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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. |
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St. Barnabas, Richland Center one of 4 rotating sites of homeless shelter
[Editor's Note: St. Barnabas, Richland Center is one of four churches in Richland County that serve as the rotating site for Lydia's House, a new emergency shelter for homeless people in Richland County. Like many parishes in our diocese, St. Barnabas does not have the members to take on a ministry like this on its own. Partnering with other area churches expands the ministry possibilities for everyone.]
Media Release for Lydia's House January 18, 2012
The New Year brought a new ministry to Richland County. On January 2nd the Richland County Ministerial Association, RCMA, launched an emergency homeless shelter called Lydia's House. The statistics that many have seen about homelessness in southwest Wisconsin have become more than just numbers on a page as the shelter has already had consistent occupancy. The shelter is set-up to provide emergency temporary shelter for families, of any configuration, during the coldest months of the year. Homeless persons, those with no place to stay out of the elements for the night, will be provided with a warm place to sleep between 6:00 pm and 8:00 am, Monday through Friday nights, until April 13. Though there is a preference shown to families, single individuals are considered for residency on a case-by-case basis.
This ministry has been made a reality by the combined efforts of more than a dozen congregations in Richland County. Those congregations represent the full theological spectrum of Christians in Richland County. All of these congregations believe that the causes and effects of homelessness are not conservative or liberal issues. We all recognize that faith must be manifested in action. "What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill', and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead."(James 2, NRSV)
Lydia's house is a mobile shelter currently moving between four church buildings in Richland Center. Those churches are Peace United Methodist Church, St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Grace Community Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church. If you would like to know the current location of the shelter you can visit the website www.lydias-house.org or call (608) 475-4242. There is also a recorded message with information about Lydia's House available at (608) 649-6003.
Lydia's house has been great success so far with regards to financial gifts and willing volunteers, but both of those resources are an ongoing need. If you would like to contribute your time, your finances, or items for donation please contact Lydia's House through the website or by calling. All are invited to participate in this shelter to care for the homeless persons in our community. |
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Bishop Miller Visits St. Mark's, Beaver Dam
(left to right) The Confirmation/Reception class at St. Mark's, Beaver Dam: Julie Sherwood, received; Sophia Mosher, confirmed; Bishop Steven A. Miller; and Shannon Kuhn, confirmed.
Remarking on his Visitation to St. Mark's, Beaver Dam on January 22nd, Bishop Miller said "This parish really 'gets' hospitality; you can feel it the moment you walk in the door -- the warmth and the welcome. It has become a part of the parish and it is immediately apparent to all who visit."
Note to parishes: We would love to include a photo/story on your parish's Visitation! Send to info@diomil.org . |
 Clergy: Please save these Meeting dates!
Based upon feedback from a survey clergy took last fall, the Clergy Day planning committee, working with the bishop's office, has decided to try meetings for clergy in smaller groups based loosely around the diocese's convocational structure. Meetings will be about 3 hours long. Clergy who normally take a Monday sabbath are asked to make alternate arrangements, as needed, so that they can participate in their small group clergy meeting. Further details, times, and locations will be forthcoming pending a meeting of the clergy day planning committee at the end of this week. For now, clergy are asked to note their meeting and save the date!
FEBRUARY 13th MONDAY
AM - Outlying parishes of West Convocation
PM - Madison, Sun Prairie, and Beaver Dam
FEBRUARY 14th TUESDAY
AM - Central Convocation
FEBRUARY 27th MONDAY
AM - Waukesha & North Convocations
PM - Metro Convocation
FEBRUARY 28th TUESDAY
AM - South Convocation |
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March Highlights at The DeKoven Center
MARCH 16-18 SILENT LENTEN RETREAT
with the Rev. Margaret Guenther, beloved spiritual writer and retreat leader; professor emeritus of Aescetical Theology, General Theological Seminary; and associate priest, St. Columba's, Washington D.C. Title of this Retreat is "Seeking Jesus in Silence and Simplicity." Suggested donation: $200.00. Scholarship assistance and commuter rates available.
MARCH 18 BLESSED JAMES DEKOVEN FESTIVAL DAY
to be celebrated on Sunday afternoon with Evensong at 5:00 in St. John's Chapel, the Rev. Travis DuPriest officiating. Keeping this festival day has been one of DeKoven's longest and most popular traditions. A festive dinner follows in Taylor Hall, for which reservations are necessary. Suggested donation is $20.00. (Reservations are not needed for Evensong.)
For Reservation, email jpeyton@dekovencenter.org
For information on the Retreat, email kclark@dekovencenter.org
Click for flyer with more information on both events
The DeKoven Center
600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403 |
 Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
(Note: This article comes by way of The Rev. John Allen, rector of St. Mark's, South Milwaukee who is also a Spiritual Care Coordinator with Heartland Hospice)
Opportunity for Service: Heartland Hospice is currently looking for caring and dedicated volunteers to support our mission of providing quality care to patients in Southeast Wisconsin. Make someone's day by offering the gift of your smile and friendship to those who have a terminal illness. Sometimes it's the simple gestures like holding a hand, giving a hug or just being present that can show a patient that another person cares. Volunteer hours are flexible and scheduled according to your availability. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Program at 414-944-2000. |
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Who is this man??
If you don't know, why not invite Neil Radtke to your parish as a Lenten speaker to learn more about Newala, our Companion Diocese . . . and get to know The Rt. Rev. Oscar Stephen Mnung'a, Bishop of Newala!
Why Newala?
Where in the world is it?
Become aware of our involvement . . . let it truly become your involvement, too!!
Contact Neil Radtke, Chairperson of the Companion Diocese Committee at njradtke@wi.rr.com or (414) 442-3137. |
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Celebration of New Ministry
at St. Peter's, Ft. Atkinson
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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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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 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. |
 "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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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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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! |
 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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