First Friday Table Talk September
2024-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-Ggqz8iG9Pti1vaeDyqEE3ikmmW8Ejn
Our First Friday Table Talk for September focuses on Truth and Reconciliation. Letting go of the hurt.
Please join us as we come to the table for our Table Talk on Friday, September 6th at 10am- 11am via zoom. Our presenters include Father Joseph Tedesco, Sr. Pamela Smith, SSCM and Deacon Terrance Chilsom.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-Ggqz8iG9Pti1vaeDyqEE3ikmmW8Ejn
We hope to see you on Zoom.,

First Friday Table Talk August 2024
2024-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceqtqTMoHt3TJckviz8r_NszfirgA16w
All are invited to join the Office of Black Catholics in a discussion on What we saw and heard at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Father Michael Okere, Pheobe Malloy and Hermenia Bellinger will share their stories. Kathleen Merritt will provide updates from the Office of Black Catholics and Native American Ministry. Deacon Phil Allen will take a pause for the cause and discuss current events. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceqtqTMoHt3TJckviz8r_NszfirgA16w

Juneteenth, The Truth
2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual via ZOOM Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuysrDsiE9yyPJxkSFMQrBHBGUIe7RmJ
Join the Office of Black Catholics for a Juneteenth 2024 celebration. Fr. Michael Okere will be our spiritual moderator. Dr. Alison McLetchie and Deacon Terrence Chisolm will speak on this year’s theme ” The Truth.” Miss Danielle Doggett will share some traditions regarding the holiday. All are invited!
Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuysrDsiE9yyPJxkSFMQrBHBGUIe7RmJ

First Friday Table Talk May 2024
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00
Reflections from the Diocese of Charleston Eucharistic Congress and things to host at your parish for our youth during this summer.
Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldO-pqTstE9ROgWKZ0SQ_cWlprCV58ZmB

Native American Ministry Celebrates Earth Day 2024
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:00
Celebrating this year’s Earth Day theme ” Planet vs Plastics,” presenters will discuss Pope Frances’ encyclical “Laudato Sì, On Care for Our Common Home”. Protecting our planet from the damaging effect of plastics in our oceans will be a primary focus. A spiritual reflection from Spring Bank Retreat Center in Kingstree, SC will open our celebration as we discuss ways to protect our common home.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu6pqzMpGdHEQD0cuEv_sdUXFXF1tPou

First Friday Table Talk, April 2024
2024-04-05 10:00 - 11:00
Presenters will discuss the 2024 Black Catholic Heritage Celebration that took place during Black History Month at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Columbia. A review of the National Black Catholic Congress XIII Pastoral Plan of Action will be revealed. Additionally, next steps for the diocese of Charleston’s Pastoral Plan for the Evangelization of Black Catholics will be shared.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpde6sqToiGt3KgoQDVFR1_DfcdEmR4vbO

Black Catholics Heritage Celebration 2024
2024-02-09 18:00 - 2024-02-10 18:00 | St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 2222 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, 29204, United States
All are invited to our two-day celebration of the gifts Black Catholics bring to the Church. Hosted by St. Martin de Porres Church in Columbia and coordinated by the Office of Black Catholics, this annual event focuses on Black Catholic Evangelization.
There will be a youth track, presentations, discussions, a dialogue with Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, and the Heritage Mass with bishop as our celebrant and homilist.
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 9 — starts at 6:00 p.m.

Prayer service, youth track, panel-led discussion and dinner social
Fee $25.00 due at check-in
No charge for youth

Saturday, February 10 — 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Morning praise, youth track, pastoral planning, lunch, dialogue with Bishop Fabre
Heritage Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Fee $25.00 – due at check-in
No charge for youth

Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Registration link is: https://charlestondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/14909

Contact Kathleen Merritt at kmerritt@charlestondiocese.org for more information.
