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We connect and empower faith communities and individuals to work for the common good and a life of dignity for everyone.  We advocate for change so that all individuals and families can thrive socially, prosper economically, and participate fully in civil society. We intentionally build bridges across faith communities and draw on the collective wisdom, courage, and strength of our various faith traditions.

The Most Important Election You Never Heard Of

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On Feb. 21, Wisconsin goes to the polls for our primary elections.  On the ballot is the non-partisan primary for the State Supreme Court. It is incumbent upon us all to make sure our friends and family understand why it is so important that everyone comes out to vote in this election!
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Anti-Equity Referenda and Legislation: Help Raise Awareness!

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In the short time our legislature has been in session this year, they have been hard at work introducing anti-equity referenda and legislation. It is very important that we understand the implications of these legislative efforts and how they will affect our state. 
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WFVJ seeks a volunteer Treasurer

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with experience working with non-profit accounting, or a willingness to learn.  Duties include managing bi-monthly payroll, filing quarterly federal and state reports, preparing the annual 990 and WI State reporting, preparing annual W-2s and 1099s, and preparing monthly statements of account for the board of directors.  Familiarity with Quickbooks Online a plus. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/month, plus time needed to prepare annual tax filings.  

To learn more, please contact WFVJ ED Rabbi Bonnie Margulis at
 wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com.
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calendar of events

webinar on american democracy feb. 7

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CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM webinar  Feb. 7

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January
Nat'l Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Jan. 1 - Kwanzaa ends
Jan 1 - New Year’s Day
Jan. 1 - Catholic World Day of Peace

Jan. 16 - National Religious Freedom Day
Jan 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr.  Day
Jan. 22 - Lunar New Year
Jan 27 - Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jan. 31 - Faith-based Housing Summit

February 
Black History Month


Feb. 1 - National Freedom Day
Feb. 5-6 - Tu BiShvat
Feb. 7 -
 "Faith and Democracy Tour"
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Feb. 7 - Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity webinar
​Feb. 8 - Catholic Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking​
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb. 18 -
 Maha Shivaratri
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Feb. 20 - Presidents Day
Feb. 20 - World Day of Social Justice
Feb. 21 - Spring Primary
Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday
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March

Women’s History Month

​Mar. 1 - Zero Discrimination Day & International Women of Color Day
Mar. 8 - International Women’s Day
Mar. 17 - St. Patrick’s Day
Mar. 21 - Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mar. 21 - Wisconsin Interfaith Day of Advocacy
Mar. 24 - Equal Pay Day
Mar. 25 - Int'l Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Mar. 31 - Int'l Transgender Day of Visibility

in the news

  • Madison.com - Senate Democrats call on GOP leader to replace elections commissioner after minority turnout comments
  • PBS Wisconsin - PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2022 highlights
  • ​PBS Wisconsin - Abortion policy in Wisconsin and divergent outlooks on freedom of religion
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Faith at the polls: Wisconsin poll chaplains are set to bear witness against intimidation tactics
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - ‘Overjoyed’ to ‘shock’: Faith-based advocates on both sides of abortion issue react to Supreme Court decision, vow to continue work
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Here's how Wisconsin leaders, politicians and others are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
  • WKOW.com - 'We cannot be broken': Transgender Day of Remembrance honors lives lost, spreads love
  • upi.com - Disputes over school anti-racism policies, 'critical race theory' move to courts
  • Channel 3000 - Local religious leaders, Madison community members host vigil for recent mass shooting tragedies
  • NPR - Appeals court reinstates drop boxes for Wisconsin's February primary
  • ​Public News Service - Lawmakers Reintroduce 'Economic Justice Bill of Rights'
  • ​wispolitics.com - Reps. Shelton and Hong, Sen. Agard: Democratic legislators recommit to the Economic Justice Bill of Rights
  • ​Wisconsin Examiner - Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t allow dropboxes for April election​​
  • Wiscon Examiner - Wisconsin Supreme Court’s horrible ruling on absentee voting​
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Four parties have intervened in a lawsuit seeking to end the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin
  • NBCnews.com - Religious leaders call for justice and peace ahead of verdict in Rittenhouse case
  • Madison.com - Religious leaders gather in Kenosha as they await Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
  • ​​​Milwaukee Independent - “Day without latinxs & immigrants” strike calls for statewide restoration of driver licenses
  • Wisconsin Examiner - Faith groups challenge bills that would restrict teaching about racism
  • ​WDRT 91.9 FM - Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis interview on voting rights, racial equity, and more
  • Madison 365 - Wisconsin faith leaders denounce GOP voter suppression bills
  • ​The Capital Times - Madison on Election Day: Rabbi Bonnie Margulis
  • Christian Aid - World religious leaders call for massive increases in production of Covid vaccines and end to vaccine nationalism
  • Wisconsin Public Radio - Union Supporters To UW Hospital: 'We Will Keep Coming Back'
  • Wisconsin Examiner - Live Election Coverage: Wisconsin called for Biden
  • Wisconsin Examiner - Clergy group backs workers and Safer at Home extension
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Hundreds of members of religious groups protest Trump immigration policies in Milwaukee​
  • Wisconsin Muslim Journal - WISCONSIN FAITH LEADERS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON COVID SAFETY PLEDGE​
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