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Interfaith Earth Network's
Eco-Spirit Tour
Clergy, Green Team Leaders!
Join the Interfaith Earth Network's Eco-Spirit Tour
Tues., Sept. 20th
or
Tues., Sept. 27th
This is an exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge, enliven your spirit and inspire your preaching, teaching or advocacy. Our concentrated mini-coach bus adventure includes: Tours, drive-bys, visits and overviews of indoor fish and vegetable farm, theHelios solar Panel Factory, All Peoples Church, Alice's Garden, Walnut Way, Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley, the 30th Street Industrial Corridor. And more, for just $15.
Register now! Space is limited. Contact the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee at (414) 276-9050 or
Tomh@interfaithconference.org |
9/11 . . . An Interfaith Service of Remembrance, Healing, and Hope
Join people of faith from throughout our community on the Tenth Anniversary of September 11. Christians, Jews, and Muslims will come together to mourn the victims of terror and war and to express our hopes for reconciliation and peace.
5:00 pm Sunday, September 11, 2011
Grace Episcopal Church
116 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Childcare will be provided.
For more information call 608-255-5147
or e-mail togracechurch@gmail.com
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Church Responds to Hurricane Irene Victims
Millions of people were impacted by Hurricane Irene as it blasted up the eastern coast of the United States over the weekend of August 27-28. The storm was reportedly 600 miles wide when it hit the US after sweeping through the Caribbean. It caused at least 26 deaths and billions of dollars in damage along 1,100 miles of coastline stretching from North Carolina to Vermont. An estimated 2.4 million people were evacuated from areas where flooding and high winds threatened to disrupt infrastructure and destroy property. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in contact with a number of dioceses along the East Coast as communities begin to assess hurricane-related damage. Read more Donations to the US Hurricane Relief Fund at this time will assist dioceses impacted by Hurricane Irene https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php.
Brian Sellers-Petersen
Director of Church Engagement
Episcopal Relief & Development
206-390-0750
bpetersen@er-d.org
www.er-d.org |
Message from The Rev. Ann Grady, Hurricane Irene Survivor . . .
Note: The Rev. Ann Grady served in the Diocese of Milwaukee for several years folowing her ordination to the priesthood in 2001
Dear friends,
To those of you who have called or emailed to inquire how I am, my deepest thanks. I am fine, having suffered no damage from Tropical Storm Irene.
Christ Church, where I am finishing up an interim, and the city of Montpelier,Vermont came out of the flooding from Irene relatively unscathed. Both the church and the city received significant damage from flooding in May after the Winooski River, which flows through the city of Montpelier, crested at 17 1/2 feet.
Christ Church is at about the lowest point in the city and so our basement and undercroft were damaged by water. ServiceMaster came in, pulled up carpet, disinfected where it was needed, and removed 18 inches of drywall from the floor up on most of the walls because of moisture and mold. We are in the process of repairing that damage.
This last week the Winooski River crested at 19 feet. But amazingly, there was only 2-3 inches of water in the basement of Christ Church. Needless to say we are deeply grateful that we were spared damage.
Such cannot be said for much of southern Vermont however. The breadth of damage is stunning. Some communities are islands because all the roads leading to them were damaged and are impassable. Many people are still without power because utility companies cannot get to communities to restore it. In some places utility company personnel must go house to house checking to see if it is even safe for individual homes to have power.
There is not just weeks and months of work ahead. There is years of work to be done in this beautiful state. Please keep the people of Vermont in your prayers.
Yours in Christ's service,
(The Rev.) Ann Grady |
St. Mark's Taste of the East Side
Saturday, September 17th
On Saturday, September 17th from 6:30-9:30 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church presents "Taste of the East Side," an elegant evening of samples from East Side restaurants, fine wine and musical performances. Additional highlights include a wine raffle and a silent auction featuring wonderful getaways, original artwork, local services and unique gifts.
The entrance donation is $25. Proceeds from this fun-filled evening support the ministries of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Tickets for admission may be purchased by calling the church at (414) 962-0500.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2618 North Hackett Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211 |
St. Anskar's, Hartland Celebrates 170th Anniversary
170 years ago, when Hartland, Wisconsin was just a simple town on the American frontier, the Reverends James Lloyd Breck and William Adams held services in Hartland's log school house for those who were able to attend. From their efforts grew Grace Church, Hartland and soon after, Holy Innocents, Nashotah, the parents of St. Anskar's, Hartland. Join us on Saturday, September 10th as we celebrate this history. Learn more, watch the slideshow, and RSVP on line at www.stanskar.net/170
Schedule of Events
2:00 p.m. Games for Kids & families; church tours
4:00 p.m. Organ Concert featuring Nancy Brzezinski
4:30 p.m. Evensong
5:00 p.m. Scandinavian Style Reception in the Narthex
6:00 -7:30 p.m. Casual Dinner in Parish featuring Guest Speakers.
Cost for the dinner is $9.00 for adults and
$5.00 for children 12 and under PLEASE.
Childcare will be provided for the dinner.
Learn more, watch the slideshow, and R.S.V.P. online at www.stanskar.net/170
Guest Speakers
The Rt. Rev. Russell Jacobus
Bishop of Fond du Lac & former rector of St. Anskar's
The Rt. Rev. Roger White, Retired Bishop of Milwaukee
The Rt. Rev. Steven Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee
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Callling All Kids Ages 8 & Up to
St. Alban's After Church Special
After Church Special: Sunday, September 25 from 12:30-2:00 pm at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Sussex, Wisconsin.
Calling all kids ages 8 & up, it is going to be blue at the next After Church Special at St. Alban's. Not because Deacon REGScheeler is sad, but because he and Mother Deborah will be making home-made blueberry muffins. Come and try a new recipe, hear a Bible story and reflect while they bake, then feast on your results! Please let Mother Deborah know you are coming so we can have plenty for everyone; call the office at 262-246-4430 or e-mail her at revdeb@stalbans-sussex.org . |
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An Evening with the Schumanns
at St. Matthias, Waukesha |
September 24th - 7:30 pm
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186
An Evening with the Schumanns
Jenny Gettel, soprano
J. Mark Baker, baritone
Fumi Nishikiori, pianist
On September 12, 1840, Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck were wed after emerging victorious from a long, contentious legal battle with the bride's father. While fighting for his marriage to Clara, Robert's artistic energy was full at work: he produced over 100 songs between the previous February and the wedding.
We will present a number of these beloved Lieder-combining poetry and music, voice and piano-as well as several by Clara, along with selections from their affectionate letters to one another. And for a dramatic twist, we will share several duets by Johannes Brahms, who was influenced by them, both musically and romantically.
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 1week prior to concert $10 seniors ($15 at the door)
$5 students ($10 at the door) |
 Reaching Out: Connecting Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health
Thursday, October 6, 2011
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Radisson Hotel
Milwaukee West
2303 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
The day-long program is offered through Rogers Center for Research and Training and is funded through a grant received by the Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation from the
Charles E. Kubly Foundation.
The cost is $35 if you register by August 31; it increases to $50 if you register after that date. Registration closes September 22 at 3 p.m. or when capacity is reached.
Online registration is recommended. Visit RogersMemorialFoundation.org to securely register and pay online with your MasterCard or Visa. If you prefer to pay by check, download the printable registration form and return it by mail. |
Our Next Generation (ONG)
Backpack & School Supplies Drive
August 11 - September 15
Supplies needed are as follows:
600 Notebooks
600 Pocket Folders
100 pencil boxes
Pens (red, blue, black) and pencils
Crayons and colored pencils
100 Glue sticks
100 8 oz. glue bottles
200 Large pink erasers
100 Rulers
50 Calculators
50 Flash drives
Markers and Highlighters
Notebook Paper
100 Backpacks (new or very gently used)
Help send ONG Kids and Teens back to school with the supplies they need to succeed!
Drop off supplies at
Our Next Generation's Center at
3421 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
or contact us to arrange a pick up!
414-344-2111 www.ongkids.org info@ongkids.org
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Condella's Coats for Kids
at All Saints' Cathedral
All Saints' Cathedral Church of Milwaukee is encouraging parents to go through their closets and pull out any winter coats that no longer fit their children to donate to the Condella's Coats for Kids campaign. The slightly used children's coats will be cleaned by ITU and distributed by The Salvation Army through MPS schools to children who need them. Children's coats in good condition can be donated September 1st through October 17th. All Saints' Cathedral Church is at 818 E. Juneau Avenue. Office hours for donations are Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations can also be brought in at mass on Sunday. For information call 271-7719. |
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Adam's Rib Cook-Off & Dinner
at Christ Church, Delavan
Adam's Rib - Rib Cook-Off & Dinner Features Competion in Women's, Men's & Kids under 18 Categories
$200 Grand Prize for overall best ribs! Other Prizes & Awards too in each Category.
For a complete list of rules and information, along with an entry form call Christ Church at 262-728-5292, or email us at christchurch@pensys.com Or check our website too under Special Events at www.christepiscopalchurchofdelavanwi.org
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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
Click for Registration form -- also available at www.diomil.org
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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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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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