Wisconsin Council of Churches Annual Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at New Heights Church in Mazomanie, WI, for an inspiring day focused on reimagining churches as justice and community care hubs. The event features a keynote from Common Grace Church/Eastmorland Community Center leaders, a Madison-based congregation demonstrating innovative community partnerships through programs like food pantries, Safe Surrender events, and housing redevelopment. With networking opportunities, participants will explore workshops on building renewal, mental health inclusivity, social justice post-election, and conflict transformation. Register now to be part of this meaningful conversation.

Schedule

• 8:30 AM: Registration & Refreshments

• 9:30 AM: Welcome & Morning Worship

• 10:00 AM: Business Meeting

• 11:30 AM: Keynote Presentation

• 12:30 PM: Lunch

• 1:30 PM: Workshops (Session 1)

• 2:30 PM: Break

• 2:45 PM: Workshops (Session 2)

• 3:45 PM: Adjourn

Workshop topics include transforming church buildings into community centers, fostering mental health through WISE practices, navigating religious equity in uncertain times, and embracing discomfort for conflict transformation. Stay tuned for more details!

Accommodations: Hotels are available in Sauk City (15 minutes away) and Middleton/Madison (25 minutes away). Plan for travel time accordingly.