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Join us for the 2025 summer leadership conference!
The Secular Student Alliance National Conference is the largest gathering of secular students in the country. It brings together students and the wider secular community for an unforgettable weekend of inspiring speakers, grassroots organizing, leadership training, and a proudly secular perspective.
Join us for the 2025 summer leadership conference!
The Secular Student Alliance National Conference is the largest gathering of secular students in the country. It brings together students and the wider secular community for an unforgettable weekend of inspiring speakers, grassroots organizing, leadership training, and a proudly secular perspective.
Join us for the 2025 summer leadership conference!
The Secular Student Alliance National Conference is the largest gathering of secular students in the country. It brings together students and the wider secular community for an unforgettable weekend of inspiring speakers, grassroots organizing, leadership training, and a proudly secular perspective.
Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8pm, Rhodes Park, 1910 W. Broad St.
Popsicles and Protest! [Español abajo]
This summer is heating up, in more ways than one. Join us Thursday July 17 at Rhodes Park, 6:30-8 pm, to make protest signs and enjoy popsicles! We’ll provide materials to make a sign and popsicles for sharing! Your sign can be taken home so you can use it at protests all summer long.
You can choose your own sign messaging or pull from some suggestions we’ll have! Bring a friend, a kiddo, a neighbor — anyone who wants to join!
Meet by the shelter house.
Thursday, July 17, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration
Recent flooding in the Wheeling, West Virginia area was a heartbreaking reminder of Appalachia’s ongoing struggle against natural disasters. Please consider supporting flood relief efforts here.
Wednesday, July 16, 7-9pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.
Rev Irene Scaramazza, Columbus’ own female Roman Catholic priest, will be presiding at our St. Mary Magdala Mass celebration in honor of the first apostle.
Let’s honor God’s calling of women to be priests and deacons.
If you’ve never been to Mass with a female priest, come and see for yourself what Mass would be like if we allowed women to answer God’s calling to them.
Hosted by Call to Action Columbus.
Wednesday, July 16, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to join the Science Hub for Climate Litigation for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of climate litigation — what’s advancing, what’s being challenged, and how scientists are getting involved.
Wednesday, July 16, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
“Three Million People, One City’s Future”
Is Columbus ready to hit three million residents? Ready or not, it’s a milestone that’s just 25 years away, according to estimates. While the surge brings enormous opportunity — more jobs, greater diversity, and increased investment — it comes with high-stakes questions: Is the region truly prepared for what’s ahead? And what happens if it isn’t?
Saturday, July 12, 12noon-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Tuesday, July 15, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, the Grandview Heights Public Library Pop-Up Library, and summer fun with family and friends on the Grandview Heights Public Library lawn!
2025 Performance Schedule
June 3: The British Invasion (’60s Music)
June 10: The Conspiracy Band (R&B/Funk)