News from Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee

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Bishop Miller and Deputies Prepare for General Convention

As deputies, "we are trusted by our diocese and by the deputies from other dioceses to be informed and to prepare ourselves through study and prayer prior to General Convention. While at General Convention, we are charged to listen to other deputies, bishops and guests; to share our own thoughts and ideas; and to attend and vote at all legislative sessions. We are trusted to cast our votes informed by prayer, factual information, and the workings of the Holy Spirit." Bonnie Anderson, DD, President of the House of Deputies

Bishop Miller at Province V Pre-GC meeting

Bishop Miller and several members of our deputation to General Convention attended Province V Synod and Pre-General Convention Meeting held in Chicago last week. The two day meeting included presentations by our Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori and Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies.

In addition to providing time for Synod members to gather for a business meeting, the meeting also included an orientation to General Convention and updates on a number of topics that will be part of the Conversation at 2012 Convention in Indianapolis this July.

Canon David Pfaff

Deputation Co-chair

Members of the Milwaukee deputation, along with Bishop Miller will host two pre-Convention hearings for our diocese. This is your opportunity to hear learn about the proposed resolutions for this Convention and learn more about the process of General Convention. Please join us:

May 16 Trinity Church, Wauwatosa, 6:30 PM

(1717 Church Street, Wauwatosa 53213)

May 22 St Luke's, Madison, 6:30 PM

(4011 Major Avenue, Madison WI 53716)

Additional meetings in the Madison area will address issues to come before General Convention. All meetings will be at 6:30 PM at St. Luke's, Madison.

May 1^st     The Anglican Covenant
May 8^th   Proposed resolutions for the Blessing of Same Sex Unions
May 15^th   Triennial Budget & Restructuring the Episcopal Church
May 29th   Debrief

2012 Gathering Golf Classic

Proceeds benefit The Gathering's meal programs

Monday, June 25, 2012

Evergreen Golf Course - Elkhorn, Wisconsin

12:30 - Lunch buffet � 1:30 - Shotgun start; Scramble � 6:00 - Dinner & Raffle

$125 per golfer ($60 tax deductible) - includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, drink tickets To reserve your spot register by June 15 on line at www.thegatheringwis.org or Call The Gathering at 414-272-4122 or Download the registration form from our web site and

mail to: The Gathering, 804 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Evergreen Golf Club is located 3 miles north of Elkhorn on Hwys 12 & 16. For specific directions go to www.evergreenfolf.com

Ascension Day Jazz Mass at West Allis

Ascension Day Jazz Mass on Wednesday May 16 at 7:00pm

St. Peter's Episcopal Church 7929 W. Lincoln Avenue, West Allis 53219

Please join our community as we gather together to celebrate our Lord's Ascension and experience its power within our individual hearts and minds.

In the Ascension, the humanity of Jesus is taken into the heart of God. In that image we also see humanity - as a whole - taken up into God's heart. This has profound implications for each of us. We learn what it means to be a Christian. Moreover, we learn what it means to be fully human. Through this vision we begin to perceive our real value to God.

Music Director, Ed Doemland, will be leading a talented group of musicians in a special Jazz Mass, creating "joyful noise" in remembrance of our Lord's Ascension and ensuring that this Major Feast between Easter and Pentecost is one that will be remembered reverently and fondly.

Permacu

lture Workshop offered at St. Dunstan's

Permaculture Workshop on designing productive landscapes, led by Mark Shepard (CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises) will be held June 8 & 9, 2012 at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church located at 6205 University Ave., Madison 53705.

Permaculture is an approach to designing perennial agricultural systems, large or small, that mimics the complex relationships found in nature. The design process seeks to create habitats that are ecologically sound, nontoxic, economically productive, functionally efficient and beautiful. Presenter Mark Shepard runs New Forest Farms, a 140 acre perennial agricultural forest near the town of Viola in southwestern Wisconsin, and one of the most ambitious sustainable agricultural projects in the United States.

Registration fee is $40 for both Friday and Saturday, or $15 for Friday only. To register, send your name, address, phone number, and email address with a check made out to St. Dunstan's Church, to:

Permaculture Workshop c/o St. Dunstan's Church

6205 University AvenueMadison, WI, 53705. Call 238-2781 with any questions. Read more

Misconduct Prevention Training offered at Trinity, Wauwatosa

Safeguarding God's Children; Preventing Child Sexual Abuse is a program used throughout the Episcopal Church to train parents, clergy, lay employees and church volunteers in understanding the steps parish communities should take in order to make our church safe for our children.

Our Diocesan Misconduct Prevention Policy requires that this training be completed by all clergy, all vestry members, all lay employees who work with children or supervise adults who work with children, as well as all volunteers who regularly work with children or youth. The training is highly recommended for Sunday school teachers. Training opportunities will be offered twice this spring at Trinity Church, Wauwatosa.

Sunday May 20^th
Sunday June 17^th

Both trainings will be held in the Trinity parish hall and will begin at 11:45 AM. If you are interested in participating you may call the Trinity office, 414-453-4540, to make a reservation.

National Episcopal Health Conference

at DeKoven Center

National Episcopal Health Ministries

Friday May 11, 2012

10 am to 4 pm

The Dekoven Center, Racine WI

During Seasons of Health Ministry Conference

Schedule:

Registration 9 am to 10 am

Keynote 10 -12

The Rev. John Sippola

M.Div. LTC, Chaplain - ret.

Lunch

Session 1 - Needs of Women Veterans

The Rev. Joanne Skidmore

Lt Col USAF Retired

Session 2 - Implementing programs in your faith community

The Rev. John Sippola

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Cost for event, materials and lunch $35

No charge to attend Keynote only

CEU's only available to those attending the full conference.

Register at http://www.episcopalhealthministries.org/events/featured

Mother's Day
Concert and Ice Cream Social

Free Show and Free Ice Cream

4pm Sunday May 13 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

413 South 2nd Street, Watertown, Wisconsin

Hey kids...
Bring your mom to our FREE concert.
Then enjoy ice cream on us. This gift doesn't cost you a dime!

Trevor Stephenson, artistic director of the Madison Bach Musicians, will perform music by Bach, Handel and Scarlatti
on an 18th century double-manual German style harpsichord.

For more information contact (920) 261-1150

Hospitality Center
Celebrates First Anniversary!

Help Celebrate the One Year Anniversary

of The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee

Hospitality Center

at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

614 Main Street, Racine WI

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 8, 10 & 11

Join us as your schedule permits

for coffee, snacks, conversation, and celebration

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Please contact The Rev. Kevin Stewart at (414) 405-5619

for further information.

WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING?

A Note from the Commission on Global Reconciliation

Each year our diocese allocates 0.7% of the diocesan budget to support work done to achieve MDGs by parishes and entities within the diocese. The Eight Millennial Development Goals are

ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY & HUNGER
ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY
IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH6.
COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES
DEVELOP A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT
ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Last year, contributions were sent to 5 projects that are supported by congregations within our diocese. It's time again to consider distribution of the 0.7% to projects that work toward the achievement of the MDGs.

If your congregation is involved in such a project, you may apply for additional funding from the diocese. Applications are due July 1, 2012. For more information, please see our "Letter to Parishes" on the Diocesan website or contact: Deacon Carol Smith at 608-230-6888 or csmith@carthage.edu

Julian of Norwich Gathering

Julian Gathering on May 9, 7:15 - 9:00 PM

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

6205 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705

Julian of Norwich, ca.1342 - 1426, lived in terrible times: the Black Death (bubonic plague) and repeated famines ravaged the English population; Lollards (then considered heretics) were burned at the stake just outside Norwich; the Hundred Years War with France, the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and other civil strife meant continual warfare and conflict. Many people and even the Church believed that God was punishing them. How could anyone who lived at the time believe in the unconditional love of God?

"In a medieval church which emphasized God's condemning wrath, Julian wrote, 'There is no wrath in God....It is the most impossible thing that can be that God would be angry, for wrath and friendship are two opposites.'" (from the Order of Julian of Norwich website: http://www.orderofjulian.org/julian_of_norwich.html

Join us in reading and discussing Julian's "Revelations of Divine Love" and practicing contemplative prayer together. Our next meeting is May 9 (Julian's Feast Day!) For more information, contact Susan Fiore, AOJN: slfiore@mac.com; (608) 845-2413

Music Minister position at St. James, Milwaukee

Music Minister (part-time)

St. James Episcopal Church is seeking a motivated leader to shape our music program. This is a part-time position (10-12 hours per week). The minister will lead the music celebration during our 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service. There is an opportunity to develop the program with new ideas! We desire someone who can encourage the different musical gifts our congregation offers, and help us encourage vocal leadership. We seek a music minister who works well with other musicians, clergy, and staff. Skills desired include:

Proficient in piano and organ
Adaptability to different musical genres
Willingness to learn, or have knowledge of, Episcopal liturgy and its nuances
Knowledge of contemporary and traditional liturgical music

To be considered for this rewarding opportunity send resume with names of your five favorite liturgical music selections (including composer names) to Rev. Lisa A. Saunders at revlisasaunders@gmail.com .

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St. James Episcopal Church /Music Minister Search Committee

833 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

414-271-1340 www.stjamesmilwaukee.com

News from The DeKoven Center

THE DEKOVEN CENTER

600 21^st Street at Wisconsin Avenue, Racine

presents

SECOND TUESDAYS

May 8, 2012

with

The Rev. Martha Berger

Interim Rector

St. Francis Episcopal Church

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

and DeKoven's new Spiritual Programs Coordinator

This popular morning of fellowship and reflection begins with Coffee and Conversation in the dining room of historic Taylor Hall on the west side of campus. The Meditation follows at 10:30 in the Library, once James DeKoven's personal study. Everyone is cordially invited and cordially welcomed, assures Director Max Dershem. There is no charge for Second Tuesdays, free-will offering only. Today's program will bring the 2011-1012 season.

We hope so much you will join us and have a chance to meet Mother Martha, who will fully assume her new role at DeKoven this summer. After 17 years, Kitty Clark will be retiring from her position as Spiritual Programs Coordinator, and Mother Martha will take over this exciting responsibility, bringing many gifts to the task ahead.

Windy Hill Brass Quintet at
Church of Holy Communion
in Lake Geneva

On Saturday, May 5th, at 7:30 pm, the Broad Street concert Series of Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, will present the Windy Hill Brass Quintet, from UW-Waukesha, in a program entitled "Brass Bands and Brahms." The program will include selections from the 11 Chorale Preludes of Brahms, Brahms' Intermezzo arranged for brass and the lied "Wie Melodien zieht es mir". A very different sound from approximately the same time frame will be tunes from G.W.E. Friedrich's American Brass Band Journal, which was published in the mid 19th century.

The group is about 4 years old. "It's a way to take UW-Waukesha out to the community," says Craig Hurst, director. Hurst has been director of bands at the university since 1993.Between tunes, members of the group enjoy talking to the audience.

The quintet enjoys playing in churches. "The brass sounds really good in churches," says Hurst. Holy Communion Episcopal Church is proud to present the group and asks you to join them on May 5th. A reception will follow the concert.

HELP WANTED - MARKETING
If Marketing is your ministry as well as your vocation, the Trustees of Funds and Endowments of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee need you! The Trustees need assistance in creating a plan that clearly communicates the vision, mission and desired outcomes of the organization, articulates the value the Combined Fund creates for those who invest, and provides easily accessible information about Combined Fund results and how to access investment opportunities with the Trustees of Funds and Endowments.
If you feel called to this ministry, please contact Leanne Puglielli, member of the Board of the Trustees of Funds and Endowments at leanne.puglielli@gmail.com or 608-886-3737.

Funding needed for Companion Diocese HIV/Aids Seminar

The second HIV/Aids seminar at St. Mary's Cathedral in our Companion Diocese of Newala Tanzania is in planning and will be held when funding allows. It has as its foundation the success of last October's seminar. The current plan calls for:

1.) a Refresher Course for the trainers (four in each Archdeaconry)

2.) Public Meetings in the six Archdeaconries (3-5 parishes in each.)

3.) Training for the HIV/Aids Diocesan Co-coordinator.

4.) Aids Diagnostic equipment .

The meetings will involve the four trainers from each Archdeaconry, church councilors from each parish and six members from other denominations !! This will involve some 565 people who will then address their fellow worshipers during their normal services!! The new equipment will allow more on-site testing and education.

"Aids in that part of Africa...ain't it awful, but what can we do?" One answer is to become involved in the support of this truly "grass roots" battle in Newala, Tanzania !! PLEASE...checks made out to the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee with Newala HIV/Aids Seminar in the notation line. That is 804 E Juneau, Milwaukee WI 53202. For more information and/or a copy of the proposal you may contact Neil Radtke of the Companion Diocese Committee at njradtke@wi.rr.com

Meachem Grant Funds Music Program at Resurrection, Mukwonago

Thanks to a grant from the Meachem Fund, The Church of the Resurrection in Mukwonago was able to hire a professional church musician for the first time in December. Since her arrival, she has added piano and guitar to the instrumental repertoire, invited young musicians to play during worship, added a music component to the Sunday School, and formed the first choir in Resurrection's fifteen-year history. The group (pictured) sang for the first time on Sunday, April 22nd.

The renewed music program has energized our worship and created opportunities for ministry, but most importantly it has led us to praise God with a joyful noise. We are grateful to God for this gift, and to the Commission on Mission and Development for the grant that made it possible.

Come to the Book Sale at

St. Mary's, Dousman!

Gigantic Book Sale at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, located at

Hwys 18 & 67 in Dousman, Wisconsin!

Wednesday May 30 Noon - 7pm

Thursday May 31 8am - 7pm

Friday June 1 8am - 7pm

Saturday June 2 8am - 7pm

We will have some wonderful fiction, mysteries, biographies, history, etc. in both hardback and paperback. Many DVDs, VHSs, CDs and large coffee table books. Some surprises in older and interesting category. Most of the children's books will be marked 10 cents. We have a huge collection for beginning readers to youth. We have a special children's room. For information: Call: 262-470-8750 or 262-965-4104.

Now is the Time to Apply for 2013 Mission and Development

Financial Aid

The Commission on Mission and Development is now accepting applications for financial assistance in 2013. The deadline for submitting applications is June 15, 2012.The Commission moved up the application deadline in order to help those applying for aid know the results early enough to plan their budget for the coming year. After reviewing the application, for questions / more information please contact Peggy Bean at 414-272-3028 or bean@diomil.org.

Information on 2012 Parish Challenge Grants

Parishes in the Diocese of Milwaukee: Don't forget the 2012 Challenge Grants . . . the deadline for applying is July 1st! Please see the 2012 Challenge Grant application for detailed instructions on developing a plan to engage an area of 'abundance' stewardship not currently being addressed in your parish -- as well as instructions for applying for funding to help your plan become a reality. The application also lists a number of very helpful resources to help you get started! Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Bishop's Assistant for Congregational Development at bean@diomil.org or (414) 272-3028/ext. 158 or (800) 236-3208/ext. 158.

Tenth Annual Altar Guild Adventure

Heritage Churches - Diocese of Milwaukee

Celebrate ten years of Altar Guild Adventures with a look into the rich heritage of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Milwaukee, May 9, 2012. Thanks to early bishops and priests, we have wonderful small churches with long histories and beautiful architecture. Altar Guild members and friends will visit St. Mary's, St. Peter's, St. Alban's, St. John Chrysostom, and Zion to learn the stories and appreciate the architecture with docent-led tours of each church. The Adventure begins at St. Mary's, Dousman at 9:30 am, however, all are welcome at the 9 am Morning Prayer service in the old chapel.Tours, lunch, and a luxury bus are included in the registration cost of $50.00.
Please see FLYER for more information on churches to be visited on the tour!

THE RESERVATION

Please send checks for $50.00 made out to Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild to:

Micki Hoffmann

53 E. Rogers St., Hartford, WI 53027

With your check, please include a note with your choice of lunch entr�e.

Questions: Micki Hoffmann, 262-673-2903, mickipete@sbcglobal.net

Deadline: May 1, 2011. Sorry, no refunds after May 1

Lunch choices

Edamame Chicken Salad Prime Rib Wrapper Vegetable Linguini

(Lunch includes dessert and beverage)

Third Annual

Interfaith Day at Miller Park

JULY 17, 2012

Save the date - Tuesday, July 17 - and come with your family, friends, congregation, faith community, school or other organization for a celebratory evening at Miller Park with the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee.

Donate food for the Hunger Task Force, wear "Going to Bat for a Better World" t-shirts and see an exciting Brewers-Cardinals game.

For the past two years, we also have been given the honor of having one of our participants throw a symbolic first pitch on the playing field before the game. If we sell enough tickets to qualify for that again, we'll conduct a drawing and let a lucky boy or girl have the thrill of pitching from the mound to a Brewers catcher.

The Interfaith Conference handles all ticket and t-shirt sales online for individuals or groups. There's no hassle for you. More details will follow soon.

Spirituality in Aging Conference - May 21

Monday, May 21 (8:30 - 2:30) at Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Third in a series of conferences sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee

* to bring, insight, encouragement, an opportunity for growth, in spirituality
* to offer an opportunity to gather with others seeking ideas and inspiration
* organized by the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee - Elder Committee.

On-line registration Flyer Registration information

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