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Advent Message from
Bishop Miller
First Vespers of Advent One
November 27, 2010
"A thrilling voice from Jordan rings
Rebuking guilt and darksome things
Vain dreams of sin and visions fly
Christ in his might shine forth on high"
Advent hymn for Lauds, tr. Winfred Douglas
Dear Friends in Christ,
I write at the beginning of the new liturgical year, what I wish more of us would claim as the Christian New Year. As I read the lesson for the first vespers (Evening Prayer) of Advent I and anticipated singing the words quoted above I was reminded again not only of the power of Advent but of the whole yearly cycle of prayer in the Christian year.
Tonight as I read from the second chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians, I was struck how these words not only crown our year but also lay out the whole thrust of the Christian life. "Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped but emptied himself taking the form of a servant." He asks the Corinthians to "complete his joy" by living in this way.
Paul's word to the church at Philippi is God's word to the church in Milwaukee, too. His call is to put on the mind of Christ. I know of no other way to do this than by intentional prayer and study of Scripture. Many of us have tried with varying degrees of success to have a regular and intentional devotional life. If you have struggled in this let me encourage you to try the buddy system. Find someone to partner with you in an accountability program for reading the Bible. Make a commitment with one other person to read the appointed lessons found in a devotional like Forward Day by Day or the lectionary in the Book of Common Prayer or choose a book from the library we call the Bible and read it together. It is a wonderful way to grow in grace.
Please know of my prayers for you and yours in this Advent season. May God grant you his richest blessings.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller (Bishop of Milwaukee)
Bishop of Milwaukee |
 UTO Grant Applications Available
The 2011 UTO application information is now on line. Applications for 2011 will need to be in the BIshop's office by Monday, January 10th. They will be reviewed by the diocesan grant committee and then passed to the Bishop for final recommendation. Each diocese can only submit ONE grant request per year. However, a SECOND request can be submitted for a companion diocese or for work abroad that is closely linked with a parish or the diocese. Please go to www.episcopalchurch.org/uto to find information about grant guidelines, criteria and the application itself, all available for downloading. Click on grants under the United Thank Offering topic rather than in the top bar to reach the application. For questions please contact Connie Ott, diocesan UTO coordinator at cott@chorus.net or 608-798-3688. Again: deadline for applications to be in diocesan office is JANUARY 10, 2011.
Also: Thanks to all of the parishes who have sent in their fall UTO ingatherings. Many have been received and they will be forwarded on by Dec. 15 to the National Church UTO office so they can be part of the granting process for 2011. If you have not sent yours in yet, please do by the 15th of December - send to Connie Ott, UTO Coordinator - 7995 Shagbark Circle, Cross Plains, WI 53528 |
Meachem Fund & Trustee Grant Applications Available
The Meachem Fund & Trustee Grant application is available to parishes by clicking on the link below. The application explains the various parish projects/programs for which funding may be available. click for application
Parishes are urged to investigate this funding opportunity! Interested parishes may also contact Peggy Bean (formerly Worzalla), Bishop's Deputy for Congregational Development, for more information at (414) 272-3028/ext. 158.
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Former Trinity Member Honors Janesville
 Composer, singer and violinist, Caleb Burhans is no stranger to Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville. His musical training in our choir and with Thelma Wilcox, our musical director, opened him up to express his talent with many cities and once again in Janesville where he was raised. Now he honors General Motors' place in Janesville's history. You can read about his new musical call "Requiem for a General Motors in Janesville" at the website
http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/nov/29/closing-gm-plant-focus-new-musical-requiem/.
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Kat Trio at Holy Cross,
Wisconsin Dells
The Kat Trio also known as
The Ekaterinburg Trio
Appearing
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 7:00PM
Holy Cross Episcopal Church &
Dells-Delton United Methodist Church Sanctuary
322 Unity Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI
Suggested donation $10 Adults $8 Seniors and children
Refreshments served following the concert
Preview their music at www.thekattrio.net
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 Julian Gathering
December 8th at St. Dunstan's, Madison
Julian of Norwich was a 15th Century English mystic and anchoress. [What's an anchoress? In the Middle Ages, certain women and men chose to live a life intensely devoted to prayer permanently enclosed in a small room, called an anchorhold, attached to a parish church.] Little is known about Julian's life, but she wrote a book . . . Nearly forgotten for 600 years, Julian's insights and gentle wisdom are becoming ever more widely known and appreciated . . .
read more - register to attend
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Holiday Concert
December 5th
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church
1111 Genessee Street, Delafield
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Cookies & Hot Chocolate
with St. Nicholas
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Holiday Concert performed by
Main Street Song and Dance Troup
TICKETS $5.00
For tickets contact the parish at
(262) 646-2727
or Nina at (262) 569-2728
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Up-Coming Events
DECEMBER 4 (Saturday) 9am - 3pm
Advent Retreat at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
www.stdunstans.com RSVP to: 608-238-2781 or office@stdunstans.com Retreat leader is The Venerable Susan R. Mueller, Archdeacon. Lunch, snacks, coffee and tea provided. There is NO charge for the day, but please contact St. Dunstan's (by Monday, November 29 -- if at all possible) so we know how many to provide for. For more information call Susan Fiore, AOJN, at 608-845-2413 or e-mail her at lento@chorus.net.
 DECEMBER 5 (Sunday) Lessons & Carols
Organ Prelude at 3:30pm; service begins at 4pm
All Saints Cathedral
818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
A reception will follow the service and a MINI HUNGER BOOK SALE will be held. Everyone is welcome!
DECEMBER 5 (Sunday) 3pm - 7pm
Elves Nite In at Church of Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie
3416 Swansee Ridge, (Hwys. 19 & C) Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Please join us on December 5th from 3-7pm at Good Shepherd for an evening of good cheer. Come and shop from 12 wonderful vendors. They are all very excited to help you put your money back toward two good causes the American Family Children's Hospital Family Meal Program and Good Shepherd. Each vendor has donated a gift item for our silent auction, is providing a percentage of their sales, and additional benefits for any shows booked that evening. Whether you need stocking stuffers or a larger gift each vendor is prepared to help make that decision an easy one. To top it all off, we will be listening to music provided by the Prairie Music Academy.
For more info click here DECEMBER 11 (Saturday) 10am - 2pm
Holiday Fair - St. Aidan's, Hartford (670 E. Monroe Ave.)
DECEMBER 12 (Sunday) 4pm
"What Child is This? A Christmas Celebration in Story and Song"
St. Boniface Episcopal Church
3906 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092 / 262-242-2994
Features songs and stories reflecting on the true meaning of the Christmas season, the birth of Jesus and its effect on our lives today. In addition to lessons and stories about Christmas, there will be an audience sing-along of familiar carols in a contemporary style. The singing will be led by a choir made up of musicians from several local churches as well as the Rays of Light praise and worship band from St. Boniface. Jahmes Finlayson, a founding member of Milwaukee's One Drum, will be the guest artist. For more info call parish (262) 242-2994 or check website www.saintbonifacechurch.com
DECEMBER 12 (Sunday)
(Dec 12) Festival of Lessons and Carols at Trinity, Mineral Point with Bishop Miller. Absolutely everyone is invited to join us for thsi special celebration! click for flyer
DECEMBER 19 (Sunday) 7pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Trinity Episcopal Church, Janesville
419 East Court Street, Janesville 53545 Ph: (608) 754-3402
The Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church, Janesville, will present A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 19 at 7 p.m. Trinity's Choir, which has the distinction of being the first vested Episcopal choir in the Western Territories, will be joined by organ, keyboard and strings to provide a beautiful and memorable way to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. "Lessons and Carols" is a format of the Christian worship service first held on Christmas Eve in 1918 at King's College, Cambridge culminating with the Christmas Service, celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus.
DECEMBER 19 (Sunday) 4pm Words of Hope Songs of Comfort service St. Alban's, Sussex W239-N6440 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089 (corner of Maple Avenue & Main Street) A unique worship opportunity for all people seeking an experience rich in meaning. Service features music from different eras and readings from many translations of the Bible, intended to help everyone get more out of preparing for Christmas. For more information call St. Alban's at 262-246-4430 or go to www.stalbans-sussex.org DECEMBER 19 (Sunday) Caroling in the Courtyard! Come join Jon Augspurger and his band from 4:00-5:30pm on Dec. 19th and sing Christmas Carols to the guests of the Men's Shelter. Cider, sheet music, and a roaring fire will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Donations of food pantry items (cans of tuna are great) and heavyweight men's socks will be a welcome bonus to cheerful singing!
Grace Episcopal Church www.graceec.org (608) 255-5147 116 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
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Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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