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Convention to Consider Concealed Carry Gun Resolution
With Wisconsin's concealed carry gun legislation now signed into law, a number of businesses and non-profit entities have adopted policies forbidding possession of guns on their property. The diocesan staff and I have heard from a number of individuals inquiring about and urging adoption of such a policy on a diocesan-wide basis.
It is my belief that Diocesan Convention, which takes place this year on October 14-15, is the appropriate body to consider this matter and I will be asking the Executive Council to submit a resolution to that end.
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
Bishop of Milwaukee |
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The Rev. Martha Berger named Priest-in-Charge at St. Francis, Menomonee Falls
Bishop Miller has named The Rev. Martha Berger to serve as priest-in-charge at St. Francis, Menomonee Falls for the period July 24 - December 31, 2011. In a recent letter to the parish, Bishop Miller noted that the appointment was greeted enthusiastically by both parishioners and Mthr. Martha. Martha Berger is well known to many in the diocese, having served a number of parishes in this same capacity. |
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Vestry Leadership Day
Here is the opportunity to spend time strengthening vestry leadership both today and into the future. Designed for vestry members, wardens including anyone thinking about this ministry, and clergy.
Saturday, November 5 at Trinity, Wauwatosa
Saturday February 25 at St. Luke's Madison
Same program offered on both sides of the diocese
Cost: $10
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome, Bishop's remarks
Leading: Building the church as it faces the future
10:15 a.m. Leading: Vestry Essentials for Leadership Ministry
Noon Lunch provided
12:45 p.m. Stewardship: Discovering and using the bountiful
gifts God has given
2:45 p.m. Next steps: a time for exploring with others where
God might be inviting you to lead your parish
4:00 p.m. Vestry Leadership Day ends
Contact Peggy Bean, Diocesan Officer for Congregational Development, at 414-291-2880 ext 158
Registration forms will be posted at www.diomil.org by Sept. 1st
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Julian Gathering set for August 10 in Madison
Julian of Norwich: 14th Century feminist? 14th Century heretic? No, although a reader might at first think so. 14th Century psychologist? Sort of . . . she understood the human heart and, through her sixteen revelations of Jesus, she understood the heart of God. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time." Come find out why -- and learn about contemplative prayer. We'd love to see you.
Julian Gathering
August 10, 7:15 - 9 PM (we end promptly!)
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
These gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative monastic order in the Episcopal Church.
For additional information, contact Susan Fiore, AOJN: e-mail
slfiore@mac.com / phone (608) 845-2413.
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Register for Fall EFM Classes
EFM groups throughout the diocese are in the process of registering for the fall classes, 2011-2012. If you are interested and need information about a group near your home , please contact Ellie Moseley, Diocesan Coordinator, at emoseley@wi.rr.com or call (414) 967-0736.
EFM operates with a group of six to twelve participants lead by a trained mentor. Through study, theological reflection, and worship, participants gain a fuller understanding of what it means to respond to God's call and to make a connection between Christian faith and daily life. EFM is a four year program, but participants sign up for one year at a time. Most group meet September through May.
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Ways to Support our Partners in Jeannette, Haiti
Meet the new Priest in Charge at the Parish of Saint Marc in Jeannette Haiti.
That is Pere Wisnel Dejardin there on the left. I was very privileged, as a member of the Diocesan Haiti Project Steering Committee, to travel to Jeannette and meet Wisnel as he begins his ministry at Saint Marc's. It was indeed very gracious of him to host us when he has only been in the parish for two weeks. He has a lot of work to do, a lot to learn, and he took a lot of time to get to know us and to begin a relationship that we hope will last for many years.
Pere Wisnel's arrival represents a new beginning for the Parish of Saint Marc's. They are not starting over, theirs is a strong, vibrant and growing community, but they are now in a place of self examination, reflection, and renewal. Moments like these are moments of joy and wonder at the possibilities and potential that lie ahead. I am very grateful to have been a part of their celebrations.
There are many ways that we can join our Brothers and sisters in Jeannette as we all celebrate the future that lies before them, Father Gary Manning, Rector of Trinity Wauwatosa is raising money for the Haiti Project by riding his bicycle around the perimeter of the Diocese of Milwaukee. You can support our partners in Haiti by making a pledge to the Tour de Diomil at: http://tourdediomil.weebly.com/ You can also support the people of Jeannette and their new priest by buying Singing Rooster Coffee or by sponsoring a student at the school in Jeannette. There is a lot of information about the Haiti Project at: http://www.haitiproject.org/
There is also something that you can do right away to help Pere Wisnel and his community. The church in Jeannette is in need of a sanctus bell and a thurible. I have asked the keepers of the Diocesan Altar Guild "Closet" and we don't have either item available at this time. Do you have a gently worn thurible or sanctus bell in your Altar Guild Closet that needs a good home? If so please contact Fr. Andy Jones at rector@standrews-madison.org. we will see that it gets to Jeannette!
Please keep the wonderful people of Jeannette, of Saint marc's Parish and Pere Wisnel Dejardin in your prayers as they set out on the next stage of the journey together!
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September 11th Ten Years Later: Our Commitment to Peace and Justice
A Workshop with Dr. Sam Richards and Dr. Laurie Mulvey, Co-Directors, World in Conversation Project at Penn State University.
Save the Date! Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, 815 West Layton Ave., Milwaukee.
How far have we come in our relationships since September 11th? And what are the challenges ahead of us? Join us for a one-day conversation as we reflect on the last decade and address the work that is ahead of us in Wisconsin to express our common commitment to peace and justice.
Sponsored by: Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Council of Churches and Southeast Milwaukee Interfaith Covenant.
Lunch will be provided (suggested donation is $10).
Registration: This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested.
more info - registration
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Tri-Parish group shares picnic at St. Thomas of Canterbury
Pictured above is The Rev. Carla McCook, rector of St. Thomas of Canterbury (STOC), Greendale with members of her parish as well as parishioners and clergy from St. Luke's, Bayview and St. Peter's, West Allis. Members of the three parishes took part in a "Tri-Parish Eucharist" followed by a picnic on July 17th. The event took place at STOC. The three parishes worshiped together and then shared a picnic as they begin getting to know one another as a first step toward eventually doing some shared ministries in southern Milwaukee County.
(Photo by The Rev. Karen Buker) |
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Altar Guild Recycle Closet will be at October 14-15
Diocesan Convention
Need vestments or some holy articles like offering plates OR need to clear out similar un-used items from your sacristies???
At the Diocesan Convention (October 14-15) in Racine Diocesan Altar Guild Re-cycle Closet will have vestments and a few ?holy hardware? things available for churches and clergy needing them. Also, the Re-cycle Closet will receive similar articles from churches cleaning out their sacristies.
We will be receiving and displaying these items at nearby St. Luke?s, (614 Main St., Racine) from 10:00 am Friday, October 14 until a half hour after lunch on Saturday. For additional information please contact Jane Henning (608) 238-4089.
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 The Rev.
Scott Seefeldt joins Wisconsin AIDS ride
(reprinted from WiscNews.com)
The Rev. Scott Seefeldt wants to make a difference, but this time it won't be from the pulpit. Seefeldt will be on the seat of his Trek in his second Wisconsin AIDS ride.
Seefeldt, 36 of Baraboo, who has been spinning his wheels for nearly a decade, is the pastor at Trinity Episcopal Church, 111 6th St. in Baraboo. He said the Act 9 Wisconsin AIDS bike ride will allow him an opportunity for thought and prayer while he pedals across the state.
"It's really a win-win," he said. "The church allows me a certain number days for retreat and what better way to use that time than for a good cause?" Read full story
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St. Luke's, Madison seeks Organist / Director of Music
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Madison, WI) seeks a skilled church musician to support our congregational worship for 5-8 hours/week. We value intergenerational participation and a variety of instruments and musical styles. We want our new musician to work collaboratively to build our music life in both the traditional and the contemporary directions. We do not expect a weekly choir. Our new choirmaster is expected to recruit and conduct a choir for major holy days, particularly the Sunday after All Saints, Christmas, the Sunday after the Epiphany, Holy Week, the Sunday after the Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity, and St. Luke's feast day.
Salary/Benefits
$9,500-11,500 / year depending on experience and education; two weeks paid vacation beginning in first year (supply paid at $100); additional week after five years; $150/year continuing education.
Click for more information or call parish at (608) 222-6921. |
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Celebration of
The Rev. Jim Braun's Ministry
The Rev. Jim Braun, longtime rector of St. Matthew's, Kenosha, will celebrate his last service with the parish on Sunday, July 31st which will be the occasion for a celebration of his ministry and his and his wife, Karen's dedication to St. Matthew's over many years. The 10:00 am service will be followed by a light buffet luncheon. In addition to members of St. Matthew's, Fr. Jim and Karen Braun's many friends around the diocese are invited to join in the celebration!
St. Matthew's is located at 5900 7th AvenueKenosha, WI 53140.
Members of St. Matthew's planning to attend can sign up at the church -- all others, PLEASE RSVP to St. Matthew's at
262-654-8642 . . . THANK YOU! |
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Register to Ride Today! - And Watch the Tour Video!
. . . for Gary Manning's Tour de DioMil, August 30 to September 9.
Imagine experiencing a beautiful late-summer in Southern Wisconsin riding your bike with several other ridersand meeting folks from churches throughout the diocese. The tour will support The Haiti Project, Episcopal Relief and Development clean water initiatives and World Bicycle Relief. 
The first 25 registered riders who raise at least $200.00 in donations will receive a Tour de DioMil Bicycle Jersey (a $60.00 value)! Go to the tour website today at http://tourdediomil.weebly.com/, register for the tour and begin obtaining donations from your friends and family.
Donations to support the tour may also be made through the website.
Tour de DioMil Jerseys provided by:
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Golf Outing July 3
0 at St. John's NW Military Academy Golf Course
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, Delafield is sponsoring a Golf Outing on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John's NW Military Academy Golf Course. Registration is $25 and includes 9 holes of golf, cart, prizes, and a casual meal following the golf. Non-Golfers are invited to attend the post-golf party/meal for a cost of $8 -- all are welcome! Please invite friends, family and neighbors to join you.
For reservations call Jim Lemerand at 262-337-1194 or Jan Eriksen at 414-526-7912. Reservation deadline is July 16th! |
The Great
HUNGER BOOK SALE
at All Saints'Cathedral
All Saints' Cathedral at 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee is once again preparing for its annual "Great Hunger Book Sale" which takes place August 5 - 9, 2011 (11am-6pm). Opening Night takes place August 4 (6-9pm / $5 donation). ALL PROCEEDS go to local and world hunger funds!
YOU can help by donating books, videos & CD's (Please -- no magazines, ex-library, Readers' Digest Condensed Books, textbooks or encyclopedias). Donations gratefully accepted up to July 26. Questions? Call the Cathedral at 414-271-7719. |
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
info@diomil.org . |
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