After Palm Sunday

On Sunday, March 29th, Christians gathered in 11 cities across Wisconsin to commemorate Palm Sunday in the public square. Almost 1800 people in Wisconsin joined with Christians across the nation as part of 35 Palm Sunday actions in 17 states, and almost 20,000 attendees combined to lift up Jesus’ call to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and welcome the stranger.

Appleton:400 people gathered around the theme “From Lament to Hope” The event included communal singing throughout, with meaningful reflections, music by Karma's Mailbox, and a fiery Call to Action to conclude.

Cedarburg: Through song, prayer, positive sign messaging, palm waving, and uncontained joy, almost 80 people stood on faith and bore witness to the world we hope to build as people of faith.

Eau Claire: 250 people gathered

Janesville: Nearly 150 people showed up and showed out at the Palm Sunday Path parade, promoting the love of God and the message to “Love Your Neighbor… No Exceptions!”

Oshkosh:175 people from approximately 10 churches gathered for music and a march downtown.

Madison: 600 people gathered to sing, pray and hear a sermon and call to action from Rev. David Hart. They then processed around the Capitol Square, stopping at stations where people were anointed towards the action of “feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the neighbor.”

Manitowoc: 25 individuals gathered for a time of communal prayer and public witness.

Middleton: There were 27 people (plus a donkey puppet) aged 3 months to 85 who walked on University Avenue, receiving car honks from drivers, and connecting with each other. They then gathered for snacks and information on voting in the upcoming election.

Milwaukee:40 people gathered for a contemplative event, and there is energy being built towards future events.

Mount Horeb:A group gathered for a “Love Your Neighbor Gathering” where they sang in solidarity, listened to words from people under assault in Minnesota, and read a statement from Holy Wisdom Monastery.

Wales:22 members participated in the Palm Sunday Path by walking the two-mile route to the Wales Village Hall. They shared with our community the joy of Jesus’ love as they waved palms, sang, and displayed their signs based on Jesus’ message that we are to feed the hungry, clothe the poor and welcome the stranger.