supporting congregations
creating disciples
building community
nurturing growth
Please forward this on to any and all you you think might be interested, including teachers, volunteers, parishioners, vestry, lay leaders and friends! |
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April 1-2
Happening Team Training
Happening Registrations are Due!
April 2
Safeguarding God's Children
9-12 at Trinity Church, Janesville
1-4 pm at St. Mary's Dousman
April 8-10
Happening #88
May 7
Ministry Fair
All Saints and St. Paul's, Milwaukee
May 21 Safeguarding God's Children 9-12 at St. Luke's, Milwaukee June 22-26
Episcopal Youth Event
June 27-July 29 Camp Webb! August 9 Six Flags Day For more information |
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June 29 - July 6
Staff Training
July 7-8
Counselor-in-Training and Volunteer Training Days
July 10 - 15 Session 1
July 17 - 22 Session 2
July 24 - 29 Session 3
For more information go to www.campwebb.org.
Intersted in being on staff?
Click here for information!
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| Resource Center | |
If you are looking for ideas, curricula, books or videos, please visit our online database for our Resource Center which is kept up to date, so as soon as we get a new resource, you will see it online! We have the full collection of NOOMA videos. You can find out more about them at http://nooma.com
You can search through book ISBN, by DVD or VHS or by curriculum.
You can also find online resource links there. If you would like more information or if you would like to check out any materials, please let us know! Kate McKey is the Resource Center Coordinator and you can find her at diomilformation@gmail.com.
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Lenten Bible Study with the Bishop | |
Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew 
with Bishop Miller
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 there will be:
- YouTube Video Reflections from the Bishop
- Daily Blog Reflections from leaders throughout the Diocese with opportunities to comment and engage in discussion online
- Study Guide and Discussion Questions for use in small groups, Sunday morning discussion or personal reflections
Go to:
http://biblestudywithbishopmiller.blogspot.com/
For more information, go to http://www.diomil.org/christian-formation/bible-study
or contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org
or 414.272.3028 x114
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April 8-10, 2011
St. Mary's Church, Dousman
What is HAPPENING?
HAPPENING is a weekend renewal retreat run by high school students within the Diocese of Milwaukee with adult support. It is designed BY YOUTH, FOR YOUTH! It challenges youth to find their own spiritual realities based on the love of Jesus Christ. HAPPENING's purpose is not only to have a fantastic weekend, but to build a foundation for a lifelong commitment to Christian living - a life based upon Christian values, beliefs and actions. HAPPENING is a weekend full of fun and fellowship, but it is also a weekend full of learning, sharing, growing, loving and experiencing the gifts of God.
When does HAPPENING begin, and when does it end? HAPPENING begins at 7:00 PM on Friday night when candidates arrive at the site, and it ends at 3:00 PM on Sunday with a Closing Eucharist. Family members, friends, past Happeners and everyone are all invited to attend the Closing Eucharist!
Why should I attend HAPPENING?
HAPPENING offers alternatives to the pressures and problems that youth face in today's world. It builds a foundation based on Jesus Christ instead of other secular rewards. During HAPPENING, staff (made up MOSTLY OF YOUTH) and clergy share their own personal faith as examples of how Jesus is alive and working in the world today. HAPPENING is designed to be relaxed and open and permeated with the love of Christ. After the weekend, participants carry forward renewed commitments to live their lives in a Christian manner.
What can I expect at HAPPENING?
Participants will hear "talks" on a variety of subjects that are relevant to their lives today. The "talks" are then responded to by all participants during their "family group" meetings. HAPPENING weekends are also filled with singing, fellowship, fun, friendship and surprises. It is designed so everyone, on a very personal basis, is given opportunities to discover more about themselves, their world, their families and their Lord. Since each activity of HAPPENING builds upon the next, all participants are required to stay for the entire weekend.
Who can attend HAPPENING?
HAPPENING is open to all high school youth who are in ninth through twelfth grades, and to the adults who work with them. You do not need to be an Episcopalian to attend HAPPENING.
How much does HAPPENING cost?
The cost to attend a HAPPENING weekend is $40.00, which includes room and board, all meals and a HAPPENING t-shirt. If you can't afford this fee, scholarships are available!
More information:
Please go to:
http://www.diomil.org/christian-formation/youth and click on the Happening link to find registration information, downloads and contact info.
You can also contact:
The Rev. Shannon Kelly
Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation
kelly@diomil.org
Jen Gilow-Rivera
Co-Lay Director jenrivera@hotmail.com
Ed Schultz
Co-Lay Director schultzhaus@charter.net |
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Ministry Fair
May 7 at All Saints Cathedral, St. Paul's and Nicholson House
. . . so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient,
equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:17)
Join us for a day filled with workshops, discussion and trainings. This is a day for congregations to bring a wide variety of people who are involved in a variety of ministries to learn, interact and connect. It is a day about leadership training, equipping you to do your ministries, giving you new ideas, and providing support for your work.
Choosing from all these offerings will be a challenge, but I encourage your team to look at the workshops and create a list of what you all think is a "must do." Spread the workshops out among the team and then gather back together to report out and discover your next steps for your congregation.
Schedule
8:45 Registration and Check-in
9:15 Prayer and Blessing
9:30 Workshop I
10:30 Break
10:45 Workshop II
11:45 Break
12:00 Noonday Prayer
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Workshop III
2:15 Break
2:30 Workshop IV
3:45 Evaluations and Closing Prayer
Parallel Training
1-4 Safeguarding God's Children
Workshops, Trainings & Discussions
List is Subject to change
Adult Formation
� Ways to lead Bible Study with Adults
� Education for Ministry
� Discussion on Adult Formation Children's Formation
� Godly Play and Worship Center � Reading the Bible with Children Leadership Training
� Talking Circles/Restorative Justice to help with Conflict and Differences � Vestry Trainings Liturgical Training
� Basic Acolyte Training � Eucharistic Minister Training � Eucharistic Visitor Training � Lay Reader Training � Writing the Prayers of the People Parish Ministry
� Community of Hope � Cooking Ministry � Stewardship � Ecumenism in your Congregation � Using Social Media in your Church � Welcoming and Incorporation Safe Church/Misconduct Prevention
� Prevention & Best Practices � Safeguarding God's Children Youth Formation
� Bible Study with Youth � Collaborative Youth Ministry � Confirmation � Games with Youth � Leading Mission Trips with Youth General Formation Workshops
� General Convention 101 � Outreach � Prayer Monday through Saturday � What is the Religious Life/Monks and Nuns in the Episcopal Church AND MORE! More information and registration materials will be out soon! If you have questions, please contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org or 414.272.3028 x114. |
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Camp Webb 2011
Early Registration closes April 1 |
 Camp Webb is an outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Everyone who comes to Camp Webb is given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, to discover more about the Episcopal Church, to develop a greater spiritual awareness, and to encounter Christ through living and learning in God's creation. Campers will learn new skills, make new friends, create lasting memories and explore who they are and who God is in their lives. For more about Camp Webb go to www.campwebb.org.
Registration is now open!
Leadership Camp and Counselor-in-Training
If you are in Senior High School and would like to spend some special time at camp gaining leadership training and skills, come to Leadership Camp and/or come be a Counselor-in-Training!
- Learn to be leaders of camp through helping to lead small groups, activities, games, bible studies, worship, and more.
- Learn leadership skills through teaching sessions and hands-on learning
- Learn to use their life experience to talk to others about their faith and their journey with God
- Learn how to incorporate their own gifts and skills into the camping program.
- Learn and experience on how we, as Christians, are to work and serve in the world to spread Christ's love. St. Francis said, "Preach the gospel always. Use words if necessary."
Dates
June 29-July 6 Staff Training
July 7-8 Counselor-in-Training Camp and Volunteer Training
July 10-15 Leadership Camp (9th - 12th Grade)
Intermediate Camp (3rd - 6th Grade)
July 17-22 Mixed Age Camp (3rd - 7th Grade)
July 24-29 Middle School and Senior High Camp (7th -12th Grade)
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Would you like to spend your summer doing something, fun, rewarding, life-changing and creative? Apply to be on staff at Camp Webb!
Camp Webb is being run by The Rev. Shannon Kelly, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation, and a staff of people who are committed to keeping your kids happy, active and safe as they attend camp. Before camp begins, the staff spend a week together being trained, planning the week and preparing for the arrival of the campers.
The staff go through 50 hours of preparation including, but not limited to, First Aid, child development workshops, Misconduct Prevention Training, Multicultural Awareness instruction, team building exercises so we work well together, emergency drills, and preparation time for all the areas of camp. The waterfront will be staffed by certified lifeguards from Camp Webb and Lutherdale Camp.
We are still have two spots open for counselors, and we would love to have you come work with us!
If you are intersted in applying for these positions, click here for more information and a downloadable application form or contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org. |
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Lilly Summer Discernment Institute:
Summer Internship for Undergraduates Exploring a Call to Ministry |
The Lilly Summer Discernment Institute is a summer internship program for undergraduates interested in exploring a call to ministry or some other form of service. Past internships have been in parishes, shadowing clergy, leading youth ministry, studying monastic life, working with disabled adults and children, the homeless, rural medical care, orphanages, refugee assimilation and more. The program includes one week in Sewanee preparing for their internship (June 6 - 10, 2011), six weeks on-site at the internship, and a wrap-up week in Sewanee reflecting and sharing your experience (July 26 - 31, 2011). A $2400 stipend and some travel support are provided through the program. Applications are due to the Office of Career Services at The University of the South (735 University Avenue, Sewanee TN 37383) by March 1, 2011 and can be found online at www.sewanee.edu/lillyproj. For more information about the program, visit this website or call Robin Hille Michaels at 931.598.1869.
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| Safeguarding God's Children Training Dates |
We continue to plan trainings for Safeguarding God's Children!  For the latest information and to register for a training, please click here. Upcoming Trainings: April 2 at Trinity Church, Janesville 9 a.m. - Noon
April 2 at St. Mary's Church, Dousman
1-4 p.m.
Special Training for Youth Leaders and Happening Staff
May 7 at All Saints' Cathedral during the Ministry Fair
May 21 at St. Luke's Church, Milwaukee
9 a.m. - Noon If you would like to schedule a training in your parish or if you have a number of people who need to be trained, please let me know so that we can schedule an event at your church or in your area. You can call, email or click here to request a training.
Please make note of all who need to be trained in SGC, such as: vestry, Vacation Bible School Teachers and Volunteers, Youth Group Leaders and Volunteers, and those going on trips with youth.
Are you wondering who needs to be trained? Click here to find the Diocesan Policy as well as a link to the chart of who needs what training (which is found on page 42 of the Diocesan Policy Manual.) If you have any questions please let me know.
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| Episcopal Day at Six Flags | |
Save the Date!
August 9, 2011
Come join Province V for a day of fun for families, youth groups, campus ministries, young adult groups, and parish organizations! Bring your friends!
- Ticket prices will be discounted!
- A great day to organize a group outing with other Episcopalians, family or friends.
- We will have a booth in front of the park between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Stop by and say hello, pick up extra tickets.
- A Eucharist will be celebrated at Great America at 5:00 in the Wilderness Theater.
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| Christian Formation Staff | |
 The Rev. Shannon Kelly is the Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation. She is responsible for overseeing, creating and nurturing formation throughout the diocese "zero to grave." I work in conjunction with parishes and convocations to create, sustain and promote education and formation by helping parishes with resources, coaching and trainings, by holding events that are held regionally and diocesan wide, by supporting and assisting those doing the work of formation, and by making resources available for all people. This includes, but is not limited to children, youth and adult ministries, including Camp Webb, youth events, vacation Bible schools, adult retreats, and trainings for those in leadership positions. She can be reached at kelly@diomil.org or 414-272-3028 x114.
 Kate McKey is the Christian Formation Assistant. She works part-time with Shannon in the Christian Formation Office organizing and keeping up with the Resource Center, managing the office and assisting Shannon in planning, implementing and running various programs throughout the year. For those of you who came to camp last year, you will recognize Kate as one of our conselors. We are blessed to have her continuing to serve in the diocese. Kate is also serving part-time as the youth minister at St. Andrew's in Madison and leading the Madison Area Youth Group once a month. She can be reached at diomilformation@gmail.com or at 608-257-1533.
 The Rev. REGS Scheeler has been a deacon of this diocese of many years, serving us in many different ways. Throughout his time, his passion and focus on formation and education for youth and their leaders has not changed. REGS is a non-stipendiary staff person who is available to help congregations move through transition, assist them in discernment or challenge them as they move forward. He can make visits on Sundays and some weekdays. If you think a visit from him would be of use to you, don't hesitate to call and discover the ways in which he might help your parish. He is also in charge of the New Beginnings weekend and is assisting with other formation events throughout the year. He has a gift and call for cooking ministry which we try to incorporate into all he does. |
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If you have formation news, events, or resources that you think would be of interest to the Diocese at large and that you would like to see in this electronic publication, please do not hesitate to email me at kelly@diomil.org. If you want to be removed from this list, you may do so. If you have missed an issue or if you would like to look at old issues, links to the archives can be found on the Christian Formation Pages at http://www.diomil.org/christian-formation. Thank you for your ministry, for your commitment to Christian Formation, and for sharing your gifts with the church. Please let me know if there is anything that you would like to see in this eNews in the future and don't forget to pass this along!
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The Rev. Shannon Kelly
Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation
The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
414-272-3028 x 114
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