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
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
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
Violins of Hope Exhibit
November 4, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Violins of Hope: Strings of Jewish Resistance and Resilience features a collection of restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Each violin tells a story of resilience, resistance, and the enduring power of music to sustain hope in the darkest times. Featuring 24 of the rescued violins and educating about the lessons of the Holocaust, this exhibit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee will explore the current landscape of antisemitism while celebrating Jewish culture, contributions, identity, and resilience. Flyer
FREE for Milwaukee County Residents on Friday, Nov, 28, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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
January is Poverty Awareness Month
Reflect on poverty with daily emails from the USCCB’s various organizations during Poverty Awareness Month. Learn about poverty, be inspired by how communities are responding, and take action with others Sign up
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/
Sunday, January 11
Forest Therapy invites you to slow down and experience the healing presence of nature, even in the heart of winter. Through a guided walk along the woods and lakefront, you’ll engage your senses, reflect quietly, and discover how the natural world continues to offer restoration and connection in every season.
On Howard Thurman – The Inner Life and Social Responsibility
Wednesdays, January 14, 21, and 28: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM via Zoom
Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was one of the leading religious thinkers of 20th century America, a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders of the civil rights movement. He was personally engaged in public life and mentored many to choose to be grounded in the God within. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III will draw from the book: Howard Thurman – The Inner Life and Social Responsibility, edited by Walter Earl Fluker and Peter Eisenstadt. More information and registration
Scheduled Events
Faith in democracy: Facing the challenges of 2026
Tuesday, January 6, at 6:00 pm CST (virtual)
Franciscan Action Network has organized a panel discussion of faith leaders to explore how people of faith can stand up for democracy in 2026 as the United States approaches critical midterm elections. Panelists include Chris Crawford, Jim Wallis, Gloria Purvis, and Sharon Brous. You can register here.
Connecting Conversations
Wednesday January 7, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Anthony on the Lake Parish, W280N2101 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee, WI 53027, Room F&G
Come connect with others for a meaningful conversation in a safe, sacred place for deep listening to discuss: What should the U.S. policy on immigration be? We grow in friendship while learning and practicing conversation skills that we can apply to our daily lives. We leave feeling valued, heard and understood. No prior experience or registration is required. Please come and bring a friend!
Free Film Screening: The Last Musician of Auschwitz
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay WI
The Last Musician of Auschwitz is a documentary film that tells the story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a cellist who survived Auschwitz, and other musicians who played and created music within the concentration camp during the Holocaust. The film reveals how music served as a form of resistance, a way to cope with unimaginable horrors, and a means of bearing witness to the atrocities. It also features new interpretations of musical works composed by camp inmates. The screening will be followed by a talkback with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center. Learn more and RSVP
Uniting to Build Communities in Milwaukee
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53206
This forum will bring together candidates, elected officials, religious leaders, formerly incarcerated individuals, those with loved ones who have experienced incarceration, and other community members. The conversation will focus on strategies to reduce violence and unnecessary incarceration, as well as the urgent need for strategic investments to strengthen communities. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Prayer Service
Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m.
All Saints Catholic Church 4051 N. 25 St. Milwaukee
Presenter: Vevette Hill Ngwagbarocha “Facing the Challenges of a New Age”,
Presider: Archbishop Jeffrey Grob
The prayer will be followed by a march to the Martin Luther King statue on N. MLK Dr., led by Peace Action WI
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
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.