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Advent

Conspiracy

During the Christmas season, we join a movement called Advent Conspiracy—an invitation to pause, remember God’s generosity in giving us Jesus, and respond by being generous to the world around us. As a church, we want to step away from the consumerism that often defines this season and give toward the things Jesus cares about. Through our collective generosity, we partner with organizations doing meaningful, impactful work in Madison and around the world, reminding people that they’re seen, valued, and deeply loved by God.

Give now until the end of the year online or by check. To give by check, please write “Advent” in the memo line and drop in the offering boxes at your site or mail to: Blackhawk Church, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI 53562. Thank you for your generosity!

Projects & Organizations

A Rocha USA

A Rocha USA’s mission is to live out God’s calling to care for creation and equip others to do likewise. They help Christians and churches recover our biblical calling as caretakers of God’s good but groaning world through programs, projects, and partnerships. They envision Christians and churches in the US that are fully engaged in caring for creation as part of their discipleship and witness.

Advent Conspiracy funding will support staff time and provide subgrants to churches, enabling staff to build one-on-one relationships and supply resources to 20 new churches joining the A Rocha USA Church Partners Program. Additionally, funding will help staff develop resources to reach hundreds of churches seeking theologically sound materials for their creation care journey.

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County

For 40 years, Care Net’s mission has been to reach women facing unexpected pregnancies and provide the medical care, resources, and support they need to choose life for their child. Care Net serves women throughout Dane County and beyond through their accredited clinic, mobile outreach, and maternity home (the Elizabeth House). Care Net is now building a second home to double its capacity in serving vulnerable mothers and babies with hope, dignity, and life-affirming support.

Advent Conspiracy funding will be used to purchase a passenger van for the new maternity home. The van will provide transportation for women and their children, ensuring access to medical appointments, employment, and critical program activities.

Jewish Social Services of Madison, Inc. 

Jewish Social Services of Madison (JSS) empowers individuals and families across generations and cultures to build community, achieve self-sufficiency, and live with dignity. Inspired by Jewish values and committed to closing service gaps, JSS serves Dane County residents of all ages and faiths. JSS offers senior care, housing support, job assistance, and help with refugee and immigration needs.

Advent Conspiracy funding will provide housing stability to about 40 households, impacting around 100 individuals. The funding will pay rental arrears to prevent eviction filings, cover security deposits and the first month’s rent to rehouse displaced families, prevent utility shut-offs and reconnect service, and cover emergency expenses such as car repairs or medical costs that can quickly lead to housing loss if unmet.

JustDane, Inc.

JustDane’s mission is to help transform individual lives and social systems to create a just and equitable community. JustDane provides a wide range of services, including services for individuals returning from incarceration, educational and vocational training (Just Bakery), services for unhoused families experiencing medical crises (Healing House), and mentoring connections for youth impacted by parental incarceration.

Advent Conspiracy will fund the rebuilding of the accessibility ramp at Healing House’s main entrance. This new ramp will directly improve safety and independence for families with urgent medical needs, mobility challenges, or post-hospital limitations. As a result, Healing House can welcome hundreds more children and parents over the next decade into a space focused on care, stability, and recovery.

Lighthouse Christian School

Lighthouse Christian School (LCS) is a bilingual, multicultural PK–8 school located in Madison, Wisconsin. LCS is committed to removing barriers to education and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Advent Conspiracy funding will support scholarships and provide direct family cost relief. The funds will be used for tuition assistance awards, registration and enrollment fee relief, activity and athletics costs, after-school and summer program fee subsidies, emergency tuition balance assistance, and other ways to offset costs for families.

Living Water International

Living Water International demonstrates God’s love by helping vulnerable communities in 17 countries gain access to clean water, improved sanitation, hygiene education, and spiritual growth through local churches. Its mission is holistic transformation—improving health, education, and livelihoods while renewing hope.

Advent Conspiracy funding will help expand the existing Buluuta Elgon water system, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water access to over 3,900 people in Buluuta Parish, Mayuge District, Uganda, as well as to their community institutions.

Open Doors for Refugees

Open Doors for Refugees is a primarily volunteer-based organization dedicated to welcoming refugees as they resettle in Madison and supporting them as they build new lives in the community. ODFR creates housing that allows families to feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home from day one. ODFR ensures access to essential services by offering transportation to critical appointments, weather-appropriate clothing, ESL tutoring, childcare, food cards, rental assistance, workforce development, cultural mentoring, and more.

Advent Conspiracy funding will support the launch of a six-month pilot project connecting refugee individuals and families in the Madison area with trained volunteers who can assist them in addressing ongoing needs and building community connections. Funds will support a part-time program coordinator to develop the project infrastructure, select and train volunteers, match them with refugee families, oversee tracking and evaluation, and begin planning to scale the program to meet the community’s needs.

Questscope

Questscope is an international, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to elevating dignity, inclusion, and well-being for marginalized communities in Jordan and the Middle East/North Africa region. Guided by the principle of “putting the last first”, it empowers vulnerable people through evidence-based programs in non-formal education, restorative mentoring, economic empowerment, and community resilience.

Advent Conspiracy funding will help establish two income-generating workshops in Jerash Refugee Camp—a Metalworking Workshop and Sewing Workshop—to provide vocational training, employment for youth, and affordable products for the community.

World Relief

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization with a mission to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the Church, providing holistic solutions that address displacement, respond to humanitarian needs, support long-term recovery, and foster advocacy and belonging for those forced to flee.

Advent Conspiracy funding will expand World Relief’s programs in Eastern Chad and at the Koursigué Refugee Camp, directly improving access to health, nutrition, and hygiene services for up to 21,000 refugees. Through New Hope Groups, peer-led psychosocial support will help refugees cope with trauma and build community resilience.