere, and to protest the murder of Renee Good by ICE in Minneapolis.
The Columbus Free Press held a Second Saturday Salon over Zoom on Saturday, January 10. Here is a summary:
U.S. Defeat in Venezuela Strategy
Stop Ohio’s Investment in Israel Bonds (No New Bonds)
Campaign focus: Ohio State Treasurer & public funds
Primary demand: No new investment or reinvestment in Israel Bonds
Opportunity to address the treasurer directly
January 21st at 10am Rhodes tower
**Even if you do not want to speak, please try to attend! We need to have a large turnout to show the treasurer that our movement is growing and that the pressure to stop investment in Israel Bonds is not going away.
How to Prepare testimony: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1862bnwXU7h4j5Wdekkdy-q331oeBITE8dsDwBRrgiWg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Zoom Testimony training Jan. 15th 7pm est. : https://zoom.us/j/92021624402?pwd=PffWudbfBcv7I3M56TNKn2VgvFjnfJ.1
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