Find more information about Welcoming Week, Chippewa Valley events, and how to get involved below.
We’re All In – Celebrating New Neighbors
Welcoming Week is an opportunity for the Chippewa Valley to participate in a movement towards showcasing how we are a welcoming community for all, including immigrants. This effort is part of a national campaign, launched in 2012 by Welcoming America and its members. Welcoming Week provides individuals and communities the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as deeper belonging for all. We invite you, your congregation, business, or organization to participate during the month of September and help spread the message that we are a welcoming community and share in welcoming activities.
Calendar of Events
Welcome Quilts: Sewn Together in Unity
September 18-29, 2024
Weekdays 3-7pm, Sundays 12-5pm
This Welcome Quilt Exhibit is hosted by First Congregational Church at 310 Broadway St, across from Randall Park, Eau Claire.
Sharing the True Narrative
- Learn More: Go to the Welcoming America – Welcoming Week website to learn more and check out their Toolkit that everyone is welcome to use.
- Events: Plan an event or activity, add a welcoming component to an event already planned, or join the events in progress. Add your event to the Welcoming Week online calendar. https://welcomingweek.org/events.
- Resources: We also have faith based immigration talking points and a list of recommended books and films for your use and to share here.
- Let Us Know: Express interest locally either as an individual or representing an organization. Email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook.
Free YMCA Activities and Classes
September 13-22, 2024
During the week of September 13-22, YMCA activities and classes listed below are FREE to the community. View all of the activities here: https://www.ymca-cv.org/welcomingweek
Beer Church
September 19, 2024 from 6:45-8:30pm
At the Eau Claire Brewing Projekt
Beer Church is an approachable space (in a brewery) to talk about faith without losing our minds or sense of humor. We are a question-friendly, table-centered, judgement-free church with an emphasis on connection > answers. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DRINK TO COME.
Beer Church is a part of JesusFit – we empower spiritual wellness and human connection by reimagining church. We are a radically inclusive ministry and a safe space for all humans. Learn more at: getjesusfit.com
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We’re All In – Celebrating New Neighbors