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 Resurrection, Mukwonago Packer Backers!!
How 'bout these PACKER BACKERS??! Members of Resurrection, Mukwonago started game day out right by wearing their best Packer regalia to their Sunday morning service. Even The Rev. Drew Bunting's vestments followed the Packer green and gold theme!
In our parish families, we share our good times and our bad times . . . . it is a joy to see our brothers and sisters at Resurrection, Mukwonago sharing one of the BEST TIMES EVER!!
Many thanks to Drew Bunting for sending this photo to
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Congratulations,
Helen Ehrmann!
On behalf of the whole diocese, Bishop Miller sends congratulations and best wishes to Helen Ehrmann, longtime member of St. Timothy's, Milwaukee, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this week . . . may God bless you and keep you!
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Bishop Miller Announces Lenten
Lenten Appeal for Haiti
Dear Friends in Christ,
Blessings to you as we enter the season of Lent. As we begin this holy season of prayer, fasting, and self-denial, I write to ask for your continued prayers and support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
The earthquake of January 12th, 2010, destroyed 80% of the Diocese of Haiti infrastructure. Many lives within the Church were lost. Hurricanes, a cholera epidemic, political instability, and hundreds of thousands of people still living in tents are stark realities of everyday life in Haiti. In the upcoming months, I will be asking you to consider helping our Haitian brothers and sisters by donating as generously as possible through any or all of three appeals . . . .
click to read complete letter
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Second Annual Spirituality in Aging Conference: April 1, 2011
 Conference takes place at the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee,Wisconsin on April 1, 2011 from 8am - 4:30pm The event is sponsored by Elder Ministries Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and presents an opportunity for elders to enrich their lives and spirits and to provide information and strength to those caring for elders in their family and/or professional lives. read more - registration info |
March 1 5th: Advocacy Day
"People of Faith for Justice"
Wisconsin Conferences of Churches asks parishes in the Diocese of Milwaukee to help spread the word about Advocacy Day-People of Faith for Justice on March 15. They have provided a bulletin insert to make it easier for parishes to share this information with their members.
Click to read full letter
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For the love of Haiti
Hartford Community Hands
During the Lenten season, St. Aidan's Episcopal Church (www.staidans-hartford.org) will host several "Food Pack" workshops designed to directly support the people of Haiti. Your church, school, or community group is welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 5 through 105 are welcome!
For more information click here or contact Lori Masset Betsy Van Heesch (414) 588-3788 (262) 501-9080.
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Community of Hope Dinner
On March 22nd from 6-8pm  St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee (N27W24000 Paul Court, Pewaukee, WI 53072) will host the Community of Hope spaghetti dinner. All are invited to attend and learn more abou the work of the Community of Hope.
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Lenten Retreat Announced
A Clearing Season: Episcopal Lenten RetreatSaturday, March 12, 9:30-4:30 at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton.
We will pray and worship together; we will reflect on the places in our lives where we have not yet made God welcome, and create our own Lenten practices designed to clear a path to God. The day will be spent in a mixture of teaching, reflection, intimate discussion, worship and fellowship. Opportunity will be give to sign up for ongoing small groups to meet through the season of Lent. The cost is $25. Registration and more details are at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 608-222-6921, or atepiscopallentenretreat@gmail.com .
*** RSVP by February 23rd ***
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Concert at St. Matthias, Waukesha
St. Matthis, Waukesha (111 E. Main Street, Waukesha, 53186) will host a concert on February 11 at 7:30p.m. The concert is a fund raiser for the St. Matthias music department.
Ticket prices range from $5-$15 in advace / $10-$20 at the door. For more information and to order tickets please see concert flyer .
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Global Reconciliation Committee seeks parish input on Millennium Development Goals
The Commission on Global Reconciliation is soliciting your input from parishes as they prepare to recommend distribution of our diocesan 0.7% Millennium Development Goal Funds. The amount in this year's diocesan budget is $6,634 (plus $5,000 which pays partial salary of the Coordinator of The Haiti Project.) Input must be sent no later than July 1, 2011 to The Rev. Deacon Carol Smith at csmith@carthage.edu .
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SAVE THE DATE!Diocesan Altar Guild Tour set for May 11th
The Diocesan Altar Guild's 2011 tour of historical churches will take place on May 11th. Jane Henning, Altar Guild president, says the tour will visit "four amazing churches/chapels in the Milwaukee area" followed by lunch at Coquettes. Details and registration information for this hugely popular event will be available soon -- watch this publication and the diocesan website!
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St. Dunstan's, Madison welcomes new priest
Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Madison announces the arrival of their new priest, the Rev. Dr. Miranda K. Hassett. Hassett was chosen through a five-month process of prayer and study by a committee of St. Dunstan's members.
Hassett says of her new post, "Saint Dunstan's is a wonderful place to be in ministry. I'm delighted to be called to shepherd this warm, diverse, and passionate Christian community. I'm inspired by the church's commitment to nurturing spirituality, caring for the environment, and engaging with the needs of the world. I look forward to working with members in these areas, as well as offering worship that welcomes, connects, and transforms, and Christian education programs for inquiring minds of all ages."
Prior to moving to Madison, Hassett served as the Assistant to the Rector at St. Andrew's Church in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. A native of Indiana, she has a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of North Carolina and an Master's in Divinity from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hassett is the author of Anglican Communion In Crisis: How Episcopal Dissidents and their African Allies are Reshaping Anglicanism. She is married and has two young children. |
 Grace Church, Madison seeks Christian Formation Director
Grace Church, Madison is seeking a Christian Formation director. General Duties and Responsibilities of the position include:
- To plan, establish, advertise, and direct multiple and relevant opportunities for lifelong learning and faith development to benefit children and youth (birth through high school)
- To create meaningful experiences that encourage intergenerational support and partnerships in that endeavor.
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Lenten program offered at Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie
Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie is offering a Lenten Program March 6-8 on the theme of "Spiritual Wellness". All are welcome. Speakers/session leaders will include The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner and The Rev. Jim Davis.
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 "The Bible Exposed" series at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale
From 7-8pm every Wednesday night from January 26 through running March 2, St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale will offer a Bible series called "The Bible Exposed: the Naked Truth". All are welcomed and invited to attend.
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 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Program
The Rev. Joanne Skidmore (St. John's, Burlington) announces that in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Burlington Area Association of Congregations and Ministers (BAACM) is hosting a conversation for teens from 7th - 12th grade, parents and other interested adults on teen dating. This is an opportunity to define healthy relationships and learn indicators of unhealthy (or potentially unhealthy) relationships. While the focus is on teen dating, much of what we will explore applies to friendships as well. The program will take place Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Cross Lutheran, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington Wisconsin (Phone: 262-763-6570).
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All are Welcome at
 Julian of Norwich Gatherings
The Madison-area Julian Gathering has been meeting monthly for two years; a number of people have come to see what we're about and some have become 'regulars.' We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about contemplative spirituality in the Christian tradition. We meet monthlyfor contemplative prayer for twenty-five minutes, after which we discuss a reading from Julian of
Norwich, a 14th Century English mystic. These gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative monastic order in the Episcopal Church.
NOTE: Normally we meet the second Wednesday of each month, but we will be meeting the FIRST Wednesday in March (March 2) because of Ash Wednesday the following week. We gather at 7:15 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, WI. We end promptly at 9 PM. We would love to have you join us.
For additional information, contact Susan Fiore at (608) 845-2413 or lento@chorus.net.
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Ethics Lecture and reception
at St. John's on the Lake
St. John's on the Lake presents
The Bruce Braden Memorial Ethics Lecture:
"Palliative Sedation"
(the use of pain medication at the end-of-life)
Monday, March 7, 2011
St. John's on the Lake
1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee
3rd Floor Community Room
3:00pm - Lecture
4:00pm - Wine & Cheese Reception of Honor
Presented by Dr. Ashok Choithani, whose specialties
are hospice care, palliative medicine, and geriatrics.
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Nursery positions at
St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee
St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee is seeking a Nursery Directory to coordinate the Nursery program, schedule nursery staff, and cover in the nursery as needed. Nursery staff are also sought to cover during special programs during the week and on scheduled Sundays between 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Hymnals and Prayerbooks needed
A request from The Rev. Mark Moore, rector at St. Paul's, Watertown: "St. Paul's has the delightful problem of not having enough prayer books and hymnals, and the usual problem of not being able to afford new ones. Are there parishes that are no longer using all of theirs and might be able to spare them? Even if we could borrow them it would be a help". If you can help, the parish's contact information is listed below -- and THANK YOU!
Phone: 920-261-1150
E-mail: t.mark.m@gmail.com
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Barbara Klauber
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