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Rest in Peace . . .
David Stoner, father of The Rev. Scott Stoner, died in the Lord on Tuesday April 19, 2011. The Funeral Service will be at Saint Johns On The Lake Chapel, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee on Saturday April 23 at 1:00pm. A Reception will follow. Parking is available north of the main entrance in the lot at Kane Place.
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We are sad to report the death last month of Marjorie "Marj" Roberts, member of Trinity, Mineral Point. In addition to serving her parish in a number of capacities, Marj was known to many in the wider diocese from her serveral terms on the diocesan Executive Council. Her funeral service was held on March 12 and interment in the Trinity, Mineral Point columbarium is planned for April 23.
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For the love of Haiti
Hartford Community Comes together . . .
St. Aidan's has concluded our Lenten Food Pack project and are delighted to report that we contributed 502 boxes (the equivalent of 108,432 meals!) to help mitigate hunger in Haiti. The packed meals will be distributed by Worldwide Hunger Relief.
Additionally, over $13,000.00 was raised to help pay for Food Pack supplies and shipping.
Over 600 people came through our church to either pack food or support the packers, including many church groups, service organizations, boy and girl scout troops, scholastic and athletic school teams, sewing-, cards-, and book- clubs, families, friends, and neighbors. This was an incredible experience and one we are looking forward to doing again next Lent.
If you are interested in knowing more about Food Packs, please contact Lori Masset at 414-588-3788.
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 Offerings
Saint John's on the Lake has three chasubles and one cope available to any parish who can use them: copie is white; chasubles are purple, white and green. Contact The Rev. Don Hands at 414-831-6885.
Christ Church, Delavan offers free to any parish with a Worship Center the wooden figures, story boxes and more associated with Worship Center curriculum (Children's Christian Education curriculum). Contact Roberta Karstetter at the parish at (262) 728-5292 AFTER Holy Week!
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 Women of Joy at Christ Church, Delavan
Christ Episcopal Church of Delavan
503 E. Walworth Ave.
Delavan, Wisconsin
Saturday, May 7th 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
AND FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T MAKE A SATURDAY MORNING - Wednesday, May 11th (Part I)
May 18th (Part II) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
All women are welcome! Come, bring a friend too!
Come, enjoy rest & relaxation with other women as we share, listen, praise & give thanks for God's promises - available to ALL! A workshop led by Susanne Nelson, sharing God's blessings through her talents in music.
Saturday Morning Session:
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Gathering with coffee, juice & muffins.
9:30 -10:30 Song Journal - Susanne shares some original song compositions & insights that will bless YOU in your life's journey. 10:30 - 11:30 Responding - quiet time of journaling, prayer ministry, scripture reading and being in the Presence of God. 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch (provided), with informal discussions & sharing.
Wednesday Evening Sessions: Two parts, featuring the above, (except for lunch). Wednesday evenings are an extension of Sat. Workshop, those who come on Sat. are invited to continue on Wednesdays. It is also for those who could not attend on Saturday. RSVP by Wed., May 3rd by calling Christ Church to register at 262-728-5292
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Do you ever wonder . . .
How can my church grow? What are my personal strengths and how do I use them? What are different ways to survey the congregation? How do other parishes make this work? How do we make decisions that everyone can support? How do I develop new ministries? How do we build community within our parish and our civic neighbors?
If you are looking for a fresh perspective, peer learning and meaningful discussions about how to work in the parish you love, please join us in CDI (Church Development Institute). Participants attend 8 interactive sessions over the course of two years, beginning November 18-19, 2011. More information on the 2011-2012 CDI class is in our flyer . Contact Peggy Bean, Bishop's Deputy for Congregational Development, for more information or to register. (414) 272-3028/ext. 158 or bean@diomil.org
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 Concert on May 14 at St. Matthias May 14th - 7:30 p.m.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186
Road Trip through Italy .... and Beyond!
A musical journey through time, genre and culture, led by Sara d'Ippolito, classical guitarist and singer-songwriter and Martha S. Bache-Wiig, singer-songwriter.
During this Road Trip, Sara and Martha will invite listeners to journey with them through a repertoire that begins with some classical guitar favorites and ends with some of Italy's most popular songs, touching on their own unique experience as musicians who are dual USA-Italian citizens, and enamored with the musical cultures of other countries as well, along the way.
Concert is fund raiser for St. Matthias music dept.
Post concert reception included with admission.
To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838
http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales
Advance tickets: $15 adults ($20 at the door)
(purchased by one week prior $10 seniors ($15 at the door)
to the concert) $5 students ($10 at the door)
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 Julian Gathering May 11 - 7:15 PMSt. Dunstan's, Madison
Who is Julian of Norwich, and why are people gathering to learn about her?
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, as far as we know the first in English written by a woman, about a series of revelations which opened her to the depths of God's unconditional love for us in Jesus Christ. Nearly forgotten for 600 years, Julian's insights and gentle wisdom are becoming ever more widely known and appreciated. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time."
Julian prayed often in silence, and at a Julian Gathering 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). They are open to 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 Julian's book. 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, May 11. For additional information, contact Susan Fiore at (608) 845-2413 or slfiore@mac.com.
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 Middle School Youth Event set for June 11, 2011
Jesus and our Life Journey: Middle School Youtth Event
The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
June 11, 2011 9:19 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
N27 W24000 Paul Court, Pewaukee, WI 53072-6239
Who can attend?
Any person in grades 6-8 and adults who work with youth
What is a Middle School Youth Event? This Middler's Event is a special day put togethr for you, to help you grow in love of yourself, others, and Jesus Christ. Activities include laughing, sharing, playing, praying. You will learn to grow while having the time of your life.
For more information / to register see flyer or call Deacon REGS Scheeler at 262-827-9378.
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Celebration of New Ministry at St. Dunstan's, Madison
The Wardens and Vestry of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
Invite you to join them for
A Celebration of New Ministry
including the institution of
The Rev. Dr. Miranda Hassett as Rector
May 4, 2011 - 6:00 p.m.
Your prayers and presence are requested
Reception following Clergy: Red Stole
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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
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Preaching Conference at
The DeKoven Center
A PREACHING CONFERENCE
(INTERACTIVE!)
Monday May 2, 9:00 am - Tuesday May 3, 2:00 pm
Sunday overnight invited for convenience and fellowship
"Lighting a fire (without brimstone!)"
for parish priests and deacons
a chance to critique our own preaching in a supportive and welcoming circle, a collegial way of listening to other voices, and particularly to our own!
Facilitator: The Rev. Gary Manning,
(Rector, Trinity Church, Wauwatosa)
Suggested donation: $200.00
For registration, email jpeyton@dekovencenter.org
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Why Worship and Its Music Must Change - And Stay the Same
Wisconsin Conference of Churches (WCC) presents
Semper Reformanda and Hebrews 13:8
Why Worship and Its Music Must Change - And Stay the Same
May 24th at
Memorial United Church of Christ
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI
May 25th at
Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ
16350 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI
Christopher Grundy, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship, Eden Seminary, Saint Louis will lead a workshop on what gives rise to new worship movements, and how congregations make decisions about changes to their music and enacting the gospel in worship. What do we think about worship trends of "cutting edge" congregations?
This event will be of interest to pastors, music ministers, church musicians and lay leaders who are interested in talking about changes in congregational worship. Participants will sing together, pray together, and talk about ways of cultivating a culture of worship that remains vibrant and able to grow in the long term.
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John Philip Newell Presentation at DeKoven Center
The DeKoven Center, Racine, WI
Presents the fourth New Wine presentation in a series of Speakers of International renown
"A New Harmony: the Spirit, the Earth and the Human Soul"
The Rev. John Philip Newell
Former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, Church of Scotland ministerand Currently Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol in New Mexico
Sunday May 15 in the Great Hall, Reception at 5 PM, Dinner at 6 PM,
Talk at 7 PM, Evening Service following in St. John Chapel.
Suggested donation - $50 for dinner and conversation
Monday May 16, Breakfast with John Philip in Taylor Hall at 8 AM
Suggested $100 - donation for overnight accommodation and breakfast
To register contact
The DeKoven Center
600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403
jpeyton@dekovencenter.org or (262) 633-6401
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Altar Guild Adventure May 11
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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One more time . . . THANK YOU for forwarding this newsletter to parishioners and others who may be interested and for sending YOUR news/events / photos to See you next week! Sincerely, Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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