Check out the reflection below on the connection between Lent and worker justice, written by Pastor Ron Adams of Madison Mennonite Church. For similar reflections on other holy days see the resources page! In the gospel reading for the 4th Sunday of Lent (John 3: 14-21), the author describes the coming of Jesus as light [...]
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On Valentine’s Day 2012 Wisconsin still loves Justice! Tuesday, February 14 is the One-Year Anniversary of the Wisconsin Uprising. Participate in an Act of Solidarity: The faith and labor communities are joining together to call for the restoration of collective bargaining rights and funding for education. The Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice, MTI and TAA will each [...]
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Valentine’s Day 2011 the ‘Wisconsin Uprising’ began – This Valentine’s Day we celebrate Solidarity in the Heartland! Tuesday February 14th, 2012 ▪ 8:00-10:00am ▪ Cost $25 First United Methodist Church ▪ 203 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison Solidarity march to the Capitol will follow the breakfast! Keynote Speakers Pastor Troy Jackson, an evangelical pastor in Cincinnati, OH, [...]
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Here is another great reflection on worker justice and the Christmas holiday written by Sister Maureen McDonnell. For similar reflections check out our resources page! Christmas, great Feast of Light, is here! “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has [...]
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The following reflection on the connection between Christmas and worker justice was written by Pastor Nick Utphall of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. For similar reflections on other holy days see the resources page of our website. The familiar words of the Christmas story say, “In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping [...]
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The following reflection on the connection between Solstice and economic justice was written by Rev. Darrel Richey of James Reeb Unitarian Congregation. For similar reflections on other holy days see our resources page. Winter Solstice—The Birth of Religion We are in the time of the Winter Solstice. Solstice, which from Latin means “sol” (sun) and “stitium” [...]
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The following reflection on the connection between Hanukkah and worker justice was written by Rabbi Jonathan Biatch. For similar reflections on other holy days check out our resources page! As Hanukkah approaches (the holiday begins at sunset on December 20), Jews remember the oppression under which their ancestors of the ancient land of Israel lived, and which they sought [...]
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One of our board members, Jerry Folk, wrote some words on worker justice in Wisconsin during a time of reflection. November 27, four Sundays before Christmas, the Christian season of Advent begins. The first day of Advent is the Christian Rosh Ha’shanah, the Christian New Year. Like the Jewish High Holidays, there is a penitential [...]
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ICWJ and groups in cities across the country will take action to stop wage theft, a national crime wave that every year robs millions of workers out of billions of dollars they’ve worked for but never seen. The national network Interfaith Worker Justice has declared November 17-21 a National Days of Action Against Wage Theft [...]
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The Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice and Workers Rights Center is having their annual End of the Year Celebration and Fundraiser! It will be held at the home of Marc Rosenthal and Julie Derwinski on Thursday December 8th from 5-8pm. There will be music, drinks and snacks to celebrate ICWJ and WRCs accomplishments for the [...]
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