Kate McKey to coordinate camp ministry youth programming

An announcement from Bishop Miller

I am pleased to announce a transition in the Office of Christian Formation.  For the last two years, Kate McKey has been working hard to get our Resource Center up and running as well as assisting Shannon in getting youth programs off the ground.  Now that the Resource Center is established it will be moving to a more centrally located place in the Diocese and overseen at that location.  Kate will be taking on new responsibilities as the Camp and Youth Program Coordinator.  Her primary focus will be to coordinate the camping ministry and youth programming within the Diocese.  She and The Rev. Carla McCook have already had initial discussions about how to continue these programs, grow and expand them to better serve the Diocese.  We are pleased that she is taking on these important ministries and welcome her into her new role."

Val Klump, Ph.D.

Sustainability of Earth program at Christ Church, Whitefish Bay

Join us in the Great Hall of Christ Church, Whitefish Bay, for our second Sustainability Series, Wednesday evenings, 10, and 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 for some scripture reflection on sustainability/stewardship of the earth, a potluck supper, and discussion on the week's topic along with guest speakers.  The Second discussion in this series will focus on our use of water.

"The Global Water Crisis, the Great Lakes and Our Future".   The Laurentian Great Lakes contain nearly 1/5 of the world's surface freshwater, yet despite their size these are surprisingly fragile systems.  This presentation will take a look at the state of the world's freshwater resources and the "global water crisis"; and the state of our Great Lakes and impacts of pollution, exotic species invasions, and climate change.    It will also look at what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in cooperation with the public and private sector, is doing to help lead our efforts to preserve and protect these systems for the future.  

Dr. Val Klump is the Director and a Senior Scientist at the Great Lakes WATER Institute, and Professor of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.   His research on how nutrients and carbon are cycled in lakes has taken him from the deepest sounding in Lake Superior aboard a research submersible, to the largest and oldest lake in the world -- Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia.   more on Val Klump, Ph.D. 

Christ Church, WFB is located at 5655 N. Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay.  www.christchurchwfb.org     Ph: 414-964-3368

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.

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.