Providing a safe and welcoming place to worship is an important responsibility we share. Whether you are a pastor, church leader, safety team member, volunteer, or simply someone who cares about the safety and well-being of your congregation, this event is for you! This conference brings together knowledgeable professionals and community partners to share practical information, valuable resources, and strategies to help houses of worship better prepare for, prevent, and respond to safety and security concerns.

The event is completely FREE and open to the public, regardless of faith or denomination. You do not need to serve in church leadership or on a safety team to attend. Our goal is simple: to strengthen the safety of our faith communities through education, preparedness, and collaboration.

 Event Details:

• What: Protecting Places of Worship

• When: Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Check-in: 8:00 AM

• Conference: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• Where: First Free Church, 123 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI

• Cost: FREE!

• Topics: Please see the attached conference agenda for details.

Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Registration is free, but we ask that you register in advance so we can plan appropriately for those attending.