Washington Gladden Social Justice Park is one step closer to welcoming a new permanent public artwork—a visual centerpiece for the park’s mission and mural wall.

More than 150 people joined us for this year’s Washington Gladden Lecture, cohosted with First Congregational Church, First Community Church, and the Spiritual Life & Learning Center.

Podcast with Board Chair & Gladden Lecturer In the latest Awakening Lives episode, our Park Board Chair Alejandro Rodriguez and Seth Stearns sit down with author and biblical scholar Pete Enns ahead of his Gladden Lecture, “The Case for Social Justice.” Don’t forget you can catch Pete live in Columbus

Popular theologian, author and podcaster Pete Enns will deliver the annual Gladden Lecture at First Congregational Church on Saturday, October 4, and will preach at First Community Church on Sunday, October 5.

Earth Day 2025 On a beautiful, sunny April 27, 2025, Earth Day was celebrated at Washington Gladden Social Justice Park with the free afternoon event “Creation’s Stewards.” Lunch and a children’s chalk drawing activity preceded the program, which began at 1 p.m. A variety of speakers addressed issues including environmental