The Wisconsin Council of Churches’ Annual Meeting which includes keynote conversation with can-do leaders panel, welcoming new members, lunch and connections, friends/colleagues meetup, praying & singing together, examples of holy imagination, learn from each other and be encouraged.

Divisiveness isn’t new, but it feels bigger and more pervasive than ever, with no signs of slowing down. Our families, communities, congregations, and our country are strained by the intense polarization that limits our ability to move towards real solutions together. This webinar will focus on tools and strategies that anyone can use to foster civility, appreciate difference, and find common ground without compromising our core values. If we truly believe that all humans have value and that everyone can be part of the solution, we need to operate in ways that align with those beliefs and amplify the best of what is possible. Join us to build resiliency in our relationships, our organizations, and our communities in the midst of the election season and beyond.

How can we empower ourselves and our people for faithful action this election season amidst the rising tides of white Christian nationalism and authoritarianism? The Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas will share time-tested civil resistance strategies along with theological and Biblical frameworks for collective struggle to equip us to contend together for our democracy.

This panel will discuss the challenges of preaching, teaching, and pastoral care when misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda are shaping the opinions of parishioners. Panelists will share biblical, theological, and practical guidance for clergy and congregations for navigating complex social and political landscapes while maintaining a commitment to integrity and Christ-centered teaching.

Join Dr. Susan Wolfgram to hear about the organizing work done through JONAH (Joining Our Neighbors Advancing Hope)'s Affordable Housing Task Force. The taskforce has successfully made change on the local level, impacting the housing landscape in Eau Claire and beyond.

This session will explore the unspoken assumptions that people of faith can have about the relationship between God and our human disagreements and skirmishes. Is it possible to be in conflict and yet remain connected? How do we assess our “theologies of conflict” to understand ourselves and our faith more fully?

The Wisconsin Council of Churches, WISDOM, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice are cosponsoring screenings of the film “Bad Faith” on Monday, September 9.

BAD FAITH is a vital and timely documentary that tells the disturbing story of the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and how some are twisting religion to achieve their political goals.

We are delighted to welcome back Professor Gloria Ladson-Billings, who will explore the motivations behind the assault on DEI, and the larger implications for countering racism and white Christian nationalism.