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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. |
 Rest in Peace . . . The Ven. Thomas F. Winslow, Chaplain to the Bishop and lifelong member of the Diocese of Milwaukee, died peacefully at UW-Hospital in Madison at about 5pm yesterday (August 23) following protracted health struggles.
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee, will preside at the funeral service, which will take place at All Saints' Cathedral on T uesday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held in the Cathedral library from 4:00-7:00 pm. A reception in the Cathedral Guild Hall will follow the funeral service. Private burial on September 5th in Lake Mills.
Clergy attending the funeral service are invited to vest and process (cassock and surplice/white stole).
Ordained to the diaconate by The Rt. Rev. Charles T. Gaskell in 1983 and to the priesthood in 2007 by Bishop Miller, Tom spent his entire ordained ministry in the Diocese of Milwaukee. He served on many diocesan committees and commissions and several times was elected to represent the Diocese of Milwaukee as a clerical deputy to General Convention.
Please hold Tom's wife, Peg; his daughters, Catherine and Cindi; and all his family in your prayers. |
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Milwaukee Deputation to General Convention Tells All! - Part V
Report from the
Deputation of the Diocese of Milwaukee to the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church
"The gifts of God for the People of God." BCP pp 364
The 77th General Convention affirmed that it is "normative" for people to be baptized before receiving communion.
One of the initial resolutions presented to Convention would have allowed the church's congregations to "invite all, regardless of age, denomination, or baptism to the altar for Holy Communion" by eliminating a Canon (Church law) which says "no unbaptized person shall be eligible to receive Holy Communion in this Church." In the end, the convention passed a resolution in which the Episcopal Church "reaffirm[ed] that baptism is the ancient and normative entry point to receiving Holy Communion and that our Lord Jesus Christ calls us to go into the world and baptize all peoples."
Debates and conversations focused on consideration of the importance of a message that all are welcome at Christ's table versus the importance of baptism as an important step for inclusion into God's family.
Many priests have expressed their desire to provide the option of receiving communion to all. The Rev. Anna Carmichael Meanwhile, St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Hood River, Oregon) expressed her feelings in an Episcopal News Service article, stating she will not change her practice of inviting all people to receive communion. "While I understand that as a priest I have taken a vow to uphold the rubrics of the prayer book, I feel that sometimes pastoral care and pastoral sensitivity are equally as important as our theology behind what we do," she said, adding that the Episcopal Church is always striving to extend its welcome to all people "and I hope that at some point our welcome will include unbaptized at the communion rail."
As always, feel free to contact members of the deputation to GC for additional information.
Blessings,
Carlynn Higbie, Co-Chair
Members of the deputation to the 77th General Convention:
Carlynn Higbie, John Washbush, Janet Finn, Bill Robison, Nina Radcliff, The Rev. Canon David Pfaff, The Rev. Martha Berger, The Rev. Gary Lambert, The Rev. Andy Jones, The Rev. Anna Doherty |
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Let's Move! and Save the Children
Announce Wisconsin Anti-Obesity Campaign at Press Conference
at The DeKoven Center on August 28 at 1:00 pm
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Tuesday afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Faith and Communities campaign and Save the Children will announce their partnership to end childhood obesity in Wisconsin and introduce a number of Wisconsin faith leaders as their local partners.
Through its Campaign for Healthy Kids project (CHK), Save the Children will work to support and expand grassroots participation in the First Lady's Let's Move Faith and Communities initiative by encouraging leaders to sign on to the Let's Move Faith and Communities website (http://www.letsmove.gov/join-lets-move-faith-communities).
See more info on DeKoven Center press conference |
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Women's Miniweek group 2012
The Women of Women's Miniweek 2012 invite all women to Women's Miniweek August 15-18, 2013 at Camp Lakotah, Wautoma. We had a great weekend this year with fantastic weather, food, friends, and fellowship. Put it on your calendar now and look for information early in 2013 as you begin to make your summer plans. |
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Grace upon Grace . . .
And from his fullness have we all received grace upon grace. (John: 1:16)
The 165th Annual Convention of the
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee (October 12-13)
The Diocese of Milwaukee's 165th Annual Convention takes place in Madison this year on October 12-13 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel. The theme of thtis year's convention, "Grace upon Grace" builds on last year's "Many gifts, one spirit" theme.
In addition to clergy and elected lay deputies, all members of the diocese are welcome to attend and especially are encouraged to take part in Friday's session which offers workshops, worship, and time for fellowship at the Convention banquet. The exhibit area, which includes vendors, will be open for visitors and deputies to peruse on both Friday and Saturday.
- For general convention information click HERE
- For information on reserving vendor / exhibit space, click HERE
Talk with others in your parish -- think about visiting / attending this year's convention! |
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St. James', Milwaukee
ministries need your help!
Sundries at The Gathering & Sundries on the Avenue
Ask that you kindly collect the sundries (individually/small sized containers of shampoo, soap, lotion, toothpaste, hygiene items, etc.)that you have gathered as you have travelled and
bring them to Diocesan Convention at the
Madison Marriott West Hotel on October 12 and 13.
Sundries will be distributed to the homeless at The Gathering as well as through Central City food pantry.
Red Door Clothes
A joint ministry of St. James, Milwaukee, and Trinity, Wauwatosa
asks that you please collect and bring to Diocesan Convention
men's blue jeans (clean, slightly worn, or new)
for the homeless served by Red Door Clothes
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 Grow in Christ Through Community of Hope!
Here is an ideal opportunity to deepen your personal faith and discern your path for living out that faith in the world. The Community of Hope program creates a Christian community of lay volunteer pastoral care givers who are shaped by Benedictine spirituality, united in prayer, and equipped for and serving in pastoral care ministries. Participants explore God's call in their lives through a training class where we practice a "rule of life" and learn about Pastoral Care practices. Study topics include: Theology of Pastoral Care, Prayer, Christian Meditation, Silence, Listening Skills, Confidentiality, and much more. This national program started in Texas in 1994 and has been taught at St Bartholomew's in Pewaukee for the past several years.
The Madison team is pleased to offer our 3rd class! It will be held at St Luke's Madison on the third Saturdays this fall/winter from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 12, and February 16 (covers two topics, lunch, and prayer service). Applications are now available; there is a registration fee of $100.00. For more information, conversation, or an application please contact Clifford Perkins at perkins_clifford@hotmail.com, Carol Smith at csmith@carthage.edu, or Diane Brown at diane@floods.org.
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All are welcome at Julian Gathering at
St. Dunstan's, Madison on September 12th  The Madison-area Julian Gathering has been meeting each month for four and a half years; a number of people have come to see what we do and some have become 'regulars.' We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about contemplative spirituality in the Christian tradition. We meet monthly for contemplative prayer, after which we discuss a reading from Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century English mystic who has been called "a theologian for our time." These gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative monastic order in the Episcopal Church.
We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, WI. We end promptly at 9 PM. We would love to have you join us. If you have questions, call Susan Fiore, AOJN at (608) 845-2413 or e-mail at slfiore@mac.com. |
Youth @ Convention
Friday, October 12
& Saturday, October 13, 2012!
Friday
- Convention Eucharist 5:30 PM
- Y@C Convention Dinner
- Sleep over at St. Dunstan's, Madison
Saturday
- Service Project 9am-Noon at Grace Church
food pantry, Madison
- Lunch and Hang-Out Time!
- We will end at 2 pm
For More Information and to register
check our website: www.diomil.org/youth
Call Rev. Carla McCook: 414. 272.3028 ext 116
Registration will be online only! |
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Kairos Prison Ministry of Wisconsin
Volunteer Gathering
September 15, 2012 (10AM-2PM)
Kairos of Wisconsin is holding its second Volunteer Gathering, open to all who are interested in learning more about Kairos Prison Ministry and how you can become part of this very spiritually rewarding ecumenical Christian ministry.
Join us at All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Drew Street, Appleton, WI to share in a time of fellowship and information about Kairos. Learn how we are working to get into Wisconsin prisons to minister to those who find themselves incarcerated through bad choices in their lives.
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Holy Communion, Lake Geneva
Monthly Markets to feature antiques,
food vendors and arts & crafts
This summer and fall Holy Communion Episcopal Church in Lake Geneva is having monthly markets. The dates are:
- Saturday, August 25
- Saturday, September 15
- Saturday, October 6
The markets will be from 9am to 4pm with set up starting at 7:30am.
We are looking for antique vendors, food services, artisans and crafters to fill our garden. We kindly ask that rummage sale items remain at home.
Cost of a 10' x 10' space is $30 and 8' tables may be rented for $10 each.
To reserve a space please send payment to the church (address below). Payment must be received by the Saturday prior to the market you will be attending. For more information contact the parish at (262) 248-3522 or chclg@sbcglobal.net .
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 Registration for Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI) 2012-2013As I watched the 2012 summer Olympics there was a lot of talk about team and the importance of team in success. The women's coach on the swimming team gave each athlete a tag with one side indicating the London 2012 Olympics and on the flip side their individual event.
This is not that different from Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI). We train parish teams in leadership development. We are all working toward bringing people to know God through Jesus, yet we have our own individual and community ways of doing that. Our goal is to help people ask questions, look at things in new ways and to be intentional in their planning. If you would like to be a part of our next training cycle the time is now to sign up. We have 20 seats available.
This next cycle will be the Friday - Saturday format but cycle 2 will be a Saturday - Sunday format. This new format gives us the opportunity to invite people who cannot take a Friday off and lets us experience Morning Prayer not only at DCDI but also at our home parishes if we choose. We will have training opportunities this coming year on leading Morning Prayer.
- Our DCDI dates are: Cycle 1 begins on Nov. 1- 2, 2012; Feb. 8 - 9; April 12 - 13; June 7 - 8.
- Cycle 2 begins on November 16 - 17, 2013; Feb. 8 - 9; April 5 - 6; May 17 - 18, 2014.
Another new opportunity will be for all those we have graduated from Diocesan CDI to meet on Saturdays from 10 until 2 to share with one another what they been working on and to practice as well as learn new theories, methods and skills. We will meet at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison while DCDI is in session and preregistration will be required.
To register for our next Cycle:
Email Peggy Bean at bean@diomil.org with the following information: Name, contact information, who you will be attending with you or who has attended from your congregation, and in 25 words or less why you want to participate in this training and what you hope to learn.
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Safeguarding God's People: Preventing Sexual Exploitation in Communities of Faith and Preventing Sexual Harassment of Church Workers
Safeguarding God's People is the training program which is for protection of adults with regard to sexual exploitation and sexual harassment. All clergy who have not taken this course within the last five years may now take this two part course ON-LINE! To register, email Rev. Carla McCook at mccook@diomil.org with your full name, date of birth (mm/dd), parish in which you serve. On-line will now be the way this SafeGuarding section is offered. Lay employees, volunteers, and vestry members may also register to take this course.
Safeguarding God's Children is also available with this same registration opportunity! Clergy and Laity that have already been to a 4-hour class may now take re-certification on-line.Taking these courses on-line takes about an hour. Hurry! Register TODAY!
Safeguarding God's Children as a class will be offered August 18, 2012 at St. Christopher's, River Hills and September 8, 2012 at St. James', Milwaukee.
You may call the parishes to register or register on-line on our diocesan website www.diomil.org . |
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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