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“Catholics for the Common Good” with Daryl Grigsby

Author, Daryl Grigsby, joins FutureChurch to share about his new book, “Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering.” In his book, Grigsby profiles 36 contemporary Catholics who have worked for justice and human dignity. He features Catholics from diverse national and racial backgrounds; religious, lay, and ordained. During the presentation, Grigsby shares the origins of his book, how it’s organized, offers highlights about four of the Catholics who appear in the book, and takes questions from our community.

Daryl Grigsby is an author and commentator on contemporary Catholic issues. A retired public works director, he also holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and Pastoral Studies from Seattle University and is a graduate of the Sabbatical Renewal Program at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. He is a board member for Leadership Foundations, which resolves critical urban challenges around the world, and for FutureChurch. Grigsby is the author of In Their Footsteps: Inspirational Reflections on Black History for Every Day of the Year and is a frequent contributor to National Catholic Reporter and Black Catholic Messenger.

“The Mystics Would Like a Word” with Shannon K. Evans

On January 8, 2025, author Shannon K. Evans joined FutureChurch to discuss her new book, The Mystics Would Like a Word: Six Women Who Met God and Found a Spirituality for Today.

Shannon discusses the origins of her latest book, the lives of six female mystics (Teresa of Ávila, Margery Kempe, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, and Thérèse of Lisieux), and the lessons we can learn from them for today.

Shannon K. Evans is the spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter and is the author of previously published “Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life” and “Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality.” With interest in ecofeminism, social change and contemplative practice, Shannon leads workshops and retreats across the country that spark curiosity and compassion. She has partnered with the Jesuits of Canada and the U.S. and is a frequent contributor to Franciscan Media.

Catholic Women Preach Cleveland Book Launch

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024 FutureChurch hosted an in-person Launch Event for Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church – Cycle C at the beautiful worship space of the wonderful Community of Saint Peter.

FutureChurch founding executive director and award-winning author, Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ, offered remarks placing the Catholic Women Preach project in the larger context of women’s wisdom throughout history and in the history of FutureChurch.

And our panel of four Cleveland-area preachers offered inspiration and hope:

  • Brenna Davis is director of Education for Justice and environmental initiatives for the Ignatian Solidarity Network. She contributed preaching for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time and is featured in the Year C book.
  • Lisa Frey served in ministry at Church of the Resurrection in Solon 30+ years. She now serves as a spiritual care coordinator for Hospice of the Western Reserve. Her preaching for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is featured in the Year C book.
  • Vickey McBride currently serves as the chair of the FutureChurch board of trustees and is Director of Pastoral Care for the Sisters of Notre Dame in Chardon, OH. Vickey has preached 3 times for Catholic Women Preach – for the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of Lent and for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
  • Rev. Dr. Shanon Sterringer  is founding pastor of the Community of St. Hildegard in Fairport Harbor. She was ordained a Roman Catholic Womenpriest in 2019 after a 22 year career in ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland. She contributed preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Lent and for the Memorial of St. Hildegard in 2017.

Visit https://orbisbooks.comto purchase any or all three volumes of the “Catholic Women Preach” series.

2024 Fall Event Night Two – Award Ceremony

The full presentation of night two (Nov. 12, 2024) of FutureChurch’s 34th Annual Fall Event, “Courage in the Spirit: Translating Synodal Talk into Action.” FutureChurch is honored to welcome our award recipients:

  • We present our 2024 Christine Schenk Award to Kayla August in celebration and recognition of her powerful living witness to the importance of women’s preaching and for her efforts to uplift the voice of the laity and marginalized in every area of Church life, leadership, and ministry.
  • We present our 2024 Louis J. Trivison Award to Deborah Rose in gratitude for her decade of joyful and prophetic leadership at FutureChurch and in celebration of her innumerable contributions to the cause of Church reform and renewal.

Deborah Rose Accepts 2024 Fr. Louis Trivison Award

FutureChurch is honored to present the 2024 Louis J. Trivison Award to Deborah Rose in gratitude for her decade of joyful and prophetic leadership at FutureChurch and in celebration of her innumerable contributions to the cause of Church reform and renewal.

The Fr. Louis Trivison award is given to a Roman Catholic who exhibits outstanding leadership in advancing FutureChurch’s Vatican II mission or vision in one or more areas of: teaching, administration, research, publication, advocacy, and pastoral care.

Kayla August Accepts 2024 Sr. Christine Schenk Award

FutureChurch is honored to present the 2024 Christine Schenk Award to Kayla August in celebration and recognition of her powerful living witness to the importance of women’s preaching and for her efforts to uplift the voice of the laity and marginalized in every area of Church life, leadership, and ministry.

The Sr. Christine Schenk Award for Young Catholic Leaders is given to a young Roman Catholic whose research, writing, advocacy, or ministry exhibits outstanding leadership in promoting justice in the church and whose efforts will inspire and foster a new generation of reformers and activists

2024 Fall Event Night One

The full presentation of night one (Nov. 7, 2024) of FutureChurch’s 34th Annual Fall Event, “Courage in the Spirit: Translating Synodal Talk into Action.”

FutureChurch is honored to welcome our keynote presenter, Bishop of Lexington, KY, Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. Bishop Stowe’s leadership and ministry is a bright light for justice and equality in both the church and society.

And we’re excited to hear from a panel of students who wrote a courageous open letter to Pope Francis and Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith Prefect, Cardinal Fernandez, in response to Dignitas Infinita. Representing a larger coalition are: Sarah Hansman, Alyssa Duffner, Virginia Schilder, Sarah Morris, and Isabel Thurston.