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Cedar Valley Social Action Calendar

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Local Opportunities
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Local Opportunities
Public Demonstration in Support of Immigrants. Inperson. Fridays. 12:00noon to 12:30pm. in front of the Waterloo Post Office. These weekly demonstrations are designed to call attention to the vulnerable position of our brothers and sisters, both documented and undocumented, in the current political climate in Iowa and the nation.
• Contact: Rev. Lawrence Stumme at: lstumme245@gmail.com
• Read the Iowa Catholic bishops' letter to immigrants at: https://tinyurl.com/mmzjpfk
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Regional and National Opportunities
NEW -- Lenten Call to Silence and Solitude. Here's an opportunity to take up the historic Lenten practices of silence and solitude as essential, formative disciplines for our time. In light of our current technological revolution, in the midst of great social distrust and the shadows of profound political discord, silence and solitude enable people of faith to grow in our capacity to truly hear and pay attention to God and to our neighbors and resist the destructive and malformative habits of thought and behavior of our day. Sponsored by the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
• Learn more at: https://www.silenceandsolitude.org/

NEW -- Stations of the Cross With Immigrant Stories. Download. This resource allows participants to recognize how the passion and death of Christ is echoed today in the lives of immigrants who undertake dangerous journeys, endure separation from loved ones, and face an overburdened and often harsh legal system as they seek lawful status and a chance to rebuild their lives. Provided by Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
• Learn more and download the resource at: https://bit.ly/3OM3g48

NEW -- Anti-Racism Challenge. By email. Starts April 3. The purpose of this four-week challenge is to stay focused and active in challenging racism in daily lives. Every Friday morning, participants receive an email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. Participants choose and complete 3 of the listed activities. Sponsored by Listen-Learn-Act (formerly White Women Demand Justice for Breonna).
• Learn more at: https://listenlearnact.org/new-page
• Register to participate: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/T0pPdDE
Human Trafficking and Sports -- Recorded Thursday, January 22. Major sporting events are believed to create environments which increase the risk of human trafficking. This webinar examines the connection between major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and the risk of human trafficking. Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• Watch a recording of the webinar at https://bit.ly/3LRKAyH (Use password qh5@?h#E )
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Continuing Opportunities
Just Politics Podcast. Online. This podcast, sponsored by U.S. Catholic magazine and Network Lobby for Catholic Social Action examines urgent political and social issues through the lenses of Catholic social teaching.
• Learn more at: https://uscatholic.org/justpolitics/
Ignatian Voices for Justice Podcast. Online. This podcast, sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Network, features the voices of young adults across the country who are animated by a faith that does justice.
• Learn more at: https://ignatiansolidarity.net/voices-for-justice-podcast/?

For the Good of the Public Podcast. Online. This podcast, sponsored by the Center for Christianity and Public Life, hosted by Michael Wear and Phebe Meyer, features respected and influential leaders discussing what Christian resources might have to offer toward the resolution of pressing social issues.
• Learn more at:https://for-the-good-of-the-public.captivate.fm/listen
Weekly Commentaries on the Sunday Readings. These organizations offer a social justice commentary on the Sunday readings in the Common Lectionary:
• Franciscan Action Network
• Ignatian Solidarity Network
• A Faith That Does Justice
First Friday Prayer Vigils. Online. Catholic Mobilizing Network hosts this monthly prayer vigil to lament upcoming executions, pray for an end to the death penalty, and bear witness to the inviolable dignity of all human life.
• Register here to receive a reminder and link to the monthly vigil: https://bit.ly/43kn6c4
Weekly Middle East Briefing. Online. Churches for Middle East Peace hosts this weekly briefing on current developments in the Middle East. 9:00-9:30am Central Time.
• Register to join the briefing at: https://bit.ly/Middle-East-Peace-Briefing
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Related Links
> Catholic Social Principles (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Learn More
> Discover the Importance of Small Daily Acts of Solidarity
> How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Everyday

Waterloo Catholic Faith Formation provides this information for individuals and organizations who are interested in and committed to study, prayer and action for social justice. Information provided here does not constitute agreement or endorsement by the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo or the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

[Last Update: 03.02.26]

Cedar Valley Social Action Calendar

Local Opportunities

Regional and National Opportunities

Continuing Opportunities

Take Action--What You Can Do...

Submit Events for the Calendar