The Wisconsin Council of Churches is a network of people and organizations working together faithfully across difference to address critical issues with creativity and courage. We are rooted in our Christian identity and open to partners of any faith and none. We are inspired by a vision of a world filled with Courage, Justice, and Holy Imagination. As we are…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9 2020 Contact: Rev. Kerri Parker, Wisconsin Council of Churches608-837-3108 x25 or execdir@wichurches.org Rev. Dr. Christopher James, University of Dubuque Theological Seminarycjames@dbq.edu Dr. John Terrill, Upper Housejterrill@slbrownfoundation.org Rev. Jon Andersonjon@collaborationproject.us LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED MAJOR GRANT TO HELP DANE COUNTY CHURCHES THRIVE In close partnership with three regional ministries, the Wisconsin Council of Churches has received…
WISCONSIN INTERFAITH VOTER ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN URGES PATIENCE WHILE EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED November 6, 2020 – The WI Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign is celebrating today, as we rejoice that Election Day was conducted with integrity, with few disturbances, and with a record-breaking turnout of voters! We recognize that the election is too close to call and ballots are still being…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice, which have been partnering on an Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign, are committed to work that educates and informs voters, protects democracy and promotes nonviolent action against voter suppression which particularly targets BIPOC communities. We lift up a vision of an inclusive, multiracial democracy. We have been praying during the…
Faithful Action for a Healthy Wisconsin, November 16 Faith groups organized a statewide virtual rally to show support for health care workers serving our communities during the pandemic. We lifted up public health officers and government officials who are promoting the Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Nearly 200 clergy and people of faith…
Project Recovery Webinar offered in Spanish! El Proyecto de Recuperación: Consejeros de Crisis ofrecen apoyo con COVID-19, recursos para poder entender nuestras respuestas a la pandemia. El Proyecto de Recuperación es un programa de asesoramiento sobre crisis financiado por FEMA que está activo en Wisconsin para la pandemia de COVID-19. Este seminario web explicará el programa, cómo funciona, consejos para la reducción del estrés y reacciones comunes en situaciones de desastre. Yoana Valdez y Karla Rojo; Consejeras De Crisis para la comunidad hispana en Wisconsin, presentan información…
There are a number of ways that spiritual and faith leaders can continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than get caught up in constantly changing metrics or politically charged situations, it can sometimes be helpful to focus on the most fundamental practices that lead toward safer choices for the whole community. The Wisconsin Council of Churches has worked…
October 14, 2020UPDATED as of Feb 18, 2021 Faith Leaders Pledge to Keep Wisconsin Healthy and Safe We the undersigned clergy, representing diverse faith communities across Wisconsin, pledge to do all in our power to keep our congregations and communities healthy and safe in the midst of this pandemic. While we have varying practices and theologies, all our traditions hold…
Reinventing Advent and Christmas Never has there been a better time (or more pressing need) for churches to reaffirm the deeper meaning of Advent and Christmas. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Join Mindful Leadership Coach and Consultant Rev. Nicole Havelka in this 90-minute webinar focused on reinventing the rituals around this special season.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2020 CONTACT: The Rev. Kerri Parker, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of Churches 608-837-3108 x 25; execdir@wichurches.org CHURCHES URGED TO RETURN TO PHYSICALLY DISTANCED MINISTRY STATEWIDE – The Wisconsin Council of Churches recommends that churches statewide return to remote operations as the COVID-19 crisis deepens in Wisconsin. While today’s state Executive Order to limit indoor…
