Monthly Newsletter
Merry Christmas from Together Green Bay!
As we pause this Christmas season, our hearts are full as we reflect on all God has done in and through Together Green Bay this year. We’ve seen His faithfulness in the stories we’ve celebrated, the relationships we’ve built, and the ways we’ve gathered to connect, grow, and serve alongside one another. We’re deeply grateful for this community and for the incredible partners who join us in loving our city so well. Every step forward is a reminder that God is at work—bringing hope, generosity, and light into our neighborhoods. From our team to yours, we wish you a joyful and blessed Christmas, and we can’t wait to continue the story together in the New Year.
Join Us for Christmas Eve Services
Join us this Christmas Eve as we explore the profound mystery of "Tabernacling" – God's ancient promise to dwell among His people fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. Just as the tabernacle was God's portable sanctuary moving with the Israelites through the wilderness, Christmas celebrates the ultimate fulfillment of God's desire to be with us. Come discover how the Christmas story transforms us into living Cathedrals – carrying God's presence wherever we go.
We hope you consider joining us for our Christmas Eve Services. Each service will accommodate 750 attenders, so to assist us in having a place for you and your guests, we are asking you to give us a name + the number of tickets you will need.
The name is only for the purposes of a placeholder, we will not be looking for your ticket at the door. Thank you for helping us prepare for you!
Until the Next Love Your City Breakfast
Stay connected to Love Your City this Winter! Our monthly LYC Breakfasts will take a break over the Winter months—but the conversation doesn’t have to pause. Text LYC to 833-533-1587 to receive ongoing leadership development insights and encouragement from our team throughout the off months. Stay inspired and stay growing!
Our next LYC Breakfast series will run February through May and we have a discounted promo just for you! Sign up for all four breakfasts for the price of three, when you get your tickets by our February breakfast! Use promo code 4FOR3 when you sign up by February 18. Learn more and get your discounted tickets using the button below.
Celebrating Impact
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Sawa Sawa Collective's Ubuntu Gala brought our community together for an inspiring evening filled with culture, connection, and compassion. Guests enjoyed authentic African cuisine prepared by local refugee chefs, heard powerful stories of survival and hope, participated in an immersive tour showcasing the life of a refugee, and experienced vibrant music, dance, and spoken word performances. The room was filled with supporters, new friends, and community leaders—all gathered to celebrate the spirit of Ubuntu-“I am because we are.”
The event not only highlighted the resilience and beauty within our refugee community but also showcased the transformative impact of Sawa Sawa Collective’s work in helping families thrive. If you'd like to learn more or get more involved as a volunteer, connect with Sawa Sawa Collective on their website.
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The fall Love Your City Breakfast series brought together more than 150 leaders from across the business, nonprofit, faith, government, and education sectors to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our community. Each monthly gathering featured shared breakfast, meaningful connection, and practical teaching designed to equip leaders with tools to transform their workplaces and neighborhoods. Participants engaged in thoughtful collaboration exercises that sparked new ideas and strengthened cross-sector relationships. The series created a ripple effect of encouragement and momentum, empowering leaders to work together for the flourishing of our city. Thank you to all who joined us for this great series. We hope to see you again in February!
Be Part of the Story
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Each Sunday afternoon during homeless shelter season (November 1-April 30) Samaritan’s Heart Mission Church opens its doors to offer safety, warmth and the ministry of presence to those in need. Area churches have signed up for all but 8 of these Sundays! Would you be willing to serve as the GBCC ministry lead to host one (or more!) of these remaining Sundays? If you’d like to lead or simply serve one Sunday, please reach out to Cheryl Williams at cherylw@gbcc.me.
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Experience the heart and mission of Orphans of God at the upcoming Taste of Malawi event—a celebration of the joy, resilience, and vibrant culture found in the “warm heart of Africa.” Fresh off their 2025 mission trip, the team (which included 2 members sponsored by Together Green Bay) will share powerful stories and the meaningful impact supporters are having on orphan children in Malawian villages.
Guests will learn how they can partner through time, talent, or resources to support this life-changing work. You're invited to experience this inspiring evening firsthand on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Ames Production Studios, 2821 Lime Kiln Road. RSVP here.
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Are you a local entrepreneur or business owner looking for ways to integrate your faith into your business? We invite you to join our Together Green Bay team for a Praxis Imaginative Table experience! Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive quests, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to address the major issues of our time.
Join us on Thursday, December 4 from 6-8 pm at Station 1 Brewing Company. We'll share more about Praxis, their redemptive framework, and an upcoming opportunity to dive deeper into integrating your faith into your business. Learn more about our Imaginative Table and get your tickets today!
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Join us Sunday, December 7 at 9:00 am for a free hot breakfast and oatmeal bar as we hear from Gail and Kim Nohr, leaders of Veteran’s 1st, a local initiative creating transitional housing and support for veterans in our region. You’ll also see a short video that introduces the project. With the first homes potentially opening by the end of the year, volunteers are needed now to help welcome and support the veterans who will soon be moving in. The breakfast will be held at Green Bay Community Church, 600 Cardinal Lane, Enter Door A. Come meet Gail and Kim, hear the vision, status update, and explore meaningful volunteer opportunities with Veteran’s 1st.
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Stay connected to Love Your City this Winter! Our monthly LYC Breakfasts will take a break over the Winter months—but the conversation doesn’t have to pause. Text LYC to 833-533-1587 to receive ongoing leadership development insights and encouragement from our team throughout the off months. Stay inspired and stay growing!
Our next LYC Breakfast series will run February through May and we have a discounted promo just for you! Sign up for all four breakfasts for the price of three, when you get your tickets by our February breakfast! Use promo code 4FOR3 when you sign up by February 18. Learn more and get your discounted tickets here!
Loving Our City Together
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Thursday, December 4 • 8:00–9:30 AM
STEM Innovation Center, Board Room 131 • 2019 Technology Way, Green BayWith the continuing reduction of federal SNAP benefits, families and local food pantries are feeling the strain. This Love Your City Food Security Collaboration Workshop invites nonprofits, churches, businesses, and community members to come together for learning and hands-on collaboration on building a more resilient food system in Brown County.
Featuring experts from UW–Madison’s Food Security Project, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Rooted In Inc., and the Brown County Hunger Coalition, this session will deepen understanding of our region’s food systems and ALICE populations. Participants will leave better informed and equipped with long-, medium-, and short-term calls to action to strengthen food access for all.
Complete the Collaboration Snapshot Form ahead of time so your organization is included in the shared notes.
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St. John's Ministries invites you to join them for a special event: Step into Someone Else's Shoes: Community Poverty Simulation on Saturday, December 6, from 12:00–3:00 p.m., held in the gym at the St. John’s Ministries Men’s Shelter (411 St. John St., Green Bay). A facilitated debrief and discussion will follow the simulation (during the allotted time).
This immersive experience is designed to deepen understanding of the daily challenges faced by individuals and families living in poverty. Through a guided series of real-life scenarios, participants will make difficult decisions about housing, food, employment, transportation, and more — choices that mirror the realities so many encounter every day.
This simulation is intended to: Build Empathy: Gain a deeper appreciation for the struggles our neighbors face. Inspire Action: Explore tangible ways to support meaningful change. Connect: Engage with others committed to compassion, community, and understanding.
Who Should Attend: Community members, educators, students, faith communities, business leaders, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of poverty’s impact in our community.
All are welcome. Let us come together to listen, learn, and to consider how we can work collectively toward a community where every person can thrive. Register and learn more here.
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Join Together Green Bay in supporting more than 300 families and 750 children in the Howard-Suamico School District through The Giving Tree’s Holiday Store! Check out their shopping list, purchase new items, and return them unwrapped to the Green Bay Community Church West Lobby drop-off by Monday, December 8. Drop-off is available Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm and Sunday mornings, 7:30am-11:00am.
Prefer to give financially? You can donate online, provide gift cards, or shop directly from The Giving Tree’s Amazon Wish List. Volunteers are also needed to help set up, serve during the event, and care for the volunteer team. Learn more or sign up to serve here.
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St. John's Ministries invites you to join them for the 16th Annual Homeless Persons’ Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (427 St. John St., Green Bay). They hold this service to remember our brothers and sisters who have died while experiencing housing instability.
Since 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless has sponsored National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day each year around the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. This event aims to raise awareness about the tragedy of homelessness and to remember those who have lost their lives due to our nation’s failure to provide safe and affordable housing.
Preceding the memorial service, there will be a candlelit Peace Walk led by the Open-Heart Mindfulness Community at 6:30 pm, starting at St. John’s Park. All are welcome. Let us stand in solidarity and offer prayers for those who have lost their lives and those who continue to struggle. Learn more here.