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Safeguarding God's Children Training Dates Announced
April 2 - St. Mary's, Dousman - 1-4 p.m. - special training for Youth Leaders and Happening Staff
April 2 - Trinity, Janesville, 9-12 noon
To register click here .
Questions? Contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation at:
kelly@diomil.org or 414-272-3028 x 114 or 608-257-1533
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 Join Bishop and Staff for on-line Bible Study
Join Bishop Miller and people from around the Diocese during the season of Lent as we explore the Gospel of Matthew as a community.
Each week will include: YouTube Video Reflections from the Bishop; Daily Blog Reflections with opportunities to comment and engage in discussion online; Study Guide for use in small groups or personal reflections. For more information check out the Christian Formation Bible Study website and the Lenten Bible Study blog or contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly atkelly@diomil.org or (414) 272-3028/ext. 114.
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Support for Church of Japan in Wake of Crisis
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the relief efforts of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai following Friday's earthquake and tsunami. A bulletin insert is available on line. Read more (updated 3/18)
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Soup-er Bowl
Support ending hunger
in our community
Saturday, April 16
11a-1:30p
Join us for soup
5 kinds of soup available
(served in bread bowls from Charcoal Grill) plus cookies
You can also get "to go"
Good Will Offering
All proceeds go to Love, Inc., Food Pantry
Custom made bowls by local
artist, Wayne Herrick for $10, includes soup.
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Burlington
262-763-7482
One block west of Sentry, on the tri-angle of Chandler, Perkins and Edward
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Rutter Requiem at St. John the Evangelist on April 8th
Several members of our own All Saints Cathedral will take part in "Grand Music for a Grand Space," a special presentation of the Rutter Requiem by the Cathedral Chorale of St. John the Evangelist (831 N. Van Buren, Milwaukee, WI 53202). Performance begins at 8pm; tickets $20 ($15 seniors and students). For more information see flyer or call (414) 276-9814.
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The DeKoven Center's Lenten Silent Retreat
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"Into your hands"
Lent through the lens of Gethsemene
Friday, April 1, 5pm - Sunday, April 3, 10am
The Rev. Brian Hastings (Retreat Conductor)
Rector, Church of our Saviour, Chicago
The Retreat begins with a Gathering Reception on Friday evening at 5:00 and closes with Holy Eucharist and brunch on Sunday. The familiar monastic balance of Eucharist, prayer, meditation, and silence provides a space of time unspoken for and undemanded, a rarity in any life. A retreat is meant to be a
"returning and rest" for body as well as spirit!
To make reservations: jpeyton@dekovencenter.org
To ask about retreat: kclark@dekovencenter.org
You may also call The DeKoven Center or see the flyer for more information on the Lenten Silent Retreat.
The DeKoven Center
600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403
(262) 633-6401.
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 Author of "A Wretched Man" at Christ Church, Delavan April 9-10
Christ Episcopal Church, will host guest speaker R.W. "Obie" Holmen, author of "A Wretched Man, a Novel of Paul the Apostle", on Saturday and Sunday, April 9th & 10th, 2011 at the newly renovated church building located at 503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan.
Obie Holmen was at the Diocese of Milwaukee's 2010 Fall Convention promoting his novel, and the Christ Church Book Club recently finished a 9-week discussions series on "A Wretched Man". The Book Club will meet over an informal dinner of sub sandwiches (provided) at the Church on Sat. night, April 9th at 5:30 p.m. and invites others who may have read this book to join us. If you plan on joining us on Sat., please RSVP to Christ Church at 262-728-5292 by April 4th.
R.W. "Obie" Holmen will also be at both the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. Services, Sunday, April 10th, at Christ Episcopal Church, 503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. We invite the public to join us for worship, to hear our guest speaker and join us for informal discussion & fellowship following.
More info on the book and its author is available at http://theliberalspirit.com/awretchedman/index.php
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Beyond Survival: What is God's Future for the Small Church
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Confeence of Churches, this Workshop will be presented by Rev. David King, Rev. Linda Kuhn and Scott Anderson on Saturday, April 9th from 9 am to 2 pm at Barneveld Lutheran Church, 505 Swiss Lane, Barneveld, Wisconsin.
If you are a small congregation and wondering about your future, this workshop is for you. The focus will be on assisting congregations to identify cultural changes and demographic realities of their communities, through Bible study and discernment discover the missional practices of the New Testament Church, to connect these missional practices to new realities facing small churches today, and to begin to build a congregational action plan and networking opportunities to address these new realities.
More information/on-line registration is available at this link to the WCC website or by calling the WCC at (608) 837.3108.
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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 |
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Julian Gathering April 13th
All are Welcome
Julian Gathering, Wednesday, April 13, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Madison, WI.
What is a Julian Gathering? A Julian Gathering is open to everyone and you are welcome at all times. We support each other in the practice of contemplative prayer and contemplative spirituality. These gatherings are initiated and supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich (www.orderofjulian.org) and have the quintessentially Anglican writings of Bl. Mother Julian of Norwich at their core. They are for all who want to deepen their life of faith through the practice of contemplative prayer, for beginners as well as those already practicing.
Each meeting includes time for contemplative prayer, fellowship, and reading/discussion of Bl. Julian's revelations. At the beginning of each meeting, brief instruction on the practice of contemplative prayer is offered. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 9 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, WI. Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 13. For additional information, contact Susan Fiore: (608) 845-2413 or lento@chorus.net.
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How to Prevent
"Falling" into Spring
An internationally researched program to help prevent falls in those 65 and older will be offered at St John the Divine Episcopal Church, 216 E. Chandler Blvd, Burlington, WI. 53105, this April and May.
The program will be offered on Tuesdays from April 12 thru May 31st from 10 AM to noon. There will be NO CLASS on Tuesday May 24th. Register early (before April 1st) as participation is limited to 12 people.
For any questions, to learn more details and or to register contact:
Maureen Redmer, RN, Aurora Parish Nurse
St John the Divine
262-763-7482 Ext 24
Leave your name and phone number and a brief message and your call will be returned within a few days.
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Biking for Diocese's Future . . .
Note new date!!
BIKE RIDE FOR CLERGY AND LAY ALIKE
SAVE THIS DATE!
Thursday, June 9th - 9:00 a.m. SHARP!
Meet at Parking area in Wales Wisconsin
(just West of Hy 83 and South of Hy 18)
Endurance Ride: 55 to 60 Miles
Shorter Ride: 15-20 miles
Stops: Morning Prayer at St. Mary's, Dousman. St. Paul's, Watertown, Noonday Prayer and light lunch, 2:30 or 3:00 PM, Evening Prayer in Zion, Oconomowoc, Return to Wales with a bundle of endorphins, and money . . . BECAUSE THIS RIDE WILL COST YOU: We want pledges to the "Endowment of the Diocese of Milwaukee". The larger we make the "Endowment" the more it earns, to support missions and other ministries and reducing pressure on parish assessments.
START YOUR SPINNING ON BIKES INDOORS NOW AND BE READY!
Don't be intimidated by the distance -- there are two options: 1) Turn back at any point or, even better, Fr. Mark Moore, rector of St. Paul's, Watertown will pick you up! He will also be available if your bike breaks down and you need help to a bike shop.
More details will be coming but set your calendars for this and begin to think how you might get pledges for the ride.
Where did this crazy idea come from? Fr. Jim Kaestner and several other like minded clergy . . . stay tuned!
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Altar Guild Adventure
The Altar Guild Adventure returns to Milwaukee this year to discover the wonders on our own patch:
St. Francis Catholic Seminary, Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel, St. Joseph's Center Motherhouse, the Unitarian Society, and St. Hyacinth's. We'll go to Coquette's for lunch - an Altar Guild favorite! Docent-led tours of the churches, lunch, and luxury bus are all included in the registration fee ($50).
Please see brochure for details or contact Jane Henning at shennin2@facstaff.wisc.edu or 608-238-4089.
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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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 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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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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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 .
more information
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Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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