WNPJ member group events statewide the week of Sept 29th through October 5th! Check it out!
- office62426
- Sep 27
- 13 min read
Updated: Sep 29
WNPJ + Fall Fest at the Farley Center + Environment and Spirituality Summit + Art for Palestine + Constitution Tour Stop + SAVE Oct 20-23 for our WNPJ Fall Assembly! + Fair Maps and Line #5 hearings + DSA plans for Oct 18th No Kings 2.0 rally + other statewide events
Farley Center Fall Festival 2025
2299 Spring Rose Road in Verona
Come join us for the Farley Center Fall Celebration 2025 – Open House and Apple Cider Day! Pick apples, wash apples, slice apples and press the apples in the 180 year old cider press! Come join us on a tour of the Natural Path Sanctuary, farm or bees. Listen to music and have a great time! Please bring your baked apple treats (and other treats) to share with others! Farley Center honey will be available for sale by Beekeepers Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten. Beekeepers will have information if you are interested in being a Farley Center Beekeeper! Farley Center farmers will be selling fresh, organic vegetables at the Market Table. Donations will be accepted to go toward the purchase of buying the next planting of fruit trees. All are welcome! Invite your friends! RAIN OR SHINE!
*********************************************************************************
***********************************************************************************************
2025 Annual Environment & Spirituality 2-day Summit with Faith in Place - hybrid
Monday - Tuesday, 29th and 30th of September
Both virtual & in-person. Watch parties are being held in person throughout Wisconsin – find your nearest spot here: https://aes-summit.org/2025-wp. Note: after you register, you will be notified of the nearest in-person watch party!
This year’s Summit will explore the theme of 'Strong and Supported,' offering four sessions each diving into ways we can give and receive healing to the Earth around us and create a healthier and more just world.
The final event is a video ‘watch party’ in Madison with author Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass.
Faith in Place is dedicated to empowering people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to be leaders in advancing environmental and racial justice, providing resources to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities. Learn more here.
We are thrilled to feature a distinguished group of speakers from diverse faiths, identities, and professional backgrounds at this year’s Summit.
***********************************************************************
Lands of Palestine Art show & Silent Auction!
These canvases by Madison artist Baz Sundark were inspired by photos of Masafer-Yatta, a rural region at the southernmost end of the West Bank, where shepherding communities are struggling to remain on their lands in the face of unprecedented Israeli settler attacks and military aggression. Online bidding will open at 7am October 3 and end at Midnight on Indigenous People's Day, Oct 13.
Art will be on display at Java Cat Coffee, 4221 Lien Road in Madison, from October 3-13.
In Person Artist Meet and Greet at Java Cat!! October 9, 5-6:30 pm
This auction will help provide food and replacement olive trees and sheep to villages impacted by settler and military violence and land theft in Masafer Yatta, located at the southern end of the West Bank. Learn more here. Contact: Cassandra Dixon at palestinepartners4justice@gmail.com
********************************************************
Democracy Campaign for Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution statewide tour, a free community event with dinner, interactive activities, and conversation about how amendments impact our democracy and what we can do to put power back in the hands of the people.
We'll be in Madison on Monday, September 29 at 6 PM at the Black Business Hub! RSVP today: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution
********************************************************************
Sowing Seeds of Hope and Healing Pilgrimage –
Fond du Lac
Saturday, October 4th
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
During the Season of Creation (Sept. 1-Oct. 4), we join with our interfaith family in prayer and action for our common home. Pope Francis designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope." Please join the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA) for a one-day pilgrimage in and around Fond du Lac gathering seeds of hope and sowing them in places in need of healing. These spaces and places invite us to greater communion with the natural world. The Sowing Seeds of Hope and Healing Pilgrimage will begin at 8:30 a.m., at the CSA motherhouse in Fond du Lac and conclude in the same location at 5 p.m. Space is limited to 60 participants of high school age and older. Register here:
Let’s walk together as Pilgrims of Hope, celebrating our faith and commitment to care for creation. Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes csa@csasisters.ccsend.com
********************************************************************
Building Strength Through Community— Conference
Friday, 03 October - 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
At the Weidner Center, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay
Join Wise Women Gathering Place and others for the 2025 Implicit Bias Conference in WI to build capacity for culturally responsive care in our community. Register here.
"The Implicit Bias Conference will bring together advocates, professionals, and community members from across Wisconsin and beyond to examine how implicit bias impacts access to safety, healing, and equity—especially for those whose victimization is often ignored or distorted. Together, we will build tools for culturally responsive care, explore victim advocacy as a public health issue, and foster connection across lines of difference.”—Dr. Renita D. Robinson, Senior Director of Client Services, We All Rise Conference Director
Contact: Wise Women Gathering Place, WiseWomenGP.org, Info@wisewomengp.org
************************************
Line 5 Contested Case Updates
Over a half-year of diligent preparation is culminating this month and next as Line 5 legal activities are set to begin.
Last November, the Wisconsin DNR issued permits and other regulatory approvals that Enbridge Energy needs in order to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. In response, Midwest Environmental Advocates, on behalf of 350 Wisconsin, Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, filed a joint petition with Clean Wisconsin for a contested case hearing challenging the permits. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is also challenging the permits. The contested case hearing will begin on August 12 and is expected to last until early October. (subject to change) https://midwestadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/Enbridge-DNR250002-Amended-PHC-Report.pdf
Contested Case Hearing Schedule – all events start at 9 am
Sept 29 – Oct 3 in Madison: DNR presents its case
To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Public Participation
IN PERSON: Any member of the public may attend. Proceedings begin each day at 9:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL: The hearing may be observed by video and telephone via Microsoft Teams. To connect by video, use Teams on the web or the Teams app, then enter the Meeting ID: 247 227 844 895 and passcode: aK6Bt7Ye.
To connect by phone, dial 1-608-571-2209, and then enter the Meeting ID: 589 521 165# when prompted.
For more information regarding the contested case and to view the public notice, take a look at this explainer by MEA.
***************************************************************************
We’ve got fair maps, WI—for now. But without real legislation, they could disappear after 2030. Join us to speak up, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of voting in Wisconsin. Register + learn more about in-person vs on-line events and locations and times here: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
La Crosse – Tuesday, October 14
Winnebago Co. – Wednesday, October 15
*********************************************
SAVE these DATES! Oct 20, 21, 22, 23! for the 34th WNPJ Annual FAll ASsembly!
Learn more here…..https://www.wnpj.org/post/2025-fall-assembly
***********************************************************************
Special note to WNPJ member groups about the upcoming No Kings Rally in Madison * Sat. Oct 18th!
There’s an opportunity for groups for the Oct 18th Rally in Madison! Madison Area DSA invites your organization to participate in the "No Kings, No Bosses, No Billionaires" Bloc at No Kings Day. The "official" march is called for 2pm at McPike Park on Saturday, October 18th. We are planning a "Community Conversation and Art Build" (where organizations would be welcome to table) before the march at 12pm, then to join the march as a bloc, then hold teach-ins and tabling at the capital after the march. The hope is to create a big, beautiful bloc that celebrates creativity, community, and working-class power.
We are convening a bloc around a basic program to bring some much needed political vision to this event, and to help cohere left, labor, and pro-Palestine organizations into a powerful united front that can fight the fascists and win a better world. If your organization agrees with the following program, we invite you to endorse the bloc and participate in our day-of events.
- No Genocide, No Deportations, No Mass Incarceration
- Healthcare, Housing, Education for All
- Fund People’s Needs, Not Endless Wars!
- Union Jobs for All!
If your group is interested in endorsing, please reply to this message (DSA Madison dsamadison@gmail.com ...with your organization's logo, and let us know if your members are interested in tabling, hosting a teach-in, or contributing in other ways, such as marshalling or providing logistical support. Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to marching with you! In Solidarity, Madison Area DSA
**************************************
Listing of WNPJ member group events….
Click here to see a listing and details of recurring Vigils across the state.
APPLETON
Sat Sept 27, 11 am – 12 noon Fox Valley Advocates for Peace Weekly Peace Vigil. Meets at Houdini Plaza, one block north on College and Appleton St across from the Children's Museum
and City Hall. We meet each Saturday morning to support the rights of Palestinians to life, self-determination and the protection of their homeland. We call for the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza and a cessation of military aid for Israel. Because we pledge to be transparent and accountable, we do not allow the wearing of masks. We are not pro-Hamas and we guard against antisemitism. This event is hosted by the Fox Valley Advocates for Peace. kent1952@live.com
Sat Oct 4, 11 am – 12 noon. Monthly Vigil for Peace. Meet at Houdini Plaza on College Avenue, Fox Valley Peace Coalition monthly vigil. Bring your signs! Contact: Ronna Swift
BARABOO
Sun Sept 28. 8:30 – 10 am Community Building Event with Baraboo Acts Coalition, with speaker Miguel Rivera from Madison. At the First Congregational United Church of Christ, corner of 6th & Broadway. This special session is designed to promote peace and racial unity. With ease we will find common ground and break down the barriers to living in unity. During his 30 year career at ExxonMobil, Miguel Rivera held a variety of supervisory/managerial positions within R & D, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, ultimately leading global process improvement teams across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. His experience led to a passionate appreciation of the value of a diverse and inclusive culture, both individually and corporately. Today, Miguel continues to pursue his passion for racial justice as an activist. The format for the session is designed to promote peace and unity amongst all peoples, across races in a gentle, non-threatening approach. It may include speakers, listening to talks, and small group discussions. (There was a similar session held on Sept 21) Sent to WNPJ by Baraboo Acts Coalition https://www.wnpj.org/member-organizations-list/baraboo-acts-coalition
DE PERE
Thurs Oct 2, 5:30 – 8 pm Wise Women Gathering Place Film Screening:Broken Angel
At the De Pere Cinema, 417 George St. 16+, Raffle Door Prizes, Free Admission with Registration at https://bit.ly/broken-angel-film
FOND DU LAC
Sat Oct 4, 8:30 am – 6 pm Sowing Seeds of Hope and Healing Pilgrimage – Learn how to register for this event, supported by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes….in the SPOTLIGHT above.
GREEN BAY
Fri Oct 3, 7:45 am – 5 pm Building Strength Through Community— Conference
At the Weidner Center, 2420 Nicolet Dr See the SPOTLIGHT above to register and learn more….
JANESVILLE
Wed Sept 24, 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 Sept 26, 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
LA CROSSE
Thurs Sept 25, 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
Mon Sept 29, 6 – 8 pm Tour stop with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign for Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution tour. At the Black Business Hub, 2352 S. Park! RSVP today: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution , This is a free community event with dinner, interactive activities, and conversation about how amendments impact our democracy and what we can do to put power back in the hands of the people. See SPOTLIGHT above for details.
Mon Sept 29, 12 noon WEBINAR - Championing Campaign Finance Reform featuring Nick Ramos from WI Democracy Campaign. Part #2 of the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign Extremism Series – (second of 4 events}. Register one time to attend all 4 sessions. wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com
Tues Sept 30, 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
Tues Sept 30, 2 – 3:30 pm New Racial Battle Lines and the Second Trump Administration UW-Madison, Rm. 8417 Social Science (1180 Observatory Dr.) America’s – Hybrid Seminar with Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Hosted by the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. For more info and to register for Zoom link, visit: https://havenswrightcenter.wisc.edu/event/smith/ Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
Thurs Oct 2, 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!"
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
Fri Oct 3, 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
Sat Oct 4, 2-3:30pm - New Member Orientation with Madison Democratic Socialists of America. 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/
Contact dsamadison@gmail.com
MILWAUKEE
Sat Oct 4, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: King/North. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .
RACINE
Sat Oct 4, 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 Oct 5, 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
Sun Oct 5, 10:30 am -2:30 pm Farley Center Fall Fest! Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….https://www.facebook.com/events/550313847821601
VIROQUA
Sat Oct 4, 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/Hybrid
Tues Sept 30, 2 – 3:30 pm New Racial Battle Lines and the Second Trump Administration UW-Madison, Rm. 8417 Social Science (1180 Observatory Dr.) America’s – Seminar with Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Hosted by the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. For more info and to register for Zoom link, visit: https://havenswrightcenter.wisc.edu/event/smith/ Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
Wed Oct 1, 5 – 6 pm RIGHTS of NATURE with WISDOM - Monthly Zoom Call
WISDOM's Environmental Justice Task Force has been concentrating our statewide work around the "Rights of Nature" movement. See www.rightsofnaturewi.org to learn more about what we are doing and what we are planning. Take a minute to sign our petition on the website as well. We meet virtually the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. You can find the Zoom meetings here. For any questions, please contact WISDOM's Environmental Justice Task Force Chair, Nancy Stencil at nstencil7983@gmail.com.
Thurs Oct 2, 6:30 - 7:30 pm WILPF Book Circle Conversation. All welcome. Let's talk about... The book tonight Oct 2: Emergent Strategy; Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown Virtual/on-line only. The first Thursday of each month with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Madison. For questions or more information on getting the zoom link, send a message to:wilpfmadison@gmail.com 608-609-7961 http://wilpfmadison.com
*******************************
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!
*******************************************
The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella 501c3 non-profit organization
supporting the work of 89 member groups around Wisconsin. Click here to find past issues of this weekly e-bulletin.
Our network plays a vital role in Wisconsin grassroots organizing. We maintain awareness of member groups' activities and work to increase the number of people ready to take on "Good Trouble". Keeping us connected and helping each other in timely ways is a critical role of WNPJ.
Expanding our board will add more diverse voices and help keep the momentum towards peace and justice vibrant and relevant. 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.
*****************************************************************
***********************************************************************************************
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.
***************************************************
If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US! https://www.wnpj.org/membership
WNPJ has a YouTube Channel! Check it out here to view members videos!:
Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available! yardsigns@wnpj.org
See our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WisNPJ
"Like" us and follow us! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
**********************************
Comments