Interfaith Response to Gun Violence

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WISCONSIN FAITH VOICES FOR JUSTICE:
MOVING FROM CHARITY TO JUSTICE

May 27, 2022

Interfaith Vigil Against Gun Violence

There have now been more mass shootings in 2022 than days.

Join us in Prayer & Action!
Clergy and Religious leaders are encouraged to wear their religious clothing.

This is a family-friendly event. Family area will be available with chalk and family activities.

Organizers:
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
MOSES
Cosponsors:
80% Coalition
ELCA South Central Synod
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
JustDane
Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE)
Wi Conference United Methodist Church
Wi Conference United Church of Christ

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Take Action Now!

Demand Action to End Gun Violence Now

Yesterday, the Wisconsin Council of Churches sent out a sign on letter for clergy responding to the most recent heart-breaking mass shooting of nineteen children and two adults at a school in Uvalde, Texas.

Today they have shared an action alert for non-clergy to speak out. We thank them for allowing us to share these opportunities for action with you.

Too many lives have been lost because our leaders have failed to take commonsense, evidence-based action that we know can reduce gun deaths:
•   Universal background checks
•   Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)
•   Community violence intervention funding
•   Reasonable permitting process for carrying firearms

Please contact your representatives in Congress TODAY to Demand Action to End Gun Violence Now.- tell them no more delay, no more excuses, no more nonsense, no more avoiding the issue.

Thank you for your faithful advocacy.

Take Action NOW

Join us for our Tenth Annual Celebration!

I hope you will join me...
YOU are a friend who sustains Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice through your donations, your advocacy, and your volunteerism.

THANK YOU for helping us work toward a more just and equitable society.
Because of you we are lifting the voices of those who are underserved and marginalized. Because of you we are addressing some of the most critical threats to our state including racial justice, immigrant and worker’s rights and voting rights. Because of you we are upholding the dignity of all human beings.

We invite you to join us virtually
at our Annual Celebration,
Revival is Coming
June 9, 2022 at 7 PM.
Click HERE to RSVP

Revival means "a renewed attention to or interest in something.” As we renew and strengthen our commitment to social and economic issues facing our state, we ask that you join us in this Celebration. Hear updates about the work you make possible, take joy in our successes, and share our vision for the future.

During the Celebration, we will be delighted to honor three champions for justice:

Judge Derek Mosley , Presiding Judge, Milwaukee Municipal Court, for his outstanding work on behalf of at-risk youth in Milwaukee

Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and president of the African American Council of Churches in Madison, for his outstanding leadership in fighting for equity, justice, and civil rights.

Rev. Karen Hagen, retiring pastor at Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, an incredible activist on behalf of the hungry and unhoused in Milwaukee, and a tremendous bridge builder between faith communities.

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP
We also want to mark the occasion by raising $15,000. These funds will allow us greater capacity, outreach, and training for our new initiative to address white supremacy and racism confronting school districts in suburban and rural, rich and poor communities throughout Wisconsin.

Will you help us expand our reach, with a gift to our Annual Celebration? Make your gift at https://donorbox.org/wfvj. Your gift made prior to the event will be used to fund a matching gift appeal at the Annual Celebration.

Let us remember how far we have come, look ahead to how much farther we have to go, and pledge to work together to create real change.

Thank you! You are the power behind this work.
In gratitude,

Bonnie

Rabbi Bonnie Margulis
Executive Director

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Volunteer Opportunity -
WFVJ is Seeking a 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.

If interested, or to learn more, please contact WFVJ Executive Director
Rabbi Bonnie Margulis at wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com or 608-513-7121.

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Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice | Moving from Charity to Justice
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7118 Old Sauk Road
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