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Greetings
General Convention
Camp Webb
Holy Communion, Lake Geneva
DeKoven Center needs portable labyrinth
Cathedral Book Sale
Bishop Miller Time
UW-Whitewater Campus Ministry |
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General  Convention 2009 A Word from your Bishop
Dear Friends in Christ,
I write to you as the 76th General Convention draws to a close. This convention has been very different for me from the conventions in 2003 and 2006. I attribute this to a number of factors. Part of this is the fact that is my third General Convention and thus I am more familiar with how it works. Another reason is that we did not have the additional task of electing a presiding bishop. Most importantly, this convention had a much better spirit characterized by deep and respectful listening to the positions and concerns of others and an absence of the "party spirit" condemned by scripture that so dominated previous gatherings. It felt a lot to me like the respectful listening with a place for everyone that I have sought to build with you in our diocese throughout my episcopate. The renewed focus on mission as the heartbeat of our common life was a breath of fresh air, breathing new life into our work through the Holy Spirit. Click to read rest of article
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Fiftieth Anniversary
of Ordination Celebration
The Rev. Canon James Kaestner and Family
request the honor of your presence
at the Fiftieth Anniversary
of his Ordination to the Priesthood
Eucharist and Renewal of Ordination Vows
August 22, 2009 4:00 P.M. The Cathedral of All Saints
818 E. Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Gifts to the Diocese of Milwaukee appreciated
Reception on Cathedral Garth to follow
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Post General Convention Information Sessions
You are invited to the Post-General Convention 2009 Information Sessions, which are scheduled for:
Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
at St. Luke's, Madison
Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m.
at Trinity, Wauwatosa
Topics to be covered include:
Denominational Health Plan
Lay Pension
Revised Triennial Budget
Title IV Revision
Resolutions B025 and C056
Ecumenical Relationships
Lots of time will be available for questions. All members of the diocese are welcome to attend.
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 Living History, Living Worship
Go back in time to the days of WWII at St. Alban's in Sussex on Sunday August 16. In cooperation with the community's living time-line, St. Alban's will doing an authentic Episcopal Holy Communion Service persons serving in the military would have experienced during WWII. This service comes from the actual book of worship and prayers given to soldiers and sailors from that era; an abbreviated edition will be given to all who attend to take home with them. The booklet not only contains the Holy Communion Service but other prayers for persons serving in the military. This special service will also feature WWII re-enactors, special blessings for WWII veterans, as well as lifting up those who served in WWII and are serving our country today. Time of service: 7:45am. History buffs, WWII veterans and/or their families are welcome to join us and experience living history through living worship! For more information contact St. Alban's at 262-246-4430 or visit www.stalbans-sussex.org .
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 Province V Christian Formation Conference
The Diocese of Chicago's Office of Christian Formation is hosting the "Whose Church Is It Anyway?" conference for Province V.
The conference will include over 30 formation learning opportunities, a keynote speaker, worship and prayer activites as well as social events. Workshop topics include a focus on Journey to Adulthood, Youth Ministries, Catechesis and Godly play, Revisiting Via Media Values, Rotation, MGD's and Confirmation with some new workshops on Creative and Children's Liturgies, Nooma, and using Face Book and Twitter. Anyone working in formation is encouraged to attend. Click for more info and to register | |
 Building an Ark at Holy Communion, LakeGeneva
During Lent this year, we thought it would be "meet and right" for the parish to engage in some outreach. We took on building an Ark for Heifer Project International. An Ark raises $5,000.00 to fund a variety of projects Heifer International does throughout the world. Sue Gootsan, who is a vestry member and our outreach person, engaged the children of the parish to present Heifer Project International to us and set our goal; build an Ark by Easter! click for photo
Heifer was founded in 1947 as a global project organization which seeks to abate hunger. Their motto is adapted from a saying by Lao Tzu, "Give a man a fish; feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish; feed him for a lifetime."
The way it works is by people purchasing "animals" which are sold for a various amounts of money; a flock of chickens is $20.00, a pig is $120.00 etc. By means of our donations, HPI sends animals, plants, honey bees and the like to a "project" anywhere in the world. They also send a teacher who lives with the family or families and teaches them how to use this wonderful gift.
The family who receives the gift promises to pass on the first born or the first fruits of their gift to a neighbor, and to teach them how to use their new gift. HPI builds communities as well as inspires others.
During Lent, we put up an ark which was created by one of our parishioners. The ark has slots for a variety of animals. On another board there were images of these animals, each with the amount of money they cost.
Well, long story short, our parish bought an Ark and then some, raising $5206.01 through 2 Easter!
Just imagine how many people a simple giving will help! Imagine what we could all do together if we just offered our spare change week by week!
submitted by:
(The Rev.) Nancy Malloy, Rector
chcrector@sbcglobal.net
July 15, 2009
[Ed. note: More information is available on the Ark Project at Heifer Project International's website.] |
 The New CampWebb
The first week of Camp Webb, held July 5-10, went off without a hitch! We had a great week filled with exploring a variety of Bible stories and how they apply to our lives. From Creation to Christmas, Samuel to the Disciples, the Ten Commandments and the Good Samaritan, we covered it all! We were blessed to have Fr. Tom Holtzen and Fr. Mark Moore out to camp as guest Chaplains to celebrate Eucharist with us on Wednesday and Friday respectively. As one of the campers was leaving, she said to the staff, "Thanks for helping make the new Camp Webb rock!"
We are now in the midst of week two, and again are having a great time with the kids as we explore how the Bible interacts with our lives. This week, we have Fr. Jim Kaestner and Deacon Leigh Vicens joining us for services on Wednesday and Thursday.
Stay tuned for dates for Camp Webb 2010 in the next few months!
If you have any questions about Camp Webb, please contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation at kelly@diomil.org or go to www.campwebb.org .
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 Cathedral Book Sale July 30-August 4
(by Patricia Nakamura) Medieval alchemists struggled to turn lead into gold. The people of All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee have for more than 25 years practiced a more useful alchemy. They turn books into bread.
This year, the 28th annual Great Hunger Book Sale begins on July 30, with more than 40,000 used books filling the Guild Hall dining room, library, hallways, a Sunday school classroom, and several steps leading to second-floor offices. Sunday's coffee hour is relegated to the kitchen. If previous years' sales are any indication, about $25,000 will have been raised by the last day, August 4, for local, national, and international food pantries, meal programs, and disaster relief.
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 DeKoven Center needs a labyrinthThe DeKoven Center would like to borrow a floor mat Labyrinth for an event to be held on July 31.
We would come pick up and return in as good shape as received. If you have one that you could lend please contact:
Max Dershem, Executive Director
DeKoven Center
262-633-6401 (work)
262-909-6744 (cell)
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 Bishop Miller Time
Join us on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. at Miller Park for our 3rd Annual Diocesan Day at Miller Park as we watch the Brewers take on the Phillies. For additional information contact Diane Blank finance@diomil.org 414-272-3028 | |
One more time . . . THANK YOU for forwarding this newsletter to parishioners and others who may be interested and for sending YOUR news/events to info@diomil.org .
See you next week!
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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