supporting congregations
creating disciples
building community
nurturing growth
Please forward this on to any and all you you think might be interested, including teachers, volunteers, parishioners, vestry, lay leaders and friends!
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November 16th Rev. Martha Berger preview of Embracing Emergence Christianity at St. Thomas of Canterbury (9:30am-12:30pm)
November 18-20
Happening #89 at Trinity, Janesville
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Camp Webb 2012
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For more information go to www.campwebb.org.
Intersted in being on staff?
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| Resource Center | |
If you are looking for ideas, curricula, books or videos, please visit our online database for our Resource Center which is kept up to date, so as soon as we get a new resource, you will see it online! We have the full collection of NOOMA videos. You can find out more about them at http://nooma.com
You can search through book ISBN, by DVD or VHS or by curriculum.
You can also find online resource links there. If you would like more information or if you would like to check out any materials, please let us know! Kate McKey is the Resource Center Coordinator and you can find her at diomilformation@gmail.com.
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| Carla's Corner | |
I believe we worship a Beautiful, Excellent, Ho ly, Awesome, GOD! I believe that God gives each and every one of us Bold, Exciting, Hair-raisin', Audacious, Goals (BEHAG). My BEHAG is that we will build a diocese that is in community with itself and the broader communities that surround us. We will live into a way of being that includes clear and consistent communication with one another, a ministry of collaboration among people and parishes, and raising up of all the baptized to use their given gifts and talents. I believe that in working together we can transform the world in which we live. If we want our parishes to grow and our diocese to grow then we must be the first to grow.
Through my experience as a teacher I grew the most because my students taught me so much (children, youth and adults). We grow as pupil and as teacher. Every member of this diocese has something they can teach. What are you willing to teach? It might be fly fishing, photography, creating a household budget, how to upload photos to Facebook, or a million other things. I would very much like to hear from you and what you would be willing to teach. If you would, email me at McCook@diomil.org and let me know. Our list will become a working collaboration for our diocese.
What's Happening Now?
Holly Stoner has a new curriculum out through the Living Compass curriculum from SAMARITAN WELLNESS. This curriculum is specifically for Emerging Adults (youth). The curriculum uses similar format to the Living Compass adult curriculum, looking at all the areas of our life and how our faith informs our way of living. It is a different approach, geared specifically for emerging adults as they begin to question many things in life that we adults have already (seemingly) set for ourselves. You can contact Holly Stoner or her husband, Scott Stoner at scott@samaritanfamilywellness.org for more information on either curriculum.
Rev. John Hickey is "sowing the Words of New Life," through the Seedlings Program. John has done several teachings in parishes around our diocese and he is available to schedule with you and your adult forum or for a seasonal program. Check out the SEEDLINGS article below in our Christian Formation eNews (CF eNews).
There will be a training day early in the New Year for those interested in becoming Trainers for Safe Guarding God's Children. We need more trainers to help lead and facilitate SGGC trainings in and around our diocese. If you have been through SGGC and are interested in being a trainer contact the Rev. Deacon Terry Garner at dcnterry@aol.com for more information. Dcn. Terry is also taking requests from parishes that need SGGC training within your local parish. The Church requires that all adult and youth staff, vestry members, Wardens, Sunday school teachers and youth leaders attend a SGGC training and renew every five(5) years to keep your training current.
The Life Long Christian Formation Commission will meet at St. John's Military Academy on November 17th to plan for 2012. We'll have an update from our first gathering in our next CF eNews.
The first meeting for the Institute for Christian Formation Continuing Studies will meet at St. Matthias, December 8.
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What's Up Kate?
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 What a whirl wind of a month! After operating the hospitality room at Convention, I have jumped in quickly to planning Happening #89.
On November 5th, the Happening Team met at Trinity, Janesville to prepare and plan to put on an amazing Happening weekend. We have around 17 people on team and at least 13 candidates signed up to attend from all over the Diocese. This is a fantastic number and I could not be more excited for the weekend. It will be an amazing example of youth helping other youth learn and discover more about their spirituality. Please keep our youth in your prayers while they live and grow as children of God.
Many other events are in the works for the upcoming year. Keep an eye out for a spring event that will be held in late February. In March we will be having a Happening Reunion to gather our Happening family and vision for the future. In the summer, of course, is Camp Webb. More information will be coming soon on these events.
If you have any questions or comments on youth events, please contact me at McKey@diomil.org
Blessings!
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Happening #89 at Trinity, Janesville
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Happening #89
November 18-20, 2011
Trinity Episcopal Church
409 E. Court St. Janesville, WI 53545
Happening is coming up this weekend. As part of the weekend, parishes and individuals are invited to write letters to the youth either on team or who are going through for the first time. These letters will be given to the youth as the weekend progresses and they serve as a reminder that there are people who support and love each and every youth at the weekend. If you feel called, please write youth youth or the weekend as a whole a letter to show you are thinking and praying for them or Happening.
 Send your letters to: Kate McKey- Youth and Camp Coordinator 507-363-1495 Email: McKey@diomil.org 1001 University Ave Madison, WI 53705 |
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Episcopal Service Corps
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 The Episcopal Service Corps is a federation of young adult service programs across the United States. We invite you to learn more about us. Perhaps you or someone you know is searching for just what we offer. ESC helps young adults discern the inner "voice" that is calling them to their life's work, and to develop the skills to listen and respond through a life of service. ESC creat es diverse communities that strive to diminish the boundaries that frequently divide humanity. God created one human family. OUR PROGRAMS: - Provide opportunities for young adults of various backgrounds to:
- Work for social justice
- Deepen spiritual awareness and discern vocation
- Develop leadership skills in the paradigm of servant leadership
- Live a simple, sustainable lifestyle
- Vary and are managed independently
- Are based in the Episcopal Church
Our Mission - How you spend your young adult years will profoundly shape the rest of your life
- Creating diverse and multicultural communities from every "family, language, people and nation" makes peace and reconciliation incarnate
- Working for justice, freedom and peace is an essential part of Christian life
- Service to others changes lives, both of the people serving as well as those being served
- Prayer, reflection and discernment is necessary and valuable work
- The Church will be changed for the good by the lived theology of our interns
For more information go to http://www.episcopalservicecorps.org or email the ESC at info@EpiscopalServiceCorps.org.
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Seedlings
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Let us help you sow the Word of New Life through Adult Formation programs, offered in your parish, on your schedule, prepared and taught by us, no strings attached and it's free. Recent classes include: "Why Not Suffer Wrong: The Art of Forgiveness," "Miracles: Beyond Faith and Reason," and "What's God Up To: Betrayal, Destruction and Murder in Genesis"
Engage your heart, your head and your soul in the realities of daily life, the reflections of culture and the challenges of Scripture.To contact Seedling Ministries: email john@seedlingministries.org call 414.331.5756 web www.seedlingministries.org
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Camp Webb 2012 Staff Applications are Online!
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We are already starting the search for Camp Webb staff for next year. We will be having staff training starting on June 27th and camp will  end on July 27th. Applications are posted up at www.campwe bb.org NOW!
Camp Webb is an outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Everyone who comes to Camp Webb is given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, to discover more about the Episcopal Church, to develop a greater spiritual awareness, and to encounter Christ through living and learning in God's creation. Campers will learn new skills, make ne w friends, create lasting memories and explore who they are and who God is in their lives.
For more about Camp Webb go to www.campwebb.org.
If you have questions, please contact Kate McKey, Youth and Camp Coordinator, at McKey@diomil.org or 414.272.3028 x114.
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| Send your articles into the Christian Formation E-News |
If you have formation news, events, or resources that you  think would be of interest to the Diocese at large and that you would like to see in this electronic publication, please do not hesitate to email Carla or Kate at . ALL ARTICLES MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN THE 7TH OF EVERY MONTH.
Thank you for your ministry, for your commitment to Christian Formation, and for sharing your gifts with the church.
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NEW Safeguarding God's Children
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We continue to plan trainings for Safeguarding God's Children!
For the latest information and to register for a training, please . If you would like to schedule a training in your parish or if you have a number of people who need to be trained, please let me know so that we can schedule an event at your church or in your area. You can call, email or click here to request a training.
Please make note of all who need to be trained in SGC, such as: vestry, Vacation Bible School Teachers and Volunteers, Youth Group Leaders and Volunteers, Sunday School Teachers, Church Staff, and those going on trips with youth.
Are you wondering who needs to be trained? Click here to find the Diocesan Policy as well as a link to the chart of who needs what training (which is found on page 42 of the Diocesan Policy Manual.) If you have any questions please let me know.
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Making Curriculum Decisions
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From Sharon Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist at Church Publishing
Support for Making Curriculum Decisions
Now is the time to begin evaluating your programs and resources before planning for the coming program year. And that includes looking at curricular resources. Remember, published curricula is a tool for helping you fulfill your goals and objectives. Here are updated resources to help in your planning:
To Sign up for a variety of Church Publishing newsletters, go to:
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The office of Christian Formation has recently undergone several changes. With the Rev. Carla McCook, Kate McKey, and the Rev. REGS Scheeler taking over, it is an exciting time of transition. They look forward to this year with new ideas and lots of energy! They would be happy to help others in the Diocese in any way possible, and can be reached by their contact information listed below.
Rev. Carla McCook is the Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation. She work in conjunction with parishes and convocations to create, sustain and promote education and formation and offer resources for all ages in Christian Formation. She is also available to lead a teaching series or preach on request.
She is looking forward to beginning this new ministry and can be reached at McCook@diomil.org or (414)272-3028 ext 116.
Kate McKey is the Youth and Camp Coordinator. She is in charge of the programing of Camp Webb, the Diocesan summer camp. She also plans other events such as Happening and a youth presence at Convention. Kate is also serving part-time as the youth minister at St. Andrew's in Madison.She can be reached at McKey@diomil.org or 414-272-3028 x114.
 The Rev. REGS Scheeler has been a deacon of this diocese of many years, serving us in many different ways. Throughout his time, his passion and focus on formation and education for youth and their leaders has not changed. REGS is a non-stipendiary staff person who is available to help congregations move through transition, assist them in discernment or challenge them as they move forward. He can make visits on Sundays and some weekdays. If you think a visit from him would be of use to you, don't hesitate to call and discover the ways in which he might help your parish. He is also in charge of the New Beginnings weekend and is assisting with other formation events throughout the year. He has a gift and call for cooking ministry which we try to incorporate into all he does. He can be reached at dnregs@wi.rr.com or (262)827-9378. |
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If you have formation news, events, or resources that you think would be of interest to the Diocese at large and that you would like to see in this electronic publication, please do not hesitate to email me at mckey@diomil.org. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN THE 7TH OF EVERY MONTH. If you want to be removed from this list, you may do so. If you have missed an issue or if you would like to look at old issues, links to the archives can be found on the Christian Formation Pages at http://www.diomil.org/christian-formation .
Thank you for your ministry, for your commitment to Christian Formation, and for sharing your gifts with the church. Please let me know if there is anything that you would like to see in this eNews in the future and don't forget to pass this along!
Peace,
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The Rev. Carla McCook Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee McCook@diomil.org
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