People of Faith United for Justice – Advocacy Day

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

This day-long gathering convened over 400 persons to learn, discuss, pray and advocate for social justice issues of importance to all people in Wisconsin.  The day began at Bethel Lutheran Church for prayer, plenary sessions, break-out groups and lunch, then the group walked to the capitol for meetings with legislators. 
 

(Video excerpt of Bishop Burnside’s address – full text available below)

Resources from this event:

+ Read the Advocacy Day issue framing statement (PDF).

+ Bishop Bruce Burnside’s Address – 2011 Advocacy Day

+ Rabbi Jonathan Biatch, Temple Beth El, Madison, “Religious Values That Lead to the Perfection of the World”

+ Rally Speech by the Rev. Stephen Savides PDF)

+ Health and Hunger (PDF)

+ Effects of the Budget - Wisconsin Council of Children and Families (PDF)