Community
Wednesday, January 29, 8:30am, Ohio Statehouse Atrium
In recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is hosting an advocacy day along with its partners from across Ohio.
Tuesday, January 28, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
In Tech Agnostic, humanist chaplain Greg Epstein explores how technology has overtaken religion as the chief influence on our lives and community. He shows why we must maintain a freethinking critical perspective toward innovation until it proves itself worthy of our faith or not and better serves humanity.
Monday, January 27, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.
Monday, January 27, 3:30-5:30pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall
Sunday, January 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
A twenty-to-thirty-minute silent meditation will be followed by discussion and refreshments.
The benefits of meditation are innumerable. These include greater mental clarity, a reduction in stress, improved emotional balance, and increased spiritual development. Meditation benefits everyone.
Different meditation practices will be presented, throughout the year, by practitioners of those traditions.
Enter the church via the rear door.
Sunday, January 26, 5-8:30pm, Ohio Union [Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom], 1739 N. High St.
Join us at the Columbus Annual Banquet for an inspiring evening with host Jana Al-Akhras and many others, as we unite to address challenges and reflect on our progress. Get your tickets while they last.
2025 theme: “Solidarity In Action; United We Thrive.”
Schedule
5pm: Open Registration
5:30pm: Welcome and Seating
5:45pm: Magrib Prayer
6:05pm: Opening Remarks and Dinner Served
Sunday, January 26, 2-3:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.
Please Join COJJ [Central Ohio Jews for Justice] and IACO [Interfaith Association of Central Ohio] for “Peacebuilding Through Health in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” with Norbert Goldfield M.D., Founder and Executive Director of Healing Across the Divides.
Sunday, September 26, 1-6pm, Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. Fourth St.
This event will feature community organization interaction and live music by Gathering Stars Trio and social action songs by Joanie Calem and Brian Clash.
Schedule:
1pm: Introduction and Tai Chi with Ro-z
1:15-3:30pm: Community organization discussion
4:10-4:40pm: Social action songs with Joanie Calem and Brian Clash
5-5:50pm: Gathering Stars Trio
Hosted by ComFest.
Sunday, January 26, 12noon, Studio 35 Cinema & Draft House, 3055 Indianola Ave.
We’re kicking off 2025 with a fantastic, award-winning documentary. Our hosts once again are Studio 35. Don’t miss this exciting feature — we’re fairly certain this is its first public showing in Columbus, if not Ohio. We hope to see you there!
Sunday, January 26, 11am-3pm, District West, 145 N. Fifth St.
Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday of fun, fabulous performances, and fierce energy at HRC Columbus’ “Queens and Brunch” event!
Join us on Sunday, January 26, from 11am to 3pm, at District West for an epic day full of:
• Jaw-dropping performances by some of your favorite Columbus Queens
• A special debut performance from one of our very own HRC family
• Fabulous mingling with the HRC crew and friends