Category: Press

Faith leaders say religion doesn’t justify anti-abortion views

Wisconsin Independent | Rebekah Sager The dominant rhetoric from many on the religious right is that their beliefs require that abortion be outlawed in order

February 1, 2024

Wisconsin billboard campaign increases awareness of lesbian and gay neighbors

Proud Parenting A new billboard campaign in Milwaukee is designed to affect stereotypes about gay and lesbian community members. The Cream City Foundation’s “Gay Neighbor”

August 14, 2000

50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade: Some pray for end to abortion, while others mourn loss of reproductive rights

By Angie Leventis Lourgos Chicago Tribune Jan 22, 2023 at 5:00 am BY ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS CHICAGO TRIBUNE The minister decorated the church with signs

January 24, 2023

Honoring local heroes: Denise Cawley

Wisconsin Gazette One of the first people I met when I moved to Wisconsin was the smiley, bubbly Denise Cawley. As I have come to

May 2, 2013

LGBT Community Center brings back Big Night OUT

Molly Snyder for OnMilwaukee Last summer, OnMilwaukee.com reported that The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center had a new board and was making some changes after struggling

October 8, 2013

No, It’s Not a Lifestyle

Urban Milwaukee- by Denise Cawley Being gay or transgender isn’t a choice, so it’s inaccurate and misleading to describe it as a “lifestyle. “We want

February 10, 2015

Where Do LGBT People Meet?

Urban Milwaukee – by Denise Cawley Community groups and volunteering help create friendships. Part 1 of two columns. Long gone are the days when taverns

May 10, 2015

Portrait of a Gay Married Couple

Urban Milwaukee – By Denise Cawley We’re much like any American family. Except for all the legal hurdles and headaches. My family is just like

July 23, 2015

The Social Scene for LGBT Folks

Urban Milwaukee – by Denise Cawley I interviewed a wide range of LGBT people about how they meet others. Most talked by name and a

March 18, 2015

Denise Cawley, owner of the marketing firm Circore Creative in Milwaukee. She and her wife Ann were married in Massachusetts. Their marriage is not recognized in Wisconsin. They have a six-year-old son.

July 30, 2013

I sense in RevD a serious effort to review where UUCW is at this challenging point, coming out of a pandemic and with budget challenges. She is taking full advantage of her brief time as full-time minister to triage major tasks, envision new and creative ways to engage church members, and prioritize future developments within a tough budget forecast

I am enjoying your mix of humanistic, esoteric, and practical spirituality. You are so good at encouraging and motivating parishioners to step up. Thanks for the nudge.

Rev. Denise has strong planning skills. We were able to plan many weeks in advance which gave me time to be successful planning RE lessons and to find suggestions for TFAA. Rev. Denise made time for me. I appreciate the time she spent collaborating with me.

Denise goes out of her way to include material sources from marginalized people (disabled, people of color, LGBTQ+, poor, immigrants and more) to remind us of our opportunities to welcome all.

I see Denise as a thought leader in a larger congregation. She holds the big picture, has a great handle on the mission and can raise positive energy.

Denise’s extensive network and relations with other faith leaders and community activists, brings a voice of authenticity to discussions of issues within our faith and the wider world.

Cheerleader Denise provides inspiration, energy and power to help us achieve ends in our strategic plan