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,…
Jesus and Justice in Public – Ready to download? Click here. Or read on for an introduction to the guide. Excerpts from the Introduction to our Study-Action Guide Many of us have heard and absorbed the history of this nation as one of religious freedom. Our founding myth is of the United States as a refuge from religious persecution abroad.…
This project began to take shape at an Annual Meeting workshop when representatives of many of our member denominations gathered for a discussion on our varied approaches to the crisis of gun violence facing our churches, communities and world. This work was given more urgency in the wake of the Ash Wednesday attack at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in…
On Behalf of Our Children: Wisconsin’s Racial Disparities and the Call of the Gospel Wisconsin ranks last among the states in the well-being of African American children, according to a nationwide study conducted by Annie E. Casey Foundation. Asian and Hispanic children also ranked lower than Caucasians in Wisconsin. What’s driving these dismal statistics? And how can congregations play a constructive…
Loving Our Interfaith Neighbors The Wisconsin Council of Churches is pleased to share with you this groundbreaking resource for Wisconsin congregations, “Loving our Interfaith Neighbors: A Study-Action Guide.” On the 10th anniversary of September 11th, the WCC and the Islamic Society of Milwaukee co-hosted a day of dialogue as a powerful witness to the importance of interfaith understanding and cooperation…
Becoming Welcoming Communities–Immigration Reform, 2nd Edition Ready to download? Click here. Or read on for an introduction to the guide. The United States is a nation of immigrants, continually reshaped by new groups of people bringing diverse cultures, perspectives, and resources. Yet, in Wisconsin, as in the nation as a whole, immigration has become one of the most emotionally charged…
Hunger at Our DoorstepA Study-Action Guide for Wisconsin CongregationsSecond Edition This resource from the Wisconsin Council of Churches aims to help congregations learn about and respond to hunger in their communities. Basic questions about hunger provide the starting point for the curriculum: Who is hungry in Wisconsin? What are the impacts of hunger? What can be done about hunger? What…
