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Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter! Readers are encouraged to send articles and photos regarding upcoming events, ministries, and other matters of interest to members of the diocese to info@diomil.org so that we may include them in the upcoming issues of E-NEWS. |
Diocese reclaims Elm Grove property on January 31
Bishop Miller to celebrate at service there
on February 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Bishop Miller will celebrate and preach at St. Edmund's on Sunday, February 5, in the context of a service of thanksgiving for the return of the property. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will be followed by refreshments, and a presentation by Thomas Scrivner, Esq., of the law firm Michael, Best and Freidrich, who directed the litigation on behalf of the diocese. All members and friends of the Diocese of Milwaukee are invited to attend both the service and the presentation.
Following the late December decision of the Waukesha County Circuit Court, and subsequent negotiations, the real estate and real property at St. Edmund's Church will be returned to the control and use of the Episcopal Church on January 31, 2012. A discernment process is already underway with regard to the best use of the property for the mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Since the Diocese has not had access to the property for more than three years, an assessment process must be undertaken to ascertain the state of the facility and its contents, and clarification is still needed as to what financial assets are available to support the ongoing maintenance of the buildings. A building manager will be retained to insure that the buildings are kept both functional and in good shape. There is no thought, plan, or intention, on the part of Bishop Miller and the elected leadership of the Diocese of Milwaukee to sell the property at this, or any foreseeable, time.
Following the February 5 service, regular worship at the site will be discontinued for a period of time while plans are formulated for the ongoing use of the buildings as part of the mission of the Diocese of Milwaukee and the Episcopal Church. While there will be no regular Sunday services at the location for the time being, Bishop Miller has made clear that any former member of St. Edmund's Episcopal Church who dies during this time, is certainly welcome to have their funeral at the church, and to have their ashes interred in the Memorial Garden there, if they wish.
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Reasons for Celebration at St. Anskar's
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Confirmation Class at St.. Anskar's, Hartland
Back Row: Sam French, Janie French, John french, Sam Berglin, Bishop Miller
Front Row: Fr. Peter Floyd, Kate French, Claire McKinnon, Breck Heller, Riley Webster, Kirsten Bay |
When Bishop Miller made his Visitation to St. Anskar's, Hartland on January 15th, the parish presented a confirmation class for the first time in several years. That was one reason to celebrate; the fine young people who made up the confirmation class was certainly another. As their surnames indicate, four members of the confirmation class are from the same family: Sam, Janie and John French (triplets) and their sister, Kate French. Fr. Floyd noted that Kirsten Bay and her family are actually members at St. John's Chrysostom in Delafield; Kirsten joined the class at St. Anskar's so she could be part of a larger group. As infants, Kirsten and fellow-confirmand Riley Webster were baptized together by Fr. Charles Henery at St. John's. "I think it was a joy for their parents to see them confirmed together, as well," said Fr. Floyd. |
 Website Redevelopment
Over the next three months the diocesan website will be undergoing a thorough review and appraisal of its effectiveness as a communication channel and mission resource, and of how it can be redeveloped to better serve the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
David Skidmore, former communication director for the Diocese of Chicago, has been retained as a consultant to lead this project which will be conducted in three phases: research and review of the present website and user experience, analysis of the research and planning solutions, and report and recommendations to the diocesan office for implementation.
The first phase will include interviews with diocesan staff, officers, and leaders of congregations, ministries and organizations; and a survey of user experiences and expectations. The second phase will deal with analysis of the research, and exploration of various hosting and design solutions by the consultant and a small task force. The project will wrap up soon after Easter with a report to Bishop Millerand the Executive Council detailing the specific solution that supports the purpose and vision for web communication in the Diocese of Milwaukee, and how the website can be best managed and maintained going forward.
The input of all interested members of the diocese is important to the successful outcome of this effort. All members of the diocese are invited to complete an online survey which can be accessed from the diocesan website here or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BVQSRBF . The survey may also be printed out for completion by those without internet access by downloading the pdf file at
https://www.diomil.org/home/forms-and documents/DOMWebsiteReviewSurveyforprinting.pdf?
Website Review Survey
Diocese of Milwaukee
804 E. Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-2798
To enable this project to stay on schedule, those interested in completing the survey should do so by Valentines Day, February 14.
During his 18 years as communication director for the Diocese of Chicago, Mr. Skidmore led the development of the diocese's first website, first blog, first podcast site and first streaming video site; and created its first social media presence. In addition to web development consultation, he creates visual essays at WordwithImage, and serves as chair of communication for Province V and as Province V representative on the Episcopal News Service advisory committee. |
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Celebration of New Ministry
at St. Peter's, West Allis
The Wardens and Vestry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church
invite you to join them for
a Celebration of New Ministry
including the installation of
Andrew Joseph Hanyzewski as Priest in Charge
Thursday, February 9 at six-thirty in the evening
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
302 Merchants Avenue
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Clergy: White Stoles ~ Reception to follow
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 "In a Moment" Sensitivity & Awareness - Overcoming Adversity
Everybody fights some kind of stereotype, and people with disabilities are no exception. Often, barriers that people with disabilities face begin with people's attitudes - attitudes often rooted in misinformation and misunderstandings about whatit's like to live with a disability.
Wednesday, March 7th
6:00 - 6:30 pm Supper / 6:30-8:00 pm Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker Gilliland, author of "In a Moment"
Hosted and Held at Christ Episcopal Church
503 E. Walworth Ave.Delavan, WI 53115 shares her positive attitude and how it helped her survive three life changing events: going blind, her husband's traumatic brain injury, and her son's brain cancer. |
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Julian Gathering set for
Feb. 8th at St. Dunstan's
What is a Julian Gathering? A Julian Gathering is open to everyone and you are welcome at all times. We support each other in the practice of contemplative prayer and contemplative spirituality. These gatherings are initiated and supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich (www.orderofjulian.org) and have the quintessentially Anglican writings of Bl. Mother Julian of Norwich at their core. They are for all who want to deepen their life of faith through the practice of contemplative prayer, for beginners as well as those already practicing. Each meeting includes time for contemplative prayer, fellowship, and reading/discussion of Bl. Julian's revelations. Don't worry if you've never practiced silent prayer before, we can set your mind at ease. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 9 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, WI. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 8. For additional information, contact Susan Fiore: (608) 845-2413 or slfiore@mac.com.
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Benefit Event for Haiti Project and
Church of the Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie
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2012 Cathedral Institute at All Saints' Cathedral
 The 2012 Cathedral Institute will be held on the Second
Thursday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. We will do some partnering with the group looking at the broad issue of our Response to Violence.
February 9th Mr. Paul Dedinsky, Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney, will speak on Restorative Justice
May 10th Master Holocaust Educator, Ms. Mary Murphy, will reflect on "Standing Up Instead of Standing By"
June 14thA holocaust survivor will share their journey
Canon David Pfaff will continue our look at some Anglican issues, part of the focus of our 2011 Cathedral Institute series.
April 12th General Convention Resolutions
October 11th Decisions reached at General Convention
November 8thand December 13th, Ms. Judy Kaestner, skilled Icon writer, will present two evenings of Iconography in preparation for the major icon exhibit scheduled for February 15th - April 1st, 2013 at the Cathedral. Stay tuned for more information.
All Saints' Cathedral
818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-7719 www.ascathedral.org
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Lenten Resources from Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)
As Lent once again draws near, it presents an opportunity for the Church to reflect and consider how we might follow Christ in healing a hurting world. To assist your congregation in preparing for the season, we would like to remind you about Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and our 2012 Lenten Meditations.
At the 2009 General Convention, Lent was officially named as a time to encourage all Episcopalians to remember and support Episcopal Relief & Development's life-saving work. We invite your congregation to join together on February 26, or another convenient Sunday during the season, to pray for those who are suffering worldwide and to designate a special offering toward our mission.
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Sing-Along Sound of Music at St. James, Milwaukee
Join St. James for a Sound of Music Singalong! Grab your lederhosen and travel capes...we're off to Austira! Or, at the very least, we're off to Sing-Along Sound of Music movie night! Join us in the parish hall on Friday, January 20th, at 6 PM for a wurst dinner and film viewing. Singing along is optional, costumes are appreciated, and fun is guaranteed! Sign up by emailing stjamesmilwaukee@aol.com on or before Tuesday, January 17th so we have time to buy enough food. St. James is located at 833 W Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233.
(414) 271-1340 www.stjamesmilwaukee.com.
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See Award-Winning Documentary
 "Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
at St. Martin's, Brown Deer
At a time when women across the ocean are standing up and protesting the hardships thrust upon them by their governments, the model they could very well be following is that of Liberian women.
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" is the astonishing story of the Liberian women who took on the warlords and regime of dictator Charles Taylor in the midst of a brutal civil war, and won a once unimaginable peace for their shattered country in 2003. As the rebel noose tightened around the capital city of Monrovia, thousands of women -- ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim -- formed a thin but unshakeable line between the opposing forces. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they literally faced down the killers who had turned Liberia into hell on earth. "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" is a compelling example of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations. This video was part of a five-part series on PBS entitled "Women War & Peace" that spotlights the stories of women in conflict zones.
This brief 72-minute video will b e shown on Sunday, February 12 at 12:30 pm at St. Martin's Episcopal Church at 8401 N. 60th Street, Brown Deer, WI 53223. A light lunch will be served prior to viewing for those attending. Please call St. Martin's at (414) 354-4249 and leave your name to reserve your place at this event e-mail your plans to attend to hornke@wi.rr.com . All are welcome!
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Valentine's Day Couples Mini-Retreat
Looking for a great Valentine's gift to give to your relationship? You might want to consider the gift of spending three hours together at a mini-retreat held at All Saints Cathedral to inspire and strengthen your relationship. This mini-retreat is intended for couples throughout the Diocese who want to nurture and enrich their relationship. The format will be a series of short presentations followed by time for each couple to talk privately about how the presentation applies to their relationship. There will be no expectation of sharing with the larger group. The leaders of the this retreat will be The Rev. Scott Stoner and his wife Holly Hughes Stoner, both licensed marriage and family therapists and co-directors of the Samaritan Family Wellness Foundation.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM--12:30 PM
Location: All Saints Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee.
Cost: There is no cost, but space is limited, so you must pre-register!
How To Pre-Register: Send an email to scott@samaritanfamilywellness.org or call Scott at 414-964-4357.
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Concert at St. Matthias, Waukesha February 17 at 7:30 pm Celebrating Medieval Creativity: The Dawn of Joy This imaginative concert by Shira Kammen and Margriet Tindemans (vielle, harp, and voice) and percussionist Peter Maund takes its title from an instrumental dance found in a collection of music by composers of the Italian Trecento (14th century), demonstrating the tinker's bagful of talents from the minstrels and jongleurs who improvised the original performances. Advance Tickets: $15 adult / $10 senior / $5 student Tickets at the door: $20 adult / $15 senior / $10 student To purchase tickets call 262-547-4838 (church office) http://stmatthiasonline.org for online ticket sales Post concert reception included in admission   
St. Matthias Episcopal Church (corner of Main Stree & East Avenue in Waukesha, WI 53186) Presented in collaboration with Early Music Now This concert is a fund raiser for St. Matthias music department. |
Bishop Hying to Preach at All Saints' Cathedral on January 29th
The Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, will be the Guest Homilist at the Cathedral Church of All Saints at the 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist on Sunday, January 29.
The service falls at the conclusion of the Week of Christian Unity. It has become the custom at All Saints' Cathedral, the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, to invite clergy from other denominations to preach to mark this international ecumenical celebration of the Christian faith.
The Week of Christian Unity was established in 1908. The theme for the January 18-25, 2012 observance is drawn from
I Corinthians 15:51-58 "We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Chrsit.
All Saints Cathedral is located at 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. For more information please call (414) 271-7719 or go to www.ascathedral.org . All are welcome! |
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Rev. Dr. Gennifer Brooks |
Finding Joy in the Journey: Living and Preaching the Good News of Lent and Holy Week
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Gennifer Brooks
is the Ernest and Bernice Styberg Associate Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Styberg Preaching Institute at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. She is an ordained elder and full clergy member of the New York Conference of The United Methodist Church and pastored local churches in rural, suburban, urban and cross racial settings. She was also Assistant Dean of New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Dr. Brooks holds a Bachelor of Business, cum laude and an MBA from Pace University, a Master of Divinity, summa cum laude, and a Doctor of Ministry from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Liturgical Studies from Drew University. She is the author of several books and articles on liturgy and preaching including Good News Preaching, a textbook on preaching, and Praise the Lord, a book of liturgy.
Program: The Lenten Journey is generally considered a time for sober reflection as one prepares to observe the sacrificial death of Jesus, thus Lenten sermons that are generally reflective rather than celebrative. As we journey once again to the Cross of Calvary, in the midst of life's challenges, the people of God can be transformed by the good news of Lent that offers an opportunity for celebrating the incarnate love of God in Jesus Christ. This workshop will look specifically at the gospel texts for Lent and Holy Week for the specific purpose of finding transformative good news for preaching: The Profit in Shame; The Joy in Being Foolish; and The Glory in Trouble.
Registration Flyer: Registration flyer.
Register Online: Wausau Jan. 23 Sun Prairie Jan. 24 Elm Grove Jan. 25 |
 The Spirituality of the Friendships of Women: The Story of Ruth and Naomi A Women's Retreat 6 PM Friday, March 16 thru 4 PM Saturday, March 17 at the Redemptorist Retreat Center 1800 North Timber Trail Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066-4897 Join us for a weekend for reflection, study and prayer together as women, discovering how we can create and build healthy, vibrant and spiritual relationships as women. Space is limited so register early. Registration Form is available on our diocesan website on the Christian Formation webpage at www.diomil.org or by clicking here . Hosted by St. Mary's, Dousman and the Diocesan Office of Christian Formation. Retreat Leaders: Rev. Carla McCook, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation,Sandi Smith, Masters of Theology, Sacred Heart Theological Seminary,Meredyth Albright, Senior Seminarian at Nashotah House. |
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VESTRY
LEADERSHIP DAY
BUILDING THE CHURCH
AS IT FACES THE FUTURE
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 February 25 at St. Luke's Madison
This is the same program that was offered on November 5th 2011
at Trinity in Wauwatosa
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: Explore 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, 414-272-3028 ext. 158
Registration forms are posted on the Diocesan Website. Reminders will be in the E-News |
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 info@diomil.org ! See you next week! Sincerely, Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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