Pre-Conference Introduction to Milwaukee
Join 30 other conference attendees, Tues. evening through Thurs. Activities include informal seminars and tours of the new Milwaukee Art Museum, neighborhoods, and America's Black Holocaust Museum. Mass at the Cathedral. Meals at the Newsroom, Kegel's German Restaurant and the Edelweiss on the Milwaukee River. Scholars in residence: Bernard Cooke and Pauline Turner. Sponsored by CTA Development Committee. For details and registration, e-mail: HeinemanCTA@juno.com or call (773) 404-0004 x 263. Deadline: Sept. 1, 2002.

New to Conference?
We will offer an orientation to Call To Action's history and mission, as well as vital information on conference activities. Meet other newcomers and get help navigating the weekend program. This Welcome Session will be held on Friday at 2:30 PM, and again on Saturday at 8 AM.

CTA Needs Ethnic Diversity
We are very much aware that the membership and leadership of Call To Action fall short on ethnic diversity. We have made some progress, but more is needed. Our sisters and brothers in diverse racial and ethnic communities bring unique gifts: different perspectives, cultures, ways of understanding the world and expressing the faith. We need those gifts to be a truly inclusive Church, the whole people of God. Please help us reach leaders and members of other racial and ethnic communities. Invite them to the conference! As an added incentive, see the next item.

Return with two newcomers and get a free registration!
CTA wants to thank faithful National Conference participants who come back. We also want to encourage outreach to newcomers, and to ethnically diverse communities not well represented in the past, So we are offering a free full-conference registration to any 2001 conference participant who registers with two new full-time attendees who have never been with us before. We'll award a prize to the person who brings the most newcomers. All registrations must be placed in the same envelope and mailed together so that we will know who is to receive the complimentary registration. Questions? Call (815) 399-2150.

Take Action Table
Conference attendees often are eager to act on behalf of justice and peace, but don't know where to begin. The Take Action table in the Exhibit Area is a place to start. Pick up materials that will help you take immediate action on societal justice and peace issues. Stop by and talk to the volunteers about issues that concern you, or bring action materials you wish to share.

SPECIAL DOUBLE SESSION: Educate and Organize in Response to the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis
The sexual abuse scandal has dramatized the critically urgent need for reform in the structures and governance of our Church. A double session on Saturday afternoon offers an opportunity for those who wish to take action in their local parish and diocese to learn about and share initiatives and strategies. 2 1/2 hours. Sat., 1 PM (8.20), continuing at 2:30 PM (9.20)

Not For Gay Folk Only
Five presentations throughout the weekend will highlight pressing issues facing GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered) Catholics. Presenters are Marc Adams, Jim Bussen with Jim Cappleman, Chris Connors, Marianne Duddy, and Mark Matson. They explore the life story of a Catholic lesbian, the theology of "coming out," the impact of the child sex abuse scandal, the repressive environment in religious schools, and what you can do to rally religious leaders against anti-gay violence. Gay or straight... married, coupled or single, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn and to dialogue.

Prayer and Eucharist
Opportunities for prayer abound. Prayer leaders will include Daniel Caron, Kathryn Anne Christian, representatives of A Critical Mass, Joan Horgan, Indira Freitas Johnson, Joseph Kilikevice, Shawn Lowe and Laura Newport, Bridget Mary Meehan, Paul Ojibway, Mauro Pineda, Sondra Rhodes, and Melody-Ann Yomekpe. Taizé prayer will also be offered. Many of these prayer sessions use music, chant, dance, art, or movement. A special quiet room will be available for individual prayer. The conference will close with Sunday Eucharist, sending you forth to share what you have experienced.

Children's Program
There will be lots to keep children active and involved at conference this year. For younger children (3 to 7 years old) there will be stories, arts and crafts, music and games and other activities. Children 8 to 12 years old can participate in a special program exploring peace and justice themes. There will also be opportunities for children's program participants to tour the exhibits, see performing artists and take part in prayer experiences.
Friday pre-conference activities for children (3-12) enable parents to participate in Friday Seminars or Days of Reflection. Register children on the registration form. Children must be preregistered: there will be no on-site registration for this program. Program details will be mailed to parents in early October.

Teen Program
Do our teens know their Church is much bigger than their parish? Do they resist church, suggesting they won't go once they're of age? Is your parish leaving your teens spiritually undernourished? Are you concerned that we are losing our children from a faith that could sustain them through life?

We invite you to bring your teens to the CTA Conference. We'll have programs designed to challenge them and expand their view of social justice. Issues will be presented in a way that provides historical perspective, while showing relevance to their own experiences. Teens will have question-and-answer sessions with conference presenters, and opportunities to socialize with their peers in a thought-provoking atmosphere. Register teens on the registration form. Teens must be preregistered: there is no on-site registration for this program. Program details will be mailed to parents in early October.

Caucuses
Interaction and networking are just as important for building church as listening to speakers. Ample times and places are reserved for caucuses formed by conference participants. Use the registration form to make your reservation. Caucus applications must be received by September 15, 2002 to ensure a listing in the conference program book, which will make it easier for people to find and connect with you.

Regional Networking
Local and regional groups for church reform are sprouting like daisies all over North America. If you wish to start one, plan to attend the 8 PM Saturday session to share stories, swap strategies, plan more cooperative efforts, and see how CTA can help. In addition, plan to attend a regional caucus at Saturday lunchtime, and to network at the Friday evening plenary when you sit in your state area.

Are you 18-42?
Friday evening there will be a coffeehouse for you. Come and enjoy good conversation and music. On Saturday night, we'll have a more formal gathering - time for introductions and strengthening our connections with one another. Throughout the conference, look for the buttons that designate the CTA Next Generation Leadership. Ask them about other opportunities for networking and future leadership.

Special housing is available for those who want to avoid the cost of hotel rooms. For more information, see the registration section.

Do-It-Yourself Choir
Join the volunteer choir for Sunday Eucharist. Three hours of rehearsal will be required during the weekend, including Saturday lunch hour. If you can make that commitment, sign up on your registration form. To receive a choir packet by mail, be sure to register by Oct. 12.