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The Poll Chaplain program for 2022 has concluded. If you would be interested in serving for a future election, please send an email to info@interfaithvotewi.org. Be a Poll Chaplain this November As you may know, the goal of WIVEC is to engage the interfaith community in the democratic process. It is our belief that engaging in this work will build…
Join us on ZOOM on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 7:45pm OR Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 7:45pm You’re all in the kitchen, catching up, nibbling in advance of the Thanksgiving meal when, whammo, one of your relatives makes a politically charged statement that you know not everyone in the room agrees with. The statement has the potential…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches collaborates with other organizations across our state and country to advocate for justice. Below is a list of coalitions we have participated in as we work for justice. Better Budget Coalition Building Beloved Community Climate and Energy Leadership Network – WI Acad of Sci & Letters Dignity at Work End Child Poverty Faithful Action for…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches issues and signs on to a variety of letters to our legislators. Click below to see recent letters we have sent or signed onto. Broad Coalition Urges Governor to Stand with Families and Veto Restrictions on Public Supports (May 31, 2023) Renaming of Lindbergh Elementary School in Madison (March 20, 2023) Clean Car and Truck…
Pagans in the Promised Land by Steven T. Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape) is a “careful and impassioned exploration of the ways that federal law relating to property, nationhood, and American Indians grew from Christendom” (from the Foreward). Please join us for a four-week book study as we explore the lasting effects of the Doctrine of Discovery, the Johnson v. M’Intosh (1823) decision,…
The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition is leading the efforts for a city-wide COVID-19 vigil in collaboration with the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, MICAH, Pastors United, the NAACP Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Council of Churches. The vigil will be held in Washington Park in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 17th from 2 pm to 6 pm. The vigil will be an opportunity for…
WIVEC Call to Action Webinar! Thursday, June 16 at 12pm Join our WIVEC Call to Action Webinar on Thursday, June 16 at 12pm. Hear from WIVEC voter engagement partner organizations such as Souls to the Polls, Supermarket Legends, Vote Riders, and so many more! Partner organizations will present their overall goals and specific plans and needs for volunteers. Hear the…
Following our webinar “Creating Community: Disability & COVID” (you can watch the recording here), we would like to create a space to discuss our experiences and how we can use learning from COVID and disability justice into our churches. We will gather for a 60-minute conversation with your zoom camera on ready to share and learn from others in our…
Join us on Thursday, May 26th at 2:00pm On Thursday, May 26, WCC will be hosting a special webinar to educate congregations on Cultural Competency for welcoming and supporting Afghan Muslims. Our presenter, Janan Najeeb, is the director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and a brilliant and engaging speaker. She will share with us some of the basic of…