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The Rev. Gary Manning's Sermon on Day 1 Radio

In June of last year, less than five miles from where I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a crowd of slightly more than two thousand people shouted, jostled and restlessly stood in line to receive what they thought would be an emergency food stamp allocation. They had heard about a one-time grant from the federal government to assist families adversely affected by devastating floods in our area. But the longer they stood, the angrier they became.

Click to read full sermon

Halloween at

St. Alban's, Sussex

Know St. Alban's in Sussex Is Wondering . . . .Where will YOU be on Halloween?

Join us Saturday, October 31 for our Annual All Hallows' Eve Candlelight Cemetery Celebration. This unique worship experience combines readings from the Bible while learning about the Christian context behind many traditional Halloween activities like carving jack-o-lanterns and trick or treating. Participants will meet the Witch of Endor (1 Sam. 28), hear about the first dancing skeleton from Ezekiel, do some real old fashioned trick-or-treating for "soul cakes", and be the very first human beings to hear told for the first time in nearly 100 years St. Alban's own Ghost Story all while following a path of candlelight through St. Alban's beautiful and historic cemetery. This event is absolutely FREE for all ages, so what is your excuse for being anywhere else on All Hallows' Eve?
The experience begins at 5:30pm at St. Alban's for jack-o-lantern carving; 6:30pm is the candlelight cemetery celebration; 7:00pm All Hallows' Eve party in the fellowship hall.

Call St. Alban's at 262-246-4430 for more information. Costumes welcome!
Don't be afraid! Join the Celebration!

Who is Engaged in What Ministry?

The Commission on Ministry would like to create a resource list of contact information for the following formation programs across the diocese:
�         Community of Hope
�         Steven Ministry
�         EFM
�         When Members are Missionaries
�         The Equipping Church
�         JustFaith
�         Spiritual Gifts Discernment
Are there additional formation processes that should be on this list? We would like to know the name of the parish engaged in one or more of the formation processes along with the name and contact information of the person who facilitates or shepherds that process. Please email the information to Leanne Puglielli of the Commission on Ministry at Leanne.puglielli@gmail.com. Thank you for your willingness to help us create this resource list.

Retreat-Spiritual Director Info Sought

Where do You Like to Go on Retreat?
Who is Your Spiritual Director?

The Commission on Ministry would like to create a resource list of Spiritual Directors and Retreat locations to post on our website. We would like to know the name and contact information of the Spiritual Director with whom you have interacted in a meaningful way. We would also like to know the name and contact information of those places where you like to go on retreat. Please email the information to Leanne Puglielli of the Commission on Ministry at Leanne.puglielli@gmail.com . Thank you for your willingness to help us with this project.

Seeking Information . . .

The Commission on Global Reconciliation wants to know about your mission work domestic and international. CGR will create a "Wall of Missions" at the Diocesan Convention on November 13th & 14th about mission work done by people and parishes throughout the diocese. Please contact Melanie Stewart at ERD@diomil.org if you would like to share. We are looking for work done internationally by people in your parish, mission trips to places within the United States, sponsoring refugee families and other related ministries.

Please send 2-3 digital photos
Church information: Parish and city
A brief description of your work: who, where, when, and what you did. Please also include contact information, if someone wants to learn more.

Thank you for sharing,
Episcopal Relief & Development Network Representative

Fashion through the Decades

The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Mukwonago and the Mukwonago Historical Society invite you to attend "FASHION THROUGH THE DECADES". This
show features women's fashions and accessories from the early 1900's through
1980. It will be a nostalgic trip back in time and will give you insight into what your mothers and grandmothers once wore. The narrator will describe the fashions and weave a bit of history of the different eras throughout the presentation. The fashion show will be held here at Church on Saturday,
October 24th, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Refreshments and Museum tours will follow at the Red Brick Museum. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Most appropriate for ages 6 and up. Tickets are available at Miller Pharmacy in Mukwonago, at Associated Bank in
East Troy, or before/after church on Sundays from Amy B. or Kathy H. Fashions and models are provided by Goodwill. Hope to see you there!

Job Loss Seminar

"The Lost Job: Mourning and Moving On" will be offered at St. Bartholomew Church in Pewaukee on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AM - noon.

Take this opportunity to share your pain and better prepare for your future by improving your resume writing and interviewing skills. There is no cost for the workshop, but pre-registration is required by calling 262-691-0836 by Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

Spa Day at St. Bartholomew's

Join us at St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee for an exciting day of demonstration, participation, education and celebration of several holistic-type medicines that will be our focus for the health ministry team in 2010! Topics include: Tai Chi, Rieki, essential oils, Amazon herbs, massage, acupuncture and chiropractic medicine. Saturday, October 31st, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. A healthy lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. For more information please contact the parish at (262) 691-0836 / www.stbartspewaukee.com

Please Share Your Photos!

Wisconsin is a beautiful state! Please send us photos that show off the beauty of the diocese's towns, cities, recreation spots and countryside! Going hiking? Biking? Bring your camera along! Photos will be used on the diocesan website, among other uses! Your help will be appreciated. E-MAIL PHOTOS to worzalla@diomil.org . Thank you for your help with this!

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