Save the Date! ICWJ hosts Senator Russ Feingold July 11th at 7pm Share this:
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The following reflection is written by one of our board members Pastor Marianne Cotter, from Trinity United Methodist Church, connecting worker justice and Easter. “As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not [...]
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The following is a reflection written by Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon, from Beth Israel Center, connecting worker justice and Passover. As we approach the Jewish holiday of Passover, it is appropriate to reflect upon the lessons of the holiday and what they might teach us in our own day. When Moses seeks to free the Israelites [...]
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On April 3, Dane County voters will be asked, “Should all Wisconsin workers have the right to seek safe working conditions and fair pay through collective bargaining?” The Board of Directors of the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice of South Central Wisconsin (ICWJ) endorses this referendum. ICWJ is a coalition of individuals, congregations and organizations [...]
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Join the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice and First Unitarian Society for a showing of the film At the River I Stand. The showing will be on Sunday April 1st, 2012 from 4-6:30pm at First Unitarian Society in the Gaebler Living Room. First Unitarian Society is located at 900 University Bay Drive in Madison. At [...]
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The following reflection on the connection between the Jewish holiday of Purim (which begins at sundown tonight) and worker justice was written by Rabbi Bonnie Margulis. For similar reflections on other holy days see the resources page! Be happy, it’s Adar! Jews the world over greet each other with these words during this month, the Jewish month [...]
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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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The Wisconsin State Journal published the article “In the Spirit: When politics, religion intersect” by Doug Erickson on February 19, 2012. Share this:
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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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