Fall 2025-Spring 2026: Sun Prairie

We set Neighborhood Networks into motion with a 5-month cohort called a Neighborhood Catalyst. Our vision is that through a catalyst, and then a network, we will cultivate networks of ecumenical friendship, deepen understanding of context, and collaborative love and serve our neighbors.

Apply by July 1, 2025

  • Cohorts meet on Thursdays, 9-12:30pm.

    Oct 13-14 - Retreat
    Nov 13th
    Dec 11th 
    Jan 8th 
    Feb 12th
    March 7th - Kingdom Justice Summit

    For October and March, the gatherings are substituted by an overnight retreat at Be Still (Plainfield, WI) and the Kingdom Justice Summit in downtown Madison.

  • We meet monthly for a time of connection, learning, co-discerning and collaboration. This time will include learning from local leaders and co-discernment and collaboration with peers on mission together in our neighborhoods.

    We:

    cultivate sustaining friendships among peers in local ministry and mission

    build relationships with coaches and neighborhood leaders

    deepen habits of deep engagement in your neighborhood as a context for mission

    identify and develop skills for leading new initiatives in your neighborhood

    discern areas of collaboration for church leaders, congregations, neighborhood nonprofits and community members

  • This 8-month cohort costs $139 per person. This money goes towards supplies, space rentals, and food.

    Your application will be reviewed within two weeks of applying. If you are accepted, you will be prompted to pay the $139 by August 18th.

  • Collaboration Project staff Jon and Abbie will lead this program and bring in local leaders to share their expertise and insights. Here you can find who is participating in the program.