Death Penalty Abolition Week for Ohio Faith Communities (“Abolition Week”) officially starts this Thursday, October 8 and runs through October 17. The events are already getting buzz in local media and we know that our decision makers in Columbus are listening!

Here’s an official list of events for Abolition Week:

Abolish the Death Penalty- Official RAC Ohio Campaign Launch

October 7 at 8 pm

Join Ohio’s Reform Jewish congregations as we kick-off our Death Penalty Abolition Campaign. Learn about what Judaism has to say about this issue, hear from those directly impacted and find out the next steps to take action to abolish the death penalty in the Buckeye State.

Featured Speakers: Ricky Jackson, Ohio Death Row Exoneree & Dr. Donna Mayerson, Psychologist.

Open to all, register here.

The Death Penalty in Ohio: A Moral Question

October 11 at 7 pm

A panel discussion sponsored by The Hunger Network featuring Jonathan Mann and Melinda Dawson, covictims, and Rep. Adam Miller (D), sponsor of H.B. 183

Open to all, register here.

Cincinnati Interfaith Vigil to End the Death Penalty

October 12 at 5:45 pm

3814 Ledgewood Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

People of faith across the city will join together in prayer to call for an end to the death penalty. The Cincinnati Interfaith Vigil to End the Death Penalty will be held outside, near Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University, in the North Yard Stage. Parking is available in the Cintas Lot. Please wear a mask.

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Offices of Catholic Social Action and Respect Life, Bellarmine Chapel, the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice at Xavier University, and the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center.

Justice Gone Wrong

October 13 at 6 pm

Can you imagine being sentenced to death for a crime you didn’t commit? 186 people nationwide know what that feels like and the number continues to grow. Join us for a powerful conversation with Phillip Morris, the author of the National Geographic article, “Sentenced to Death but Innocent”.

Co-sponsored by Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Peace Fellowship.

Open to all, register here.

Virtual Prayer Vigil

October 13 at 7 pm

Vigil participants will join in prayer for life-affirming alternatives to capital punishment and learn about the ways that Catholic Ohioans can take action to support death penalty repeal efforts in the Buckeye State. Sponsored by the Catholic Mobilizing Network.

Open to all, register here.

We have 73 faith communities all across the state signed up for this momentous occasion! It’s not too late to get your community involved to take action. We hope to see you at some (or all) of these exciting events.

In the struggle,

Hannah Kubbins
Executive Director, Ohioans to Stop Executions

P.S. Death Penalty Abolition Week for Ohio Faith Communities (“Abolition Week”) officially starts this Thursday, October 8 and runs through October 17. Check out our upcoming events page to get involved and join these powerful conversations!