The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization supporting the work of 79 member groups around Wisconsin.
SPOTLIGHT on WNPJ’s Annual Fall Assembly! "Every Drop Counts: Coming Together for Water". The Assembly was held Saturday, October 28 in Appleton and via zoom. Click on this link for more images and updates. Peacemaker of the Year Award 2023 was presented to Bill Christofferson of Milwaukee, lead organizer for The Golden Rule, VFP anti-nuke ship. Introduction was by Mark Foreman (L) of Milwaukee Vets for Peace. Presenting the Award is Co-chair Mary Kay Baum (R). (photo credit, Brad Geyer):
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WNPJ member groups and affiliates issue Statements and Action Alerts on Hamas/Palestine/Israel
See the developing list here: https://www.wnpj.org/post/statements-from-wnpj-groups-and-their-national-affiliates-on-palestine-israel-hamas
URGERNT ACTION ALERT: As Gaza reels under the horrific Israeli bombardment, we are asking all WNPJ member groups and individual to take whatever action you can to stop it. Our government is using our tax dollars to underwrite and escalate this war against 2 million captive Palestinians -- at least three-quarters of whom are women and children -- with weapons, military advisors and political cover. In doing this they risk a much wider regional conflagration that could engulf many more millions of people in the region and beyond.
Sent to WNPJ by Barb Olson for Madison-Rafah Sister City Project rafahsistercity@yahoo.com and Cassandra Dixon for Palestine Partners and Mary House
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SPOTLIGHT!
VIRTUAL Thurs Nov 2, 12 noon - 1 pm Weaving the Web - WNPJ monthly virtual drop-in Hour. All are welcome to this first Thursday of each month zoom call. No agenda. A chance to share ideas and events. Zoom Meeting Information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361313008?pwd=UmxCOUcxL3ZFb244aXp0SnBVTFRSZz09 ; Meeting ID: 893 6131 3008 - Passcode: 797041; +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Organizer: office@wnpj.org
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Upcoming Events this week for WNPJ groups:
VIRTUAL Mon Oct 30, 7- 8:30 pm October Membership Meeting of Madison DSA - via zoom. To learn more, contact: DSAmadison@gmail.com
MILWAUKEE Mon Oct 30, 5:30- 6:30 pm Screening of "A Hallowed Home for Heroes". Oriental Theatre MKE, North Farwell Avenue. 5:30 PM: Registration and networking; 6:00 PM: Welcome from Emma Rudd, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, screening of Milwaukee PBS' "A Hallowed Home for Heroes"; 7:00 PM: Q&A with documentary producers Maryann Lazarski and Scottie. Reserve a spot - limited seating. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKKG6waAYGuiV1xgpaTu6UGH--Rxiv_9w8lD5ylxTAz64WHQ/viewform. Sent to WNPJ by VFP Milwaukee. vfpchapter102@gmail.com
LA CROSSE Thurs Nov 2, 12 - 12:30 pm Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil - Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Contact: Deborah Buffton dbuffton@yahoo.com
VIRTUAL Thurs Nov 2, 6 - 8 pm WILPF Monthly Virtual Book Club "Harvest of Empire". To get the zoom link, reply to: wilpfmadison@gmail.com. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. For questions or more information: http://wilpfmadison.org/
VIRTUAL Thurs Nov 2, 12 noon - 1 pm Weaving the Web - WNPJ monthly virtual drop-in Hour. All are welcome to this first Thursday of each month zoom call. Zoom Meeting Information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361313008?pwd=UmxCOUcxL3ZFb244aXp0SnBVTFRSZz09 ; Meeting ID: 893 6131 3008 - Passcode: 797041; +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Organizer: office@wnpj.org
VIRTUAL Sat Nov 4, 9 am - 4 pm Webinar: An Integral Approach to Spiritual Development - SINSINAWA. As people embark on a journey of self-discovery, they often reach these in-between places. Join us via Zoom with facilitator, Wendy Mitch. This webinar can offer guidance during these challenging times of transformation. Drawing on the work of Spiral Dynamics by Integral theorists: Ken Wilber, Don Beck and Clare W. Graves, we will look at the various phases of human development. Through the use of facilitator input, group processes, facilitated discussions, journaling, and integral practices incorporating head, heart, and body, participants will find community and practices to encourage continues growth. Please register by Monday, October 30, and the fee is $60 per person. Contact Arrangements at 608-748-4411 or visit our website at https://sinsinawa.org/moundcenter for more information.
APPLETON Sat Nov 4, 11 am - 12 noon Fox Valley Monthly Stand for Peace - Meet at Houdini Plaza, West Lawrence Street. Every month - the first Saturday! Bring your signs! Organizer: Ronna Swift ronnajean61@gmail.com
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WNPJ member groups can sign up for a Saturday opportunity to TABLE at the Madison Farmers Market – this Spring and summer at the Capitol Square. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daaa929a5fac34-wnpj#/
The Farmers Market opening date is April 15th – 7 am to 1 pm …and runs through mid-November on Saturdays. Sign up for your spot today! Bring your own table and hand-outs to the King Street corner of the Square, next to the VFP #25 table! Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
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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? Let us know at info@wnpj.org!
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