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
February 7: Farwell/Brady
February 14: KK/Lincoln
February 21: Sherman/North
February 28: 95th/Burleigh
Check the Peace Action website for more information
Friday Freedom Films presented by Peace Action Wisconsin
Every Friday, 7 p.m.
Zao Church 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee WI 53211
ORGANIZE FOR PEACE!
Peace Action WI believes that non-violence and peace talks are the only path forward to peace. Learn more here. Updates on Facebook.
2nd and 4th Mondays, January 12 to April 27, from 12:30-2 pm
At Firstfruits, 890 Elm Grove Road, Bldg 2 Suite 6, Elm Grove, WI
Compassionate Communication, is a powerful tool that promotes connection with self and others. You are invited to come and practice communication techniques developed based on the concepts of Marshall Rosenberg. Cost: $5 per session See flyer for more details. Register
Prepare for Lent NOW
21 Challenges for Lent
Facing Racism, a ministry of St. Catherine and St. Sebastian parishes in Milwaukee, is offering “21 Challenges for Lent” starting Sunday February 8 (that’s 10 days before Ash Wednesday!) and concluding on the vigil of Palm Sunday. Participants will receive 3 emails per week with links to videos and reflection starters regarding racism. Shared reflection will be offered on Saturday of each week. Sign up before February 8 by emailing facingracism@saintsebs.org.
Lenten Climate-Care, Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Resources
The Catholic Climate Covenant has a webpage offering links to a variety of Lenten prayer and reflection resources. Learn more
Nonviolent Vigil for People Persecuted by ICE
Every Friday 9-10 am
Milwaukee ICE Office, 310 E Knapp St., Milwaukee, WI
Our fellow human beings are being persecuted and we wish to show solidarity & oppose the abduction of people by ICE agents. #EyesOnICE #justiceforimmigrants
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.
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.
Monthly Building Unity Gathering
Second Wednesday of the Month
Starts Wednesday November 12, 6 p.m.
Wisconsin Voices Offices, 4201 N. 27 St—7th Floor, Milwaukee, WI
While we may have different priorities and ideas about how to best reach our shared goals, we know that our power to make change will be vastly greater if we unite, take turns, and show up for and with each other. Learn more
Compassionate Communication Practice Group
2nd and 4th Mondays, January 12 to April 27, from 12:30-2 pm
At Firstfruits, 890 Elm Grove Road, Bldg 2 Suite 6, Elm Grove, WI
Compassionate Communication, is a powerful tool that promotes connection with self and others. You are invited to come and practice communication techniques developed based on the concepts of Marshall Rosenberg. Cost: $5 per session See flyer for more details. Register
Ask a Lawyer
Fridays Feb 13, Feb 27, and Mar 6, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St, Milwaukee
The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee offers legal help with matters relating to housing, estate planning and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s recommended to sign up for an appointment. More information here.
Siena Retreat Center Events, www.SienaRetreatCenter.org, 5637 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402. Phone 262-898-2590
Ongoing Retreat Information. Partial scholarships are available for all programs.
Private Retreats are available -
To find a time for your private retreat email arrangements@sienaretreatcenter.org.
Cost: $87 per overnight with the option of adding meals, $11 for breakfast, $16 for the noon meal, $14 for supper. Partial scholarships are available for all programs.
https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/retreats/showing-up/
Transforming the World from within Our Hearts with Mark Burrows
Tuesday, February 10, 2026; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (via Zoom)
How do we live in times of dramatic—and, for many, traumatic—change? What spiritual resources can we call upon to find our way forward in difficult times? Rilke’s poems and letters offer insight and inspiration. He invites us to “transform the world from within our hearts” ; we must learn to “live the questions”—and, indeed, “live…everything.” More information and registration
Taking a Cosmic Walk: A Day of Reflection
Saturday, February 28, 9:00am – 3:30pm (in person)
In this day of reflection we will ponder the 13.8 Billion year evolution of the universe and its messages for spirituality in today’s world. Included will be an interactive cosmic walk through the Universe Story, time for personal reflection, a creativity option, and group sharing. More information and registration
Scheduled Events
Latino Culture, Backlash, and Belonging in the United States
Monday Feb 2, 6:00 p.m. CST (Webinar)
What does the future hold for Latinos in a country increasingly hostile towards them? Drawing lessons from Latino art and politics, and inspired by the principles of Catholic social teaching, this dialogue will explore how the Latino community can respond to the growing racism that tries to diminish Latinos’ role in U.S. public life. Presented by Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. Register
Milwaukee St. Josephine Bakhita Feast Day Celebration
February 3, 4:30 and continuing . . .
4:30pm Adoration, 5:15 Mass
followed by a soup feast
St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, 3138 North 2nd St., Milwaukee WI 53212
Contact Anne Haines anne@bakhitahouse.org
Criminal Justice Educational Event: Solitary Confinement
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Zoom or in person)
First Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186.
Presentation by the SOPHIA Criminal Justice Task Force Register
2025 Voting Record: Accountability for the Better World We All Deserve
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. CST (virtual)
Join the NETWORK team for the 2025 Voting Record delivery webinar. Whether or not you are can personally visit your Member of Congress, the Voting Record is an important tool for holding them accountable. And learn about other ways you can share it with your community. Register
Know Your Rights
Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
United Methodist Church, 819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay
Looking Ahead to February and Beyond
Immigration: Fiction, Facts and Faith
Wednesday, February 4 @ 6:30- 8:30 pm
St. Anthony on the Lake Parish, W280N2101 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee, WI 53027, Saint Anthony Hall (SAH)
In this dynamic session, Darryl Morin uncovers common myths and realities surrounding immigrants and immigration while examining the six essential principles of immigration reform outlined by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through this informed discussion and meaningful reflection, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between faith, policy, and the human experience of migration.
Following his presentation we will have Cookies and Conversations. All are welcome! Free will offerings will be accepted. Registration by Feb 1 is requested
Say No to Facial Recognition Technology for MKE Police
Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 pm
Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E Wells St. in Room 301B
Fire & Police Commission Meeting
Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, Opposing Human Trafficking
Saturday February 7, 5:00 p.m. CST (virtual)
The USCCB national celebration of St. Josephine Bakhita, patron of all enslaved and trafficked people, will include a presentation on human trafficking particularly at major sporting events. Register for the virtual option HERE.
Black and Catholic: Celebrating African Heritage and Giving Thanks
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by Fellowship
St. Martin de Porres Church - 3114 N. 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
You are warmly invited to the 2026 Mass of Thanksgiving, coordinated by the Black Catholic Commission - African Catholic Committee and sponsored by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the Office for Urban Ministry. We'll share our gratitude as people of the diaspora. This is a special opportunity to connect with our community and celebrate our shared heritage.
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop
Wednesday, February 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST
Sponsored by Catholic Mobilizing Network
Cost: $30
Did you know that Pope Leo called for the promotion of restorative justice practices in his World Day of Peace message? Are you interested in learning about ways to repair harm that uphold the dignity of all and work to rebuild relationships? Are you curious about ways to transform our approach to justice, from punitive to restorative? More information and registration
Bridging Divides: Black Joy as Resistance + Innovation
Thursday February 12, 6 p.m. CST (virtual)
A discussion exploring how joy has functioned not only as spiritual sustenance but as a generative force for leadership, worship and survival. Register
Marshall Training
Saturday, February 14th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 N Astor, Milwaukee
ActWisconsin and The Milwaukee Non-violent Resistance Coalition need trained protest marshals. Learn strategies for: guiding demonstrations according to organizers' plans, de-escalation strategies, working collaboratively on a team, maintaining communication, understanding legal rights, and being visible. Sponsored by Faith Leaders Non-Violent Resistance, First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee & MKE Friends Meeting House. Registration required, to register click here.
Comité Sin Frontera ICE Verifier Training
Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 to 3:00 pm
2200 E Kenwood Blvd in Milwaukee
To register for the training, click here.
Bystander Intervention De-Escalation Training
Sunday February 15, 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Whitefish Bay Public Library, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr.
Bystander Intervention/De-escalation 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. Space is limited, register
Perspective and Projections with John Nichols
Tuesday, February 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm (in person only)
Siena Center, 5637 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402
We're delighted to welcome celebrated journalist and political correspondent John Nichols back in February! He'll offer his well-researched commentary and analysis on the current events and the economic and socio-political landscape of our day.
Octavia Told Us: The Parable of the Sower —(virtual book discussion)
Thursday February 19, 5:00 p.m. CST
A book club session on building a new community in the face of fire and destruction, and continuing to examine how chaos and community shape one another. Sponsor: Sojourners Register
Milwaukee's Climate and Equity Plan
Saturday February 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Zao MKE Church – 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. – Milwaukee (in person option)
(Virtual option) by Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/7165675210, Passcode: 1966
Erick Shambarger, the Director of Environmental Sustainability for the City of Milwaukee, will explain how Milwaukee can meet the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations despite the chaos of climate policy in Washington. Even with President Trump‘s cuts to environmental and green energy programs, positive programs are taking place in Milwaukee. For more information, contact Steve Watrous at watrous@uwm.edu or 414.429.7567
Second Annual Global Days of Action to #CloseBases!
February 21-13, 2026
The United States has used its bases in Latin America and the Caribbean to attack Venezuela, while threatening to take over Greenland to build more bases there. Iran is bordered by seven nations with U.S. bases. The nations to the south and east of China are packed with U.S. bases, as is Europe, as is Israel. Africa has foreign bases from several empires. Russia is making more use of its bases in Belarus. (But African nations have kicked out French bases, and Ecuador rejected U.S. bases!) You can't have bases without wars. You can't have wars without bases.
Wisconsin Day of Empathy
Saturday, February 24th from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E Main St, Madison
Day of Empathy is the nation’s largest day of action for criminal justice reform, bringing together directly impacted leaders, community advocates, and bipartisan allies to move smart, humane policy forward.
SOPHIA Rapid Response Verifier Training
Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
First Methodist Church in the Asbury Room, 121 Wisconsin Ave in Waukesha
Adam Foxman, a Voces volunteer, will teach the Verifier training. Registration information will be posted soon on the SOPHIA website: https://www.sophiawaukesha.org/
NETWORK Organizing Institute Training
Every other Thursday, March 5 - June 25. 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST (online live sessions)
The Organizing Institute’s goal is to train advocates to build communities and a country where we all have a say in the decisions that impact our lives and all have what we need to thrive. Together we are powerful, with members of Congress listening to us as we work to pass legislation that will help us and prevent legislation that will harm us. Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. Register