Summer 2018 Peace camp is July 31 – Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2018 Peace Camp for Kids
June 8, 2018 By
Peace Camp for Kids
May 23, 2017 By
The FBC 2017 Peace Camp is just around the corner. This year it will be Tuesday-Friday, August 1-4. It is an opportunity for kids from age 3 up to 5th grade to think about the ways in which the Biblical story encourages us to be people of peace. Together we explore the power we have to be people of peace in our world. There is no charge, but we do welcome food pantry donations. We’d love to see your children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and anyone else who might be interested in attending this year.
You can download the registration form here, as either Microsoft Word file or as a pdf file. Fill out the form and send it to First Baptist Church, 518 N. Franklin Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. You may also email the registration form to: fbcoffice@firstbaptistmadison.org, or call the church office at 233-1880 to register. Register now so FBC camp director, Susan Donahoe, can order supplies and make the appropriate accommodations. If you have specific questions about the camp, call Susan at 608-332-4523.
Witnessing Whiteness: The need to talk about race and how to do it.
January 10, 2017 By
Witnessing Whiteness is a 10-week, sequential series designed for white people to forward anti-racism work. We connect the book with dialog and experiential activities, by exploring the white experience.
When: Monday, April 24; Tuesdays in May (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th); Wednesdays in June (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Time: 6:00-8:15 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church
518 N. Franklin Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
Critically looking at race is a commitment, so attending all sessions is ideal. However, we know life is busy. Sessions 1 and 2 are required. At Session 1, we will ask you to let us know the dates you plan to miss (if any). The maximum number of absences is three.
The series is free and is limited to 30 participants. To register, please email Laurel at lafinn@wisc.edu by January 19.
Goals of the Series
– Build a community with a shared understanding of privilege, whiteness, and racism
– Increase your ability to begin, support, and progress racial justice work
– Develop leadership capacity around issues of diversity, inclusion, and race
Testimonials from past group members:
“I was impressed with both the course content and with the way that Laurel and Laurie facilitated. Laurel and Laurie brought honesty, knowledge, and humanity to our meetings. I’d taken other racial justice classes, but this one felt different. I appreciated the specific focus on whiteness and privilege, and that there were opportunities each week to practice ‘walking the talk.’ There was lots of learning, sure, but each piece also had an element of doing. That seems essential for those who want to not just understand
racism but who also want to affect change.”
“The Witnessing Whiteness class has truly been a life-changing and humbling experience! I have always thought of myself as a “good white person.” And while I do try to do good in my community, I cannot discount or ignore the role my white privilege has played and continues to play in my interactions with friends, neighbors, and community members of color. Frankly, my privilege has allowed me not to even think about it. I honestly believe that every white person in Madison needs to take this class before attempting to step up and interrupt racism in our community. Laurel and Laurie facilitate the class with compassion, honesty, and thoughtful insight. I cannot recommend the class highly
enough!”
All Are Welcome
June 14, 2016 By
