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Join us for Madison Action Day 2013: People of Faith United for Justice

Join with WISDOM and our partners from the Wisconsin Council of Churches, the Lutheran Office on Public Policy, Madison-area Urban Ministries, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, as we gather as People of Faith United for Justice from around Wisconsin to build relationships, to educate one another and to act together to ensure that our shared and faithful commitment to compassion and justice is reflected in our next state budget!

Thursday, March 14, 2013
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Bethel Lutheran Church
312 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison

 8:30 am Gathering/coffee at Bethel Lutheran Church
 9:30 am Welcome: Hannah Rosenthal, CEO Milwaukee Jewish FederationPlenary session focusing on the impact of faith as both an instrument of social justice and a catalyst for social transformation: Rev. Bryan Massingale, Professor of Theology, Marquette University, Milwaukee
10:30 am Issue – Action Breakout Sessions:
 
  • 11×15 Campaign (Criminal Justice Reform)
    for a Safer, Healthier Wisconsin
  • Additional breakout groups on
    Environment and Economic Justice
11:30 pm Lunch and preparation for Capitol visits
12:15 pm March to Capitol
12:30 pm Prayer Rally at Capitol, led by interfaith religious leaders
 1:30  pm Meetings with legislators
  4:00 pm Conclude

Registration and Lunch: $20/person by March 4
$10 for students and low income; scholarships available

Because of parking, we urge people to carpool, use church vans or public transportation.

To register: email your name and contact information to Lynn Butorac at: lbutorac@sbcglobal.net or print and mail this form,  madison_action_day_regist_020312 and payment  to:
MOSES c/o Lynn Butorac
2846 Moland St A1
Madison 53704

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