A Methodist, a Congregationalist, and a Baptist Walk into a City Council Meeting… Rev. Tim Schaefer, First Baptist Church – Madison It’s not the beginning of joke; it’s the beginning of a story about local clergy engaging in an act of public theology and community advocacy. It’s a story about justice, courage, and holy imagination. This story began with an…
How to use Examen…Your Government: Find a group of 2-3 people that will do this practice together. Pick a level of government that you want to attend – school boards, city councils, county boards, or even state level. Note: while we suggest attending in person, many of these meetings have online options and using the online option may make them…
Clergy Civic Engagement: Offering Supportive Presence Amidst Division and Controversy Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Sauer, Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry Over the past year, the Manitowoc Public School District’s Board of Education has become more agenda-driven as it has reviewed policies, particularly those that limit discussion on “controversial topics” and those that address trans rights. Recently, Gays Against Groomers, a national group…
Preaching with a Heart in My Pocket Rev. Kerri Parker, Executive Director During Holy Week, I had an opportunity to join the Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA for the Chrism Mass, where participants renewed their baptismal promises and rostered leaders renewed their ordination vows. Since Bishop Erickson had invited me to preach, it was an early morning making my way…
Offering Hospitality During the Election Season While churches are typically most used on Sunday mornings, many of our buildings are valuable assets for the entire community and provide services throughout the week. One way that churches help their communities is by opening their doors during elections and serving as a polling location. If you are interested in offering your building…
Understanding Proposed Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution in a Faith Context by Doug Poland, partner at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, Ruling Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison Wisconsin voters who cast ballots in the Spring Election on April 2, 2024, will be confronted with two questions on their ballot that, if they receive a majority of “yes” votes, will amend…
Jesus Was a Radical, and You Should Be Too Eyon Biddle Sr., Advocacy & Engagement Facilitator, Milwaukee Field Director (CHP) Beautiful people, Lent is a significant season in the Christian faith, marked by 40 days of reflection and preparation leading to Easter Sunday. During this time, we examine our lives, relationship with God, and place in the world. It is a…
My Thoughts on Black History Month as a Black Woman Angela Hicks, Small Metro Field Coordinator, WCC Community Health Program So, you decided to celebrate us; joy does not come from within. You are either my foe or my friend. So, we have the shortest month to celebrate; should we jump up and down and cheer? Where should the celebration…
Gun Violence Prevention Project Intern Position: Gun Violence Prevention Project Intern Hours: 360 hours (estimated two interns at 10 hours/week x 18 weeks) Salary: $20/hour, non-exempt, limited-term employee Benefits: Per WCC personnel policies Reports to: Advocacy & Engagement Facilitator, Director of Ecumenical Innovation and Justice Initiatives Purpose of Position: The Gun…
Your Congregation is Invited to Join WIVEC Pray with Your Feet, Pray with Your Vote Rev. Breanna Illéné, Director of Ecumenical Innovation and Justice Initiatives As we move into 2024, we are already beginning to hear about elections. With both a spring and a fall election which include a presidential race, the election will be front and center this year.…