SOPHIA advocates for social change; A coalition of eight churches works together to address criminal justice, immigration, funding for public education and other social issues

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: January 20, 2008| Author: SCOTT WILLIAMS | Copyright information

Inside a church on Waukesha's west side, members of the religious group SOPHIA are talking politics around a small wooden table.

The table has eight sides -- a perfect octagon -- but it is supported by a sturdy pedestal in the center.

Such is the arrangement that works so well for SOPHIA.

The coalition has brought together eight diverse congregations around a common belief that Waukesha County's church community can effect social change outside the walls of its individual ...