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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.

click here to read our 2021-2022 annual report.


BREAK THE FAST WITH US ON APRIL 1st!

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Join us for our 7th annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftar (break the fast). We are excited to come back in person and return to our traditional pot-luck dinner. We will come together on April 1 at 7 p.m. at Kromrey Middle School, 7009 Donna Drive, Middleton WI.

Vote NO, no, no
​ on Ballot Referenda!

On April 4, Wisconsin goes again to the voting booth.  On your ballot will be three referenda. Two will broaden conditions under which people can be kept in jail awaiting trial, and one calls for work requirements for public benefits. All are harmful and will exacerbate inequality.​
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The first two would amend the Wisconsin Constitution in such a way as to keep more people behind bars even before they’ve even been convicted of a crime. Read more about these referenda from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.

2023 lobby days


join voces de la frontera's lobby day

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Voces de la Frontera, a membership-based community organization led by low-wage workers, immigrants and youth, is planning a Lobby Day in Madison on Wednesday April 19, 2023.
Want to join?
If you are interested in taking part in this Lobby Day, send an email here.

days without latinx & immigrants may 1

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Last year, thousands of immigrant essential workers, small business owners, students and allies participated in the first of a two-day “Days Without Latinxs and Immigrants” general strike in Wisconsin as part of a national day of action for the immigrant rights movement. 

Help us have an even bigger presence this year by recruiting friends, family, and members of your faith communities to join in solidarity with them.

Call Mark, 
Voces de la Frontera, at 414-630-0420 for assistance in promoting this event.

Social Justice Fair on april 23

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3 – 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023
TEMPLE BETH EL

2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711 ​

Come support nonprofit organizations selling their products at the Social Justice Fair, open to the public. Buy art, tasty treats, jams, baking mixes, and more, and support good causes! Invite your friends to shop with you.

Questions? Contact Aleeza at engage@tbemadison.org or call the Temple Beth El office at 608-238-3123.

Conservation Lobby Day on April 25

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On Tuesday, April 25 in Madison, we are excited to partner with Wisconsin Conservation Voters for Conservation Lobby Day 2023! This is our day as an environmental movement to advocate for clean water, clean energy, a healthy democracy, and racial justice. 

Please join our partners Wisconsin Conservation Voters and be an advocate for a healthy Wisconsin that everyone can enjoy. 

​Learn more and register on their website at www.conservationvoters.org/cld23.

lgbtq+ equity day at the capitol

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Equality Day at the Capitol is Fair Wisconsin's  biennial grassroots advocacy day, usually held in the spring at the beginning of the state legislative session. 

Join us for a full day of connecting and grassroots advocacy with fellow activists from around the state!

Tuesday, May 10, 2023
  • Meet with state legislators and staff
  • Tell your story
  • Network and strategize with other equality-minded LGBTQ+ and allied Wisconsinites
  • Learn more about current policy issues important to the LGBTQ+ community and what you can do about it!

​Stay tuned for more information and the link to register.

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interfaith intersections on may 18

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is excited to announce a new program - Interfaith Intersections, 7-8:30 May 18, at Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison.

The topic for both sessions is “Faith as a moral compass.” An important aspect of this program is that our panelists are lay people, not clergy or academics.  Therefore, panelists will address this topic speaking from their own understanding of their faith but not speaking for their faith.  
 
This program is offered free of charge, but
 donations to cover costs are always appreciated!

Stay tuned for details and a link to RSVP.

calendar of events


interfaith pride service on august 21

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Interfaith Pride service will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church in Madison on on August 21, 2023.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Service on November 20​

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TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE INTERFAITH SERVICE will take place at Fitchburge Memorial UCC on November 20, 2023.
Mar. 31 - Int'l Transgender Day of Visibility

Apr. 1 - Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Apr. 4 - Spring ELECTION DAY
Apr. 5 - Passover begins
Apr. 9 - Easter
Apr. 13 - Passover ends
Apr. 21 - Ramadan ends
Apr. 23 - Social Justice Fair


May 4 - National Day of Prayer
May 14 - Mother's Day
May 10 - LGBTQ+ Equality Lobby Day
May 18 - Interfaith Intersections
May 21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity
May 29 - Memorial Day

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June 1 - WFVJ Virtual Annual Celebration

June 18 - Father's Day
​June 19 - Juneteenth
June 28 - Eid al-Adha begins (evening)
June 29 - Eid al-Adha ends (evening)

July 4 - Independence Day
July 26 - Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

Aug. 21 - Interfaith Pride Service
Aug. 26 - Women's Equality Day

Sept. 4 - Labor Day
Sept. 11 - Natl Day of Prayer & Remembrance
Sept. 15 - Natl Hispanic Heritage Month begins
Sept. 15 - Rosh Hashanah begins
Sept. 17 - Rosh Hashanah ends

WFVJ SEEKS A VOLUNTEER TREASURER

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice seeks 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.
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If interested, or to learn more, please contact Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis at 608-513-7121 or wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com.

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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Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice | Moving from Charity to Justice
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7118 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53717
608-513-7121
wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com
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