Protest or Liturgy? When the Church Goes Public — Wisconsin Council of Churches When Christians gather publicly to express our faith and values, it is not always evident to onlookers who we are and why we are there. Clergy might wear religious garb – robes, stoles, clergy collars...

When Christians gather publicly to express our faith and values, it is not always evident to onlookers who we are and why we are there. Public action requires discernment.

Read the rest of "Protest or Liturgy? When the Church Goes Public" here: www.wichurches.org/articles/protest-or-liturgy

A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy | Stand for Justice & Faith — Act Now Join Christians in resisting the rise of authoritarianism, defending democracy, and living out faith through justice, compassion, and biblical principles in challenging times.

This Lent, we are calling Christians to reject fear, reject idolatry of power, and renew our allegiance to Jesus.

Faith and democracy erode when we trade courage for conformity.

This Lent, we choose faithfulness.

Read the full statement and sign on at acalltochristians.org

Civil vs Criminal Infractions and How 287g Blurs the Line — Wisconsin Council of Churches Statewide, 17 counties and one municipality, have 287(g) agreements with ICE.  This webinar, featuring ACLU WI ’s Senior Staff Attorney Tim Muth, will give an overview of what 278g agreements ar...

In WI, 17 counties & 1 municipality, have 287(g) agreements w/ICE. This webinar, with ACLU WI’s Sr Staff Atty. Tim Muth, will give an overview of what 278g agreements are (how they work, who signs them) & the implications for our communities. More info: wichurches.org/events/civil-vs-criminal-287g

Know Your Rights: Faith Leaders & Law Enforcement — Wisconsin Council of Churches Faith leaders are increasingly finding themselves navigating interactions with law enforcement—at houses of worship, during pastoral care, at public witness events, or in moments of crisis. This train...

Faith leaders are increasingly finding themselves navigating interactions with law enforcement—at houses of worship, during pastoral care, at public witness events, or in moments of crisis. Know legal rights & responsibilities when engaging with federal agents!
www.wichurches.org/events/kyr-f...

Palm Sunday Path — Wisconsin Council of Churches Resources for the Palm Sunday Path

Last week we gathered around 300 people online and across 7 different sites to participate in training for the Palm Sunday Path.

Learn more about the Path and access resources here: wichurches.org/palmsundaypath

There is a lot going on!
Visit our website to learn about:
-An Open Letter on Immigration Enforcement, by WI faith leaders
-Palm Sunday Path congregational training
-When ICE Comes to your Community: What Pastors Need to Know

Crying Out for Justice: We Are The Help We’ve Been Looking For — Wisconsin Council of Churches If you have been wondering what you can do to make a difference, amid the swell of violence and anxiety of this time, we invite you to specific efforts of community preparedness to protect vulnerable ...

If you have been wondering what you can do to make a difference, amid the swell of violence and anxiety of this time, we invite you to specific efforts of community preparedness to protect vulnerable neighbors.
Find specific actions to take and resources here:
www.wichurches.org/articles/cry...

Jesus’ Call to Feed People as Institutions Break Down — Wisconsin Council of Churches Will people receive SNAP benefits? Will the federal government reopen? Will people’s healthcare costs increase or remain the same? These are the questions that have been swirling for the past few week...

While politicians play games and headlines scream, there are very real people on the ground who are unable to afford the basic necessities.

How does the church respond when systems and institutions break down?
Full article here: www.wichurches.org/articles/jes...

Resistance on the Ground in Evanston — Wisconsin Council of Churches The next presenter in our Taking a Faithful Stand series with be Rev. Jason W. Coulter. Pastor Jason is one of many pastor-activists in Evanston, IL, and will speak to us about what resistance looks l...

Rev. Jason W. Coulter is one of many pastor-activists in Evanston, IL, and will speak to us about what resistance looks like there in this era. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, beginning at 6:30 pm, via Zoom.

Learn more and register at: www.wichurches.org/events/resis...

Dark blue background with a person walking through an open door, walking into the path of light on the floor. Gold and white text read: How We Walk into a Room: Being Christian in Shared Spaces. Nov. 10. 6:30-8pm. Lakeland University. W3718 South Dr, Plymouth, WI, Campus Center Event Space.

Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker will present a lecture entitled “How We Walk into a Room: Being Christian in Shared Spaces,” at Lakeland University, W3718 South Dr, Plymouth, WI, Campus Center Event Space, on Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

This event is free and open to the public.

Building The Bridge to Communities: Flipping the Script on Outreach — Wisconsin Council of Churches For generations, faith communities have asked, “How do we get people to come to church?” This session explores a flipped script: what do we need to do to prepare and enter communities authentically an...

For generations, faith communities have asked, “How do we get people to come to church?” What if we asked, “What do we need to do to prepare and enter communities authentically and with intention?”
Join us next week for a webinar. Learn more & register here:
www.wichurches.org/events/build...

Hopes, Fears, and Realities: Religious Leadership and AI Wisconsin Council of Churches Annual Meeting 2025 — Wisconsin Council of Churches HOPES, FEARS, AND REALITIES: RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP AND AI Wisconsin Council of Churches Annual Meeting 2025 December 9, 2025 | Appleton Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kate Ott 

Registration for our 2025 Annual Meeting is open! We will gather in Appleton, Tues., Dec. 9, for worship, fellowship, business, & learning. Our Keynote will be Hope, Fears, and Realities: Religious Leadership and AI, by Dr. Kate Ott.
Learn more and register here:
www.wichurches.org/events/wcc-2...

A White flyer with the logo for Community Organizations Active in Disasters at the top. Blue and grey text read, "Wakesha County Multi-Agency Resource Center." White text in a blue rectangle reads, "Learn about flood recovery resources, apply for assistance, and connect with community support services." Black text in a light grey box reads, "Thursday, 9/11/25, 11 AM - 6 PM, Waukesha County Expo Center Forum Building, 1000 Northviews Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188." At the bottom of the image, the logos for Participating Agencies are included: Team Rubicon, American Red Cross: Wisconsin Region, Samaritan's Purse, Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the Waukesha County Salvation Army. Text says, "And More!"

Waukesha area folks still struggling after the flooding: Please note that there will be a MARC open this Thursday, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Waukesha County Expo Center Forum Building.

Youth, Faith, and Advocacy — Wisconsin Council of Churches “How are faith and advocacy connected? What do they have to do with immigration? And what can we do to respond to the needs of our community?” These were some of the many questions that approximately ...

“How are faith and advocacy connected? What do they have to do with immigration? And what can we do to respond to the needs of our community?” These were some of the questions that youth explored last week.

Read the article on the Youth Advocacy Immersion event:
www.wichurches.org/articles/you...

Red square with white text reading: Hospitality Center What You'll Find Here: A warm cup of coffee or beverage Light snacks A space to rest and breathe Play area for kids Caring people ready to listen Where: Plymouth UCC, 2717 E. Hampshire St. Milwaukee, WI 53211 When: Tue. August 19 thru Fri. August 22 9:30 am to 3:30 pm You don't need to be a member of any church. Just come as you are. Here, you're seen, you're safe, and you matter.

Milwaukee folks - Could you use some hospitality and care?

Plymouth UCC (2717 E. Hampshire, Milwaukee) will be hosting a hospitality center Tues., Aug. 19, through Fri., Aug. 22, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. More details in the graphic below.

Meeting with the Sheriff — Wisconsin Council of Churches Did you ever imagine that part of your call would be to stand up to one of the most well-funded policing systems in the United States? It can feel overwhelming. So where do you begin?

"Did you ever imagine that part of your call would be to stand up to one of the most well-funded policing systems in the United States? It can feel overwhelming. So where do you begin?"

Read Rev. Ellen Rasmussen's article about where she began:
www.wichurches.org/articles/meeting-with-the-sheriff

Celebrate 20 Years of Service — Honor Pastor Matt Sauer with a $20 Gift to the Wisconsin Council of Churches — Wisconsin Council of Churches For two decades, Rev. Matt Sauer has been a steady and courageous presence in Manitowoc and across Wisconsin. His ministry has always been rooted in the Gospel call to love God by loving our neighbors...

For two decades, Rev. Matt Sauer has been a steady and courageous presence in Manitowoc and across Wisconsin.

Learn more about WCC Board VP Rev. Matt Sauer and celebrate his ministry with a donation to the WCC by reading the story here: www.wichurches.org/articles/celebrate-pastor-matt-sauer

Mutual Aid is Jesus' Work — Wisconsin Council of Churches It is time for you and me to be more like Jesus and to do Jesus' work.

It is time for you and me to be more like Jesus and to do Jesus' work.

Read Eyon Biddle, Sr.'s article on mutual aid here: www.wichurches.org/articles/mutual-aid-is-jesus-work

Have Faith. Organize: Supporting Immigrant Workers in Wisconsin — Wisconsin Council of Churches "I am a human being. I'm not an animal." These powerful words, spoken by immigrant workers to Rebecca Meier-Rao, capture the heart of a crisis facing our communities—a crisis of dignity in the workpla...

Missed our webinar with Rebecca Meier-Rao from Worker Justice Wisconsin?

Read a recap here: www.wichurches.org/articles/sup...

Loving Our Neighbors Without Caveats — Wisconsin Council of Churches A Letter from the Wisconsin Council of Churches* ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. A...

‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Mt 22:34-40)
Read our letter & recommendations: www.wichurches.org/articles/lov...

A light tan background with a light blue figurative icon of a church building in the center, with a crowd of dark blue figurative people in front of it, along with dark blue and gold streamers and star confetti on either side of the church. Text on the left reads: “Celebrating Congregational Membership,” above a small, medium blue logo of the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Text on the right reads: “Welcome First Congregational United Church of Christ, Waukesha”

We welcome First Congregational United Church of Christ in Waukesha as a congregational member!

Interested in congregational membership? Click here: www.wichurches.org/congregation...

The WCC Joins Press Conference After the Arrest of Judge Dugan in Milwaukee — Wisconsin Council of Churches My name is Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker. I am the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches, which connects twenty three Christian traditions here in Wisconsin. I am here with my colleagues to...

Our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker (@tellthestories.bsky.social), spoke at a press conference on Monday regarding the arrest of Judge Dugan.

Read her full remarks here: www.wichurches.org/articles/press-conference-in-milwaukee

Immigrants Welcome Here — Wisconsin Council of Churches

Our faith is filled with examples of welcoming the stranger and the immigrant. Proclaim welcome through a visible campaign.

Learn more and download here: www.wichurches.org/immigrants-w...

Live Through and Stretch Beyond Holy Week — Wisconsin Council of Churches It is Holy Week. We don’t know specifically what the news will bring – except we do know. People will gather to share meals and share stories, to find commonality and maybe a measure of hope in being...

It is Holy Week. We don’t know specifically what the news will bring – except we do know.

People will gather to share meals and share stories, to find commonality and maybe a measure of hope in being together.

Read the rest of this reflection here: www.wichurches.org/articles/holy-week

Pray for the Immigrant Community on April 27th and Join Voces de la Frontera for Action on May 1st and May 2nd — Wisconsin Council of Churches Immigrants have been part of the fabric of the United States since its beginnings, but that has always come with tensions. Today, immigrant communities in the United States are under attack. While the...

We are inviting congregations to mark Immigration Justice Sunday the weekend before May 1st (April 25-27) and join Voces de la Frontera for action on May 1 in Milwaukee & May 2 in Madison.

Download resources to assist congregations in this observance here: www.wichurches.org/articles/imm...

Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces Prayer Vigil

Join us for an online interfaith prayer vigil on the eve of our historic lawsuit against DHS’s rescission of the sensitive locations memo. The WCC is one of 27 plaintiffs in this lawsuit. Stand with us in faith & solidarity.
Thurs., April 3, 5:30 PM Central via Zoom.
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mr3xdv58

Know Your Rights Training (English) — Wisconsin Council of Churches Join the Wisconsin Council of Churches and Voces de la Frontera for a Know Your Rights Training in English on March 27th at 9:00am. Led by Ruby De Leon and Voces de la Frontera staff. This training...

Join the WCC and Voces de la Frontera for a Know Your Rights Training in English on March 27th at 9:00 AM.

We will also host a Spanish version of this training on March 24 at 6:00 PM. Contact the WCC for registration info.

Learn more and register here:
www.wichurches.org/events/kyren...

What Do We Do About the Big Ball of Yuck? — Wisconsin Council of Churches During the past few weeks, we have been meeting with pastors and leaders across the state and so many people are asking what they can do to effect change when the world seems overwhelming. Facing exec...

Where do we even start?!?
If you've been asking yourself that lately, you are not alone. For some perspective, read Rev. Breanna Illéné's article here: www.wichurches.org/articles/the-big-ball-of-yuck

WCC joins multifaith coalition in lawsuit opposing federal government rescission of ICE sensitive locations policy. — Wisconsin Council of Churches The WCC is proud to join a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) in opposition to the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy, which is a dire...

Proud to join a broad coalition &the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection in opposing the federal govt rescission of the ICE sensitive locations policy, which violates the 1st Amendment and the RFRA. We need to protect our places of worship.

www.wichurches.org/articles/sen...

A light tan background with a light blue figurative icon of a church building in the center with a crowd of dark blue figurative people in front of it, along with dark blue and gold streamers and star confetti on either side of the church. Text on the left reads: “Celebrating Congregational Membership,” above a small medium blue logo of the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Text on the right reads: “Welcome St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Madison”

We welcome St. Dunstan's as a congregational member!

Interested in congregational membership? Click here: www.wichurches.org/congregation...