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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.
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Experiencing the grace of generosity
 | St. Alban's younger members gladly participated in the "Neighbors helping Neighbors" food drive
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by Kathy Sonier, St. Alban's, Sussex
We at St. Alban's in Sussex just completed our 2013 "Neighbors helping Neighbors" food drive to benefit the Sussex Food Pantry. Members of our parish spent Saturday, September 7th at the doors of our local Pick-n-Save and Piggly Wiggly handing out a list of items most needed by the pantry and then collecting the donations as shoppers exited the store. We were able to raise over 1300 items as well as cash to be used for milk, meat or whatever else need dictates . It was truly amazing to see the support of the local businesses as well as the incredible generosity of the community at large. In the six hours we spent at the store entrances/exits, we watched people hand over bags of groceries, not just an item or two. We also had the opportunity to see the items make it onto the shelves at the pantry which were quite bare a few days prior. The end of summer is a difficult time for many families, just when the food pantry is often at it's lowest ebb, as well. But not this year! Thanks to our neighbors, the shelves in our Sussex Food Pantry are full!
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St. Francis House celebrates the start of a new academic year at its re-modeled and re-dedicated facilities at UW-Madison
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The Rev. Jonathan Melton and Bishop Steven Miller |
School's started and the students of St. Francis House Episcopal Student Ministry at UW Madison are back in the House! On September 15 we re-dedicated the re-modeled chapel, celebrated the St. Francis House ministry, and installed Chaplain Jonathan Melton. Thanks to all who attended and those who held us in prayer and those who shared their gifts.
The St. Francis House address is now 1011 University Ave., still between Brooks and Mills Streets in Madison.
The students enjoy gathering around the table with you on Sunday nights to share table fellowship after the 5 pm Eucharist. Would your group would like to provide a dinner for about 10 students? For more information about this ministry, please contact Beth Miller at stfrancisuw@gmail.com or sign up at this doodle poll http://doodle.com/kfa95365vzg9uc5k . Be sure to add contact information as a comment. Thank you for sharing bread with us.
 | Scenes at and around St. Francis House at UW-Madison
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They're here!
Creating for a Cause episcopal service corps/mke welcomes its first class of interns
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Creating for a Cause/episcopal service corps/mke's first group of interns have arrived and started their internships. Pictured above are 5 of the 6 interns:
FRONT ROW L-R Ester Ha, Dan Rocklin, Jordan Kifer
BACK ROW-L-R Alexander Lempke, Lauren Wagner (Andrew Gralton-not present)
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EPISCOPAL SERVICE CORP NEWS
We are thrilled for Intern Andrew Gralton who will be showcasing his short film CINDERS as part of the Milwaukee Show at The 5th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival on Thursday Oct 3 7 pm at the Oriental Theatre. CINDERS is a tender, beautiful and meditative portrait of how Andrew and his family live and care for their mother who developed early onset Alzheimers at the age of 48. Future plans are to develop CINDERS into a feature length piece with foundation support.
Andrew is currently working as an ESC Intern Videographer with The Hospitality Center at St. Luke's Racine. He will spend the program year creating awareness video production pieces on The Hospitality Center guests and the homeless. This project was made possible due to a generous grant from The Racine Family Foundation to The Hospitality Center for the creative services of our ESC Intern Andrew Gralton.
Please Come to The Milwaukee Show to enjoy and support local filmmakers and our own!
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 St. Paul's, Milwaukee:
A Greener Faith, A More Vital Parishby The Rev. Miranda Hassett, for the Commission on Mission & Development
St. Paul's applied for a 2013 Meachem Fund Congregational Development grant to help pay the fees associated with undertaking the GreenFaith certification program (greenfaith.org). This is an exciting undertaking that brings together stewardship of resources, stewardship of creation, Christian formation and missional engagement with the surrounding community. John Hainze of St. Paul's answered some questions about the program. St. Paul's would be happy to share their experiences, and better yet, their journey with other parishes! Check the GreenFaith website to learn more; they have many helpful resources, even if starting the certification process isn't the right step for your parish right now.
How did St Paul's decide to explore GreenFaith?
GreenFaith was involved with the Interfaith Earth Network (part of Milwaukee Interfaith Conference) in developing a conference last fall called Ground for Hope - Wisconsin. GreenFaith has sponsored a number of these conferences around the US. This is how we at St. Paul's came to be aware of GreenFaith. In considering how we might develop a focus on the environment and sustainability at St Paul's, the GreenFaith certification process seems to provide a structured approach with ample support. And, it provides a very visible process that the parish can rally around.
READ MORE
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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.
 Book Sale at Zion, Oconomowoc supports Lake Area Free Clinic
Zion Episcopal Church in Oconomowoc will hold a Used Books Sale on:
Saturday, October 5 from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, October 6 from 11 am - 1 pm
Zion Episcopal Church parishioners will offer gently used books for sale. Included also for sale will be personal wear crafts of unique workmanship. Book sale proceeds will be donated to the Lake Area Free Clinic to help support their mission and financial needs. Zion is located at 135 Rockwell Street in Oconomowoc.
 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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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. |
Safeguarding God's Children & People: Fall Classes and Online Training
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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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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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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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