Becoming Welcoming Communities–Immigration Reform, 2nd Edition Ready to download? Click here. Or read on for an introduction to the guide. The United States is a nation of immigrants, continually reshaped by new groups of people bringing diverse cultures, perspectives, and resources. Yet, in Wisconsin, as in the nation as a whole, immigration has become one of the most emotionally charged…
Hunger at Our DoorstepA Study-Action Guide for Wisconsin CongregationsSecond Edition This resource from the Wisconsin Council of Churches aims to help congregations learn about and respond to hunger in their communities. Basic questions about hunger provide the starting point for the curriculum: Who is hungry in Wisconsin? What are the impacts of hunger? What can be done about hunger? What…
Voter Resources Living in a democracy is a precious gift, and as Christians we understand ourselves to be stewards of the gifts God has given us. With the right to participate in the political process comes the responsibility to exercise that gift on behalf of the common good. The Wisconsin Council of Churches offers the following resources to assist you and other…
Mandatory Reporting for Clergy What the Wisconsin Law Means for Clergy & Congregations Legislation On April 9, 2004, Governor Jim Doyle signed Senate Bill 207 which impacts the ministry of every clergyperson and congregation in the State of Wisconsin. The legislation aims at protecting God’s most precious creation: the children of Wisconsin. The bill requires clergy to report suspected cases…
End Child Poverty Campaign After 3 years of intensive policy discussions and moral reflection at 24 churches and other religious institutions throughout Wisconsin, a coalition of faith-based networks and anti-poverty groups announced a campaign to end child poverty in Wisconsin. The campaign has twin goals of reducing child poverty and associated racial disparities by half in the next decade. The…
Advocacy Justice in the biblical sense is achieved when all persons have what they need to develop and thrive, share in the goods of creation, and give back to the community. Christians at their best look to their common values and similarities in religious experience that provide foundations for mutual understanding, respect and collaboration, bringing diverse people together to solve…