CUSH

U.S. History: Whose Story Gets Told
2022-02-28 18:30 - 19:45 UTC | Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 5810 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Part 2 of CUSH’s 3-Part Series “Addressing Our Bias and Embracing Our Diversity” will be our Community Conversations. Join us for this relevant discussion. The Rev. Dr. Monica Cummings will facilitate this evening.

Please register in advance so that we can ensure enough space and also so that we can contact registrants if there are changes to the event. Masks will be required and social distancing will be honored.

Register Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/qC1-ezi55Uq6YvLBX2c54A2

If you have any questions, please contact us at CUSHKenosha@gmail.com

KUSD School Board Candidate Forum
2022-03-10 00:30 - 02:00 | WI
Co-Hosted by CUSH, Beth Hillel Social Action Committee, and the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha.

This forum will livestream on the CUSH Facebook page, and a recording of the forum will be on the CUSH Facebook page afterwards for people who are not available to watch it live.

CUSH Community Conversation: Anti-Semitism & Anti-Muslim Bias in Kenosha
2022-03-28 18:30 - 19:45 | Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 5810 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
This second CUSH Community Conversation in our 3-part Addressing Our Bias and Embracing Our Diversity program is again at Bradford Community Church UU. Our conversation will focus on current issues in Kenosha concerning the circulation of Anti-Semitic literature and Anti-Muslim bias that has been encountered as CUSH works to sponsor Afghan refugee households.
Please register to join us for this important community conversation:
https://secure.everyaction.com/PmoLErn-zUmPuieE_RLDzA2

Life at Our Southern Border
2022-03-29 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
Join CUSH Religious Leaders Caucus members Sr. Erica Jordan, OP and Sr. Judy Seiberlich, OP for this important presentation about life at the migrant encampment in Reynosa, Tamaulipas in Mexico. Sr. Erica and Sr. Judy, both Sinsinawa Dominican sisters, will share their experiences at the U.S. southern border from their volunteer work there with Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas in late October 2021.

If you missed this event and would like to watch the recorded livestream, access the link by clicking HERE.

Canvas with CUSH and WIVEC!
2022-09-29 15:30 - 18:00 | WI
CUSH is partnering with WIVEC (Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign) and the League of Women Voters to canvas with kick off and wrap up refreshments at Bradford UU Church (5810 8th Ave, Kenosha). The more volunteers, the bigger the success.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/YjgiqggAN6U7sS9x7

Canvas with CUSH!
2022-10-05 15:30 - 17:30 | WI
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/sheKk7LU5hfC6q2V9
Access to the polls and informed voting are critical social justice issues today.
Knock on Doors with us in CUSH Congregation Neighborhoods.
3:30 – 5:30pm
Canvas with a partner
No experience required – onsite training
Come alone, bring a friend, bring a group from your congregation!

These canvases are nonpartisan actions to share voting access information.

Sunday Canvas with CUSH and WIVEC!
2022-10-09 13:00 - 15:30 | WI

Attend the CUSH/Urban League Voter Simulation - Polling Place Practice Event
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Urban League, 1418 68th Street, Kenosha, 53143, United States
CUSH and the Urban League are partnering for CUSH’s Voter Simulation Event on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 4pm until 6pm, hosted at the Urban League in Kenosha (1418 – 68th St, Kenosha).
Sign Up Here To Participate: https://secure.everyaction.com/b-AGGuoyyk-jlMeB4vWjew2
(so that we can get a good head count for food)
What is a Voter Simulation Experience? It’s an opportunity to practice what voting is like!
Walk through a replica of a polling place to practice the voting process. Assistance offered to register to vote or to request your absentee ballot. Information offered about eligibility, where to vote, and early voting.
If you are a first time voter or have questions about the voting process, please attend!
Spanish – speaking volunteers will be on site too.
Free – Family Friendly – Food Provided
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CUSH y Urban League se están asociando para el evento de simulación de votantes de CUSH, organizado en Urban League en Kenosha (1418 – 68th St, Kenosha).
¿Qué es una experiencia de simulación de votantes? ¡Es una oportunidad para practicar cómo es votar!
Camine a través de una réplica de un lugar de votación para practicar el proceso de votación. Asistencia ofrecida para registrarse para votar o para solicitar su boleta de voto en ausencia. Información ofrecida sobre elegibilidad, dónde votar y votación anticipada.
Si vota por primera vez o tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de votación, ¡asista!
También habrá voluntarios de habla hispana en el lugar.
Gratis – Apto para toda la familia – Comida incluida
**Email Lori Hawkins, if you are interested in volunteering for this event: lhawkins@cushkenosha.com

Clerk of Circuit Courts Candidate Forum
2022-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | WI
Tune in Friday through the Leaders of Kenosha Facebook Page for this candidate forum, which will be live streamed. You will also be able to access the recording of this live stream at anytime following the forum at either the LOK or CUSH Facebook page.
Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Courts is an important race. The League of Women Voters website defines this role for us: “The Clerk of Circuit Courts handles record keeping, finance, and administration for the court as well as jury management. Clerks of Circuit Courts work with all those involved in the county judicial process including judges, county boards and the public. Voters elect the clerk of circuit court to serve a four-year term in countywide races.”
Candidates were issued invitation to take part on Wednesday, October 5th.
– Rebecca Matoska Mentink confirmed that day.
– Zach Rodriguez did not reply to that invitation (which was through an email at his campaign website.) A follow up voicemail invitation was left for him on Wednesday, October 12, and an email on Tuesday, October 18th, both to the information on the county’s candidate filing papers. As of this time, we have not received a reply, but we hope that Zach will attend on Friday, as this is the only opportunity for the public to hear from both candidates together.
– On Tuesday, October 18th, both candidates were emailed the Forum Guidelines, which can be found HERE.

Upside Down Breakfast Fundraiser
2022-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001 - 80th Street
CUSH Upside-Down Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, November 13th
4:30 – 7:00pm
St. Mary’s Lutheran Church
2001 – 80th St. Kenosha

Skip Sunday evening cooking and dine in with CUSH and St. Mary’s Lutheran Church for a “breakfast for dinner” experience! Rich Mich will cook up Egg Strata with Broccoli and Cheese, Sausage on the Side, and Tater Tots. Fruit Compote and Mini Croissants will also be offered along with Coffee, Orange Juice, and Water.
There will be a Pastoral Pastry Silent Auction (tasty pastries baked by our very own CUSH Religious Leaders) as well as live music.
$15 per person
$25 for 2
$10 for Children Under 10
Purchase Meals by November 9th
Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Odl1oTXOR0q7XsYcLzL8lQ2
Or with Check made out to CUSH or Cash at the fundraiser. Please call or email Bunny if you plan to pay at the event rather than online: bunnycs@sbcglobal.net / 262-914-6793

Interested in Volunteering for this event? Thank you!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4bafaf22a6f85-cush

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity with Guest Speaker Doug Poland of Law Forward to discuss the importance of the WI Supreme Court elections
2023-01-10 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
Guest speaker: Doug Poland of Law Forward, who will discuss the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court elections (the Spring Primary is Tues. Feb. 21; the Spring Election is Tues. April 4)

Register for the Zoom link HERE.

To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Wisconsin Council of Churches Presents: Faith and Democracy Tour, Talking to Friends and Loved Ones Caught up in Conspiracy Theories and Christian Nationalism
2023-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
Workshop: Talking to Friends and Loved Ones Caught up in Conspiracy Theories and Christian Nationalism
Sunday, Feb 5th in Waukesha – 2:00-4:00pm – First Baptist Church of Waukesha (247 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha).In-person only.
Register Here: https://www.wichurches.org/2022/10/faith-democracy/
Interested in carpooling? Contact Lori Hawkins: lhawkins@cushkenosha.com

*This is an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a WISDOM Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity partner.

Wisconsin Council of Churches Presents: Faith and Democracy Tour, The Rise of the Christian Right and White Christian Nationalism
2023-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | WI
The Rise of the Christian Right and White Christian Nationalism
Monday, Feb 6th in Brookfield – 7:00pm – Unitarian Universalist Church West (13001 W North Ave, Brookfield). Livestream option available.
Register Here: https://www.wichurches.org/2022/10/faith-democracy/
Interested in carpooling? Contact Lori Hawkins: lhawkins@cushkenosha.com
*This is an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a WISDOM Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity partner.

Wisconsin Council of Churches Presents: Faith and Democracy Tour, Christian Nationalism in Congregations – A Conversation for Clergy and Faith Leaders
2023-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | WI
Christian Nationalism in Congregations – A Conversation for Clergy and Faith Leaders
Tuesday, Feb 7th Online Only – 9:00- 10:30am
This event is meant for Clergy and Faith Leaders of Congregations, who may register here: https://www.wichurches.org/2022/10/faith-democracy/

*This is an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a WISDOM Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity partner.

Wisconsin Council of Churches Presents: Faith and Democracy Tour, American Democracy and the Role of Faith
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | WI
American Democracy and the Role of Faith
Tuesday, Feb 7th in Madison – 7:00pm – First Baptist Church of Madison (518 N Franklin Ave, Madison). Livestream option available.
Register Here: https://www.wichurches.org/2022/10/faith-democracy/
Interested in carpooling? Contact Lori Hawkins: lhawkins@cushkenosha.com
*This is an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a WISDOM Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity partner.

Faith & Democracy Tour Follow Up Discussion with CUSH
2023-02-12 13:30 - 15:00 | WI
If you attended one of the Faith & Democracy Tour events (either in person or via livestream), please join us for a follow up discussion and to discuss ways to put what we learned into action for Kenosha.

St. Mary Catholic Church 1:30-3pm
7307 – 40th Ave, Kenosha

CUSH Issues Assembly 2023
2023-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | WI
At this event, we will collectively choose our issue actions for 2023. This is a caucus style event, and we’d love to have you attend to be a part of the work.
Wesley United Methodist Church (4600 – 60th Street, Kenosha)
Doors open at 6pm for refreshments and fellowship.
Issues Assembly begins at 6:30pm

More information will soon be available on the website’s Issues page and via email.
To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call with James Santelle, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, on the US Supreme court and First Amendment (free speech) issues
2023-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
Special Guest:

James Santelle, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, on the US Supreme court and First Amendment (free speech) issues

When we receive the Zoom link, we will share it via email. To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call: Teaching Wisconsin Students the Truth about the Holocaust and Other Genocides in Wisconsin
2023-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm is the next statewide Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity call.
This month’s topic: “Teaching Wisconsin Students the Truth about the Holocaust and Other Genocides in Wisconsin.”
The session will be led by Father Yeprem Kelegian (Armenian Orthodox Church), Kristin McDaniel (Department of Public Instruction), and Dr. George Dalbo (Clinton School District). (The slides for their presentation are attached for you to look through in advance if you wish.)
Taking a Faithful Stand is both an education and an action group, and the more CUSH representation we have, the more we can accomplish.
Find out more about Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity efforts HERE. You can sign the pledge to commit to civic engagement there, learn more about Teach the Truth Wisconsin, and gain the ability to receive invitations to these calls.
This initiative is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches, WISDOM, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice, Wisconsin Council of Rabbis, and MICAH.
If you have any questions or would like to be notified through CUSH about these calls and events once you’ve signed the pledge, reach out to Lori Hawkins, CUSH Community Organizer at lhawkins@cushkenosha.com.
Add this event directly to your Google or other online calendar by clicking the calendar link below.

WISDOM's Madison Action Day
2023-04-27 | WI
This biannual event coincides with the biannual state budget. In the past, WISDOM has brought hundreds of people to this important event to communicate how our values must be reflected in the state budget. We hope you can join us!

Please save the date and Register through the link below to join CUSH. CUSH will coordinate methods of transportation and details about meeting with our legislators.

Register here for Madison Action Day with CUSH: https://secure.everyaction.com/ewoPuw01aUeTSmHBYPoXzg2

Join the virtual events / training opportunities to help prepare for Madison Action Day. You need not attend all of them.
Thursday Feb. 9, 6:30 pm: State Budget 101
Thursday Feb. 23, 6:30 pm: WISDOM Budget Issues
Thursday March 9, 6:30 pm: Telling your Story
Thursday March 23, 6:30 pm: Working with Legislators

Register at https://bit.ly/wisdomspringtrainings

Also, save the Date for April 13th at 6:30pm for the virtual meeting to practice for MAD (Madison Action Day)! Info to come for attendees.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call with Matt Rothschild of the WI Democracy Campaign
2023-05-09 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
The next meeting of Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity will be on Zoom at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Matt Rothschild, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor and OP-EDs — register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

To build awareness and support for a more racially and religiously inclusive and equitable state, it is essential to get our message out to the wider public! At this meeting you will gain skills that you can apply to reach people not only through state and local media, but also through your congregation’s or organization’s newsletter and other channels.

Getting Acquainted (or Re-Acquainted) with Wisdom and our Affiliates (like CUSH!)
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
Whether you are new to CUSH because you attended Madison Action Day or have joined a new task force, a dyed-in the wool supporter since day one, or somewhere in between,
this Wisdom interactive online event is for you!
Social justice organizations like CUSH are only as successful in their work if we are engaging our members and volunteer leaders.
Thursday, May 25th
6:30 – 8:00pm
Each participant must register here:
https://secure.everyaction.com/71515tLm50SsM7furN0woQ2
This 90 minute online workshop will educate participants all about CUSH’s statewide parent organization Wisdom, its connection to a host of affiliates around the state (some of them new!), and how we are part of the national organization Gamaliel.
Participants will learn or get a refresher on how we build power around social justice issues, why Wisdom and our affiliates (including CUSH) are some of the best stewards for social justice, and how YOU can become part of helping us grow our critical work.
If we reach at least 15 CUSH participants on this call who are willing to then meet in June to discuss how we collaborate, CUSH will throw them a pizza dinner to fuel our discussion.
So! Register, grab a friend or fellow congregant to register, and hop on the zoom ready to learn more about building power for social justice in Kenosha and Wisconsin!
*Need not be a member of a CUSH congregation to participate. All who are called to build a more equitable Kenosha and Kenosha County are welcome.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call
2023-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
The next meeting of Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity will be Tuesday, June 13, at 6:30 pm on Zoom. If you haven’t already, registered, please email Lori Hawkins at lhawkins@cushkenosha.com and ask for access to the zoom registration.

Our topic will be current proposals for reforming shared revenue — funding that flows from the state to local governments. It is a complicated issue but one that we all need to understand, because these proposals would have an enormous impact on our communities and our efforts to advance racial equity.

We will be joined by Philip Rocco, Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, and Dr. Cassandra Bowers, Executive Director of All In Wisconsin.

Prof. Rocco has written extensively on the shared revenue proposals from both Governor Evers and Republican legislators for The Recombobulation Area. You can read his analysis at: What we talk about when we talk about shared revenue (which has links to his earlier columns on the version of the shared revenue bill passed by the Assembly and comparing Gov. Evers’ and the GOP proposals).

Dr. Bowers will share All In Wisconsin’s messaging and narrative around how the GOP proposal would hurt and scapegoat Milwaukee, especially Black and Brown residents, and that it isn’t a plan to increase the services and resources our families need but yet another backdoor ploy to fund police departments and take away local control. (See the attached messaging guide).

Whatever the status of the legislation is at the time we meet, we’ll have suggestions for actions you can take.

Please join us!
On behalf of the Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity cosponsors:

Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
MICAH
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Wisconsin Council of Rabbis
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
WISDOM

To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call
2023-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
The group might collectively decide to cancel this month. We will let you know.
When we receive the Zoom link and details about the event, we will share it via email. To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call
2023-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | WI
Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity resumes meeting this month with a two-part series on Wisconsin’s curriculum requirement on American Indian studies. Our next meeting is This Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm. on Zoom. REGISTER HERE.

Twice in grades K-8 and once in grades 9 to 12, school boards are required to include in the social studies curriculum instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands located in Wisconsin. A legislative study committee has introduced a bill this session (Assembly Bill 209/Senate Bill 198) that would require incorporating American Indian studies into the state model academic standards, and require the Department of Public Instruction to develop informational materials about the requirement for distribution to school boards, administrators, teachers, etc. It would also modify the related requirements for teaching licenses.

On Wednesday August 16, we will hear from Brian Ward, an educator and activist who lives in Teejope (occupied Ho-Chunk Land known as Madison, Wisconsin), and has lived and worked on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota Nation. He has also worked with Indigenous people in Guatemala and Peru. His master’s thesis work focused on the representation of Indigenous people in K-12 classrooms with a look at the broader societal influence and the solutions states have attempted to remedy these issues. He contributed to the book 101 Changemakers: Rebels and Radicals Who Changed U.S. History and his writing focusing on Indigenous and environmental issues has appeared in The Nation, Truthout, New Politics, Science for the People, and more. See a list of Indigenous Education Resources from Brian here.

On Tuesday September 12, our presenter will be David O’Connor, a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) in northern Wisconsin. In January 2012, he became the American Indian Studies Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). In David’s role at DPI, he supports school districts’ efforts to provide instruction on the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin’s American Indian nations and tribal communities, often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31, and the education of Native American students. (Additional information and the link to register will be sent later, before the Sept. 12 meeting.)

We hope to see you at both of these meetings!

Register for the Wednesday, August 16 meeting (6:30 pm. on Zoom) HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
When we receive the Zoom link and details about the event, we will share it via email. To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity: 3rd Annual Teach the Truth Week of Action
2023-10-10 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
3rd Annual Teach the Truth Week of Action
Register for the Zoom HERE.

To receive CUSH emails, sign up HERE.

Building Transformational Justice: An Info Session
2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | WI

Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity Statewide Call
2023-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | WI

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2023-11-21 00:00 - 01:00 | First United Methodist Church, 919 60th Street, Kenosha, 53140, United States
An annual observance that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Advance Registration Required.
Register Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/qQKc6ctSVUyZNL13g-hxOA2
