Virtual Training

Join Interfaith Alliance, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and Sojourners to hear how you can volunteer to help protect our elections. This session is one part of Interfaith Alliance's broader TVIS initiative to mobilize faith communities in the 2026 midterms.

The Vote Is Sacred 2026 is Interfaith Alliance's nationwide effort to protect our democracy and empower people of faith to get out the vote in the midterm elections, bringing together a cross-country bus tour launching October 6 and running through Election Day, hands-on GOTV and voter registration, election protection and de-escalation trainings, crisis scenario planning, and election grants empowering local organizations. At the heart of it all is a six-part Election Ambassador Webinar Series (August 25–September 30), a free virtual training series that equips clergy, congregations, and faith-based advocates meet this moment: from putting the Faith in Elections Playbook to work and understanding the do's and don'ts for houses of worship, to a showcase of faith-based democracy campaigns, trusted-messenger and Vote411 training, de-escalation and bystander intervention at the polls, and a final Get Out The Vote send-off as the bus tour goes live. Register now — because in 2026, the vote is sacred, and democracy needs people of faith.

This event is being offered both in person at The Mauthe Center in Green Bay or virtual via Zoom.

From politics and social media to our workplaces and personal relationships, disagreements are inevitable. Can we find ways to disagree productively? Is it worth the effort? While it's important to learn how to disagree in healthy, constructive ways, it's equally important to recognize that not every conflict deserves a conversation. Together with Mauthe program director Robert Pyne, UWGB professors Jennie Young and Ryan Martin will explore how to know when disagreements are worth engaging, and how to approach those interactions with healthy curiosity. They will also discuss ways to disengage when healthy boundaries seem to be the better choice.

Please note: this session is on a Tuesday!

How do we reach the people in our communities who are hesitant to vote — and what can we do to help?

Join WIVEC for the fifth installment of our Faithful Voices in a Critical Hour webinar series as we explore practical approaches to connecting with reluctant voters. We'll discuss how to have meaningful conversations with hesitant voters in your community and introduce the Why Vote? tool — a powerful and accessible resource that helps people discover for themselves the connection between the services they rely on and the elected officials who shape them.

Walk away with new skills, fresh approaches, and the confidence to meet people where they are.

Our friends at St. Norbert College in De Pere are bringing artist Morgan O’ Hara to campus to highlight her Handwriting the Constitution project. WIVEC will be on site offering voter registration and voter education information.

Join artist Morgan O'Hara for a special drop-in session of Handwriting the Constitution, her ongoing social art project that invites participants to hand-copy the United States Constitution and other human rights documents. Working alongside the artist, participants are encouraged to engage deeply with the text through writing, fostering reflection on democratic values, civic responsibility, and the rights and freedoms these documents protect. No prior experience is necessary!

The exhibition Handwriting the Constitution, the campus visit of Morgan O'Hara, and all related public programs are made possible through the generous support of the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice, and Public Understanding.

Virtual Training

Join Interfaith Alliance, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Alliance for Justice for a training on what is and isn't permissible under 501(c)(3) compliance during election season. Participants will gain practical guidance on how to speak into religious values and civic engagement without crossing legal lines. This session is one part of Interfaith Alliance's broader TVIS initiative to mobilize faith communities in the 2026 midterms.

The Vote Is Sacred 2026 is Interfaith Alliance's nationwide effort to protect our democracy and empower people of faith to get out the vote in the midterm elections, bringing together a cross-country bus tour launching October 6 and running through Election Day, hands-on GOTV and voter registration, election protection and de-escalation trainings, crisis scenario planning, and election grants empowering local organizations. At the heart of it all is a six-part Election Ambassador Webinar Series (August 25–September 30), a free virtual training series that equips clergy, congregations, and faith-based advocates meet this moment: from putting the Faith in Elections Playbook to work and understanding the do's and don'ts for houses of worship, to a showcase of faith-based democracy campaigns, trusted-messenger and Vote411 training, de-escalation and bystander intervention at the polls, and a final Get Out The Vote send-off as the bus tour goes live. Register now — because in 2026, the vote is sacred, and democracy needs people of faith.

Virtual Training

Join Interfaith Alliance, Protect Democracy, and Interfaith America to learn about the Faith in Elections playbook, which will equip you and your community to address polarization, share trustworthy information, and more. This session is one part of Interfaith Alliance's broader The Vote is Sacred (TVIS) initiative to mobilize faith communities in the 2026 midterms.

The Vote Is Sacred 2026 is Interfaith Alliance's nationwide effort to protect our democracy and empower people of faith to get out the vote in the midterm elections, bringing together a cross-country bus tour launching October 6 and running through Election Day, hands-on GOTV and voter registration, election protection and de-escalation trainings, crisis scenario planning, and election grants empowering local organizations. At the heart of it all is a six-part Election Ambassador Webinar Series (August 25–September 30), a free virtual training series that equips clergy, congregations, and faith-based advocates meet this moment: from putting the Faith in Elections Playbook to work and understanding the do's and don'ts for houses of worship, to a showcase of faith-based democracy campaigns, trusted-messenger and Vote411 training, de-escalation and bystander intervention at the polls, and a final Get Out The Vote send-off as the bus tour goes live. Register now — because in 2026, the vote is sacred, and democracy needs people of faith.

We welcome Fair Wisconsin Statewide Community Organizer Cait Mallery for a conversation about talking effectively about transgender rights.

Learn how to respond to anti-trans attacks and disinformation, and discover how you and your community can best support transgender rights. Come together to find your footing and your voice — so that when the moment calls for it, you're ready to speak with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

This free virtual workshop is open to all. Whether you're new to these conversations or looking to deepen your advocacy, you'll leave with practical tools and messaging that moves people.

Did you know that people of faith can play a meaningful role in supporting voters on Election Day?

Join WIVEC for the fourth installment of our Faithful Voices in a Critical Hour webinar series as we explore the Poll Chaplain Program — a unique opportunity for faith communities to show up for their neighbors when it matters most. Rev. Breanna Illéné from the Wisconsin Council of Churches will walk us through what the program is, how it works, and how you can get involved.

Whether you're hearing about Poll Chaplains for the first time or are ready to sign up, this webinar is for you.

Join the ACLU of Wisconsin for Know Your Rights: Voting Edition, a free training webinar on your voting rights ahead of the 2026 elections.

This session is part of ACLU-WI's 2026 Know Your Rights series, covering civil rights and liberties topics like protesting, interacting with law enforcement, surveillance, privacy, and technology. This month's focus: voting rights. Learn what protections you have at the polls, how to prepare, and where to turn if something feels wrong — knowledge to carry into your own community.

Open to the public. All are welcome.

Join WIVEC and our co-sponsors for a night of civic engagement, art, community, and celebration. This is our opportunity to come together, honor the connections we made through the Faith 250 program, and build momentum for the midterms.

We are excited to host Milwaukee-based artist Niki Johnson's Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise Community Art Workshop, with guest artists Anya Ramos and Taylor Kemnitz. Through hands-on art making and conversation, participants will explore identity, voice, and the power of civic participation.

The evening will also feature voting resources, civic action opportunities, food, fellowship, and activities for all ages. You belong in this picture — come be part of the democracy we build together.

Join WIVEC for the third installment of our Faithful Voices in a Critical Hour webinar series as our panelists reflect on America's 250th anniversary celebration and what it means for us as we build toward the election season. Each voice will share their own experience and the experience of their communities — exploring what this moment in history calls us to as people of faith and engaged citizens.

This is a conversation about where we've been, where we are, and where we go from here — together.

Join WIVEC and co-sponsor ESTHER Fox Valley for the second and final Appleton and virtual gathering of the Faith 250 series. Come share food, fellowship, and meaningful conversation as we reflect together on what makes this country worth celebrating as it turns 250.

Our second gathering will focus on two texts: an excerpt from The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson and What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass. Join us in person in Appleton or virtually via Zoom from anywhere in Wisconsin. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Join WIVEC and our co-sponsors for a night of civic engagement, art, community, and celebration. This is our opportunity to come together, honor the connections we made through the Faith 250 program, and build momentum for the midterms.

We are excited to host Milwaukee-based artist Niki Johnson's Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise Community Art Workshop, with guest artists Anya Ramos and Taylor Kemnitz. Through hands-on art making and conversation, participants will explore identity, voice, and the power of civic participation.

The evening will also feature voting resources, civic action opportunities, food, fellowship, and activities for all ages. You belong in this picture — come be part of the democracy we build together.

Imagine rooms full of people from many faiths — sharing food, conversation, and fellowship — reflecting together on what makes this country worth celebrating. WIVEC and co-sponsor ESTHER Fox Valley are hosting community gatherings this June, leading up to July 4th, where neighbors read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

You are invited to join the conversation in person in Appleton or virtually via Zoom from anywhere in Wisconsin. Our first Appleton gathering will focus on two texts: America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates and The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Virtual Presentation via Zoom

In March 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy likely violates the First Amendment — a decision that puts similar protections at risk across the country. For LGBTQ+ youth and the communities of faith that care for them, the stakes could not be higher.

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is hosting a webinar bringing together Lucas Wilson — postdoctoral fellow and editor of the powerful survivor anthology Shame-Sex Attraction — alongside our Executive Director Matt Kendziera for an honest, informed conversation about what this ruling means and what comes next.

Rooted in survivor voices and grounded in our faith commitment to justice, this is a conversation Wisconsin's communities of faith need to have. We hope you'll join us.

Our fourth gathering will be at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 W. Keefe Ave, Milwaukee at 6:30 PM. Our text study will focus on What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

Imagine rooms full of people from many faiths — sharing food, conversation, and fellowship — reflecting together on what makes this country worth celebrating. WIVEC is hosting community gatherings this May and June, leading up to July 4th, where neighbors read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

You are invited to join the conversation 4 times in-person in Milwaukee. Each session will focus on one text. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Our third gathering will be at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point. Our text study will focus on an excerpt from The Declaration of Independence. Gathering will include snacks and beverages.

Imagine rooms full of people from many faiths — sharing food, conversation, and fellowship — reflecting together on what makes this country worth celebrating. WIVEC is hosting community gatherings this May and June, leading up to July 4th, where neighbors read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

You are invited to join the conversation 4 times in-person in Milwaukee. Each session will focus on one text. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Wisconsin has the chance to secure fair maps with an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) and protect our multi-racial democracy.

In light of attacks on the freedom to vote, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is firing up our demand for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that empowers citizens – not political parties. For the past year, we've built public support for our draft proposal. Now it's time to take our demands to the Legislature.

Join us on Thursday, June 4th for coordinated statewide rallies to make fair maps permanent. Times will vary by rally location.

Confirmed Locations thus far:

Milwaukee
Madison
Sheboygan
Wausau
Menomonie
Janesville
Appleton
Kenosha/Racine

How does what we believe shape how we engage? Join WIVEC for the second installment of our Faithful Voices in a Critical Hour webinar series — an interfaith conversation exploring the connection between sacred texts and civic responsibility.

Panelists representing the Bahá'í, Baptist, Jewish, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Muslim faith traditions will reflect on what their scriptures and teachings say about voting, participation, and showing up for their communities. Across different traditions, we'll find a shared truth: civic engagement is not just a political act — it is a sacred calling.

Whether you are deeply rooted in a faith tradition or simply curious about the role of belief in public life, this webinar offers a rare and enriching opportunity to hear diverse spiritual perspectives on one of the most pressing questions of our time: How does what we believe shape how we engage?

Register today and bring your faith, your questions, and your community.

Protect Democracy and Interfaith Alliance invite you to a viewing of our newest ad in the Choose Love, Not ICE campaign.

The webinar will discuss our broader strategy and future plans for the Choose Love, Not ICE campaign. You'll hear from a local affiliate about what Choose Love, Not ICE looks like on the ground. There will be an opportunity for a short Q&A section.

Stand in solidarity: https://lovenotice.org/

Our second gathering will be at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point at 6:30 PM. Our text study will focus on The New Colossus. Gathering will include snacks and beverages.

Imagine rooms full of people from many faiths — sharing food, conversation, and fellowship — reflecting together on what makes this country worth celebrating. WIVEC is hosting community gatherings this May and June, leading up to July 4th, where neighbors read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

You are invited to join the conversation 4 times in-person in Milwaukee. Each session will focus on one text. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Virtual Presentation Via Zoom

Critical protections against the harmful practice of Conversion Therapy are under attack. Last month, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld a challenge to a Conversion Therapy Ban in Colorado – a lawsuit that was brought by right-wing extremists.

Join Fair Wisconsin and experts from the Trevor Project for a virtual briefing on May 19th at noon to learn more about the true impacts of this ruling for our local municipalities and our state, and how you can help protect the LGBTQ+ community in Wisconsin.

On May 16, 2026, Building Unity and many partners who are signing on to this invitation, are pulling together a statewide Wisconsin Unity Summit. We are working to bring visionary leaders from all walks of life into a full day summit where we will create a plan that all of us can get behind - a blueprint for how we strategically shift our priorities towards powerful advancements for people, peace, and planet.

Please join us to create the Wisconsin Unity Summit on May 16th. 

Imagine rooms full of people from many faiths — sharing food, conversation, and fellowship — reflecting together on what makes this country worth celebrating. WIVEC is hosting community gatherings this May and June, leading up to July 4th, where neighbors read and discuss America's most inspiring founding words. It's a once-in-a-generation chance to counter division and build unity together.

You are invited to join the conversation 4 times in-person in Milwaukee. Each session will focus on one text. For an overview of the entire series visit our WIVEC page.

Our first gathering will be at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 W. Keefe Ave, Milwaukee at 6:30 PM. Our text study will focus on America the Beautiful. Gathering will include snacks and beverages.

Virtual Presentation via Zoom

As people of faith continue to show up in public actions across the state, many are asking how to build towards change. Join us for April’s Taking a Faithful Stand webinar to learn about concrete actions you can take on the local level to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and welcome the neighbor. This will include presentations about organizing against 287g agreements (ICE and law enforcement collaboration), 4th amendment workplace/business organizing, and county board-level organizing for rural and urban communities.

Speaker: Kole Torres is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager for the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, a role she has held since March 2024. In this position, she advances inclusive practices and supports civic engagement efforts that promote equitable participation in democracy.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kole is a first-generation college graduate with a passion for cultural awareness and community education. She earned a BA in History and Philosophy and an MA in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has dedicated significant time to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, developing programming and trainings that encourage dialogue, advocacy, and cross-cultural understanding.

In addition to her professional role, she co-leads and collaborates with several pro-immigrant coalitions across Wisconsin, working on advocacy efforts related to 287(g) agreements and helping build community defense and rapid response networks, including collaboration with the Wisconsin Safe Roads & Communities Coalition.

Virtual Presentation via Zoom

As we prepare for the midterm elections, the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign (WIVEC) is launching a monthly webinar series focused on civic and voter engagement from a faith-based perspective, called Faithful Voices in a Critical Hour. The series kicks off with A Legacy Worth Building On- Faith 250, an introduction to the Faith 250 program as we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary. The webinar will explore meaningful ways to engage the texts that have shaped our country, while encouraging reflection, connection, and shared civic renewal. Discover how communities can come together across differences to build relationships rooted in empathy, unity, and a deeper understanding of our shared story. We will also share ways to get involved with the program both in-person and virtually.

May Day is a powerful demonstration of our solidarity and collective power. Immigrant workers help power the economy, and together we stand to demand respect for our rights, dignity, and humanity.

Friday, May 1st, is a Day Without Immigrants, join Voces de la Frontera to celebrate a day for solidarity, truth, and power!

Agenda:

• 12 pm: Start at Library Mall (715 State St.)

• 1 pm: Mass march to the Capitol (State St)

• 2 pm: Main program outside the Capitol Building (State St).

Demands:

• Abolish ICE!

• Citizenship for all

• Economy for all

• Stop 287(g)

• ICE out of the courts

• Close the detention center in Milwaukee

May Day is a powerful demonstration of our solidarity and collective power. Immigrant workers help power the economy, and together we stand to demand respect for our rights, dignity, and humanity.

Friday, May 1st, is a Day Without Immigrants, join Voces de la Frontera to celebrate a day for solidarity, truth, and power!

Agenda:
10 am Rally at Voces Offices
733 W Historic Mitchell Street

11 am March to the Federal Building
517 E Wisconsin Ave

12 pm Main Program at the Federal Building

Demands:

• Abolish ICE!

• Citizenship for all

• Economy for all

• Stop 287(g)

• ICE out of the courts

• Close the detention center in Milwaukee