[Lekooks] Fwd: Peaceful Presence and Commemorating Women's Right to Vote

[Gerald Flakas]

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From: Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee <no-reply at interfaithconference.org>
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Subject: Peaceful Presence and Commemorating Women's Right to Vote


 

Dear Interfaith Friends and Family,

 

PEACEFUL PRESENCE PROGRAM:  A DAILY DOSE OF PEACE-FILLED MESSAGES


The Peaceful Presence Virtual Program is underway: Your dose of Peaceful Presence 
We were blessed by 15 presenters who answered the call to spread peace in diverse words and voices. Each speaker expressed the necessity of peace in our communities, congregations, and in their personal lives.  We hope you enjoy each day's message as the collection grows exponentially.  The website will be up for several weeks so you can check in anytime or return to your favorites.

Gratitude for the gifts of our presenters:
   
   - Father David Shields, SJ, Founder of Casa Romero Renewal Center
   - Rev. Reirin Gumbel, Priest, Zen Buddhist Society
   - Ms. Cherrie Hanson, Program Director, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
   - Rev. R. Ellen Rasmussen, Pastor, Brown Deer Methodist
   - Pardeep Singh Kaleka, Executive Director, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, (SIkh)
   - Mr. Ken Elbert, President North Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
   - Mrs. Maria Lopez, Christian
   - Rev. Marilyn Miller, Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Reformation (ELCA)
   - Mrs. Janan Najeeb, President, Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition 
   - Sarvesh Geddam, Board Member, Hindu Temple of Wisconsin
   - Bishop James Schuerman, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
   - Rev. Joseph Jackson, Pastor, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
   - Ms. Lisa Jones, Lead Organizer, MICAH
   - Rev. Suzelle K, Lynch, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church West
   - Rabbi Noah Chertkoff, Senior Rabbi, Congrgation Shalom


A special note of sincere thanks to Maria Avila, Chair of the Ignatian Associates Ramos Community, for inviting Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee to co-create this virtual program with other caring organizations. And to Aliah Taylor, Ministry Administrative Assistant, Holy Family/St. Roberts, for her steadfast navigation of the website and video submissions.  

 


WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

 



 

100 years ago, on August 26th 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified, giving voting rights to women. This was the largest expansion of the franchise in the nation's history -- and the first step in a struggle that continues to this day to ensure voting rights for all citizens. The date was later named Women's Equality Day. The occasion was celebrated in 1920 with bells ringing at noon throughout the state. 

 

This year on August 26, the League of Women Voters is replicating the celebration of a century ago by requesting that bells be rung at noon for one minute.

 

The League of Women Voters is also asking for buildings with changeable colored lights to light up in suffragist purple and gold on the evening of the 26th. In addition, we're asking owners of electronic or changeable signs to promote the message: 19th Amendment August 26, 1920: women gain the vote. One victory for equal voting rights. The fight continues...The Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Historical Society, and Fiserv Forum, and freeway overpasses will light up in suffragist purple and gold. 

 

Peggy Creer, president

League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

 


UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

On Thursday, August 27th at 7pm, James L. Santelle unpacks recent decisions of our High Court, addressing the meaning and impact of the Constitution's protections against governmental establishment of religion and preservations of the right to its free exercise.  James is the former United States Attorney for the Eastern Disctrict of Wisconsin and a good friend to the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee.  He has offered to present a virtual, academic and interactive program to explore how these changes affect our faith members and organizations.  Join the conversation during the Q & A.

 

Tune in to Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee Facebook page for an invitation post coming later this week.

IFCGM Facebook page

 

Peace to all, life to all, love to all,

 

Cherrie Hanson

Program Director

 

Pardeep Singh Kaleka

Executive Director


 

 

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