Local Peace and Justice Events and Actions
Current Events
Recurring Events:
Peace Action Wisconsin - Stand for Peace
Every Saturday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee
June 7: 27th/Layton
June 14: Sherman/Burleigh
June 21: Farwell/North
June 28: KK/Lincoln
Friday Freedom Films presented by Peace Action Wisconsin
Every Friday, 7 p.m.
Zao Church 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee WI 53211
Peace Action WI believes that non-violence and peace talks are the only path forward to peace. Learn more here. Updates on Facebook.
Mobilize for Change Institute Online Training
Four Tuesdays, June 10-July 1 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
With all the fights for democracy, human rights, Medicaid, and more, learn how to meet these challenging times through grassroots organizing at the Mobilize for Change Institute lead by Rid Racism Co-Chair Lisa Jones. This training is open to the public and Lisa personally invites those willing to fight for democracy to attend. Learn the details and register
Three Thursday Summer Book Discussions
Thursday June 26, 7 p.m.: A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
Thursday July 24, 7 p.m: Master Slave, Husband, Wife by Ilyon Woo
Thursday August 21, 7 p.m: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
St. Sebastian Parish 5400 W. Washington Blvd, Milwaukee
Faith Formation Room, use 54th St. entrance, Park in school lot on 54th St
All are welcome, no reservations required. Purchase books at your local bookstore.
Kneel for Nine
Spurred by the death of George Floyd, prayer for social justice continues every weekday from 5:30-5:39 on the corner of Hawley and Vliet. Support this important visual sign of our witness for justice.
Wednesday Weekly Prayers for Peace (virtual)
Every Wednesday, 11:30 – noon CST
Join in prayer with Churches for Middle East Peace for the people and situations in Gaza, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Register for Zoom link
Fast for Gaza Every Thursday
Fast for Gaza extends a global invitation to people of all faiths, and those who adhere to none, to abstain from food from dawn to dusk for one day in solidarity with the people of Gaza, and to break the fast together at sunset. The fast will continue every Thursday until a permanent ceasefire is called.
Prayer and Provision Every Fourth Tuesday
Prayer to End Racism, Please join in person or livestreamed in prayer for healing from the effects of racism on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Bakhita Catholic Worker, 3138 N. 2nd Street, Milwaukee. A simple soup will be served in the dining room following prayer.
Livestreamed on Facebook, link
Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues
The last Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm
People of all faiths and no faith, all spiritualities and theologies gather in small groups to share a meal and participate in a moderated discussion, evoking deep exchanges about lived experiences and the role of faith and/or spirituality in their lives. Information and Registration
"Together to End Solitary" Campaign
On the 23rd of each month, 11 a.m.
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility, 1015 N. 10th St, Milwaukee, WI
Stand with like-minded people of compassion at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility as part of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. “Together to End Solitary Campaign” is sponsored locally by WISDOM's Transformational Justice task force. More information.
Siena Retreat Center Events, www.SienaRetreatCenter.org, 5637 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402. Phone 262-898-2590
Ongoing 2024 Retreat Information. Partial scholarships are available for all programs.
Private Retreats are available -
To find a time for your private retreat, email arrangements@racinedomincians.org or call (262) 898-2580. Cost: $85 per overnight with the option of adding meals: $11 for breakfast, $16 for the noon meal, $14 for supper.
Be a Noticer, Celebrate Nature
Saturday, August 23rd
Join us for a day of noticing the unique messages that nature has for each one of us! We'll spend time collecting items from the peaceful grounds and then stretch our creativity through mandalas, prismacolor drawings, ink drawings, and more. For more information, click here!
Scheduled Events:
Local Fast for Palestine Kickoff
Friday June 6, noon
Federal Courthouse 517 East Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Hear from the local leaders including Peace Action and Catholics for Peace and Justice, about the necessity of taking action in solidarity with all peace loving people to stop the horrors of this war that has killed over 50,000 people, mostly civilians. Details
Teach Truth Day of Action
Saturday, June 7th, 12 to 2 p.m.
Featuring Reggie Jackson
America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave, Milwaukee
Promise Zone Bike Ride
Saturday, June 7th, 10am - 1pm
Garden Homes Park, 2600 W. Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee
Join us and several partners on the 8th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride through Milwaukee's 30th Street Industrial Corridor! The slow-paced, family-friendly ride will start and end in Garden Homes Park, featuring stops throughout the route to highlight various developments in the neighborhood. There will be free bike repairs before we take off, some rental bikes available, free T-shirts, snacks & prizes. Event is FREE & open to the public - Register online here!
Garden Blessing
Sunday June 8 at 1 p.m.
MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary,
Community Garden Space, 2652 N 24th Place
Plan to attend our annual garden blessing. This is a very inspiring, worthwhile event.
FREE-Beverages Provided--Drum Circle--Blessing of Gardens---Bring your own chairs
Tours of Building afterwards
Immigration: Fiction, Facts & Faith
Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
Darryl D. Morin, National President and Chairman of the Board of Forward Latino, Inc., will present this Taking a Faithful Stand webinar, co-hosted by WISDOM, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, MICAH, Wisconsin Council of Churches, Wisconsin Council of Rabbis and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice. Register in advance here today!
Listening Skills for Ministry--2 Part Webinar
Wednesday June 11 and June 18, 11 a. m. – 1 p.m. CDT
Sponsored by Catholic Mobilizing Network
We often assume we’re listening well. We nod, stay quiet, and wait for our turn to speak. But real listening — the kind that can heal and transform — takes intentionality, tools, and practice. Join us for a two-part, hands-on workshop led by the JUST Listening team and designed specifically for the Catholic community.
Cost: $30 for both sessions. Register
Catholics Engaged for Middle East Peace: Course Offering
June 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT (online)
Churches for Middle East Peace's (CMEP) Catholic Advisory Council (CAC)’s three-part Spring Mini-Course Zoom series explores how Catholic and Christian communities in the Holy Land are responding to the profound challenges of life under occupation and ongoing conflict. The series examines key areas where faith-based institutions are providing critical support, including health care, education, and the defense of human rights and religious freedom.
Although the first two sessions have already taken place, recordings are available. Register for the final session
No Kings! Nationwide Day of Demonstration
Saturday June 14, 2025
In Milwaukee: Cathedral Square Park, 12 noon – 2 p.m.
President Trump wants a big military extravaganza for his birthday. But real power in a democracy rests with the people. We the People say NO KINGS! Celebrating Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army, a nationwide day of action has been organized by INDIVISIBLE and many partners. There are hundreds of organized events scheduled across the country. Enter your zip code to find one near you.
Juneteenth Celebrations
Thursday, June 19
8 a.m. Mass at St. Martin de Porres Parish
9 a.m. Parade from 16th and Atkinson to Locust and MLK Drive
Volunteer at the Milwaukee Archdiocese Urban Ministry Booth, contact Shanedra Johnson johnsons@archmil.org
Volunteer at the Milwaukee Turners’ booth
Free admission to America's Black Holocaust Museum all day
Immigration: Fiction, Facts & Faith (in person)
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 pm (a wonderful Juneteenth activity)
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 3722 South 58th Street, Milwaukee
Speaker: Darry Morin, National President and Board Chairman of Forward Latino, and nationally known advocate of immigration rights. Guided by the principles of immigration reform as outlined by the US Conference of Catholic bishops, participants will explore deeper understandings of the intersection of faith, policy, and the human experience of migration. More information Please register by June 16:
or call the Parish Office at (414) 545-4316.
Annual Peace Action Picnic
Saturday, June 21, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (Set-up begins at noon)
Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd
Take time to gather in community, share food and stories, and celebrate our collective work for peace. All are welcome, come join the fun
White Supremacy and American Christianity: Faith or Fascism
Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. CDT (virtual)
Joan F. Neal, Interim Executive Director at NETWORK, will again moderate a discussion between Fr. Bryan Massingale, the James and Nancy Buckman Chair in Applied Christian Ethics at Fordham University, and Dr. Robert P. Jones, President and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Registration will open soon at the NETWORK lobby website.
Film Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer's America
Saturday, June 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave, Milwaukee
The Milton House Tour and Lunch: Walk in the Footsteps of History
Saturday, July 19, 7:30 a.m. departure, Return 3:00 p.m.
Wisconsin's only certified Underground Railroad site open for tours.
Learn about Milton's founding, the many purposes of the historic Milton House, the history of America in the tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War, the importance of the Underground Railroad in the United States, and how the Underground Railroad operated in Milton WI.
Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and is fully guided. The tour includes an opportunity to walk through the underground tunnel systems. All areas of the museum are handicap accessible except for the tunnel.
**Please Note: The Milton House Tour is limited to 40 participants**
Registration is required:
Registrations accepted until Monday, June 30 or until all 40 spaces are filled.
See the promotional materials, which include the registration link. Materials
Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Urban Ministry. Questions? Contact: Shanedra Johnson johnsons@archmil.org or 414-758-2215