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 Milwauke
October 3: 10th/Lincoln
October 10: St. Paul/Water
October 17: Vliet/Highland
October 24: KK/Lincoln
October 31: Farwell/Brady
Check the Peace Action website for more information
We The People: Milwaukee Stories of Immigration, Citizenship and Community
Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesday & Sunday
Flyer Visit the Milwaukee County Historical Society Website
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
Magnificent Humanity (online series)
Tuesdays October 6 through Nov. 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
You are invited to contemplate and pray with Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's new encyclical. Materials are available online. Sponsored by Christian Life Community's Gesu Companion group. For more information contact: Jeanne at jdzonaverde@gmail or 414-324-9476
America's Black Holocaust Museum Book Discussions Oct-Nov
Saturday October 24, 1:30 p.m: The Black Guy Dies First to coincide with the Halloween season
Saturday November 21:.An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States by Kyle T. Mays for Indigenous History Month
ABHM, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave, Milwaukee WI
We will have our discussions in person at the museum and online. Admission is always free, but participants will need to purchase their own copies of the books. Learn more and register
"The Land is Not Empty"
September 15, September 30, October 13, and October 27
Pax Christi presents an online study circle series, "The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery" to examine the ongoing harms of the Doctrine of Discovery — the 15th-century legal and theological framework that gave Christian governments a perceived moral right to seize lands populated by Indigenous peoples. Whether you are seeking to deepen your commitment to anti-racism, explore history through a peace-building lens, or learn how to actively collaborate on structural healing, your perspective and presence are deeply valued. Registration will start the first week of September on the Pax Christi website
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: $90 per overnight with the option of adding meals, $11 for breakfast, $16 for the noon meal, $14 for supper. https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/private-retreats/
Upcoming Retreat Offerings
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8p.m. CT (virtual via Zoom)
What happens in the world matters to people of faith. When a society is polarized, it is easy to believe that somebody else is wrong about an important issue and that we are right. In this Zoom presentation, Professor Steve Millies will explore the idea of incorporating faith into our civic lives by considering how we vote instead of how we vote. Weighing issues and the most effective ways to address them is a matter of prudence, and people of faith almost always can reach different judgments about them. Every election is our opportunity to renew our community and our commitment to the values that make us who we are. To focus on this is the most faithful way to think about voting. More
Applications Due October 30!
This seven-month, grant-supported training program is for those who want to help build a caring, inclusive, and thriving world. Through presentations, reflection, readings, and field engagement, participants will explore social justice, personal calling, local issues, nonviolent action, and ways to create meaningful change in their communities.
Michigaming: Lessons from Anishinaabe Understandings of the Big Sea
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m. (virtual)
Explore Anishinaabe place names and their relationship to the waters and lands surrounding Lake Michigan. Through this deeper understanding of language and place, participants will discover a worldview rooted in reciprocity, connection, and the flourishing of all living beings. More information and registration
Scheduled Events
Building Foundations: Exploring Solutions to Homelessness in our Community
Wednesday October 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Anthony on the Lake Parish, W280N2101 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee, WI 53027
Our evening of learning, reflection, and conversation will explore the realities of homelessness in Waukesha County through the lens of our faith. Hear from local experts Joe Nettesheim of Family Promise and Jodie LaChapelle from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and someone who has experienced homelessness as they discuss the causes of homelessness, common myths, local solutions, and how we each are called to respond. The evening will include Cookies & Conversations, so we can discuss, share, and learn from each other. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Hispanic Heritage Month Closeout Celebration
Thursday, October 8, 4 p.m.
3rd Street Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee WI
The event includes music, performances, a community market and a mental health fireside chat. More information here
Indigenous People's Day Celebration
Saturday October 10,
The activities kick off at noon with an Indigenous led Water Walk on the Menominee River. The walk is several miles on the Hank Aaron State Trail!
Focus On Democracy
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. –12 p.m.
Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church, W299N5595 Grace Dr., Hartland, WI 53029
You’re invited to an informative morning featuring Mary Voelker from the League of Women Voters, who will share information about voter access, civic engagement, election integrity, and the three Wisconsin amendments on the ballot. Sponsors: Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church Social Action Committee and SOPHIA
Nonviolent Resistance Training for People of Faith
Sunday October 11, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Hosted by MICAH and First Unitarian Society, 1342 N Astor Street, Milwaukee, WI
MICAH General Assembly: Redlines, Election Day, and Faithful Action
Monday October 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25 St, Milwaukee WI
Faith & Prayer: How Different Faith Traditions Regard the Purposes of Prayer (webinar)
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, Committee for Interfaith Understanding invites, “Let us learn more about each others' prayer/meditation practices from a panel of religious representatives. Over the hour we will discover ways we are interconnected and similar, while appreciating the uniqueness.” Join us for this webinar on zoom via this LINK
WPR Classic Music Day Concert
Wednesday October 14, 6:30 p.m.
Bradley Symphony Center, Milwaukee
Wisconsin Public Radio will showcase young musicians at a concert celebrating classical music and some of southeast Wisconsin’s outstanding young performers. Admission is free and open to all ages. We encourage you to RSVP, but registration is not required. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Immigration in Wisconsin: Standing Up for Due Process
Thursday October 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 16oo Underwood Ave, Wauwatosa WI
Presentation by Attorney Grant Sovern of the Community Immigration Law Center.
RSVP or email sherryraesteward@gmail.com
No Kings: Vote Early
Saturday October 17, multiple locations including Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Shorewood/North Shore, Milwaukee, Brookfield, Greenfield, Kenosha, Walworth, Delevan, Madison, Lake Mills, and others. Find a rally location and time using the map
MICAH's Annual Public Meeting: Faithful. Fearless. Focused.
Thursday, October 22, doors open at 5, meeting 5:30- 7:30.
Incarnation Lutheran Church, 1510 W. Keefe Ave, Milwaukee
Led by Rev. Karen Kuttler, together, we'll act for justice and celebrate the faithful community we are building. Register
CLINIC Interfaith Immigration Summit
October 29-30
Be part of the inaugural CLINIC Interfaith Immigration Summit, a national virtual summit featuring live webinar sessions that will bring together faith leaders, legal practitioners, advocates, and scholars to explore immigration through the shared values of human dignity, welcome, and justice. Held over two half-day sessions, the Summit will feature keynote conversations, interfaith dialogue, and practical discussions examining the intersection of faith, immigration law, and public policy while equipping participants with insights and tools to strengthen their work on behalf of immigrant communities.
Save the date for Oct. 29-30 and stay tuned as registration will open soon!
The League of Iroquois Nations and the Development of the U.S. Constitution
Tuesday November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee.
Richard Gonzalez, member of the Oneida tribe, will speak about the contributions made by the League of Iroquois Nations to the development of the U.S. Constitution. No pre-registration is needed.
Reclaim Armistice Day with Veterans for Peace
Wednesday, November 11, 7 p.m. program, with music at 6:30 p.m.
Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Milwaukee WI
Speakers: Christy Breihan - activist with the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations With Cuba, and John Nichols - executive editor of The Nation & associate editor of The Cap Times, author & political commentator
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. CT
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual introductory workshop on restorative justice. Discover the core concepts and practices of restorative justice in the legal system, Catholic ministry, and beyond. Register