Convention Eucharist procession

  Diocesan Convention . . . 

an initial report 

Some 300 clergy, lay deputies, guests, vendors and visitors attended the Diocese of Milwaukee 164th Annual Convention  in the city of Racine on October 14-15.  Business sessions took place at Memorial Hall in the Racine Civic Center complex; nearby  St. Luke's, Racine was the site of the  Convention Eucharist, celebrated by Bishop Miller.  

The Convention's recording secretary, Deacon Marge Kiss, is already hard at work on the minutes of the two-day meeting they are understandably not  yet (quite!)available.  As soon as they are, they will be added to the  items posted on the Convention 2011 page on the Diocese of Milwaukee website www.diomil.org where the Bishop's pastoral address and the election results are currently posted. 

A highlight of each year's convention is the presentation of the Bishop's Shield Award.  This year's recipients were Jane Henning of Grace, Madison, who for many years served as president of the Diocesan Altar Guild; and The Rev. Andy Jones of St. Andrew's, Madison who was honored for his ministry in the Madison area, including his efforts this year on behalf of St. Francis House during the struggle to obtain the city of Madison's approval for SFH's building project. 

Bishop Miller congratulates Jane Henning

The Rev. Andy Jones receives award from Bishop Miller

We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who helped make this year's Convention a success, including the volunteers, the vendors and exhibitors, workshop presenters, and the clergy and people of St. Luke's, Racine! Thank you! 

Note:  Next year's Diocesan Convention will be held in Madison, at the Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center, on October 12-13, 2012.  Remember, ALL members of the diocese are invited to take part in convention -- as deputies elected by their parishes or as visitors, vendors, or volunteers!

          TWO DATES to be aware of if you have a fall ingathering and/or seek a UTO grant:

           The application for the UTO grants to be given in 2012 is now on the website of the UTO at www.dfms.org/UTO    click on the grants line under United Thank Offering to get the application screen.   Those applications need to be in thediocesan office by DECEMBER 20, 2011.  That will give the diocesan grant committee time to evaluate the applications and pass their recommendations on to Bishop Miller so that the applications will be at the national office by January 15, 2012. We can submit one application for our diocese. We also can submit an application for a companion diocese such as the Diocese of Newala or for a program such as our relationship with Jeanette, Haiti. Preference is given to applications addressing the needs of women and children.

          The deadline for contributions from fall ingatherings has been moved forward also. If your parish has such an offering, please send it to Ms. Connie Ott, Diocesan UTO Coordinator, at 7995 Shagbark Circle, Cross Plains, WI 53528 by DECEMBER 1, 2011 so that it can be at the national office by December 15. Money received by DECEMBER 1, 2011 will be used in the granting cycle for 2012. For more information go to the UTO website or contact Connie Ott, at  cott@chorus.net  or (608) 798-3688.

Worship at the Cathedral

on All Saints' Day

 The Very Rev. Kevin Carroll, Dean of All Saints' Cathedral, cordially invites all members of the diocese to join us on All Saints' Day, Tuesday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m.  A reception will follow.   The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee, will be the celebrant.  Duringthis past summer the cathedral interior has been renewed and refreshed, including new seating, lighting, painting and the recovery and refinishing of the original flooring.  Bishop Miller will bless the sanctuary as part of the service.  All members of the diocese are welcome.  Attending clergy are invited to vest and process. 

Cathedral Church of All Saints 

818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202     (414) 271-7719

Diocese of Milwaukee 

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance 2011 Open Enrollment runs from

October 24 - November 13

Share retreat and spiritual director resources

with Commission on Ministry 

 Where do You Like to Go on Retreat?  

Who is Your Spiritual Director?

 The Commission on Ministry would like to create a resource list of Spiritual Directors and Retreat locations to post on our website. We would like to know the name and contact information of the Spiritual Director with whom you have interacted in a meaningful way. We would also like to know the name and contact information of those places where you like to go on retreat. Please email the information to Leanne Puglielli of the Commission on Ministry at Leanne.puglielli@gmail.com. Thank you for your willingness to help us with this project. 

Julian Gathering at St. Dunstan's, Madison welcomes all . . .

Awesome Auction at

Trinity, Wauwatosa-Nov. 12

  An invitation from Christ Church, Delavan

 WOMEN OF JOY BIBLE SHARING

At All Saints' Cathedral . . .

Grace Church, Madison presents . . . music!

This Saturday morning during the Farmer's Market Grace Episcopal Church presents the Veldor Woodwind Quintet in recital at 11:30 a.m.

 
Now in their second year, the Veldor Woodwind Quintet is gaining a reputation for dynamic performances of standard and non-traditional woodwind quintet repertoire.    Join us for this fun, informal concert during the Farmer's Market. The concert is free and open to the public. 

 Freewill donations will be accepted. For more information, e-mail classicalrevolutionmadison@gmail.com .

Liturgical Public Speaking Conference

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  Who is engaged in what ministry?    

The Commission on Ministry would like to create a resource list of contact information for the following formation programs across the diocese:

• Community of Hope
• Steven Ministry
• EFM
• When Members are Missionaries
• The Equipping Church
• JustFaith
• Spiritual Gifts Discernment

Are there additional formation processes that should be on this list? We would like to know the name of the parish engaged in one or more of the formation processes along with the name and contact information of the person who facilitates or shepherds that process. Please email the information to Leanne Puglielli of the Commission on Ministry at Leanne.puglielli@gmail.com. Thank you for your willingness to help us create this resource list.

"Facing Our Concerns"

AA/Alanon/Alateen hosted meeting

Nov. 3 at St. John the Divine, Burlington

 On November 3rd at 6:30 p.m. (until about 9:00 p.m.) the AA/Alanon/Alateen groups meeting at St. John the Divine, Burlington are hosting an open meeting for ALL who woudl like to learn more about these groups.  There will be speakers and refreshments. 

For more information call Cindy at 262-949-7781 or Fay at 262-763-4564.

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St. John the Divine Episcopal Church

216 East Chandler Boulevard, Burlington, WI 53105

Daughters of the King (DOK)

2011 Retreat

HEALING MINISTRY

In ourselves, in our churches, and in the world

November 12, 2011

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

4011 Major Avenue

Madison, WI

(608) 222-6921

www.stlukesmadison.org

(see website or call for directions)

 more info - registration form

  Concert at

St. Matthias,

Waukesha

Nov. 11-7:30pm

Unique Event at The DeKoven Center 

DeKoven Center is proud to present acclaimed cellist, composer, producer and filmmaker Michael Fitzpatrick in Concert on November 5 at 7:00 in historic St. John's Chapel, located in the center of the campus. The concert is entitled "Tuning the Planet," honoring the long and unprecedented project Fitzpatrick has pursued in close association with the Dalai Lama. This sacred concert promises to be a unique event for the whole city. It will feature Fitzpatrick's original compositions and musical meditations on music by J.S. Bach, Ravel, Faure, Schubert and Casals.

A reception in the chapel will follow the performance, with opportunity for conversation with Michael and CD signing. CDs will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20.00 and may be reserved by calling The DeKoven Center at 1262 633 6401 or emailing kclark@dekovencenter.org. They may also be purchased at the door. Seating is limited.Read more . . .

Pre-Avent Day of Reflection for Women 

The Rev. Debra Trakel

"Lord, Teach Us to Pray"

A Series on the art, blessing, and gift of prayer 

Vestry

Leadership Day

Building the Church 

As It Faces The Future 

Here is th eopportunity to spend time strengthening vestry leadership both today and into the ffuture.  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 am        Registration

9:00 am        Welcome, Bishop's remarks

                     Leading: Building the church as it faces the future

10:15 am      Leading: Vestry Essentials for Leadership Ministry

Noon            Lunch provided

12:45 pm      Stewardship: Discovering and using the bountiful gifts God has given

2:45 pm        Next steps: a time for exploring with others where God might be inviting you                         to  lead your parish

4:00 pm        Vestry Leadership Day ends

Contact: Peggy Bean, Diocesan Officer for Congregational Development  

(414) 291-2880/ext. 158      Bean@diomil.org      Registration form