Project Recovery Webinar offered in Spanish! El Proyecto de Recuperación: Consejeros de Crisis ofrecen apoyo con COVID-19, recursos para poder entender nuestras respuestas a la pandemia. El Proyecto de Recuperación es un programa de asesoramiento sobre crisis financiado por FEMA que está activo en Wisconsin para la pandemia de COVID-19. Este seminario web explicará el programa, cómo funciona, consejos para la reducción del estrés y reacciones comunes en situaciones de desastre. Yoana Valdez y Karla Rojo; Consejeras De Crisis para la comunidad hispana en Wisconsin, presentan información…
There are a number of ways that spiritual and faith leaders can continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than get caught up in constantly changing metrics or politically charged situations, it can sometimes be helpful to focus on the most fundamental practices that lead toward safer choices for the whole community. The Wisconsin Council of Churches has worked…
Reinventing Advent and Christmas Never has there been a better time (or more pressing need) for churches to reaffirm the deeper meaning of Advent and Christmas. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Join Mindful Leadership Coach and Consultant Rev. Nicole Havelka in this 90-minute webinar focused on reinventing the rituals around this special season.…
This resource and brainstorming list has been created by WCC staff and pastors in idea sharing conversations during Wednesday Clergy Check-in. Bookmark this page for updates. General Articles It’s Time to Talk About Advent in a Pandemic – Faith & Leadership Worship and Other Resource Kits Brim 2020: An Unexpected Gift Worship Design Studio : I Believe Even When Illustrated…
Presenter: Wes Granberg-Michaelson Date:October 8 at 1 pm Central on Zoom Preaching and teaching in an election year can be fraught with minefields. Our commitment to preach the Gospel and offer a moral framework for engaging the world exists within a highly polarized society. We need to be aware of legal “yeses and nos” as well as pastoral considerations. Our…
Project Recovery is a FEMA funded crisis counseling program that is active in Wisconsin for the COVID pandemic. This webinar will explain the program, how it works, tips for stress reduction, and common reactions in disaster situations. Jane Gaffney, Project Director for Project Recovery along with Kim Sines, Team Leader present information on Project Recovery. Jane has worked in crisis…
In the midst of chaos we wonder how to root ourselves and find peace. Sometimes, one of the best strategies we have is to turn to traditions that have held together the Christian community throughout the many trials of life. As we continue to navigate the new contexts of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, WCC has begun looking at the…
Combating Voter Suppression in Wisconsin: Protecting Everyone’s Right to Vote Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 3 PM – 4:30 PM Join in an online conversation about voter suppression in Wisconsin.The event features a brief excerpt from the documentary “Suppressed: The Fight to Vote’ and a presentation and conversation with Matt Rothschild, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. We encourage…
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,…
RETURNING TO CHURCH: Possible, Prudent and Pastoral Choices[1] Released 6/12/2020 In the wake of the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Legislature v Palm, there have been many questions from church leaders about how to assess for relative safety of returning to gathering in physical space – either outdoors or in our church buildings – given the realities of the COVID-19…