WHO WE ARE

Building Unity 4 Nonviolent Action

Building Unity 4 Nonviolent Action (BU4NVA) is a coalition of peace, justice, sustainability, and democracy groups, unions, communities of faith and/or conscience, neighbors, and other human groupings uniting to get our community organized, trained, and ready to respond nonviolently to the current cruel and criminal U.S. governmental actions and policies.

Solidarity Statement
Video of BU4NVA Launch

Our Goal: 

Our goals are to create a responsive, united network of nonviolent action teams that will promote learning about and practicing nonviolent direct action to protest and resist the violence affecting our communities and neighbors. 

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Select an option from the dropdown menu to learn how to take action now!

We are stronger in numbers. Please help us build the strength of this coalition with any or all of these simple steps that you can take from your own computer or phone.

Send these email invitations out to your network of groups and individuals:
Email to Groups: tinyurl.com/BU4NVA-Group-Invitation
Email to Individuals: tinyurl.com/BU4NVA-Individual-Invitation 
Email to Congregations of Faith & Conscience tinyurl.com/Blurb-4-Congregations
Email to Businesses – tinyurl.com/BAN-Invitation-Letter
Email to Neighbors/Leaders – tinyurl.com/BU4NVA-Neighborhood-Invite You are free to customize any of these email templates to suit your needs. We will ensure they stay updated. If you come across anything that needs editing, please call Building Unity at 608-630-3633. Thank you for being a part of the BU4NVA Outreach Team!

If possible, please let us know who you’re inviting by filling out this brief Outreach Report Form: tinyurl.com/BU4NVA-Outreach-Report-Form for each group, congregation, etc., that you invite.

Nonviolent Action Teams – small, trusted groups of friends, coworkers, neighbors, or fellow congregants – who stay connected, look out for one another, and show up safely and nonviolently when it matters.

You choose who you’re with, and there’s no obligation to act every time. Teams simply receive action alerts, and members respond when and how they’re able. This is how we stop “going it alone” and build a movement that includes everyone.

If you are part of a larger group interested in becoming a Member-Hub within the United Nonviolent Action Network, or if you are an individual wanting to learn more about this initiative, please fill out the form at the following link here. You can also call Building Unity at 608-630-3633 for more information.

uPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 20, 21, & 22 TO ATTEND…

Call to Action Weekend

We are uniting faith, civic, and community leaders of all types to create a powerful show of solidarity through a Call to Action Weekend. Over three days, three impactful events will inspire more volunteers to join our coalition’s efforts to strengthen our community’s readiness to confront threats of violence in Wisconsin.

DAY 1

Acting in Courage During Uncertain Times: A Call for Nonviolent Action by Faith and Conscience Leaders

Join us for an evening with faith and conscience leaders sharing their insights and calls to action. The event starts at 6:00 PM with snacks, followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 PM, moderated by Rev. Everett Mitchell and Rev. David Hart, featuring elected leaders. Location: Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716.

February 20, 2026

DAY 2

A Town Hall Meeting Leader and Community: A Collective Call for Nonviolent Action

Join us for a potluck dinner and Town Hall discussion on nonviolent action! The potluck starts at 6:00 PM, followed by a panel with elected officials at 7:00 PM. This month’s event will be at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705, due to a large turnout. Thanks to First Unitarian Society and James Reeb UU Congregation for their support!

February 21, 2026

DAY 3

“Freedom Caravans” and a State Capitol Assembly for Nonviolence 

People of faith and goodwill will form “Freedom Caravans” traveling to Capitol Square from across Dane County. They will circle Capitol Square before parking. Afterwards, participants will gather at Grace Episcopal Church, 116 W. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, for an “Assembly of Joyful Resistance” with music and singing.

February 22, 2026
Register for Call to Action Weekend Here
  

For more details about Call to Action Weekend and to see more upcoming events, visit our events page here.

Do you have an idea for a “Special” Nonviolent Action Team, or a unique talent or resource that you’d like to share?

If you have a special resource or talent that you can share with the wider community to help promote unity for nonviolent action, we would love to hear from you.
Please fill out our Special Teams and Resource Sharing (STARS) posting form. BU4NVA can help you find a team with a specific role, a certain constituency, or based in a particular area. We are here to assist you in your search.

STARS Posting Form


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