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
November
7th: Sherman/North
14th: 16th/Greenfield
21st: Layton/Howell
28th: 76th/Oklahoma
December
5th: Locust/Humboldt
12th: St. Paul/Water
19th: Hwy 100/North
26th: King/North
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 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
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 Offering
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
Discussion of Bad Faith Screening
Sunday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. (online)
Free screening of the documentary Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy is available on YouTube through Nov 2. Bad Faith examines how White Christian Nationalism is shaping political, cultural, and civic life in the United States. Please join us for a facilitated discussion led by Lisa Jones, Rid Racism Milwaukee Co-Chair. To view the free screening of Bad Faith, click here. To register for the Nov. 1st online documentary discussion at 6:00 pm, click here.
Spotlight on Taybeh with Fr. Bashar Fawadleh
Monday November 2, 11 a.m. (online)
Hear from Fr. Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of Christ the Redeemer Church in Taybeh, West Bank, often described as the last remaining Christian village in Palestine. Amid escalating settler violence and threats to Palestinian communities, Fr. Bashar will share his experiences and offer insights into how people in the United States can support Taybeh and other communities facing these threats. Register to receive a link
Black Catholics: Footsteps to Sainthood
Monday November 2, 7:30 p.m. CST
CatholicTV will premier this documentary series about six Holy Black Catholics whose causes for canonization are ongoing, at the start of Black Catholic History month. Fr. Augustus Tolton will be the first highlighted, with others each month. See the press release
Election Eve Prayer Service: Your Voice Matters
Monday, November 2, at 6:30 pm (in person)
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee.
Please join the Our Lady of Lourdes committee for active non-violence for an election eve prayer service. We sense that whatever we are looking for, it is here. In a space that provides some quiet in a world of noise, some reassuring community, the presence of our resurrected Savior, surrounded by the Word of God, and the comforting light and sounds of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer on Election Eve
Monday November 2, 6:00 p.m. (online)
Make some time for prayer and tend to your wellbeing before the election. After making your voting day plans, turn off the news to take a deep breath and be together with the JustFaith community across the country. Together, we’ll join in a guided liturgy, pray together, sing, and invite the Spirit to guide us on the road ahead. Register As you anticipate the election, prepare your spirit with a prayer (flyer)
A Neglected History Lesson
Tuesday November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee.
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month (Nov. 1-30), the social justice committee has invited Iroquois/Oneida Nation member, Richard Gonzalez, an expert on Native American history, to enlighten us on how the Iroquois Nation influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Join us and bring your family to learn answers to questions like what was the relationship between Ben Franklin and the Iroquois and why are there thirteen arrows on the dollar bill? An enlightening evening awaits us! Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required.
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
The First World War ended in November 1918 when an armistice was declared at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” marking a moment of hope and the promise of peace. For many years this day served as a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and a collective vow of “War No More.” This is still the case in some countries. However, in 1954, the US Congress redefined this day as “Veterans Day,” shifting its focus to the glorification of war and those who wage it. For the last 10 years or so, Veterans For Peace has been working to reclaim November 11 as “Armistice Day,” a day that is dedicated to ending war once and for all.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. Information
World Day of Remembrance: Traffic Violence in Wisconsin
Saturday, November 14, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ThriveOn King, 2153 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Join the Coalition for Safe Driving MKE for a meaningful day of remembrance, healing, and community as we honor those who have lost their lives or been injured due to traffic violence. Together, we will remember loved ones, support those impacted, and stand for safer streets. All are welcome! Registration is encouraged. Come as you are, bring someone with you, and join us as we remember, heal, and work toward safer streets for everyone
Every Name Has A Story - Connecting Ancestors to the Living
Saturday November 14, 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Wauwatosa Public Library, Room B
Help preserve the names and stories of more than 10,000 individuals buried in Milwaukee County’s four historic County Grounds cemeteries. Join the Descendant Community of Milwaukee County Grounds Cemeteries, Inc., to learn how to transcribe historical documents and add information to Find a Grave memorials, helping reconnect Ancestors with their living relatives. Bring your own laptop and be comfortable reading historical cursive handwriting. Advance registration required: Visit descendantcommunity.org and use our Contact page. Limited to 10 volunteers.
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
Fulfilling the Vision: Telling, Living & Sharing Our Story
Saturday, November 21, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.mAll Saints Catholic Church 4051 N. 25th Street Milwaukee
Registration opens at 9 a.m., with coffee and snacks.
You are warmly invited to join the Black Catholic History Month interactive discussion with Bishop Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of Chicago. More Information and Register
America's Black Holocaust Museum Book Discussion
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:
Las Posadas for Immigrant Justice
Thursday, December 3, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402 USA
Join the Siena community for the Latin American tradition of Las Posadas which recalls the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and their search for shelter. The evening will include an indoor procession, singing in Spanish and English, brief reflections on various dimensions of refugee justice, and a festive gathering!
JRS/USA's Advocacy Day for Migrants
Tuesday, April 20, 2027--SAVE THE DATE
Virtual and in-person participants on Tuesday, April 20, will receive training from policy experts, hear stories from the field, and meet with congressional offices in support of JRS/USA policy priorities and in solidarity with displaced persons, refugees, and vulnerable immigrants in the United States.