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 Special Message from Bishop Miller
Dear Friends in Christ,
Over the last few days we have witnessed freedom and democracy at work around the world. I am pleased to report to you that our friends in our former companion diocese of Egypt are safe and that the missionaries of The Episcopal Church serving in Egypt are continuing their ministry in that place. I know you will join me in continuing to hold the people of Egypt and the rest of the Middle East in your prayers.
This past week we have also seen democracy at work in Wisconsin as thousands gathered in Madison in response to the Governor's Budget Bill. Regardless of our individual positions on the bill before the Legislature and what steps are necessary to build a stronger and better Wisconsin, I believe we can all agree that our baptismal vow to "respect the dignity of every human being" is not served by a majority simply pushing through legislation because they have the votes necessary to do so. As Christians, it is our duty and call to make sure that everyone has a place at the table . . . read full letter
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Bishop Miller and staff at
St. Anskar's on Sundays in Lent
All are welcome to participate in "Sundays with Bishop Miller and Staff" at St. Anskar's, Hartland during Lent.
St. Anskar's announces that Bishop Steven Miller, Canon David Pfaff, and The Rev. Shannon Kelly (The Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation) will be with them Sundays during Lent for worship and to lead the Adult Forum following the service. They will be speaking about the different passion narratives in the gospels and how to better understand Lent by examining Christ's journey to the cross. Worship begins at 9:00 am on Sundays in Lent, followd by Adult Forum. For more information call the parish at 262-367-2439 or visit their website .
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Women as Agents of Hope
Women as Agents of Hope: International Women's Day Celebration takes place on March 8, 2011 at the Cousins Center in Milwaukee (3501 S. Lake Drive). Keynote Speakers include Sr. Ann Schulz, SSND, formerly School Sisters of Notre Dame representative to the United Nations.
more info - register
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 St. Alban's, Sussex invites you to take part in two special events
After Church Special
Only for kids 8 and up! Tthis interactive program aims to help kids see how passion can be transformed into valuable ministry and things as common as eating a meal can lead to a deeper lifein Christ. Based on a successful cooking ministry . . . starts FEBRUARY 27 at 12:30 pm and will happen once a month thereafter. See St. Alban's website for more info or call the parish at 262-246-4430.
Date Night with God
Date Night with God runs Wed. March 16 - Wed. April 13. Each Date Night with God starts at 6:00pm with Evening Prayer, a Soup & Salad meal at 6:30pm, and then the presentation for the evening at 7:00pm. There is room for everyone in God's Date Night! For more information visit St. Alban's website at www.stalbans-sussex.org or call 262-246-4430.
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Bishop Miller Announces
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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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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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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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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