CARING AMID CHAOS: Help Afghan Refugees Each year, many churches put on a Christmas pageant to retell the story of Jesus’ birth. We remember the story of a family who welcomes a baby into temporary living conditions because there is no room for them anywhere else. They later become refugees, fleeing to Egypt for safety. For those who have…
Now Hiring: Volunteer Coordinator for Refugee Relief & Resettlement Join the WCC’s staff team in a part-time role focused on coordinating systems, and providing surge support to Afghan refugee relief and resettlement agencies. This is a half-time salaried position eligible for benefits (PTO, retirement and health/dental), available immediately. We expect this position to last one to two years subject to…
Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity started as a one time teaching webinar whose work expanded into a statewide campaign working on equity with a particular focus on what is happening in our schools. Currently this group gathers for monthly webinars featuring speakers on a variety of topics related to equity and a time for local organizing around the state. To join our…
Released May 13, 2021A “Returning to Church” Supplement INTRODUCTION …we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. (1 Cor 8:1, NRSV) In light of guidance released today by the Centers for Disease Control advising that vaccinated Americans can go without masks or social distancing in most public settings, the Wisconsin Council of Churches…
Wisconsin clergy: we want to hear from you! In summer 2020 we completed a groundbreaking survey of pastors in our state, exploring their ministry experiences during the time of COVID and uncovering the significant stressors in their (your) practice of ministry during the pandemic. We’re now conducting a followup, asking similar questions, and expanding to new topics which are pertinent…
BEARING WITH ONE ANOTHER IN LOVEA “Returning to Church” SupplementReleased April 16, 2021 The most recent consultations with our public health advisers indicate that the benchmarks for safe gathering in the Wisconsin Council of Churches’ Returning to Church 2.0 document released in January 2021 continue to be sound. These benchmarks address thresholds for safer gathering options based upon vaccination rates…
Time to talk about Vaccines with your Friendly Neighborhood Epidemiologist Do you have questions about COVID vaccines and vaccination? Dr. Emily Smith is known as Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist (FNE) on Facebook and through her personal blog. She’s faculty member at Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences and a woman of faith. As FNE, Professor Smith writes with…
Join us for a series of vigils on the days leading up to the presidential inauguration. Interfaith leaders from Wisconsin will share reflections, readings from sacred and inspirational texts, and times of prayer. Our daily themes: Day 1 (Sunday): Finding strength when we are fatigued Day 2 (Monday): What needs protection Day 3 (Tuesday): Healing, accountability, and responsibility Day 4…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches is creating an ecumenical prayer service which may be shared by churches during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2021. We’re excited to announce that as part of that service, we’re recruiting singers for a virtual choir! Each member of the ensemble will be recorded separately, so it’s COVID-safe, and the parts…
#ENOUGH Plays to End Gun Violence An evening of 7 short plays written by high school students around the country. Readings by actors from Wisconsin followed by a talkback with actors & directors and a call to action from local organizations. December 14th at 7pm, on Zoom This event has passed. Thank you for your support! Please watch for future…
