Safeguarding God's Children
& Safeguarding God's People
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Safeguarding God's Children and People classes and online training will resume in August. Please note there will be no registrations for online courses in July.
You can always visit the diocesan website, www.diomil.org to view Master List of Attendees, and to find out who's required to take these trainings, and more information.
Parishes may always contact IntelliCorp to proceed with Background Checks.
For all of their products and services available Call: 800-539-3717 or
sales@intellicorp.net
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Welcome to E-NEWS, the diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. If you are not already a subscriber or wish to add or change e-mail addresses, please click on the "Join Our Mailing List" icon. We invite you to send articles, photos, and news to info@diomil.org so that we may include them in the E-NEWS. Thank you!
Barbara Klauber, Editor
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 | The Rev. Christian Maxfield's wife, Kate, measures his hair
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The rector's haircut . . .
The following article appeared in the Platteville Journal and on their website www.swnews4u.com
The rector (priest in charge) of Platteville's and Prairie du Chien's Episcopal churches is getting his hair cut. That is not news except for the reason he's getting his hair cut. Rev. Christian Maxfield of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Prairie du Chien and Trinity Episcopal Church in Platteville has to cut at least 10 inches of it to send it to Locks of Love, a not-for-profit organization that makes hairpieces for children and adolescents younger than 21 who are financially disadvantaged and suffering from long-term medical hair loss. This will be the second time Maxfield will have donated his hair and raised money for missions while doing it. Three years ago he donated 18 inches of hair to Locks of Love and raised money for his team of teenagers who were going to Tennessee on a mission project. "Three years later, it is time to cut it again - this time for my mission project to Haiti," said Maxfield. At the end of July, Maxfield is leaving with 12 members of Cornerstone Church in Prairie du Chien to go to Haiti, returning Aug. 8. read more
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 The Great Hunger Book Sale at All Saints' Cathedral (August 1-6)
All Saints' Cathedral is busily preparing for its annual used book sale, which has become a 'not to be missed' event for many in the diocese. Donations of used books will be gratefully accepted through July 23. For large donations, call Cathedral office to arrange pick-up: (414) 271-7719.
The Book Sale schedule is listed below. *Please Note that there is a $5 donation for attending Opening Night on Thursday, August 1st.
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*Thursday August 1 6-9 p.m.
Friday August 2 11-6
Saturday August 3 11-6
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Sunday August 4 11-6
Monday August 5 11-6
Tuesday August 6 11-6
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Proceeds benefit hunger and justice related ministries and programs in the diocese / community.
All Saints' Cathedral 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Diocesan Convention takes place October 19th
This year's diocesan convention takes place October 19th at St. Paul's and All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee. This one-day convention will conclude with a Eucharist and a garden party celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of Bishop Miller's consecration as Bishop of Milwaukee. All members of the diocese are welcome to attend the Eucharist and Garden party.
Nominations are now being accepted for positions to be elected at convention -- deadline for submitting nominations is August 20th (also the deadline for submitting resolutions).
The deadline for registering to attend convention, as a clergy/lay deputy or as a visitor is October 7th. For more information / registration and nomination forms, please see the Convention Page on the diocesan website.
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Debt reduction workshop for parishes
Does your church have debt? Come join other congregations in the diocese, as we learn about strategies for debt reduction or debt retirement.
Presented by the Episcopal Church Foundation, the workshop will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9am-3pm at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 670 E. Monroe Avenue, Hartford, WI 53027
This event is free of charge, but space is limited. Lunch will be
provided. PLEASE REGISTER by JULY 31st! Click for flyer.
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 Golf Outing at St. John's NW Military Academy
Third Annual Golf Outing Saturday, July 20th beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: St. John Chrysostom Church, Delafield
Where: St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Golf Course
$30 Registration Includes:
- 9 Holes of Golf
- Cart
- Prizes
- Casual Meal to Follow
Please Note: Non-Golfers are Welcome at Post-Golf Party/Meal -- Cost: $8.00. This Party/Meal will be held at the Henery home, 20 Oakwood Rd., Delafield, where swimming and other activities will be available.
This is a great family golf outing. Please invite friends, family & neighbors to join you! Click for brochure .
For Reservations Contact:
Jim Lemerand (262-337-1194)
or Jan Eriksen (414-526-7912)
Reservation deadline: Saturday, July 13, 2013
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*EVENTS IN PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE
 Tai Chi Exercises/Meditations 3rd Saturdays: July 20th, August 17th & September 21st (10:45-11:45 am)
Christ Episcopal Church (262) 728-5292
503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan
What is Tai Chi? An ancient, holistic, peaceful, healing and meditation technique that involves slow, graceful movement with controlled breathing to focus the body and mind.
Tai Chi practitioners live longer, have a more active life, and their health potential increases dramatically. It can be an effective way to relieve stress, bring peace within, and release inner joy that can help bring you closer to God too.
Tai Chi is for all ages, men & women, it is practiced sitting or standing, whichever is most comfortable for you.We will be led by parish member, Marla Matranga, who teaches Tai Chi at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, and Four Lakes Athletic Club in Elkhorn.
These sessions are offered free of charge.A freewill offering can be given, which will go to Sojourner's Family Peace Center, Milwaukee, whose mission is to create peaceful communities in which domestic respect and a life free from violence is the right of every woman, man and child.
A babysitter can be provided, free of charge, with a 2 day advance notice. Call the Church Office to request a sitter
 Free and Fun 5-day event for youth at Christ Church, Delavan
Christ Church, Delavan is having a FREE and FUN 5 Day Club (like a Vacation Bible School), open to the public, at Christ Church, Delavan the week of July 29th - Aug. 2nd (Mon. - Fri.) starting at 10:30 a.m., ending at 1 p.m. For youth, ages 4 - 12 years. Games, Songs, Bible Stories, Lunch and More! This year's theme is "Friendship Construction Company", Building our lives on Jesus, our Savior and Friend! Teens who lead the 5 Day Club are trained and screened. Adults, from Christ Church, who provide chaperoning have gone through the Safeguarding God's Children Training Program and will provide excellent care for your children and a fun time.
FLYER with more information & registration forms are on the Christ Church website or call Christ Church at 262-728-5292 and we will snail mail forms to you. Deadline to register is Wednesday, July 27th.
ALL YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY, AND FRIENDS, ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Parents are always welcomed to stay as well, or drop off your child, preregistered, with the required forms, and we will guarantee a safe and fun time!
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*Please send info on events in YOUR parish that would be of interest to the wider diocese to E-NEWS
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Taize service July 28
The next Taize prayer service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Waukesha. The musicians of First United Methodist, 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.
Sunday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m, First United Methodist Church is located at 121 Wisconsin Ave in Waukesha.Interested choir members or musicians who wish to assist in the musical leadership should be to the church by 6:30 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 Episcopal Church, Waukesha at 414-460-3253ortimeman@earthlink.net
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 Women's Mini-week at Camp Lakotah Aug. 15-18, 2013
Thursday Dinner thru Sunday Brunch at Camp Lakotah, on Little Hills Lake, Wautoma, WI.
An annual retreat for women of all faiths and their friends, offering a time to relax, to learn, to discover, to bond, to have fun, to laugh, to be renewed-and to eat meals you don't have to plan and cook first!
Each woman can set her own length of stay and her own agenda. You can be involved in planned activities as much or as little as you choose, or bring your own resources for an individual retreat-whatever is right for you to be refreshed. Activities include beach and waterfront options, massages, nature & labyrinth walks, campfires, crafts, glee club & music, talent show, yoga & other fitness experiences, book discussions, Taize service & other Christian worship opportunities, delicious & healthy meals (with adjustments made for those with dietary restrictions), and much, much, more
Discover more details and download a brochure with registration form at: www.womensminiweek.com, or contact us: womensminiweek@gmail.com.
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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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