Call to Action Weekend: Faith, Elected, & Community Leaders Uniting for Nonviolent Action
We are pulling together faith, civic, and community leaders of all types and are planning for a big show of unity with A Call to Action Weekend. Three events in three days will help bring more volunteers into our coalition’s efforts to get organized to better increase our community’s readiness to respond to threats of violence in Wisconsin.
- Part 1: February 20, 6-9 PM – Acting in Courage During Uncertain Times: A Call for Nonviolent Action by Faith and Conscience Leaders – Join us for an evening where a panel of faith and conscience leaders will share their wisdom, guidance, and calls to action during these troubling times. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with snacks and refreshments, followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 PM. This discussion will be moderated by the Honorable Rev. Everett Mitchell and Rev. David Heart, featuring elected leaders. The event will take place at Lake Edge Lutheran Church, located at 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716.
- Part 2: Feb. 21, 6-9 PM – Town Hall with Elected Leaders on Nonviolent Action + Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet – Join us for a potluck dinner followed by a Town Hall discussion featuring elected leaders on the topic of nonviolent action! The potluck will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by the panel discussion led by elected officials at 7:00 PM. Please note that due to the anticipated large turnout, this month’s Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet will be held at the larger venue of First Unitarian Society. We extend our special thanks to both First Unitarian Society and James Reeb UU Congregation for their flexibility in making this event possible.The address for First Unitarian Society is: 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705
- Part 3: Feb. 22, “Freedom Caravans” and a State Capitol Assembly for Nonviolence – Communities of faith, conscience, and goodwill will gather at houses of worship and other locations to form “Freedom Caravans.” These caravans will display signs we provide, growing in number as they head towards the Capitol Square from all corners of Dane County. The caravans will circle the Capitol Square at least once before parking. Participants will gather in the Capitol Rotunda for an “Assembly of Joyful Resistance,” featuring music, singing, and more.