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CREATING FOR A CAUSE-epsicopal service corps/mke
INTERNS ARE HERE!
We welcomed 6 Interns from all over the Mid-west for our first program year on September 8, 2013 at their new residence at the former rectory of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Bayview. They settled in making a community meal together and took a field trip to Leon's Custard their first night. Monday and Tuesday were spent getting to know each other during retreat at the lake house generously donated for the day by Marshall Pepper and next day at the beautiful St. Simon the Fisherman Episcopal Church in Port Washington. The Rev. Gary Lambert their spiritual advisor and Canon the Ordinary David Pfaff worked with the Interns to discern this year's spiritual direction integrating their previous work in creativity and social justice. Interns start their work placements this and next week.
CREATING FOR A CAUSE INTERNS
- Dan Rocklin-Iowa City, IA Living Compass as a communications specialist.
- Jordan Kifer-Kalamazoo, MI Sojourner Family Peace Center in development/marketing.
- Lauren Wagner-Brookfield, WI Our Next Generation teaching photography.
- Ester Ha-Oakcreek,WI Center for Self Sufficiency as a communications specialist.
- Andrew Gralton-Bayview-WI The Hospitality Center as a filmmaker.
- Alexander Lempke-Chicago-IL The Interfaith Conference and the Diocese as a communications specialist.
THANKS
We are grateful for the opportunity to realize the dream of Bishop Miller in establishing in an ESC in Milwaukee. Canon to the Ordinary Rev. David Pfaff for the day-to-day guidance. The Rev. Amity Corruba and the ESC Board for their belief in the initiative. The Executive Council for the financial support. The Bishop's staff for assistance in this start-up. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Mainman for their generous grant. The Scrivner's and Crane's for donation of the Intern's beds. Additional donations. Rev. Scott Stoner for being the first to throw the hat in the ring. The Rev. Kevin "PD" Stewart for loyalty. Marcus White for helping to open doors. Our non-profit partners. The advisory panel for ideas. Ran Hamner, Ginny Kannenberg, and Martha Davis Kipcak for mentoring. The village of Poplar Drive. The patience of the Napper Children. To St. Luke's Episcopal Church: cleaning, painting and enthusiasm. Cleaners/Organizers: Linda Bossow, Pat and Art Kuenstler, Christine Stringfellow, Lanny Melville and Jim Stringfellow. Painters: "Captain" Mike Sommer, Sue Peck (and her boot) and Father David Miracle. Former St. Christopher's parishioners Hannah Pillsbury and Chris Petrie in helping to paint. Emily and David Pfaff for thrifting and shopping. Roger Reinheart, painter. To the Interns' and their families. To the clergy and parishioners of the Diocese of Milwaukee. To the Holy Spirit- which has guided it all.
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 Trustees of Funds & Endowments offer endowment possibilities to parishes
The Diocese of Milwaukee Trustees of Funds and Endowments would like to talk with parishes about the ways in which endowments can assist them to maintain their mission and ministry -- and how establishing an endowment is not an impossibility for any parish . . . the Trustees have options they would especially like to discuss with parishes that think they are too small and their budgets too tight to permit them to think about starting an endowment fund.Read the Trustees' letter by clicking HERE .
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The Diocese of Milwaukee is now a member of TENS (The Episcopal Network of Stewardship). We will have access to a monthly newsletter as well as other resources. Simply follow these steps.
Congregations can go to
http://www.tens.org/resources/member-resources/
Enter using all lowercase letters:
Username: generous
Password: giving
September Newsletter of TENS (access below)
How can the annual giving campaign change us?
The month of September brings new beginnings - a new season, a new school year, a new program year in congregations throughout the church. I wonder how many people will look toward this year's fall giving campaign as perhaps a new beginning-a new way of looking at money, giving, sharing and generosity.... Click HERE to read more
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*PARISH NEWS & EVENTS & etc.
Concert at St. Matthias, Waukesha features Organist
September 28 at 7:00 pm 
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186
Will Schlueter, Organist
High school Senior, Will Schlueter is a young organist on the path of great accomplishment.
He has already competed at the Regional Young Artist's competition placing 3rd. No small feat for someone who has only been studying the organ since 2011!
During this concert works by Bach, Vierne, Manz, Verschagen and Franck will be performed.
Come hear this amazing young talent on a historic pipe organ in wonderful acoustics.
This concert is a fund raising event for the music department of St. Matthias. A post concert reception will be included with your admission.
To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838 or go to
http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales.
 Sri Lankan Dinner at St. Andrew's Episcopal to support the Appalachia Service Project 2014 Trip St. Andrew's Episcopal on Regent Street in Madison has a strong tradition of sending youth work crews with adult leaders to Appalachia each summer to serve families whose homes are in need of repair. You're invited to share in a delectable fundraiser for the 2014 ASP trip! Two generous members of the parish and a group of their friends, are preparing an authentic Sri Lankan Dinner on Saturday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall at St. Andrew's (1833 Regent St., Madison). Tickets are $25. Only 50 tickets (total) are available. Come share in the dinner! To reserve your tickets please call Laura Conners (608-467-7561) or Susan Elder (608-497-0117) ASAP.
 Annual Pet Blessing at Trinity, Janesville
Trinity Invites You & Your Pet to Our Annual Pet Blessing
Saturday, September 28th at 11:00am in the Prayer Garden
All God's creatures great and small are welcome!
In case of inclement weather we will move to Ortmayer Hall located on the corner of Atwood and Court Street.
Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 409 E Court Street, Janesville WI 53545
For more info contact the parish: 608-754-3402; mail@trinityjanesville.org
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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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Safeguarding God's Children & People: Fall Classes and Online Training
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 Pie Jesu Tour: music by Monstrance & Pig Roast in Richland Center to raise funds for homeless
The Fearsome Tonal Power of Monstrance -- the Rectors of Rock -- will be unleashed to address the issue of Homelessness in the Diocese of Milwaukee. On September 22, 2013 beginning at 4pm, Monstrance will be playing a benefit at St. Barnabas Church in Richland Center for Lydia's House, a collaborative ministry of the Richland County Ministerial Association. St. Barnabas is located at 297 North Main Street, Richland Center, WI 53581.
In addition to the music by Monstrance, there will be a pig roast and a Pie Auction.
Cost: 16 years old and up - $12; Under 16 - $6; Under 5 - Free; Families - $30
For more information see Monstrance website . For Pie Jesu poster click HERE .
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 Debt Reduction Workshop Reminder
We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00. The goals of the workshop are: - Resources to reduce debt
- Open space for parishes to meet each other and share stories
- Formal market presentation: Capital campaigns
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Church Development Institute begins Nov. 16
by Peggy Bean, Bishop's Assistant for Congregational Development & Transitional Ministry
Our Diocesan Church Development Institute is beginning on November 16, 2013. This will be our first Saturday - Sunday weekend to accommodate more schedules.
- This cycle we will be studying culture and how our own church culture as well as the wider culture (including generational issues) impact who we are, how we serve and minister. We will be looking at ways to assess our impact, gain a better understand of ourselves and look at leadership and how we can transform our communities.
- As in every cycle our aim is to equip leaders to facilitate a process of transformation, and to build up the capacities and skills of leaders through self-awareness of one's personal impact on others and the organization; to increase knowledge of theories, methods and processes as a way to assess and understand the behavior and development of the congregation; and to give a safe learning environment where one can practice skills in facilitation, feedback, listening and presenting.
Seats are limited so please take a look at the registration form , put your team together and email by Oct. 1st. Questions contact Peggy Bean at bean@diomil.org or 414-272-3028/ ext. 158.
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 Important Fall Meeting Dates with the Commission on Ministry
September 5th, 7-9 pm - St. Dunstan's, Middleton AND Trinity, Wauwatosa: Informational meetings for anybody sensing a call to ordination or desiring to learn more about the ministry discernment process in the Diocese of Milwaukee. Attending this mandatory meeting is the first step in the process. Please reserve your spot by emailing Fr. Scott Seefeldt at skotallen@yahoo.com.
October 3rd, 7-9 pm - St. Dunstan's, Middleton AND Trinity, Wauwatosa: Parish Ministry Discernment Committee (PMDC) training. All sponsoring clergy, discernment committee members, and aspirants are invited and expected to attend.
November 8-9 Bishop O'Connor Center in Madison www.boccmadison.com Ministry Discernment Weekend & postulancy interviews.
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 VORTEX Weekend for youth November 23-24
Vortex is a weekend for 8-12th grade students. It is led by youth for youth.
During this weekend experience, participants examine and explore their
relationship with God and each other through singing, discussions, and mini
sermons from people who have experienced the weekend themselves.
Vortex will take place at St. Boniface Episcopal Church (3906 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092).
Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. on November 23rd, and
conclude on Sunday, November 24th, with a church service at 10:00 a.m.
Participants must attend the entire event. Cost $40 scholarships available. For more info see St. Boniface website or call parish at (262) 242-2994.
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St. Paul's will host the Convention's business meeting
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Diocesan Convention takes place Oct. 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 invited and welcomed to attend the Eucharist and Garden party. Registrations are due October 7th. Please see the diocesan website for full CONVENTION INFORMATION & FORMS including registration forms.
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Please collect sundries for St. James' to distribute to Milwaukee's homeless
 Please begin collecting sundries for St. James' Episcopal Church (Milwaukee ) to distribute to the homeless. The samples provided at hotels are perfect, but small-sized containers from grocery stores are also very valued. Items sought are shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sewing kits, laundry detergent, laundry soap, bath soap. There will be a container to collect these contributions at the registration table at Diocesan Convention. Thanks so much for contributing, and for helping our less-fortunate neighbors. |
You are invited to attend the next Madison area  Julian Gathering on September 11th
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, October 9, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
St. Julian of Norwich: 14th Century feminist? 14th Century heretic? No, although a reader might at first think so. 14th Century psychologist?
Sort of . . . she understood the human heart and, through her sixteen revelations of Jesus, she understood the heart of God. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time." Come to one of our monthly meetings and find out why -- and learn about contemplative prayer. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. We'd love to see you. For more information, contact Susan Fiore at slfiore@mac.com or (608) 845-2413.
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Clergy shirts needed for Newala's new priests & deacons
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Nine of the newly ordained clergy are pictured with visitors from the Diocese of Milwaukee
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Do you know of clergy shirts which are going unused? The Bishop of Newala would gladly receive them for the dozen new priests and deacons (including the first African woman in his diocese!) whom he will ordain this winter. Although cloth and tailoring is available, both cost money and so people cannot always obtain them.
Bring clergy shirts, collars and buttons to the pre-convention hearings or to Diocesan Convention on October 19.
Address questions to Paula Harris, Chairperson of Newala Companion Diocese Committee. at stlukesmadisonrector@gmail.com .
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All Souls' Youth Event
Saturday, Nov. 2, 9am to Sunday, Nov. 3 noon
This Diocesan Youth Event is an opportunity to deepen teens' understanding of and engagement with one of the great feasts of the church! We'll gather at Zion Church in Oconomowoc, WI, to explore the connection between Halloween and All Souls', learn the dramatic and scary stories of the lives of some saints of the church, prepare life-size puppets and write a script to dramatize one saint's story, enjoy a fancy-dress dinner, and share our saintly puppet story as part of Zion's Sunday worship.
Registration fee is $25 per youth (7th to 12th grade).
For information, contact the Rev. Carla McCook at mccook@diomil.org. To Register, http://www.diomil.org/ministries/christian-formation/youth/
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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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