Welcome to the CTA - Madison area website!
We are a local chapter of the national Call To Action organization
working together to foster peace & justice in our world, our church, and ourselves
Click here to view a video about CTA's mission.
CTA-Madison Area MeetingIn lieu of our September meeting, we invite you to join us in attending a presentation by
Dr. Terrence Rynne author and founder of the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking, “Jesus Christ, Peacemaker: Re-committing to Nonviolence” sponsored by Pax Christi Madison September 21, 7pm United Way Center, 2059 Atwood Ave, Madison We will resume our usual monthly meeting on October 19 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room, East District, Madison Police Dept 809 S. Thompson Dr, Madison Click here for map (Google Map) CTA-Madison meets the THIRD WEDNESDAY of every month (except Dec. & July) |
Jeanne passed away September 7. In her life she responded to the Gospel call to help others in many varied ways and was a tireless promoter of CTA. A beautiful liturgy commemorating her life included the reading of the book "The Next Place" by Warren Hanson, a comforting and hopeful view of our transition beyond death. Jeanne's spirit remains with us.
www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Jeanne-Otillie-Burger?obId=1080446#/obituaryInfo |
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A Wake-up Call
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Recently the core group of CTA-Madison Area chose to engage in a planning process to determine a focus for the next 2 years. After exploring the many issues that face people who embrace a Kindom vision & need attention & healing, we chose to focus on climate change...global warming...Eco spirituality. Read more here.
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POSTPONED
"The Culture of Encounter: Pope Francis and the Synod on the Family"
Saturday, May 14
“One of Pope Francis’ core messages is the need for a ‘culture of encounter.’ Reflecting on my time in Rome at the Synod on the Family and conversations with Bishops, we will spend time discussing how Pope Francis’ vision of the Church is being put into reality. |
CTA-Madison will be hosting a free presentation by Aaron Bianco, Call to Action Program Outreach Associate.
This event will be held at: Madison Community of Hope 7118 Old Sauk Road Madison WI |
Reinstate Hans Kung
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Sign the Council 50 DeclarationThe Global Council Network invites Catholics to sign the Council 50 Declaration, which commits its signatories to work for change in the Church. The declaration was produced at a conference last November after last fall’s synod demonstrated that bishops are unlikely to support real change in the Church: reform will have to come from the faithful. You can read and sign the declaration here.
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CTA WebinarsDid you know that Call to Action offers webinars on various topics? Check the schedule here.
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Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)Call To Action released a statement on Pope Francis’ exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) on the family and family life. Read CTA's statement and comment here.
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*** Action Alert! Stand with Church Workers ***
At the recent Call To Action Annual Conference over a thousand Catholics declared that unjust firings are not in line with our Catholic tradition and have no part in the future of our Church. The Catholic Church Worker Declaration, a document meant to bring Catholics together to stop these firings, was enthusiastically affirmed.
Be in solidarity with Church Workers by signing this petition affirming the declaration and calling for an end to discriminatory firings of Catholic Church Workers.
Please invite friends, family, and members of the communities to which you belong to sign this petition. Together, we can rise up and say: no more unjust firings in our name!
Be in solidarity with Church Workers by signing this petition affirming the declaration and calling for an end to discriminatory firings of Catholic Church Workers.
Please invite friends, family, and members of the communities to which you belong to sign this petition. Together, we can rise up and say: no more unjust firings in our name!
RUTH KOLPACK
BELOIT, WI
“Ruth played more than just a role there. She was the foundation of all activity at St. Thomas… She’s the heart and soul behind everything that goes on.”
Read more here
Formulas & substitutions to help minimize the use of toxic substances & reduce environmental harmDishwasher SoapMix equal parts of borax and washing soda, but increase the washing soda if your water is hard. If you want to use a commercial dishwashing soap, try Ecover Ecological or Trader Joe's powders, which contain no bleach or phosphates.
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Call To Action – Madison Area |
