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Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. Please send your articles, photos, and news to info@diomil.org so that we may include them in E-NEWS. |
 Bishop Miller's reflections on General Convention 2012
Dear Friends in Christ,
I write to you following the close of the 77th General Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana which concluded one week ago today on Thursday, July 12th. This was my fourth General Convention as your bishop and I can best describe it as typical.
I was pleased to see that many deputations, including our own, contained younger members of our church both clergy and lay. The energy around a more nimble and streamlined structure was palpable as evidenced by the unanimous vote in both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops to engage the question of how best to order our common life for mission and ministry.
On a personal note, I was honored to be elected to the board of the General Theological Seminary. I look forward to serving my alma mater, the only seminary started by the whole Church, in this way.
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The Great Hunger Book Sale at All Saints' Cathedral August 3-7
 For more than 30 years, The Hunger Book Sale, has been feeding the hungry by donating its proceeds to local and world hunger funds.
Donations are Needed to support the sale: *books, movies and CD's! are gratefully accepted! Donations accepted up to July 23; pick-ups are available for large donations.
For more information or to arrange for book pick-up call (414) 272-7719.
*PLEASE! No magazines, ex-library
books, Readers' Digest Condensed
Books, textbooks or encyclopedias!
All Saints' Cathedral
818 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
www.ascathedral.org |
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Join Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at Sun Prairie Corn Festival  Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Sun Prairie invites you to attend our Corn Festival August 16 - 19th. Our city hosts a parade through the downtown on Thursday night at 6 p.m. followed by the opening of our Good Shepherd Booth selling root beer floats and pulled pork sandwiches. And, of course, steamed corn! Pick
up some corn and then stop by our booth across from the corn tent for a refreshing root beer float and sandwich. |
 Julian Gathering on Aug. 8th in MadisonAll are invited to the August Madison-Area Julian Gathering which takes place Wednesday, August 8, 7:15 - 9:00 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (6205 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705).
Julian of Norwich, ca.1342 - 1416, 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's 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 August 8. For more information, contact Susan Fiore, AOJN: slfiore@mac.com; (608) 845-2413. |
 Silent Auction for Haiti Project on October 13thSave the Date -- Plan to Attend! Opening Saturday, October 13, 2012. Artists from around the diocese are donating original art to help support Haiti. Join us at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church immediately following the Diocese of Milwaukee's October 12-13 Annual Convention, which takes place this year in Madison, Wisconsin. The gathering will offer an opportunity to meet Pere Wisnel Dejardin, rector of St. Marc's Parish in Jeannette, Haiti. Enjoy light refreshments and entertainment. Attend the opening of the Live Silent Auction. Bidding will continue on-line through October 30, 2012. All proceeds will go to the "Got Art?" program sponsored by the Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project. More information will be available on the Haiti Project website www.haitiproject.org . |
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Trinity Church, Wauwatosa sponsors Financial Peace University
Trinity Church of Wauwatosa will be hosting Financial Peace University. Financial Peace University consists of a 9-week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. This class is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice, and biblical messages. You may attend the first class for free. If you would like to attend the first class please call (414) 453-4540 and let us know.
Please Join Us at Trinity Church Wauwatosa from September 20 - November 15, Thursday Evenings,7:00 - 8:30 pm.Cost of class: $95 per household, teenagers welcome. To register for all 9 classes: mail a check to: Trinity Church c/o 1717 Church Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213and put "Financial Peace" in the memo line.To preview a class go to http://www.daveramsey.com/church/class-preview |
 Taize prayer service set for July 29 in WaukeshaThe next Taize prayer service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha on Sunday, July 29 at 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church is located at 810 N. East Ave in Waukesha. The musicians of First Presbyterian, St. Matthias Episcopal, St. Joesph's Roman Catholic and other churches will combine to lead this service.A light reception is planned after the service. Choir members or musicians who wish to assist in the musical leadership should be at the church by 6:00 p.m. for the musician rehearsal.
Taiz� is an international, ecumenical movement of prayer. Taiz� services are contemplative in nature and consist of music, readings, and periods of silence. See http://stmatthiasonline.org/taize.php for more information.The intention is to still the soul in order to invite the presence of God into our lives to bring peace and unity.
Please help spread the word about this event.Questions, please contact Craig Bodoh, Director of Music, St. Matthias at 414-460-3253 or timeman@earthlink.net |
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Benedictine Retreat at Holy Wisdom Monastery September 21-23
Holy Wisdom Monastery invites you to the Benedictine Retreat with the Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine which takes place September 21 - 23, 2012.
Reconnect with what is truly important to you as you explore with others how the Rule of Benedict and Benedictine Spirituality can give you tools to meet life's challenges with grace, joy and hope. Learn ways to center your heart in Christ through your day-to-day routines. Take a break from the normal fray of daily responsibilities to refresh and renew. You will receive practical tools that will help you to live in the present moment, create a healthier balance of activities in your daily life, let go of thoughts that frazzle, and connect with God through creative ways during the day.
See the retreat flyer for more information and registration information or contact the monastery at info@benedictinewomen.org or 608-836-1631. |
 "Chillin with Jesus" Women's Miniweek August 16-19
"Chillin' With Jesus" is the theme of the annual Women's Miniweek August 16-19. The weekend starts with dinner Thursday (you are welcome to arrive after work on Friday) and finishes with brunch on Sunday.
Workshops will include journaling, making a labyrinth, book study, several crafts and many more. Worship will include Eucharist, Taize service, Stations of Creation and much more. Activities will include swimming, pontoon rides, hikes, games, puzzles and many more. Food will be bountiful with no preperation or cleanup required. Our chaplain will be the Rev. Deb Woolsey, St. Alban's, Sussex, who will explore the theme "Chillin With Jesus" throughout the weekend.
brochure registration form
Women's Miniweek is hosted by the Women's Miniweek Team 2011-2012
at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma, Wisconsin. |
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Women of Faith - October 5-6, 2012
Gayle Radavich, Director of Christian Education at St Thomas of Canterbury in Greendale, says: You've never seen Women of Faith like this before! We all experience good times and bad days, triumphs and tragedies. But no matter what life throws at you, this is what matters: God loves YOU. (Always has. Always will.) You're invited to be part of a very special celebration. Compelling stories, Bible-based teaching, world-class music, unstoppable inspiration, and a few surprises combine for an experience like no other. God loves you! And that means there is always a reason to celebrate.
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Psalm 33:20-21 NKJV
My friends and I from St Thomas will be attending for the third year. It has been great fun and has brought us closer to one another as a church community, as well as building stronger friendships. I strongly urge you to go to the website, www.womenoffaith.com and watch the video, see the line-up, and order your tickets! There are standard and premium seats, along with discounts for 10 or more people.
Bradley Center - 1001 N Fourth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Friday: 7pm - 10p Saturday: 9am - 5pm |
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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