Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke University Divinity School, will deliver a free lecture on Wednesday, May 23 at Nashotah House Theological Seminary on the topic: "A Suffering Presence: Twenty-five Years Later." The lecture beginning at 7:00 PM in Adams Hall is free and open to the public.

Selected by Nashotah House's graduating class as the 2012 Commencement speaker, Dr. Hauerwas will also be giving the address at the seminary's Commencement exercises at 10:00 AM, May 24^th at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Oconomowoc.

One of North America's most original and influential theological voices, Dr. Hauerwas was named "America's Best Theologian" by TIME magazine in 2001. In his prolific and wide-ranging career, Hauerwas has written dozens of influential works on Christian moral theology, including issues of moral formation, the role of church in society, political theology, war and peace, the interpretation of scripture, and medical ethics, to name but a few. The author or editor of numerous scholarly works, his book, A Community of Character: Toward a Constructive Christian Social Ethic was selected as one of the 100 most important books on religion of the 20th century by Christianity Today magazine.

Rest in Peace Anna Marie Calland

On May 5th a memorial service was held at St. Paul's, Beloit for life-long member Anna Marie Calland, deceased at age 93.  This is particularly memorable at this time, as we prepare for the 2012 General Convention, because Anna was one of the first 29 women nationawide elected to serve as deputies at the 1970 General Convention. This was just one of the many, many ways in which she served the Episcopal Church, at the parish, diocesan and national levels.  May she rest in peace. 

 The Boniface Players Persent a musical performance of

The Story of Joseph

St. Boniface Episcopal Church

3906 West Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 5:00 PM

Spaghetti dinner to follow

Free will donation   

RSVP at 262-242-2994    Please leave message.

For more information or to RSVP e-mail johng@milwaukeejewish.org

or call (414) 390-5781

The actual anniversary date, April 4^th, was in the midst of Holy Week this year. This special date was acknowledged with an evening Eucharist on that day.

Through a special gift from a Trinity parishioner, a song has been commissioned for Trinity. This lovely gift has made it possible to have a song designed to celebrate the blessings of the Trinity community and capture the essence of Trinity's mission and ministry. This special hymn will be sung at the celebratory Eucharist on June 3, 2012 and at all special Trinity occasions.

The main celebration will be through two events Trinity Sunday weekend, June 2^nd and 3^rd. On Saturday June 2^nd, the Anniversary Committee will host a gala dinner. Plans for the dinner include music, and entertainment.

On Trinity Sunday, June 3^rd, a celebratory Eucharist will be held at 9:30AM. Following the service there will be guided tours at various points of interest throughout the church and grounds along with an ice cream social in the Welcome Garden. Tours of the church, with docent's present, will highlight architectural features of the church, the organ and interesting stories of our renovation history.

The year-long observance of our 125th Anniversary will culminate with the Bishop's visit on November 4th. This day will include a celebratory Eucharist giving thanks for 125 years of Grace upon Grace withprayers of thanksgiving for all that has brought us to this time and for continued blessings as we move forward into ministries that will build the body of Christ. There will be a reception in the parish hall following this service.

We invite our friends and family from throughout the diocese to join us for any and all of our celebration activities. Please call our parish office (414-453-4540) for details and reservations for the Anniversary Dinner on June 2, 2012

The Rev. David Couper at Boswell Books

The Rev. David Couper (St. Peter's, North Lake)

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 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    

Permaculture 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

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.

We regret that Music Director, Ed Doemland, will not be able to lead a special Jazz arrangement as previously announced due to illness.

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  

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  

1. ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY & HUNGER
2. ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
3. PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
4. REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY
5. IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH6.
6. COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES
7. DEVELOP A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT
8. 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    

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  

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.