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ESTHER: Celebrating 20 Years!

Justice, Hope and Action


Events we're highlighting as part of our twentieth anniversary

Fox Cities International Day of Peace Celebration

Date: 
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 
Erb Park, 1800 N Morrison St, Appleton

The International Day of Peace, also officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence.

Along with Unity of Appleton, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and others, ESTHER is a co-sponsor. 

The free, fun & family-friendly program will include:

  • Live music
  • Storytelling
  • Peace pole painting
  • Games and crafts for the kids
  • Dancing, treats and more

Latino Fest 2023

Date: 
Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 
Pierce Park, 1035 W Prospect Ave, Appleton

Casa Hispana is proud to sponsor the 2023 Latino Fest celebration, a free event for community members of all ages to participate!

Enjoy live music, dance performances, art demonstrations, and other cultural expressions representing the diversity of the Fox Valley Hispanic/ Latinx community. Learn about services from local nonprofits, schools and businesses, and discover employment opportunities. Come ready to enjoy a variety of food and beverage options. 

Please contact Casa Hispana with any questions at info@casahispanawi.org.

Follow the event on its Facebook page

Back to School Block Party with People of Progression

Date: 
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: 
Taperz Barber Shop, 203 N Richmond St, Appleton

Join People of Progression on Sunday, August 27th, from 12 pm to 5 pm at their Back to School Block Party. It’ll be full of culture, activities, shopping, and connections to prepare all youth for returning to school.

Special Guests:

DJBWOOP!
Cinderella!
Bumble Bee!
Ghost Busters!

Activities:

Basketball!
Karaoke!
Video Gaming!
Art & Crafts!
Face painting!
Vendors!
…& much more!

FREE HAIRCUTS and BRAIDS - text 920-931-4102 to get on the WAITING LIST ❗️

Moving from Charity to Justice: Advocacy Workshop

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Date: 
Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: 
First Congregational UCC, Fellowship Hall, 724 E South River St, Appleton

Moving from Charity to Justice
Advocacy Workshop

In Partnership with
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign
ESTHER affiliate, WISDOM network

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 from 1:00-4:30pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ
724 E South River St
Appleton, WI

  • Examine our faith roots of Advocacy
  • Further our commitment to faith-based social justice
  • Training in Nuts and Bolts of Effective Advocacy

Registration Cost: $5.00. Register online at https://esther-foxvalley.org/myvoice, click on the button below, or scan the QR code:

Register Now

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Community Living Room

Date: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
First Congregational UCC, 724 E South River St, Appleton

Please note:  cancelled this month.  No gathering on Dec. 20.
Join Us for Coffee and Connection

CLRYou are welcome to this non-clinical, non-judgemental, safe space for talking through life’s challenges.

There is no cost, and it's completely confidential.

Hosted by First Congregational UCC, Appleton.

Sponsored by Ebb & Flow Collective and ESTHER.

Meets the third Wednesdays of September, October, November & December.

More information at communitylivingroom.org

Creating Power for Change

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Date: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: 
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 140 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah WI

Calling All Community Members Who Want to Participate in a
Conversation About Major Issues in the Fox Valley

Learn about organizing tools and hear examples of how these tools led to some ESTHER wins. Share your observations, experiences, concerns, ideas, and visions for next steps. Please join us so that we can form relationships and collaborate to create power for change!

Register Here

No cost. Lunch provided.

Agenda

  • AM
    • Intro to organizing and creating power
    • What is ESTHER?
    • Example of wins
  • Lunch
  • PM
    • Roundtable discussion
    • Describe your issue - how do we make our community better?
    • What barriers and opportunities do you see?
    • Discover opportunities to build alliances and support relationships

Soulful Holiday Village, by African Heritage Inc.

Date: 
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: 
Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 355 W Lawrence St, Appleton

AFRICAN HERITAGE, INC. PRESENTS SOULFUL HOLIDAY VILLAGE

Attend our Soulful Wonderland and
enjoy photo opportunities with our Soulful Santa and Mrs. Claus

Free Admission

MC - Mr. I’M Possible • Game Station • Santa Bounce • Mrs. Nelly Claus

  • Cookie and Ginger Bread House Cookie Station
  • Train Rides to Visit with Soulful Santa
  • Story Time with Mrs. Claus
  • Free Photos with Santa
  • Live Holiday Gospel Entertainment
  • Soulful Music with Dj Haze
  • African Drumming
  • Free Mini Cupcakes by Whisky Business
  • Soul Food Dinner with Chef Tasha
  • Kwanzaa Station
  • Get Boosted
  • Free Toys
  • Warm Hot Chocolate/Apple Cider
  • Shop With Black-Owned Businesses

Your Community, Your Voice

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Date: 
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: 
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St. Appleton

Thursday, February 8, 2024, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River Street, Appleton.
                                       Register here.

ESTHER wants to hear about what matters to YOU in our community. We value your life experiences and your voice.  

  • What have you observed or experienced that is making it difficult for you or others to thrive in our community?
  • What needs to happen? (next steps)  
  • How can we work together?

There will be a group discussion and smaller conversations. We hope you can be there for most of the meeting, but stop in when you can get here.  And come eat free pizza with us! 

Good news! We can provide free childcare if we find some of you would like to make use of it for your kids.  The registration link (above) will let us know you are coming, ask you to answer a few other questions including dietary restrictions, and if you plan to bring children with you, how many and what are their ages.

This discussion will help ESTHER with decisions about our next steps and hopefully can be helpful to other groups too!!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Community Living Room

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Date: 
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 10:45am - 12:00pm
Location: 
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River Rd. Appleton

The ESTHER/First Congregational United Church of Christ Mental Health Task Force
is hosting a Community Living Room
facilitated by Ebb and Flow
Sunday, January 28, 10:45AM–12:00PM in Common Grounds at First Congregational UCC, 724 E. South River Rd. Appleton

This gathering is in honor of Jill Smith, a former member of FCUCC and the ESTHER board.

Connection is so important for our mental health. Sometimes it’s hard to find someone who will listen. Often, we don’t take the time to talk, to hear each other. Come find space to be seen, heard and valued for who we are. Come for meaningful conversation.

End the Lockdowns Community Forum - Green Bay

Date: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
Mulva Library St. Norbert College 400 3rd Street De Pere WI 54115

WISDOM and Partners Host End the Lockdowns Community Forum in Green Bay

End the Lockdowns Community Forum flierWISDOM, ESTHER and JOSHUA host End The Lockdowns Community Forum on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 6:00-8:00PM at St. Norbert College (Mulva Library) 400 3rd Street, De Pere, WI 54115.

Join us to meet Green Bay elected officials, learn about WISDOM’s End the Lockdowns Campaign and provide input on transformational justice priorities in Wisconsin. This event follows successful events in Milwaukee and Madison with elected officials.

WISDOM’s End the Lockdowns Campaign seeks to:

  • Raise awareness on the detrimental effects of lockdowns to people who are incarcerated in Wisconsin’s prisons and their loved ones.
  • Build build grassroots support urging Governor Tony Evers to use his authority to take action.
  • Close prisons, reduce the prison population, and reinvest spending into community resources that decrease crime and strengthen communities.

Register to attend the event in advance at https://bit.ly/greenbayendthelockdowns. If you would like to participate in car-pooling from the Fox Cities to attend this event, please leave a message at https://esther-foxvalley.org/tjtf.

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