As co-founder of the Joseph Project, Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., helped others find good jobs, transportation and training. Pastor Smith, 49, died April 27, from complications of COVID-19. “Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin lost a great man today as Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ,” the Republican Party of Wisconsin said in a statement … [Read more...] about Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., dies of COVID-19 at 49
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Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
This month this column is promoting diversity and holidays. We began this month bringing awareness to the Catholic Feast of Saints Philip and James and in Weeks 2 and 3 we honored Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. This final week of this series, we will look at the U.S. federal holiday, Memorial Day as well as the Jewish holiday, Shavuot. Memorial … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 3)
This month this column is highlighting diversity holidays and celebrations in May. This week, we continue with honoring Cinco de Mayo as it is important that we honor different cultures. Honoring Cinco de Mayo is not only meaningful for our readers who are of Mexican ancestry, but it provides opportunities for our readers to develop a deeper and richer understanding of the … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 3)
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 2)
In 2001, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) adopted the Universal Declaration of Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialog and Development. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 2)
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations in May (Week 1)
Did you know May 21st is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development? This day is set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together in harmony. The article goes on to say that “acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity – in particular through innovative use of … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations in May (Week 1)
Positions Open at The Department of Mission & Ministry at Marquette University
The Department of Mission & Ministry at Marquette University announces part-time job openings in its programs serving clergy and congregations. Pastoral Leadership in a Cultural Context (PLCC) prepares early-career clergy from across denominations to engage as public theologians on social issues in the greater Milwaukee area. PLCC is hiring: • Assistant Director, with … [Read more...] about Positions Open at The Department of Mission & Ministry at Marquette University
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)
We are continuing to bring awareness to alcohol abuse According to alcohol.org,1 Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in April 1987 with the intention of … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. We have been focusing on increasing awareness of the effects of abuse of alcohol. This week, Mental Health America of Wisconsin1 asks these questions to look out for warning signs of alcohol abuse noting if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol: • Do you drink alone when you feel angry or … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are very likely to suffer from serious health and legal consequences according to … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated March 30, 2021; however, we could not think of honoring our doctors without also giving a shout out to our nurses who are often unappreciated and their hard work goes unnoticed and sometimes overlooked. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a strain on our health care system. While International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year, we … [Read more...] about March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses