Local Peace and Justice Events and Actions Mission Intern with the Riverwest Food Pantry Riverwest Food Pantry's Mission House in Milwaukee is now receiving applicants ages 21-26 for their year-long missionary internship which includes room, board and a monthly stipend. Interns live together in Catholic justice formation in the neighborhoods of Riverwest and Harambee. Interns are trained in assisting the poor, running community meals, urban gardens, food rescue, learning non-profit and neighborhood development leadership skills! Start Date: August 13, 2018-July 27th, 2019 For application and more information, email Samantha Vosters at samantha@riverwestfoodpantry.org. More information can be found at www.riverwestfoodpantry.org/mission-house Calling Teens to Serve! It's never too early to start making summer plans. Registration is now open for teens aged 15 through 18 to participate in Reach Out Reach In, a summer service week sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, held July 15-20, 2018. This program is local and is great for teens who want to be involved in direct service and social action. The sites, located around the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, include homeless shelters, adult day care, community organizations, meal programs, organic farms, child care and more. Scholarships are available. For more information visit: www.archmil.org/RORI Mission Pilgrimage Opportunities The Office for World Mission is offering two Mission Pilgrimage Opportunities for Young Adults (ages 18—39) this summer. Trip locations are Bolivia and the Dominican Republic and applications are now being accepted. For more information, call 414-758-2282 or visit: www.archmil.org/GlobalMission Share your gift of the English Language Participate in this wonderful volunteer opportunity at St. Michael’s Parish, 1445 N. 24th Street. We are looking for tutors to help the adult refugees from Myanmar, the former Burma, in learning English and in preparation for citizenship. Tutoring would be on a one-on-one basis for one hour once a week. The day and time are agreed upon by the teacher/tutor and the student. Easy to follow materials are provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Patricia (Pat) Roehrig, at proehrig@wi.rr.com or call 414-461-5592. Might you be interested in working as a volunteer with Patricia (Pat)
Roehrig in organizing, planning and coordinating the adult
English-as-a-Second-Language Program at St. Michael’s Parish on 24th and
Cherry Streets in Milwaukee? Currently 74 students from Myanmar (the
former Burma) are studying to learn English and to work on Citizenship
preparation. For clarification and questions call Pat at 414-461-5592
or e-mail her at proehrig@wi.rr.com. Recurring Events:
Children and Youth Awareness and Action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Jul 12 This presentation by students is focused on safe and sustainable cities, sustainable consumption and production. Friday, July 12, 1:15-2:45 p.m., Japan Society, 333 East 47th St. Flyer. RSVP here by July 9. Every Child Alive - Jul 16 Speakers will talk about their aims on ending preventable newborn deaths through clean, functional health facilities within the reach of every mother and baby. Monday, July 16, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street. Flyer. RSVP here by July 13. Growing Together: A Faith Eco-Partner Initiative - Jul 17 Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is sponsoring this inaugural discussion forum with faith-based institutions. Tuesday, July 17, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Headquarters, 260 W Seeboth St. RSVP at cpalmer@mmsd.com or (414) 225-2191 by July 9th. Bystander Intervention Training - Jul 17 Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Shorewood Public Library. 3920 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood. Sponsored by SURJ Milwaukee, the Bystander Intervention Training will focus on ways to intervene in public instances of racist, sexist, anti-Muslim, anti-Semitic, anti-Trans, and other forms of oppressive interpersonal violence and harassment while considering the safety of all parties. The physical and vocal practice of various strategies is designed to change social norms and encourage people to find ways to interrupt violence and prevent further harm. Learn more. What we do Matters: People & Sustainable Practices - Jul 25 This Wisconsin Green Muslims Sustainability Webinar will occur on Wednesday, July 25 at noon. Learn more and register here. Making Change Happen: Strategies for Inspiring Sustainable Practices - Aug 7 This Wisconsin Green Muslims Sustainability Webinar will occur on Tuesday, August 7 at noon. Learn more and register here. This annual event commemorates the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Family activities will include the making of traditional Japanese lanterns and origami peace cranes. Food will be available. A formal program will be followed by the symbolic and beautiful floating of lanterns on the lily pond. Friday, August 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl. Milwaukee. Every two years, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) joins several Catholic organizations in hosting Catholics at the Capitol. Hundreds of Catholics from around the state come to Madison for this day of formation and legislative advocacy. Catholics at the Capitol 2019 will take place at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Watch the Wisconsin Catholic Conference site for more information as it becomes available. |
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