supporting congregations
creating disciples
building community
nurturing growth
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Registration for Camp Webb 2014 OPENS December 15, 2013
Applications for E.Y.E. OPENS December 15, 2013 and are DUE January 15, 2014
Clergy Retreat Jan 13-15, 2014 at The DeKoven Center, Racine, WI
Women's Lenten Retreat
March 22, 2014
Acolyte Festival
April 5, 2014, Grace, Madison
Camp Webb 2014
Camp Staff Week June 15 -20, 2014
Camp Webb Camp Week
June 22-27, 2014
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Camp Webb 2014
June 15-21, 2014 - Staff Week
June 22-27, 2014 Campers' Week
Registration Begins December 15, 2013!
For more information go to http://www.diomil.org/ministries/christian-formation/camp-webb/
Follow us on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/CampWebbWisconsin?ref=hl |
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If you are looking for ideas, curricula, books or videos, please visit our Resource Center which is located at 804 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee.
If you would like more information or if you would like to check out any materials, please let us know! Rev. Carla McCook is the Resource Center Coordinator and you can find her at mccook@diomil.org .
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| Camp Webb - A Reflection from a 2013 Camper |
GIVE CAMP for CHRISTMAS!!
You can give a great gift to a young person this Christmas - CAMP!
Registration Opens December 15, 2013. You can also give to Camp Webb a scholarship so we can help a young person attend camp.
For more information or to register go online at
http://www.diomil.org/forming-disciples/lifelong-christian-formation/camp-webb/
Camp Webb 2014 - Staff Week June 15-21;
Camp Week for 3rd-12th graders - June 22-27
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News Books in the Resource Center
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NEW READS in the RESOURCE CENTER!!!
The New Interpreter's Handbook of Preaching, Paul Scott, editor.
Preaching Essentials a Practical Guide, Lenny Luchetti.
Church Worth Getting UP For, Charles E. Gutenson.
Should We Change Our Game Plan? From Traditional or Contemporary to Missional and Strategic, George G. Hunter, III
Get Their NAME, Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships, Bob Farr, Doug Anderson, and Kay Kotan
Leadership Excellence, Pat Williams with Jim Denney.
Youth Mininstry - What's Gone Wrong and How to Get It Right, David Olshine.
Joy Boosters 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults, Missy Buchanan
NEXT Surviving a Leadership Transition, Marvin A. Moss
What We Shall Become, The Future and Structure of the Episcopal Church. Edited by Winnie Varghese.
Shaped by the Story, Discover the Art of Bible Storytelling. Michael Novelli.
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 I apologize for lack of Titles on several of the articles in this newsletter. Please forgive me; but, it is the one problem I can't seem to correct in this issue of Christian Formation E-News.
EYE2014
Episcopal Youth Event (E.Y.E '14) will be July 9-13, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA, at The Villanova University.
E.Y.E. is the triennial youth event. We had a diocesan group attend in 2011 and now we want to take an even larger group in 2014. E.Y.E. is for High School Youth currently enrolled in 9th, 10, 11, or 12th grades for this academic year of 2013-2014. This is the event where thousands of Episcopal Youth gather from every Episcopal Diocese (internationally) in one place to worship together, share their faith together and have fun together.
Our Adult Team: Leader: Rev. Kenny Miller, Rev. Liz Tester, Jacob Jones and _____________________________________________________________.
We have 16 youth spaces reserved. Cost for E.Y.E. registration is $325.00/person and flight cost is $250.00/person. Application - Registration OPENS December 15, 2013. Applications are due by January 15, 2014! A $250.00 deposit is due with application. (Funds returned if applicant not accepted for trip). All applicants will be notified by January 30, 2014 of status to attend on trip.
For more information http://episcoyouth.org/category/episcopal-youth-event/ or to contact Diocesan Coordinator - email Rev. Carla McCook, mccook@diomil.org.
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| Safeguarding God's Children & Safeguarding God's People In-Class Trainings and On-line | |
Safeguarding God's Children
2014 Training Sites and Dates:
February 22, 2014, 9- Noon - two places, same time! Madison Area: St. Dunstan's; Milwaukee Area: Trinity, Wauwatosa.
Register ONLINE to attend any one of these 3 options! http://www.diomil.org/ministries/christian-formation/safeguarding-gods-people-misconduct-prevention-training/
ONLINE TRAINING INFORMATION:
SGC is also available for renewal of certificate on-line!
Safeguarding God's People (SGP) is ONLY ONLINE. http://www.diomil.org/ministries/christian-formation/safeguarding-gods-people-misconduct-prevention-training/
NEW Online Course: For VBS and Day Camp Staff
If you or your parish is leading a VBS or hosting a Day Camp (non-overnight camp) your staff can now take the Safeguarding Training Online! We are one of the first dioceses to make this training available. http://www.diomil.org/ministries/christian-formation/safeguarding-gods-people-misconduct-prevention-training/
Online registrations are always done on or before the 20th of each month. Online course certificates are sent out on the 30th of each month.
You can always visit our website, www.diomil.org to view Master List of Attendees, Know Who's Required to take these trainings, and more information.
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| Send your articles into the Christian Formation E-News |
If you have formation news, events, or resources that you  think would be of interest to the Diocese at large and that you would like to see in this electronic publication, please do not hesitate to email Carla at mccook@diomil.org . We love to receive the "before" announcements and also the "What Happened" after the event. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN THE 7TH OF EVERY MONTH. Next CF E-News, August 2013. Thank you for your ministry, for your commitment to Christian Formation, and for sharing your gifts with the church. |
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Christian Formation Staff | 
Rev. Carla McCook is the Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation. She works in conjunction with clergy, laity, parishes and convocations to create, promote,
and sustain formation and education. Her mission is to resource, equip and empower formation leaders of all ages throughout our diocese. Diocesan Christian Formation has oversight for Resource Center, Safeguarding God's Children & People, Education for Ministry, Camp Webb and Outdoor Ministries, Life Long Christian Formation Commission, Youth & Family Commission, Youth at Convention, and teaching & preaching around the diocese. She is available to lead a teaching series or preach on request. She is passionate about partnering with you for Christian Formation. She is available at McCook@diomil.org or (414)272-3028 ext 116.
 The Rev. REGS Scheeler has been a deacon of this diocese of many years, serving us in many different ways. Throughout his time, his passion and focus on formation and education for youth and their leaders has not changed. REGS is a non-stipendiary staff person who is available to help congregations move through transition, assist them in discernment or challenge them as they move forward. He can make visits on Sundays and some weekdays. If you think a visit from him would be of use to you, don't hesitate to call and discover the ways in which he might help your parish. He is also assisting with other formation events throughout the year. He has a gift and call for cooking ministry which he tries to incorporate into all he does. He can be reached at dnregs@wi.rr.com or (262)827-9378. |
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The Rev. Carla McCook Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee McCook@diomil.orgBishop's Deacon for Christian Formation
The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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