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Trolls, Doxxing, and Threats, Oh My! Guidance for Clergy and Congregations Engaged in Prophetic Ministry Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 6-7:30PM Central/7-8:30 p.m. Eastern Online via Zoom Recommended donation: $10 Presented by The Clergy Emergency League and The Wisconsin Council of Churches This panel discussion will provide clergy and congregations with information and guidance to deal with attacks against their prophetic…
Reflections on Advocacy and the Mission of the WCC Dr. Peter Bakken, Justice and Witness Coordinator I’ve been asked to sum up what I’ve learned in my 18 years as the WCC’s Public Policy and/or Justice and Witness Coordinator. That is impossible. But I will try to set down a few notes about the nature of this work as I’ve…
Navigating NDAs: A Panel Discussion for Clergy, Congregations, and Denominations Tuesday, September 12 1:00pm CST/2:00pm EST Suggested donation: $10 Hosted by The Clergy Emergency League and The Wisconsin Council of Churches Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being used by some churches to silence clergy, victims of racism, sexual abuse, misogyny, and homophobia, and even entire congregations around issues such as misconduct.…
Ready to download? Click here “Work is where many of us spend most of our waking hours. Work can give us a sense of purpose, an opportunity to share our talents, and a way to provide for ourselves and our families. Work is also a place where some of the most egregious injustices occur: a denial of basic human dignity,…
Below is a letter shared by our members the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin, with the hope that it would be shared widely. May it serve as a call to action for us all. August 8, 2023 The Board of Managers of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin calls upon our churches as well as…
What’s next for my congregation? It’s time to go from “quiet wondering” about the future to exploring the possibilities. Congregations in numerical decline can have conversations about their trajectory without shame or stigma. When we view congregational endings in light of Christ’s death and resurrection, we can open ourselves to new beginnings. We can cultivate hope and trust in what…
Hitting the Road: Join us on our Digital Ministry Road Trip This August Rev. Breanna Illéné, Director of Ecumenical Innovation and Justice Initiatives Three years ago, local churches jumped from being in-person gatherings to completely digital ministries almost overnight. At the WCC, on March 10, 2020, we offered a webinar on “Creating Live Streamed Worship” as most churches that had…
Disability Pride Month Rev. Nicole Herda, Pastor, St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, WI July is Disability Pride Month. I know some of you are tired of hearing the word pride but it’s vital to our faith communities. Disability pride celebrates the full humanity of people with disabilities. It’s not a holiday officially recognized in the United States, but has been…
Teach the Truth Wisconsin As people of faith, we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to do their part to create communities where every human being can live a life of dignity and respect. In order to do so, we need to know the truth about the sources of the injustice that plagues our society. The roots of present-day inequality include past…
NOW HIRING: ADVOCACY & ENGAGEMENT FACILITATORMadison-based, half-time with benefits, to start September 5th. The Wisconsin Council of Churches is looking for an engaging advocate/educator to equip religious communities for justice conversations relevant to their context. Includes interpreting social issues in light of Christian faith, and involving people from diverse backgrounds in public theology, advocacy, and public witness. Build relationships through…
