Local Peace and Justice Events and Actions Recurring Events: World Refugee Day Celebrations A celebration of World Refugee Day 2021 was launched on Sunday June 20 by a prayer gathering of refugee community leaders, community members, artists, and allies at Lynden Sculpture Garden. The celebration is on-going with outdoor events planned throughout the summer.
Public Witness Events: Each event lasts 1 hour, starting with prayer and including 8 minutes 46 seconds of kneeling in honor of George Floyd and all those affected by police violence. These events are organized by an informal group of Catholic lay people, and we warmly welcome all who want to stand up for the sacredness of Black lives.
Weekly Racial Justice Reading group - Fridays, 3 p.m. Racial Justice Reading Group meets virtually every Friday at 3:00 p.m.: Everyone is welcome to an online reading group focused on racial justice and how our faith can inform and shape us as we work towards racial reconciliation and justice in our world. For more information, and to get the link to the Zoom meeting, email Patrick Conlin at patrick.conlin87@gmail.com. In-depth Book discussion sponsored by Bay Bridge, starting June 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad. Facilitated by Judith Kubish, Whitefish Bay resident, 1 hour overview session and four 1.5 hour group discussion sessions in July & August. Registration here. Questions? Contact Judithkubish@gmail.com or 414-731-6340
Nonviolent Communication Practice Groups. Learn more
Weekly Prayer for Reconciling and Healing Racism in Our City. Join us in person at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. for this 30 minute communal contemplative prayer with the intention of reconciling and healing racism in our city. Feel free to pray privately wherever you are in solidarity with those gathered at the Cathedral if you are not able to join in person. Brought to you by:Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Three Holy Women, Our Lady of Divine Providence, Old St. Mary's, Saints Peter and Paul Human Concerns/Social Justice Commissions, Urban Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For more information, please contact: Anne Haines hainesa@archmil.org. Peace Action Wisconsin
Building a Theology of Restoration and Fairness in Wisconsin: Why should faith communities be involved in the work to end mass incarceration - Jul 10 Featuring reflections from Senator Raphael G. Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and founding member of the Multifaith Initiative to End Mass Incarceration. Saturday, July 10, 9:30 to 11:30, webinar. Register here. Lanterns for Peace - Aug 7 Please join Peace Action of Wisconsin on Saturday August 7, 7-9 pm, for a candlelight vigil along Lincoln Memorial Drive to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and renew our commitment to a world free from nuclear weapons. Learn more and register here. 2021 Sustainability Fair - Aug 28 Experience activities for adults and children of all ages. Participate in the Electric Vehicle showcase, lifestyle exhibits, garden and landscape demos. Talk to solar and urban wood experts. Join in a guided nature hike, Kohls Wild theater, and the Heartbeat drum circle. The 2021 Sustainability Fair is an initiative of the Waukesha County Green Team in partnership with Waukesha County Parks and Land Use, Retzer Nature Center & Plowshare Fair Trade. The Fair is Free to attend. Planetarium shows are $2 and require advance registration. August 28, 9:30 am -3:00 pm, Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha. Flyer Learn more at the Fair Event Page. Moving Forward: Multimodal Transportation for a Strong Region - Sep 28 As we look ahead to the future of the Regional Transit Leadership Council and our region, we are excited to invite you to an in-person gathering at the Brookfield Conference Center this Fall. Please save the date and join us on September 28.September 28, 8 a.m. to Noon, Brookfield Conference Center. Learn more and watch for updates here. |
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