Upcoming Events!

11th Day Prayer for Peace
Prepared by the Dismantling Racism Working Group
When: Thursday, Feb. 11
6:30-7:15 pm
Where: Presentation of Our Lady Chapel,
1890 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul.
FFI: Joänne Tromiczak-Neid, 651.690.7079

Conversation with Our Legislators: It's About Us All
Presenter: Deborah Schlick, Executive Director, Affirmative Action Coalition
Prepared by the Legislative Advocacy Partners Working Group
When: Saturday, Feb. 13,
8:30 am -12:30 pm
Where: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul.
FFI: Joan Wittman, 651.774.4008

Second Chance Day on the Hill
Second Chance Day on the Hill is sponsored and supported by a partnership of nonprofits (including the Criminal Justice Working Group) and companies that believe ex-offenders have paid their debt to society and need a chance to enter the workforce to support themselves and their families.
When: Monday, Feb. 22,
10:00 am
Where: Minnesota State Capitol.
FFI: Laney Ohmans, 651.690.7087

Breaking the Impasse: Immigration Beyond the Sound Byte
Presenter: Simone Campbell, Executive Director,
NETWORK - A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Presented by: Legislative Advocacy Partners Working Group, Myser Initiative on Catholic Identity at St. Catherine University, Spirit of St. Stephens Catholic Community
When: Wednesday, March 3,
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul
FFI: Joan Wittman, 651.774.4008

The 15th Annual International Women’s Day: Inspire. Act. Change!
Presented by: The Advocates for Human Rights and the Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota
Keynote: Leymah Gbowee, Women’s Peace Movement of Liberia
When: Saturday, March 6
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Coffman Union, University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public. Keynote: Leymah Gbowee, Women’s Peace Movement of Liberia
FFI: www.mnadvocates.org

JRLC Day on the Hill: Justice We Pursue!
Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Harold J. Kravitz, senior rabbi at Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka, followed by issue briefings and meetings with legislators at the Capitol.
When: Thursday, March 25
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: RiverCenter, Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul