Jamila Riley is a visionary, creative, entrepreneur, and community builder whose work beautifully blends faith, fashion, and purpose.  As the founder of J. Riley, she has spent over a decade building a standout brand known for her signature handcrafted crochet earrings—each piece uniquely designed and made by her own hands, reflecting both artistry and intention.

But Jamila’s impact goes far beyond what she creates. She is a style curator, storyteller, and teacher who uses thrifting, fashion, and creativity to help women see beauty in what already exists—and more importantly, within themselves. Through her work and her presence, she empowers women to show up boldly, confidently, and authentically.  Rooted deeply in her faith, Jamila is passionate about encouraging women, building community, and creating spaces where transformation can take place. She is also a devoted wife, mother, and caregiver—roles she carries with grace, resilience, and strength.  Jamila’s life is a testament to what happens when creativity meets discipline, and faith meets action.

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.

On Sunday, June 7, Zao MKE will hold its final in-person worship service. I ask you to consider joining with others from Kairos Collective, as a gesture of solidarity, in this moment of transition.

​The service begins at 10'ish.

​Kairos will also join members of Zao MKE that afternoon as part of their Pride Parade delegation. The Pride Parade begins at 2 PM and we will join Zao members at the staging area at 1 PM. Feel free to join us for one or BOTH of these events!

If you would like to volunteer to help set up from 9:15-10:15 for this event, please RSVP here:

We also have the opportunity to help during this event, which last until 2 PM, and with breakdown after the event. Volunteers are not expected to stay the entire time. Please RSVP here:

Dr. Theresa W. Tobin is Professor of Philosophy at Marquette University, where she directs the university’s prison education initiative, the Education Preparedness Program (EPP). She teaches and conducts research in ethics, gender, sexuality, and the emotions, and is co-author with Dr. Dawne Moon of Choosing Love: What LGBTQ+ Christians Can Teach Us All About Relationship, Inclusion, and Justice (Oxford 2025). She is also a spouse and the parent of twins. When she’s not doing philosophy, she enjoys long walks in nature, paddleboarding with her kiddos, and sharing good food with good friends.

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.

Abby Andrietsch is CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Aug Prep”; augprep.org), a K4-12 Christian school on Milwaukee’s south side founded in 2017.  Serving over 2,350  students today, Aug Prep’s vision is to develop its students to be leaders of tomorrow known by their strength of character, courage, intellect, impactful contributions and their faith. Aug Prep is launching a second K4-12 campus on Milwaukee’s north side in fall 2026.

Prior to joining Aug Prep in 2019, Andrietsch served as the co-founder and executive director of Schools That Can Milwaukee (now City Forward Collective) for eight years. She has also served in leadership positions at Husco as well as the Doris & Donald Fisher Fund.

Abby is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has an M.B.A and M.Ed. from Stanford University. She serves on the boards of All-In Milwaukee and Aug Prep.  She and her family are active participants at Epikos church. Abby lives in the Milwaukee area with her husband Omar and two daughters, both of whom are proud Aug Prep Lions!

Please join us as we live out our call to live justly.  Each month we gather at the food center or the farm to join in community of mutuality where all receive and all give receive.