Calendar of Events

March 22, 2020 | 10:10 am - 10:50 am

“The ACLU at 100 Years” – Postponed

Presenter: Jarrett English, Senior Field Organizer, ACLU of Wisconsin. The ACLU of today continues to fight government abuse and to… Get Details >

March 29, 2020 | 10:10 am - 10:50 am

Postponed: “What Does Airbnb Have to do With our First and Seventh Principles?”

Presenter: Elizabeth Martorell, First Church Member (2012), Airbnb Host (2018). Community member Elizabeth Martorell will share her experience as an… Get Details >

September 13, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Every Voter, Every Election: Supermarket Legends in the Fight for Voter Empowerment”

Presenter: Linea Sundstrom, Co-founder, Supermarket Legends. Over the last decade, Wisconsin voters have faced nearly 40 changes to voting laws.… Get Details >

September 20, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“From Pantry to Community Food Center”

Presenter: Vincent Noth, Executive Director, Riverwest Food Pantry. Food pantries present a unique opportunity to improve nutritional health and reduce… Get Details >

September 27, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“The Maps Mess In Wisconsin”

Presenter: Carlene Bechen, Fair Maps Organizer, Wisconsin Voices. Carlene Bechen, will share the history of redistricting in Wisconsin, the impact… Get Details >

October 4, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES!) at Voces de la Frontera”

Presenter: Alejandra Gonzalez (she/her/hers), Youth Organizing, Statewide Director A membership-based community organization led by low-wage workers, immigrants and youth, Voces… Get Details >

October 11, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Organic Gardening & Landscaping for Your Own Good!”

Presenter: Barbara Aho, Organic Landscaper, Teacher Interested in the urban garden space, Barbara visualizes how to maximize the natural beauty… Get Details >

October 18, 2020 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“A Discussion with Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes”

Note 10:30 start time this Sunday only. Presenter: Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Elected in 2018, Mandela Barnes is the first… Get Details >

October 25, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“The Jali Fruit Company”

Presenter: Josh Shefner, Founder and CEO-Agricycle Global Inc. Jali Fruit Co. sells high-quality, dried fruit from around the world through… Get Details >

November 1, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Zao: To Live, To Breathe, To Be Among the Living”

Presenter: Rev. Jonah Overton (they/them), Lead Pastor Zao MKE Church. November Share the Plate Recipient. Rev. Overton is the founding… Get Details >

November 8, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Fostering Resilience During the Pandemic”

Presenter: Philip Chard, Psychotherapist, Author, Newspaper Columnist. “Out of My Mind,” Philip Chard’s weekly column in the Shepherd Express, explores… Get Details >

November 15, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Will Newspapers Survive?”

Presenter: Bob Friday, Reporter, Editor, Designer. Print subscriptions are falling, newsroom staffs are being cut, advertising has flown the coop… Get Details >

November 22, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“A Turning Point for Youth Justice in Wis.”

Presenter: Sharlen Moore, Director Youth Justice Milwaukee. Youth Justice Milwaukee is a broad-based campaign advocating for community-based, family-centered, restorative programs… Get Details >

November 29, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Care. No Matter What”

Presenter: Molly Lancelot, Community Education Manager at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. December Share the Plate recipient, nominated by First Church… Get Details >

December 6, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“UWM School of Public Health & COVID-19”

Presenter: Amanda Simanek, Associate Professor of Epidemiology The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us in Wisconsin. Here in Milwaukee,… Get Details >