On an October 1st call with faith leaders, Lt. Gov. Barnes and Department of Health Services (DHS) Staff shared the news that Wisconsin is currently in a crisis situation with respect to COVID transmission. We share a summary of key points from the call for leaders who were unable to join: Mask up EVERY time you leave the house. Avoid…
Long-time friends Diana Butler Bass & Brian McLaren join us for an hour of conversation, touching on religion and politics, the upcoming election, and their hopes for the future. Bring your favorite beverage, make yourself comfortable and settle in for encouragement and a good word from these two friends of the Council. Both of our speakers have presented at…
A Returning to Church Webinar, August 11, 1-2 pm Struggling to keep up with the latest science on COVID-19? Wondering about issues like: What we understand about COVID now that we didn’t a few months ago, and why some of the recommendations from public officials have changed Airflow in your building, HVAC and how they impact health & safety Cleaning,…
Given the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, lack of a coordinated statewide response, and requests from churches around the state for updated information, Wisconsin Council of Churches staff has prepared a critical midyear Returning to Church update. We’ve been gathering a great deal of information to inform these latest recommendations. Here’s the brief summary: Current conditions of COVID spread…
Beyond the SlogansRecorded Tuesday, June 30 Click Here to View a Recording of this webinar. Join us for a discussion of some of the important concepts behind slogans you may have seen and heard in recent protests. Short phrases and terms such as “defund/abolish the police,” “reparations,” and “Black Lives Matter,” can bring up many questions and raise barriers among…
WCC Launches #LoveYourNeighborWearAMask campaign
Elections, Lawsuits, and Voting Rights in the Time of Pandemic: Where We’ve Been and What Lies Ahead for Wisconsin. Our speakers will share an update on election litigation and other disputes on the horizon that could impact the coming elections.
Wisconsin Council of Churches Response to State Supreme Court Ruling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2020Contact: Rev. Kerri Parker, (608) 290-6113, execdir@wichurches.org SUPREME COURT NOT THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY FOR CHURCH DECISIONS ON WHEN TO GATHER (STATEWIDE) – The decision of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court in Wisconsin Legislature vs. Palm late this afternoon was disappointing, but not unexpected. It was clear from…
There seems to be ample evidence to suggest that singing creates a quantity of fine aerosols that can stay suspended in the air for long periods of time, move with air currents, and stay infectious for many hours, exposing virtually everyone in a building. Our sources strongly recommend against singing indoors in public until a vaccine is widely available and widely used. For similar reasons, the use of wind instruments should also be avoided.
As part of our collection of resources in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), here are some resources for churches preparing to increase their digital ministry. How to Stream Worship When Lockdown Leads to Livestreaming: “I pastor a church under COVID-19 restrictions. This is how we worshipped online with only 3 days prep.” Sunday Service March 8, 2020: An example of…
