supporting congregations
creating disciples
building community
nurturing growth
Please forward this on to any and all you you think might be interested, including teachers, volunteers, parishioners, vestry, lay leaders and friends! |
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E.Y.E. 2014
Register before Jan 26th!
Women's Lenten Retreat March 22, 2014
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison 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 - An Outdoor Formation Ministry of the Diocese of Milwaukee
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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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| Resource Center | |
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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E.Y.E. 2014: EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT JULY 9-13, 2014!
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 Episcopal Youth Event 2014!
July 9 - 13, 2014
Fly out of Milwaukee July 9th
Return home evening flight on July 13th Staying at The Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA
What is E.Y.E. '14?
E.Y.E. is Episcopal Youth Event 2014. E.Y.E. is held every three (3) years for the gathering of Episcopal high school youth. It is five (5) days of Episcopal youth, from all over the Episcopal Church International, coming together, to learn and share faith journeys with lay adults, clergy and bishops, being empowered and equipped to Christ's disciples in the world.
Who Should Attend? Youth currently in 9th-12th grades.
What is the cost? Total Cost for event plus air fare will be $575.00. A $250.00 deposit is due with submission of your application. Final payment of $325.00 is due by March 1, 2014.
How do I apply and what are the deadlines? Application process opens December 15, 2013. Apply online at www.diomil.org - EYE. Application DEADLINE has been extended to January 26, 2014. Spaces are limited to 16 youth. You will be notified by February 1, 2014 of your application status.
How can I help support a Youth to go to EYE?
1) You can encourage any young person you know to apply to go with us. The young person should be a mature, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school student, handle travel, able to speak in small groups, and share their own faith journeys, and be trustworthy in honoring covenant behavior.
2) We need individuals' and congregations' support. As you see above the cost is not slight. We do not want any eligible teen to not be able to attend because of finances. Send your checks, payable to Diocese of Milwaukee; Memo line: EYE, Attn: Rev. Carla McCook, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Women's Third Annual Lenten Retreat, March 22, 2014
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 SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 with AUTHOR JUNE G. PAUL, SPEAKERSpend the day with other women in retreat on this beautiful campus with acres of retreat spaces. June will lead us in discovery and discussion on how we may draw wisdom and spiritual direction through praying as our Lord Christ taught us to pray. Cost is $45.00 and space is limited to 30 participants. To register go online to www.diomil.org and send check for $45.00, Payable to Diocese of Milwaukee, Memo Line: Women's Retreat, Attn: Rev. Carla McCook, 804 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Ridiculously Awesome Acolyte Festival of the Diocese of Milwaukee 2014!
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 THE RIDICULOUSLY
AWESOME ACOLYTE FESTIVAL 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10am - 4pm, Grace Church 116 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI Check in begins at 9:30am
Q: "Who is invited?" A: Do they acolyte at your church? Would they like to? This is for them! The day includes sessions for Children, Youth and Adults.
Registration cost ($17 before March 1; $25 after March 1) includes a t-shirt, lunch, and a photo -op with Bucky Badger! Scholarships available. Registration OPENS JANUARY 15, 2014. Register ONLINE at http://www.diomil.org/forming-disciples/lifelong-christian-formation/youth/ Send check payable to the Diocese of Milwaukee, Memo: Acolyte Festival, Attn: Rev. Carla McCook, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Featuring Invited Speakers: Rev. Tom Warren, Diocese of North Carolina, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Grieser, Diocese of Milwuakee, Guest Musician Mr. Bryce Boddie, Diocese of West Texas, and Madison's own, Bucky Badger!
Individuals and Congregations can give to support this event.
Give the Torch Bearer Level....$50 Give the Crucifer Level...$100 Give the Bucky Badger Level...$200 Thank you to the many congregations and individuals that have contributed already.
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Deacons' Formation School
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Camp Webb - Registration is OPEN!
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Camp Webb 2014 Registration Opened Dec 15, 2013.
Registration opened this year with a BANG!
As of today, Jan. 12th we have 18 registered campers!!!
YEAH!
This means camp is growing and going strong. It also means if your youth (age 8, entering 3rd grade through 12th grade) is planning to attend this summer you need to register your camper soon. We have a max capacity of 40 campers for our week. Please be sure to send your deposit check in when you register to secure your reservation. A deposit of $75 is due at time of registration, mail payable to Diocese of Milwaukee, Memo: Camp Webb, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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| Safeguarding God's Children & Safeguarding God's People In-Class Trainings and On-line | |
Safeguarding God's Children
2014 Spring 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 SGC and SGP CLASSES 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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Resource Center Face-Lift
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Beginning first of February our Resource Center is undergoing a sorting out. Old books and curriculum will go. The curriculum materials are still in great condition; but, many have gone to an online system by the curriculum/publishing companies. If you would like more information or to come by and take a curriculum home to your parish contact Rev. Carla McCook.
Our other goal is to catalog all the items we do have so we can provide an accurate lending list to our diocese. The Resource Center will remain open during this process. Stop by to see what you may want to borrow. (Tues-Thurs 10-3).
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LENT 2014 ONLINE DIOCESAN STUDY
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Epiphany: A day, a moment, a season?
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What does the word epiphany mean? Well it can depend on how we use this word and in what context.
Are we talking about the moment recorded in scripture of the wise men finding the infant and his family? In this context the Epiphany is the moment the deity is revealed to a human a being.
Or are we talking about the context of an epiphany, a feeling or ah-ha moment we sometimes have in life? Moments of sudden insight or understanding.
As Episcopalians we are now in the Season after Epiphany. The season we celebrate that follows the one recorded moment in scriptures up until Ash Wednesday. In this Season after Epiphany we notice that again our liturgical color scheme is changed and back to green. We return to green, the color of "ordinary" time because that's the season we live in. We live in the ordinary time between the first appearing of Christ to the world and his return. We live life hopefully, with a few epiphany moments of our own - when God is revealed to us. When new understanding comes to us through our spiritual practices, biblical study, service and ministry and sometimes just through the ordinary of everyday life.
As we read, hear and pray during this season after epiphany listen, wait and be ready to receive an Epiphany.
May Christ be more deeply revealed to you.
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Cursillo returns at Nashotah House
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Cursillo will be held at Nashotah House Seminary, Delafied, WI in February. If you are interested in being on Team, being a Participant or just want more information please contact Bill Haljun at biljun@comcast.net.
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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.
Thank you for your ministry, for your commitment to Christian Formation, and for sharing your gifts with the church. |
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The Diocesan Website is www.diomil.org
Feedback is vital to our staff so we can continue to improve the website and keep it current!
IN-FORMATION BLOG is mccookblog.wordpress.com.
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These medias not only provide us a place to talk about what is happening in the Christian Formation office but it also gives us a space to give you many new resources that are not talked about in our e-News.
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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 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
414-378-7390
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DFS meets one weekend a month, September through June for an academic year. We are having a terrific first year and already looking ahead to our second year 2014-2015. You can find the Course Booklet and Academic Schedule on the diocesan website: 
