Upcoming events.
Art, Activism, and Faith: Democracy in Action
Virtual presentation via Zoom
As we prepare for the Wisconsin Spring elections, Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign (WIVEC), in partnership with Tikkun Ha-Ir, invites you to join us for a meaningful and energizing virtual event exploring the intersection of art, activism, and faith.
In this dynamic conversation, we will reflect on how creativity and spirituality can inspire civic engagement and strengthen our democracy.
Featured Speakers
Intersection of Art and Activism
Matt Kendziera, Executive Director of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice, will share insights on the intersection of art and activism.Pillars of Democracy
Wisconsin-based artist Niki Johnson will discuss her powerful Pillars of Democracy series, exploring how art can illuminate core democratic values and move communities toward actionSacred Song, Civic Action
We will ground our time together in sacred music and reflection with Cantor Jeremy Stein, Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, connecting our civic duties to our spiritual traditions.
Take Action
This gathering is more than a conversation—it’s an opportunity to act. Participants will be invited to engage in postcard outreach to community members using original designs created by Niki Johnson, helping to build connection and encourage civic participation across Wisconsin.
Join us as we bring together creativity, community, and commitment in this election season
Know Your Rights Training for Employers
This a local Indivisible event!
Know Your Rights Training for Employers
Do you own or manage a business?
Would you like to know more about how you and your employees can protect their rights before, during, and after a visit by law enforcement?
In this training we will discuss I-9 requirements, our rights in the workplace (and beyond), and share tools and examples to equip you to create a plan.
*this training should not be considered legal advice
Spanish language translation will be available.
Your hosts: Voces de la Frontera in conjunction with Madison area Indivisible groups
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
GOTV Day of Action: Madison + Milwaukee
As Wisconsin voters head to the polls this April for pivotal races — including the Wisconsin Supreme Court and critical local offices — the stakes couldn’t be higher. If we believe that power belongs to We the People, then showing up matters: the direction of our state and our democracy is shaped not just in Washington, but by who holds power in our courts, our counties, our cities, and our schools.
Event Details
Madison
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Black Business Hub – 2352 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713
What: The day of action will include inspiring keynote speakers, music, free food, and volunteer breakout sessions for relational organizing, postcard/letter writing, and more!
Morning Session: 10am – 12pm
Lunch: 12pm – 1:30pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm – 3pm
Milwaukee
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10 am – 3 pm
Where: TBD - Milwaukee
What: The day of action will include inspiring keynote speakers, music, free food, and volunteer breakout sessions for relational organizing, postcard/letter writing, and more!
Morning Session: 10am – 12pm
Lunch: 12pm – 1:30pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm – 3pm
No Kings
In America, We Have No Kings.
We are showing up together again on March 28.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people.
Communities across the country are gathering together for what will hope to be the largest nonviolent protests in American history. Find your local No Kings event and use your voice to stand up for your community and show the power still belongs to the people
How to Advocate for Our Immigrant Neighbors
With ICE moving out of Minnesota, the work doesn't stop—it changes.
Join us for a special lunch and learning session with Professor Sara McKinnon (UW-Madison) to go behind the scenes of the asylum system.
Why Attend? Professor McKinnon will break down how asylum and legal protections actually work. As an expert in language (rhetoric), she’ll show us how the government’s words shape the lives of immigrants. Knowledge is powerful. The session will aim to turn your care for our immigrant neighbors into helpful and confident action
Palm Sunday Path – Madison A Public Liturgy of Witness, Hope & Peace
The Wisconsin Council of Churches, in partnership with faith leaders and community partners from across Wisconsin, are welcoming the community to join them on the The Palm Sunday Path. All are welcome on the path.
The Palm Sunday Path is a growing movement of church leaders and faith communities who believe now is the time for Christians to stand up to rising authoritarianism and white Christian nationalism — by following Jesus more deeply. On Palm Sunday, Christians across denominations will gather for public, prayerful action. Carrying palms from morning worship, we will walk together around Capitol Square, embodying a different vision of power — the way of humility, mercy, and courageous love.
Anchored in the Matthew 25 call to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and welcome the stranger, we follow Jesus to the seat of power to witness to Christ’s reign of justice, peace, and shared belonging.
The gathering will follow a simple liturgical flow:
Gathering & Opening Prayer
Confession & Commitment
Procession with song, scripture, and shared ritual
Blessing & Sending
Following Christ’s inclusive call — across genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, nations of origin, abilities, worship styles and traditions — all are welcome on the path.
Please bring:
Palm branches from your morning worship
Comfortable walking shoes
Signs reflecting messages of love, hope, peace, and inclusion
Taking A Faithful Stand Webinar Series: Beyond Protesting: Working Together FOR Something
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.
No Stupid Questions: How to Ask About Religion/Spirituality with Curiosity and Respect
No Stupid Questions:
How to Ask About Religion/Spirituality with Curiosity and Respect
A student panel discussion
Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 PM
Location TBD
Sponsored by UW Madison Center for Interfaith Dialogue and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice.
For accommodations and other into, please email interfaith@studentaffairs.wisc.edu.
Know Your Rights Webinar Series: Voting Rights & the State Supreme Court
Virtual Presentation via Zoom
The ACLU of Wisconsin invites you to join our upcoming training, “Know Your Rights: Voting Rights & the State Supreme Court.”
Our 2026 Know Your Rights (KYR) Webinar Series covers a variety of issue areas related to civil rights and liberties for ALL! Training topics include Knowing Your Rights while Protesting, interacting with Law Enforcement, Surveillance, Privacy & Technology, Voting, and more! This training webinar series is open to the public, will take place via Zoom, and is open to all!
The KYR Series aims to provide education and resources that will increase people’s access, awareness, and knowledge of our constitutional rights. For yourself and for your community. This month, join us to learn more about Voting Rights!
As the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court race approaches, it is important to know why the State Supreme Court matters, and what our voting rights are here in Wisconsin. This training aims to provide education and resources related to your voting rights as well as how the Wisconsin Supreme Court works.
This training is open to the community, and we look forward to having you join us!
Taking a Faithful Stand Webinar Series-Road to April 7: Preparing for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election
Virtual presentation via Zoom
Join us for the next Taking a Faithful Stand. This month we are joined by Rev. Mark Richard who brings his passion for social justice to his leadership role with Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist State Action Network (WUUSAN). Mark’s talk will focus on preparing for the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race on April 7th.
Mark calls himself a “wondering wanderer”. After several careers in industries like fast food, manufacturing, and information technology, Mark retired into the role of hospice chaplain in Door County in 2016. After a couple of years, he was invited to join the WUUSAN board of directors. Mark has had a passion for social justice since first becoming a UU in 1990 and slipped easily into the role of President/Executive Director/Administrator/Head Cheerleader. When not serving the hospice community and Wisconsin UU's Mark spends time with Christina, his wife of 50 yrs.
United for Peace and Justice: An Interfaith Vigil of Prayer & Song and Nonviolent Action Training
Join Executive Director of WI Faith Voices for Justice, Matt Kendziera for a non-violent action training for our faith leaders and partners in the Door County area.
Event Agenda
10:00 AM Vigil of Prayer and Song
11:00 AM Light Lunch
11:30 AM Nonviolent Action Training
Sponsored by the Door County Ecumenical Action Committee
Immigrant Solidarity Training
The Midvale Community Lutheran Church Immigration Action Committee invites you to a special training event. If you have been wondering how you can serve the immigrant community during these difficult times, this training is for you!
This training is presented by Voces de la Frontera.
In this training, participants will learn about the Community Defense Network established and expanding in Wisconsin and Dane County. This session provides an overview of the efforts led by VDLF to support and safeguard immigrant communities across Wisconsin. Topics include the purpose of the community hotline, available resources, and key procedures to follow when ICE agents are present in our neighborhoods. Additionally, the training emphasizes how allies can demonstrate solidarity and provide support to immigrant communities during such incidents.
No Kings 3 Interfaith Training
Virtual Training
Faith communities don’t sit on the sidelines. We organize.
No Kings 3 is coming on March 28th, so let’s get ready!! This Wednesday at 6:00 PM CT, Interfaith Alliance is hosting a No Kings 3 Interfaith Training focused on helping you plan a local pre-mobilization interfaith gathering in your community.
This will be a practical, hands-on session. They will talk through how to shape a strong moral message, recruit speakers, coordinate with No Kings 3 local organizers, and support a faith contingent at a protest. They will also cover roles, safety planning, and share key resources — including their gathering guide, songbook, and de-escalation materials.
This training is about moving from concern to coordinated action. Interfaith Alliance’s goal is to equip over 100,000 faith leaders and communities across the country to defend democracy through disciplined, nonviolent action.
No Kings III is about more than a single mobilization. It’s part of a sustained effort to build power, strengthen relationships, and prepare our communities for the challenges ahead — including keeping our people safe and protecting our democracy at the midterms.
“Freedom Caravans” and a State Capitol Assembly for Nonviolence
Part 3: Call to Action Weekend: Faith, Elected, & Community Leaders Uniting for Nonviolent Action
Sunday Feb. 22, 2026
arrive at the Capital between 1:15-1:30PM
Various Locations
Communities of faith, conscience, and goodwill will gather at houses of worship and other locations to form “Freedom Caravans.” These caravans will display signs we provide, growing in number as they head towards the Capitol Square from all corners of Dane County. The caravans will circle the Capitol Square at least once before parking. Participants will gather in Grace Episcopal Church – 116 W. Washington Ave. – Madison, WI for an “Assembly of Joyful Resistance,” featuring music, singing, and more.
Hosted by Building Unity of WI
The assembly of joyful resistance will take place at
Grace Episcopal Church, located at
116 W. Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Click on the button to register or call (608)630-3633
Town Hall with Elected Leaders on Nonviolent Action + Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet
Part 2: Call to Action Weekend: Faith, Elected, & Community Leaders Uniting for Nonviolent Action
Saturday Feb. 21, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM
First Unitarian Society
900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705
Join us for a potluck dinner followed by a Town Hall discussion featuring elected leaders on the topic of nonviolent action! The potluck will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by the panel discussion led by elected officials at 7:00 PM. Please note that due to the anticipated large turnout, this month’s Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet will be held at the larger venue of First Unitarian Society. We extend our special thanks to both First Unitarian Society and James Reeb UU Congregation for their flexibility in making this event possible.
Hosted by Building Unity of WI
Click on the button to register or call (608)630-3633
Acting in Courage During Uncertain Times: A Call for Nonviolent Action by Faith and Conscience Leaders
Part 1: Call to Action Weekend: Faith, Elected, & Community Leaders Uniting for Nonviolent Action
Friday Feb. 20, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM
Lake Edge Lutheran Church
Join us for an evening where a panel of faith and conscience leaders will share their wisdom, guidance, and calls to action during these troubling times. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with snacks and refreshments, followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 PM. This discussion will be moderated by the Honorable Rev. Everett Mitchell and Rev. David Heart, featuring elected leaders.
Hosted by Building Unity of WI
The event will take place at Lake Edge Lutheran Church, located at 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716.
Click on the button to register or call (608)630-3633
Taking a Faithful Stand: How Local Municipality Budget Shortfalls Impact vulnerable Communities
Join us for the next Taking a Faithful Stand
This month we continue our conversation about the impact of HR 1 in Wisconsin. Join Linda Ketcham, Executive Director of Just Dane, to hear about the impact of local municipality budget shortfalls and how federal and state policy exacerbate them. Linda has a long history of advocacy and will bring her knowledge to help us understand how these changes impact vulnerable communities and how we can play a role in the shifting ecosystem of city, county, state, and federal government.
Taking a Faithful stand is a joint effort of the following organizations.
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
MICAH
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Wisconsin Council of Rabbis
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
WISDOM
Concerned if ICE Will Come to Our School
Come learn how to create a Rapid Response Team for your school community
Fundraiser for Community Immigration Law Center (CILC)
CILC is getting busier all the time with the ongoing threats to immigrants. Many of us want to help, and one of the best ways to do that is by donations.
Christ Presbyterian Church invites you to a house party fundraiser on Monday, January 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 at the home of a member in Fitchburg.
CILC Director Grant Sovern will be speaking, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Please contact Mary at dmstrait@charter.net if you would like to attend. If you are unable to attend, consider donating via CILC’s website: https://www.cilcmadison.org/donate.
Building Unity for Non Violent Action
Building Unity for Nonviolent Action Public Launch Event
Please join us.
Saturday January 24th from 6-9pm
James Reeb Unitarian Universalist
2146 E Johnson St
Or Virtually starting a 7pm at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99245031795
Current member groups and networks:
Badger Collective
Building Unity
Flame of Hope - USA
Interfaith Peace Working Group
Madison Friends Meeting
Madison Mennonite Church
Mennonite Action Madison
Physicians for Social Responsibility - WI
Voces de La Frontera
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
Wisconsin Poor People’s Campaign
Know Your Rights Training for Employers
Know Your Rights Training for Employers
Do you own you own business? Protect yourself and your employees by understanding your rights before, during, and after a visit from law enforcement.
January 20th 7-8pm
Pinney Library
516 Cottage Grove Rd
Madison WI
Taking a Faithful Stand
Join us for the next Taking a Faithful Stand Zoom webinar on Tuesday January 13th at 6:30pm
County Boards are where many of our social services are funded and administered; as social service programs continue to be cut, they provide a space to organize and advocate for change.
Join Bill Hogseth, Co-Executive Director of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin), to learn about the work they are doing in western Wisconsin and what we can learn to organize and advocate in our own communities across the state.
Taking a Faithful stand is a joint effort of the following organizations.
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
MICAH
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Wisconsin Council of Rabbis
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
WISDOM
Virtual Non-Violent Resistance Training
Interfaith Alliance is dedicated to rallying religious Americans around the message of “Choose Love, Not ICE” – making clear that brutality, repression and mass deportation runs totally counter to our values of compassion and mercy, and our belief in the common dignity and humanity of all people.
Following the horrific killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, faith communities there and around the country are continuing to show up right now to organize against ICE’s violence and cruelty.
We are committed to supporting nonviolent civil resistance among diverse faith communities around the country. As part of that work, we are offering a virtual training on Monday night at 6pm CST: Answering the Call: Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance 201.
The training builds on the long legacy of faith-led movements for justice and introduces practical frameworks for disciplined, strategic, and morally grounded nonviolent action. Together, participants will explore how people of faith can strengthen democracy, resist authoritarianism, and support one another through collective action rooted in our shared values.
This training is for you if you are:
A clergy member, lay leader, or organizer figuring out how you can best lead and organize in this moment
Part of an interfaith or faith-based community committed showing up for democracy and human dignity
Looking for the hope that can be found in concrete tools, shared language, and real-world examples of effective nonviolent resistance
The session is part of a broader national campaign to equip and connect interfaith leaders across the country to challenge authoritarianism and ICE cruelty—and participants will have opportunities to stay engaged through future trainings and local collaboration.
Join us as we answer this call together—grounded in faith, guided by conscience, and committed to the work of democracy for all.
In solidarity,
Adam Friedman
Campaigns Director, Interfaith Alliance
Resisting Christian Nationalism
We are proud to partner with Holy Wisdom Monastery to offer this important training featuring Dr. Kerri Parker.
Participants will receive a better understanding of Christian Nationalism, how it is operating today, and tools to resist.
Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Hwy M
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
January 11th
1-3pm
FREE
Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution, Madison
If you are in the Milwaukee area, join us for an interactive community focused event exploring the Wisconsin Constitution.
Wisconsin Black Historical Society
2620 W Center Street
Milwaukee, WI
December 11th
6pm
Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution, Green Bay
If you are in the Green Bay area, join us for an interactive community focused event exploring the Wisconsin Constitution.
The Mauthe Center
2418 Leon Bond Dr
November 20th
6PM
Taking a Faithful Stand
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 like there in this era. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, beginning at 6:30 pm, via Zoom.
Rev. Coulter is the Senior Minister of the First Congregational Church of Evanston, UCC. Before entering the ministry, Pastor Jason worked for thirteen years in the labor movement, helping thousands of workers across the country organize unions in their workplaces. He is the Treasurer of Arise Chicago, a non-profit that organizes the collective power of working-class immigrants in partnership with faith communities to uplift all workers.
Pastor Jason is also a leader in the Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders, which organizes the faith community to support issues of peace and justice. His congregation has been active in the movement for reparations for Black Americans and is the host of the Evanston Interfaith Family Pride Festival.
Family Meeting for Voting Rights Partners
Tomorrow marks one year until the 2026 midterm elections. Join Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign along with several of our Voting Rights Partners for a an uplighting and hope-filled online meeting on Tuesday November 4th at 2pm CST.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EJu-0Pm5Sp-tPm_yFy3UuQ
Breaking Through Echo Chambers
WIVEC's Extremism Series: The Faith Community Response
Breaking Through Echo Chambers
featuring Paul Van Aiken from WISACT
Monday, October 27th, at noon
When Ice Shows up in Your Community
Attorney Aissa Oliverez will share information about current and national trends around detention and deportation. She will share how communities have stepped in around their immigrant neighbors in times of need and discuss the importance of holistic support of people facing deportation (legal, social services, faith based) as we navigate unprecedented levels of enforcement.
Register at
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WisconsinCouncilofChurches/TFSwebinar.html
Confronting Christian Nationalism
WIVEC's Extremism Series: The Faith Community Response
Confronting Christian Nationalism
featuring Rev Jen Butler from Faith in Democracy
Monday, October 13th, at noon
Championing Campaign Finance Reform
WIVEC's Extremism Series: The Faith Community Response
Championing Campaign Finance Reform
featuring Nick Ramos from WI Democracy Campaign
Monday, September 29th, at noon
Annual Celebration: Hope Lives 2025
Annual Celebration: Hope Lives 2025
Honoring the Hands
Keynote Speaker: Sergio Gonzalez
Guest Musician: Sharene Zárate López
For tickets and info www.wifaithvoices.org/hope-lives
Defending Fair Maps
WIVEC's Extremism Series: The Faith Community Response
Defending Fair Maps
featuring Deb Patel from Wisconsin Worth Fighting For
Monday, September 15th, at noon
Jim Santelle Talks US Supreme Court
The next Taking a Faithful Stand is September 9th at 6:30pm. Jim Santelle, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, will present on the impact of this year's US Supreme Court decisions.
A Faith Response to the Save Act
A Faith Response to the Save Act
Speakers:
Peter Skopec from Secure Democracy
Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Senior Pastor
Progressive Baptist Church of Milwaukee
Sanctuary and Sacred Resistance in Uncertain Times
Sanctuary and Sacred Resistance in Uncertain Times
by Dr Sergio Gonzalez
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t3yofBiDT-WZhJrKxvE5tQ#/registration