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2012 Annual Meeting

Posted on March 6, 2012 by chrism

The 2012 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Council of Churches will be a one day event this year. Hold the date: December 10th at Peace Lutheran Church, Waunakee Wisconsin (near Madison). The annual Religious Leaders Retreat will follow at a different … Continue reading →

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2013 Washington Island Forum

Posted on March 6, 2012 by chrism

The 2013 Washington Island Forum will be held June 24-28, 2013. This four and one half day event features Brian McLaren, author, speaker, activist and networker among innovative Christian leaders. For more information on this event and the unique setting … Continue reading →

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Preaching & Teaching the Texts of Advent & Christmas

Posted on March 6, 2012 by chrism

This event has been re-scheduled for October 2-4, 2012 at locations near Delafield, Appleton and Chippewa Falls. The presenter is Dr. Diane Jacobson, Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in Minneapolis. More information and registration materials.

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2012 Washington Island Forum

Posted on February 29, 2012 by chrism

Don’t miss the 2012 Washington Island Forum June 25-29 featuring Sara Miles, “Being Jesus.” Enjoy four and a half days of worship, study, discussion and reflection on the retreat atmosphere of Washington Island at the tip of Door County, Wisconsin. … Continue reading →

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AME Joins the WCC

Posted on February 15, 2012 by chrism

The Wisconsin Council of Churches at the Annual Meeting in December, 2011 welcomed the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) as a member.  Bishop Bryant of the AME previously gave his consent to join WCC and appointed the Rev. Walter Bauldrick, … Continue reading →

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“11 x 15″ Campaign

Posted on February 1, 2012 by chrism

WCC Executive Director speaks out in support of statewide “11 X 15” campaign to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population to 11,000 by 2015 by offering drug, alcohol and mental health treatment instead of prison to non-violent offenders. View the 11 x 15 … Continue reading →

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