WNPJ member group events statewide, July 28 - Aug 3. Join in!
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WNPJ + Good Trouble Action Alert + GAZA benefit in Milwaukee + Interfaith Protest in Madison + Peacekeeper Workshop + other statewide events
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ACTION ALERT!
You may have missed the July 17 Good Trouble statewide rallies, in honor of civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis on the 5th anniversary of his death.
It's not just about showing up! The recently formed Badger Collective asked attendees all over the state to call their state legislators and choose from these topics to share your views. (and in Madison, go to their offices)
AND - you can do this now!
Details can be found here: https://badgercollective.net/good-trouble/
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Concert for Gaza with Dovekeeper and
Meet Biker for Peace in Gaza, Bob Sanders
Wednesday, 30 July
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
At Milwaukee Friends Meeting, 3224 N Gordon Pl, Milwaukee
$25 donation is suggested but any amount is welcome.
Milwaukee Friends Meeting (Quakers) is organizing the Ride for Gaza fundraising concert July 30, 2025 featuring Milwaukee singer-songwriter Yonat Piva. The funds raised will support the American Friends Service Committee’s Emergency Response in Gaza program which includes a team in Gaza delivering humanitarian relief.
The concert is timed to coincide with the July 30 Milwaukee visit of Bob Sanders, founder of the Ride Against War on Gaza, as he rides cross country raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raising humanitarian aid, and lobbying Congress to end support for the war on Gaza.
Sponsors
National sponsors of RAW-GAZA include American Friends Service Committee, Peace Action and Veterans for Peace. In addition to Milwaukee Friends Meeting, local sponsors include Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, Peace Action WI, Jewish Voices for Peace-Milwaukee, and Veterans for Peace-Milwaukee, vfpchapter102@gmail.com
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Take Up Your Cross: Stand Against Government Cruelty
Why the Cross?
On August 2, 2025, concerned Christians and others of goodwill will walk in
silence up State Street to the Capitol, carrying an eight-foot wooden cross. Our collective witness holds the cross as a symbol of resistance, courage, and
compassion. Jesus courageously took up his cross to resist the Empire’s cruel and oppressive policies toward the vulnerable in Roman society. So, too, we take up our cross, as he called us to do, to resist our government’s cruel and violent policies toward the vulnerable.
We recognize that the practice of compassion is central to the beliefs and teaching of many other communities of faith and conscience and that these communities share our sense of calling to resist violence and cruelty. We welcome these communities and their members to participate in -- or support in other ways – this act of resistance, lifting up their own religious symbols.
We RESIST:
Policies that harm immigrants, the poor, and the vulnerable
War, militarism, and the use of violence
Environmental destruction
Christian Nationalism and authoritarianism
We AFFIRM:
Truth, democracy, human dignity, world peace, and care for the earth
Standing with the marginalized
The way of justice, peace, and care for one another
Walk with us! 11am Saturday, August 2nd at State and Lake Street to the Capitol. Organizers emphasize the event is nonviolent and invite all people of faith or goodwill who are concerned about the present direction of our country to join in solidarity in this action.
For further information about this symbolic action, contact one of the following:
Rev. Sally Bowers – (608) 576-6320Rev. David Couper – (608) 444-7207Dr. Roberta Felker – (608) 220-8452Rev. Jerry Folk – (608) 513-3178Rev. Paul Knitter – (646) 648-1308
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SAVE the DATES for Upcoming events! For details on these events, go to https://www.wnpj.org/event-calendar
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PSR Wisconsin and World Beyond War Madison asks those with fighter jets to refrain from conducting military flyovers on Hiroshima Day August 6, 2025 in Madison.
Dear Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) and World Beyond War Madison are writing to respectfully request that the Wisconsin National Guard refrain from conducting any military flyovers over the city of Madison on August 6, 2025.
This date marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a somber moment in world history and a day of remembrance for the countless lives lost and forever changed by nuclear warfare. PSR Wisconsin will be holding its annual Lanterns for Peace event that evening at Tenney Park, where members of the community will gather to honor the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to reaffirm our commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament.
Notably, in 2019 the City of Madison issued a proclamation recognizing August 6 as Hiroshima Day and August 9 as Nagasaki Day, and called on the United States to uphold its commitments under the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty. This proclamation reflects Madison’s commitment to peace, nuclear disarmament, and social justice.
We recognize and appreciate the service and dedication of the men and women of the Wisconsin National Guard. This request is not made in protest of their service, but in recognition of the solemnity of the day and the trauma that military aircraft can symbolize, particularly on an occasion dedicated to remembering the human cost of war and advocating for a more peaceful future.
A quiet sky over Madison on August 6 would be a meaningful gesture of respect for the victims of nuclear warfare and an acknowledgment of our community’s efforts to reflect, educate, and honor peace.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
Marta Karlov
Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin https://psr-wisconsin.org/
Janet Parker Madison for a World BEYOND War
Sent to: ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil
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Fond du Lac - on-line service Aug 6
Lanterns for Peace events and BU Summit – Madison, Fond du Lac on-line & Milwaukee
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Peacekeeper Training at Madison Friends Meetinghouse
SAVE the DATE!
Sunday, 14 September, 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In this experiential training, we’ll explore how to navigate complex situations and maximize group safety. Strengthen your ability to stay calm and make informed decisions in real-time to help a protest remain nonviolent.
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1
For more details and to register:
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WNPJ member group events….
Click here to see a listing and details of recurring Vigils across the state.
APPLETON
Sat Aug 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon.. Fox Valley Peace Coalition monthly Vigil. Houdini Plaza on College Avenue. Bring your signs! Organizer: Ronna Swift ronnajean61@gmail.com
JANESVILLE
Wed July 30, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in front of Rep Steil's office at 20 S. Main Street. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
Fri Aug 1, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in in front of the main post office at 1818 Milton Avenue. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
LaCROSSE
Thurs July 31, 12 noon – 12:30 pm Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com
MADISON
Tues July 29, 11:30 am to noon. Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details at the Vigils list. . opjustice@sinsinawa.org
Thurs July 31, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Vigil for Palestine & Beyond. Stand at northeast corner of Williamson & Blair Streets. Cry, "No, Not In Our Name! No War! No Genocide!"
Stand in witness Thursday afternoons in July. Join in resistance, sorrow, and solidarity as we continue to acknowledge Palestinian suffering and the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism” that drive the U.S. resulting in both complicity and responsibility for unspeakable dangers and suffering.
“Democracy-destroying forces thrive off militarism. We have to resist both.” - Norman Solomon
Bring a sign (or just yourself, we'll have signs available), your rage, your broken heart and your determination to not be silent. Invite a friend or family member to join. Come for the whole time or for whatever time you are available. warabolition@gmail.com
Thurs July 31, 5:30 – 8 pm Event to support the Community Immigration Law Center. At the Cardinal Bar, 418 E Wilson. Event from Stefania Sani of World BEYOND War. Music by Tony Castañeda - Program at 6:30 - Free Hors d'oeuvres.Every day we hear news about this administration disappearing people they call criminals and terrorists. But the majority of them are hard working folks just living and supporting their families; they are an integral part of our shared economy, our culture, our progress. This use of violence mirrors what happens internationally in places like Gaza and allows the militarization of our communities. None of us should be surprised about the expansion of these tactics to ever more sections of our population.Why support Madison's Community Immigration Law Center (CILC)? Dane County/Madison was one of the first communities to join the SAFE Communities Network through the lawyers at CILC. CILC has successfully represented hundreds of people in immigration courts. Fifty-six percent of detained clients were released from detention and 64% of cases have achieved a successful outcome in court. This is compared to the 3% national success rate for unrepresented detained people. It costs $5,000 to represent one family in Immigration Court. CILC's website- https://www.cilcmadison.org/ To donate to TILC: https://www.cilcmadison.org/donate
Fri Aug 1, 12 noon – 1 pm Madison Weekly Vigil in support of Palestine. Meets near the entrance to the Memorial Library across from the Catholic student center. Signs not provided. Contact joel.garb@gmail.com (check with organizers on this holiday)
Sat Aug 2, 2 - 3:30 pm Madison DSA New Member Orientation. At the Social Justice Center 1202 Williamson St .Join us for an intro to Madison DSA for new, prospective, or returning members! Drop on by to learn about socialism, our current organizing, and how you can become an organizer today! Register here! dsamadison@gmail.com
Sat Aug 2, 11 am Interfaith “Protest of cruel government policies. Support kindness”.Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….
MIDDLETON
Mon July 28, 6 – 8 pm Screening of "No Other Land" . At Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 Co Hwy M. This special event is with Sunday Assembly, worshipping community, at Holy Wisdom with the Benedictine Sisters. The film is an Academy Award winning documentary, 90 minutes, between Palestinian activist and an Israeli journalist in destruction of West Bank community, Masafar Yatta. This film is not being allowed for distribution in USA or Israel. Gaza bike, Bob Sanders may be there to tell you about his cross-country bike ride!
Discussion following; Popcorn served. Contact: Sally Bowers,608-576-6320
MILWAUKEE
Wed July 3o, 7:30 – 8:30 pm Concert for Gaza with Dovekeeper and Meet Biker for Peace in Gaza, Bob Sanders. At Milwaukee Friends Meeting, 3224 N Gordon Pl. Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….
Thurs July 31, 12 noon – 1 pm Anti Gun Vigil at Shooter’s Shop, S 84th St & W Arthur Ave,
Guns are made to maim or kill. We have more gun homicides than any other country.
Sent to WNPJ by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House don2roberta@yahoo.com
Sat Aug 2, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: King and North. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .
RACINE
Sat Aug 2, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace. The first Saturday of the month - the location is: Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details at the Vigils list. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com
SUPERIOR
Sun Aug 3, 12 noon – 12:30pm Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details at the Vigils list. Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com
VERONA
Sat Apr 2, 10 am – 12 noon “Farm business development” and “Healthy black agriculture.” with Urban Triage and 350 WI at the Farley Center. 2299 Spring Rose Rd RSVP: Email coachsharonb@gmail.com or kathleen.fitzgibbon.2@gmail.com. The 350 WI Regenerative Land Relations (RLR) team believes in restoring our relationships to the lands and waters around us to be something mutually beneficial, rather than viewing them as resources to be used and exploited. The RLR team provides regular in-person volunteer opportunities and collaborations with land relations type organizations in Wisconsin.
In August, we’ll work with Urban Triage whose mission is to “transform culture, institutions, and communities to ensure a humane future.” We’ve been invited to join them on two work days in August in their gardens/farm fields - let’s join in, lend a hand and enjoy each other and the land! Their projects include “farm business development” and “healthy black agriculture.”
We will also be organizing a carpool! When you send your RSVP, let us know if you want to participate in a carpool. In Solidarity, 350 Wisconsin's Regenerative Land Relations Team
VIROQUA
Sat Aug 2, 11 am - 12 noon Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details at the Vigils list. Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com.
VIRTUAL
Mon July 28, 7 – 8 pm Webinar with Author Shadi Salem - online Hosted by Read Palestine Co-sponsored by Madison WILPF and Madison Rafah Sister City Project.
An opportunity for an intimate conversation with Shadi Salem. Attend in support of a courageous Palestinian writer and his narrative. Shadi Salem is a Palestinian writer and researcher holding a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the Islamic University of Gaza. He is the co-founder of the Edward Said Library in Gaza, which has become more than just a library—it stands as a cultural space of resistance, filled with the pulse of awareness and defiance against erasure and displacement. Shadi also manages a Malaysian cultural center in Gaza and has participated in international cultural programs aimed at promoting dialogue and breaking barriers imposed on Palestinian identity. Through his writings and initiatives, he dedicates his efforts to amplifying Gaza's voice and shedding light on both the suffering and the unwavering courage of a people who refuse to surrender despite blockade and destruction. Request Zoom link at readpalestine@gmail.com
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Tabling Opportunity at the Saturday Farmers Market in Madison
are here. Sign up your group now!
WNPJ enjoys public interface at a variety of locations. The Network shares the spots we reserve with interested member groups. We already have a spot reserved at the largest farmer’s market in WI at the state capitol in Madison on Saturday mornings. Site #15 at the King St corner of the Square. https://dcfm.org/
Click here for your member group to sign up to share the table!
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The Spring Network News is here! How are we continuing our peace and justice work in the face of rapid changes in our country? How do we resist violence and injustice, build stronger communities, and support healing in these times?
Our member organizations share their thoughts as they continue their vital work.
Click here to read the Spring 2025 Network News along with issues from the past 3 years!
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Videos of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Spring Assembly are available!March 24-28, 2025
We gathered each evening for an hour this week to bring you the voices of Wisconsin activists as we championed our diversity and our unity.
Topics included:
Coalition and Community Building: Our Common Denominators · Immigration & Palestine: The Connections · Protecting All Our Rights · Environmental Justice · Anti-war / Anti-militarism / Abolition
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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella 501c3 non-profit organization
supporting the work of 87 member groups around Wisconsin. Click here to find past issues of this weekly e-bulletin.
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As the network continues to grow we realize the vital role it plays in Wisconsin grassroots organizing. We hope to expand our board to keep the momentum towards peace and justice vibrant and relevant. Keeping us connected and helping each other in timely ways is critical. If you or someone you know would like to become a board member of WNPJ, please let us know. info@wnpj.org And thank you for all you do.
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Join WNPJ! www.wnpj.orgWNPJ welcomes individual members and groups!
For individuals, join at a sliding scale rate of $35/year – or whatever fits your budget!
For between $50 - $75/year, a WNPJ membership keeps your group connected with peace and justice efforts and helps keep the Network going - and growing!https://www.wnpj.org/membership
We help our member organizations reach a wider audience by amplifying your peace and justice events and actions on our list-serve and Facebook page. Membership also provides access to our community tabling opportunities, our online toolbox of peace and justice resources, and a community that cares about your peace and justice journey.
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