MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Call our office at 866-849-2536 to schedule a speaker from WFA or WFC for your next event!


2020 VISION: CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH, CHALLENGING THE CULTURE

SAVE THE DATE!
Our event dates for early 2020 are here!
Thursday, January 16, Oconomowoc - Schwefel's Restaurant
Click HERE to reserve your place
Thursday, January 23, Janesville, The Italian House
Click HERE to reserve your place
Thursday, February 6, Oshkosh
Thursday, February 20, Wausau
Thursday, March 5, Appleton
Thursday, March 12, Plover
Thursday, March 26, Milwaukee
Thursday, April 2, Green Bay

More information on event location
and registration will be coming soon!
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DECEMBER 25, 2019


Responding to the Transgender Issue:
Parent Resource Guide

This resource is fully researched and documented, defines terms,
explains the issue thoroughly and gives parents practical ways
to address the issue with their children and especially in schools.
A free pdf of the publication is available HERE. 
Call our WFC office at 888-378-7395 to obtain a print copy for a suggested donation of $5.
_____________
PARTNER WITH US!
It is the mission of Wisconsin Family Action to advance Judeo-Christian principles and values in Wisconsin by strengthening, preserving, and
promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty. Our vision is a Wisconsin where God is honored, families thrive, human life is cherished
and religious freedom flourishes.

CLICK here to invest in your family, faith, freedom and future!
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LEAVING A LEGACY

Because of our desire to serve and help families, our ministry is making resources available that can be useful in creating a wise giving plan.
Click HERE for more information on how you can significantly impact the Kingdom while strengthening and building families.

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Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators 2019

Click HERE to read more
Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition 
is now available online HERE or
by contacting our office
at 608-268-5074.
_____________
Get To Know Your Elected Officials

Wisconsin's 2019-2020
Legislative Directory
Now available for download
Click HERE to find out who your state and federal legislators are, along with their contact information.

Establish a relationship; let them know you are informed, interested, and involved. PRAY for your elected officials!  (I Tim. 2:1-4)

—Click HERE to view in web browser—

The Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year! 

We’re told Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And it definitely can be, especially if families do some planning to be sure Christ is kept as the focus. The online resource Creative Bible Study offers suggestions to make that possible, such as using a nativity set and reading the Christmas story together as a family, telling the story of the Christmas Nail as the ornament is hung on the tree, having a birthday party for Jesus, serving as a family at a soup kitchen or nursing home, or baking and sharing goodies and a Christmas tract with others.
 
Julaine Appling, WFA president, shares, "Christmas can get crazy busy, especially for families—and unfortunately what gets neglected often is the opportunity to really focus on the gift of Jesus Christ and what He means to all mankind. There’s still enough time this year for moms and dads to choose one or two simple ideas to put into the festivities that will strengthen family bonds and grow the faith of the next generation."

Click HERE for more helpful ideas and encouragement from creativebiblestudy.com.

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Suicide Rate for Kids Ages 10-14 Triples; Family Structure Matters
 

Written by Samuel Smith for The Christian Post:
"According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, the suicide rate among 10 through 24-year-olds has increased 56 percent over the last decade as violent deaths (suicide and homicide) continue to be leading causes of death for that age bracket. 

"In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14, teenagers 15 to 19, and young adults ages 20-24."
Read the rest of the article HERE.

"This is a sobering, tragic report," says Julaine Appling, WFA president, "One strong correlation the report doesn’t mention is family structure. Research shows that children from intact, married dad-and-mom families are less likely to suffer from mental health issues that too often lead to suicide ideation and even actual suicide. Kids need their parents—both of them—to be actively involved in their lives."

Listen to this week's Wisconsin Family Connection, "Dot Connecting on Disturbing Statistics & Trends" HERE.

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What's happening in Wisconsin?
YOUR WFA Legislative Update 
 

Wisconsin Family Action has been working hard on your behalf throughout the 2019-2020 legislative session and provides this comprehensive legislative update so you can track the issues.

What legislative topics are in this update? Wisconsin bills that have passed, failed or are currently in progress and that pertain to our core issues of marriage, family, life and religious freedom, such as—:
Decriminalizing child prostitution
Possession of child pornography
Prohibiting so-called "conversion therapy" for minors
Creating a nonrefundable tax credit for adoption expenses 
Removing “personal conviction” exemption from vaccination requirements 
Funding character education in public schools
Born Alive Bill
And so much more....
CLICK HERE to read about these, and other, very important issues that WFA has been working on and where we stand on each bill.
Wisconsin Family Action works to strengthen, preserve and promote marriage, family, life and religious liberty in your community, in the legislature, in the state and beyond! Click HERE to securely partner today with us TODAY.

In an editorial published recently online at The Cap Times, Cori Salchert (photo left, holding "Charlie") boldly asserts from personal experience that assisted suicide is not the answer. Salchert says in 2012, had assisted suicide been legal in Wisconsin, she probably would have done it to escape the pain she was in. However, it wasn’t available; and she is alive today, even mothering special needs children and helping others with serious illnesses. She reminds everyone that every human life is valuable and worth fighting for, and that doctors don’t know with surety when anyone is going to die.
 
"The story of this wife and mother is poignant and timely," says Julaine Appling, WFA president, "Proponents of assisted suicide in Wisconsin are increasing their efforts to legalize this form of killing, hoping that if the legislature flips from conservative to liberal next year, they will get their way. We need more real-life testimonies like Cori’s to highlight the reality that assisted suicide is truly not the answer."

Photo courtesy: today.com

Wisconsin Family Action is your strong voice for LIFE in the Badger State. Partner with us today! Click HERE.

IN THE MEDIA

WEEKLY RADIO COMMENTARY. "WISCONSIN FAMILY CONNECTION" -  Airing this week on over 20 stations statewide. Listen to "Dot Connecting on Disturbing Statistics & Trends" HERE. Subscribe to our podcasts HERE! 

ARCHIVED:
Week of December 2, 2019 - Who's Sitting in Those Decision-Making Seats?
Week of November 25, 2019 - Preserving Our National Celebration of Thanksgiving
Week of November 18, 2019 - Adoption: Pure Religion

"WISCONSIN FAMILY MINUTE" - A daily program for Christian radio stations! Click HERE for our daily program; listen or download! Click HERE to subscribe to your Wisconsin Family Minute podcasts! Find your local station HERE. If the Christian radio station you listen to isn't carrying "Wisconsin Family Minute," please encourage them to do so. Contact us at 866-849-2536 or [email protected]. 

HOME FRONT - VCY AMERICA
WFC President Julaine Appling hosts VCY America's "Home Front" program every Wednesday afternoon (Sept.-May) at 3:15 p.m. Tune in HERE to hear this week's program as Julaine discusses what’s going on with the Christmas tree in the state capitol–some good things! She also gives an update on the City of Appleton’s consideration of a proposal to ban so-called “conversion therapy” for minors. Click HERE to subscribe to your future Home Front podcasts!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Call our office at 866-849-2536 to schedule a speaker from WFA or WFC for your next event!


2020 VISION: CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH, CHALLENGING THE CULTURE

SAVE THE DATE!
Our event dates for early 2020 are here!
Thursday, January 16, Oconomowoc - Schwefel's Restaurant
Click HERE to reserve your place
Thursday, January 23, Janesville, The Italian House
Click HERE to reserve your place
Thursday, February 6, Oshkosh
Thursday, February 20, Wausau
Thursday, March 5, Appleton
Thursday, March 12, Plover
Thursday, March 26, Milwaukee
Thursday, April 2, Green Bay

More information on event location
and registration will be coming soon!
_____________
DECEMBER 25, 2019


Responding to the Transgender Issue:
Parent Resource Guide

This resource is fully researched and documented, defines terms,
explains the issue thoroughly and gives parents practical ways
to address the issue with their children and especially in schools.
A free pdf of the publication is available HERE. 
Call our WFC office at 888-378-7395 to obtain a print copy for a suggested donation of $5.
_____________
PARTNER WITH US!
It is the mission of Wisconsin Family Action to advance Judeo-Christian principles and values in Wisconsin by strengthening, preserving, and
promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty. Our vision is a Wisconsin where God is honored, families thrive, human life is cherished
and religious freedom flourishes.

CLICK here to invest in your family, faith, freedom and future!
____________

---

LEAVING A LEGACY

Because of our desire to serve and help families, our ministry is making resources available that can be useful in creating a wise giving plan.
Click HERE for more information on how you can significantly impact the Kingdom while strengthening and building families.

---

Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators 2019

Click HERE to read more
Wisconsin's Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition 
is now available online HERE or
by contacting our office
at 608-268-5074.
_____________
Get To Know Your Elected Officials

Wisconsin's 2019-2020
Legislative Directory
Now available for download
Click HERE to find out who your state and federal legislators are, along with their contact information.

Establish a relationship; let them know you are informed, interested, and involved. PRAY for your elected officials!  (I Tim. 2:1-4)

—Click HERE to view in web browser—

The Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year! 

We’re told Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And it definitely can be, especially if families do some planning to be sure Christ is kept as the focus. The online resource Creative Bible Study offers suggestions to make that possible, such as using a nativity set and reading the Christmas story together as a family, telling the story of the Christmas Nail as the ornament is hung on the tree, having a birthday party for Jesus, serving as a family at a soup kitchen or nursing home, or baking and sharing goodies and a Christmas tract with others.
 
Julaine Appling, WFA president, shares, "Christmas can get crazy busy, especially for families—and unfortunately what gets neglected often is the opportunity to really focus on the gift of Jesus Christ and what He means to all mankind. There’s still enough time this year for moms and dads to choose one or two simple ideas to put into the festivities that will strengthen family bonds and grow the faith of the next generation."

Click HERE for more helpful ideas and encouragement from creativebiblestudy.com.

---

Suicide Rate for Kids Ages 10-14 Triples; Family Structure Matters
 

Written by Samuel Smith for The Christian Post:
"According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, the suicide rate among 10 through 24-year-olds has increased 56 percent over the last decade as violent deaths (suicide and homicide) continue to be leading causes of death for that age bracket. 

"In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14, teenagers 15 to 19, and young adults ages 20-24."
Read the rest of the article HERE.

"This is a sobering, tragic report," says Julaine Appling, WFA president, "One strong correlation the report doesn’t mention is family structure. Research shows that children from intact, married dad-and-mom families are less likely to suffer from mental health issues that too often lead to suicide ideation and even actual suicide. Kids need their parents—both of them—to be actively involved in their lives."

Listen to this week's Wisconsin Family Connection, "Dot Connecting on Disturbing Statistics & Trends" HERE.

---

What's happening in Wisconsin?
YOUR WFA Legislative Update 
 

Wisconsin Family Action has been working hard on your behalf throughout the 2019-2020 legislative session and provides this comprehensive legislative update so you can track the issues.

What legislative topics are in this update? Wisconsin bills that have passed, failed or are currently in progress and that pertain to our core issues of marriage, family, life and religious freedom, such as—:
Decriminalizing child prostitution
Possession of child pornography
Prohibiting so-called "conversion therapy" for minors
Creating a nonrefundable tax credit for adoption expenses 
Removing “personal conviction” exemption from vaccination requirements 
Funding character education in public schools
Born Alive Bill
And so much more....
CLICK HERE to read about these, and other, very important issues that WFA has been working on and where we stand on each bill.
Wisconsin Family Action works to strengthen, preserve and promote marriage, family, life and religious liberty in your community, in the legislature, in the state and beyond! Click HERE to securely partner today with us TODAY.

In an editorial published recently online at The Cap Times, Cori Salchert (photo left, holding "Charlie") boldly asserts from personal experience that assisted suicide is not the answer. Salchert says in 2012, had assisted suicide been legal in Wisconsin, she probably would have done it to escape the pain she was in. However, it wasn’t available; and she is alive today, even mothering special needs children and helping others with serious illnesses. She reminds everyone that every human life is valuable and worth fighting for, and that doctors don’t know with surety when anyone is going to die.
 
"The story of this wife and mother is poignant and timely," says Julaine Appling, WFA president, "Proponents of assisted suicide in Wisconsin are increasing their efforts to legalize this form of killing, hoping that if the legislature flips from conservative to liberal next year, they will get their way. We need more real-life testimonies like Cori’s to highlight the reality that assisted suicide is truly not the answer."

Photo courtesy: today.com

Wisconsin Family Action is your strong voice for LIFE in the Badger State. Partner with us today! Click HERE.

IN THE MEDIA

WEEKLY RADIO COMMENTARY. "WISCONSIN FAMILY CONNECTION" -  Airing this week on over 20 stations statewide. Listen to "Dot Connecting on Disturbing Statistics & Trends" HERE. Subscribe to our podcasts HERE! 

ARCHIVED:
Week of December 2, 2019 - Who's Sitting in Those Decision-Making Seats?
Week of November 25, 2019 - Preserving Our National Celebration of Thanksgiving
Week of November 18, 2019 - Adoption: Pure Religion

"WISCONSIN FAMILY MINUTE" - A daily program for Christian radio stations! Click HERE for our daily program; listen or download! Click HERE to subscribe to your Wisconsin Family Minute podcasts! Find your local station HERE. If the Christian radio station you listen to isn't carrying "Wisconsin Family Minute," please encourage them to do so. Contact us at 866-849-2536 or [email protected]. 

HOME FRONT - VCY AMERICA
WFC President Julaine Appling hosts VCY America's "Home Front" program every Wednesday afternoon (Sept.-May) at 3:15 p.m. Tune in HERE to hear this week's program as Julaine discusses what’s going on with the Christmas tree in the state capitol–some good things! She also gives an update on the City of Appleton’s consideration of a proposal to ban so-called “conversion therapy” for minors. Click HERE to subscribe to your future Home Front podcasts!

--WFA's president Julaine Appling is available to speak to your group, church, school, civic organization, and other events. Call 866-849-2536 to schedule.

--Dave Lingle, Wisconsin Family Council's Director of Church Relations, is available to speak in churches. Call 920-342-1928 for more information.