This is a list of events and actions available to people in Madison and surrounding areas, compiled with input from people in our Friends community. Not all of these are are sponsored or endorsed by the Madison Friends Meeting but adhere to our principles of social justice and nonviolence.
Earth Fest is Coming: Maximize Every Moment Earth Fest kicks off on Friday, April 17, with seven jam-packed days filled with events all across campus. Start planning your Earth Fest
April 20, 6:30-8 pm ZOOM workshop Listening from the Heart is a transformative program offering communities a chance to engage in meaningful dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a human perspective.Through
Wed. April 22nd 4:00 – 9:00 pm Garver Feed Mill (109 S. Fair Oaks) Celebrate Earth Day 2026 through education, community, and fun! Happy Hour Connection with hors d’oeuvres and mingling with like-minded eco-enthusiasts,
Thurs. April 23rd 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Bethel Lutheran Church (312 Wisconsin Ave.) Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation on Building the Beloved Community – Spring 2026 Conference! Hosted by
May Day is a powerful demonstration of our solidarity and collective power. Immigrant workers help power the economy, and together we stand to demand respect for our rights, dignity, and
Sunday May 3, Jeff Wild, retired pastor and Director of Guns to Gardens Wisconsin, will be at Holy Wisdom to demonstrate how metal gun parts can be transformed into garden