Information, donation opportunities and website links on the several "hospitality" ministries in the Diocese of Milwaukee are found on this page, designed and set up by our Episcopal Service Corp / Creating for a Cause intern, Alexander Lempke. Ministries featured including The Hospitality Center, Racine; LECM (Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry); Mary's Room at St. Paul's, Watertown; and more!
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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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 Commission on Global Reconciliation seeks your input!
Deacon Carol Smith, chair of the diocesan Commission on Global Reconciliation has announced that the Commission is soliciting input from diocesan clergy and laity as they prepare to recommend distribution of the diocesan 0.7% Millennium Development Goal Funds. The amount in this year's diocesan budget is $5,752(plus $5,000 which pays partial salary of the Coordinator of The Haiti Project.)
The Commission will be meeting in July to consider the ideas received from members of the diocese, and will send its recommendations for distribution of the funds to The Executive Council for deliberation at its August meeting. For details on the Millennium Development Goal Fund and directions for submitting your input, please click HERE.
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UTO Granting Applications Now Available for 2014 Cycle
The 2014 cycle for United Thank Offerings is now open. Each diocese can submit up to 2 applications each year. One can come for a diocesan program, the second for overseas diocesan connection. We received a grant in 2012 for computers for the Next Generation and in 2013 a grant for the construction of cisterns for the Diocese of Newala.
Information about the criteria and the application itself can be found at the following e-mail address:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/united-thank-offering .
When you get to this page click on "information about the 2014 United Thank Offering granting process and priorities are now available."
On that screen go to the criteria item and then to the last item for the application itself. There are also other items on that page which can help you to determine if your grant request fits the criteria.
If you have questions please contact me at cott@chorus.net or 608-798-3688 and I can help you walk through the process. The deadline for UTO applications to be into the national UTO office is February 28 but since the application has to be reviewed by a diocesan committee and approved by Bishop Miller, the deadline for the application to be in the hands of the diocesan committee (Connie Ott - chair at cott@chorus.net ) is FEBRUARY15. If you are planning to submit an application, please let me know so that I can be available to help you with the application.
Meanwhile - thanks to all of you - parishes and individuals who have contributed to the United Thank Offering in 2013. If you want information about the United Thank Offering and how you or your parish can get involved, please contact me at cott@chorus.net .
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 SAVE THE DATE - BENEFIT ROCK CONCERT
featuring Monstrance (Rocks) & Special M.C.: Ran Hamner
On Friday evening, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 the doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert begins at 7:00 PM at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Community Room, located at 7845 North River Road, River Hills, WI 53217.
Cost: Free-will donation; refreshments will be available for purchase (No alcoholic beverages). Proceeds will be given to Red Door Clothes (St. James' & Trinity Episcopal Churches) & the Hospitality Center, Racine (St. Luke's Episcopal Church).
Click for a flyer with more information!!
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 Episcopal Church commemorates Alcoholics Anonymous spiritual mentor
On January 31, the Episcopal Church commemorates the Rev. Dr. Samuel Shoemaker. Ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1921, Shoemaker was called in 1925 to become the rector of Calvary Church, New York City. While serving at Calvary, Shoemaker led the American chapter of the Oxford Group, an international Christian movement in the 1930s-1940s, and was instrumental in the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Shoemaker is generally regarded as the spiritual mentor of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Below are two links to bulletin inserts(English and Spanish) for this Sunday January 26 that draw attention to the work of recovery, the role of the church and the resources offered by Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church. Bishop Miller encourages parishes to publish this insert in Sunday Service Bulletins.
English Language bulletin insert
Spanish Language bulletin insert
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 Parker Palmer's "Habits of the Heart" Online Learning Opportunity for Wisconsin Clergy
Are you concerned about the divisive climate in Wisconsin's civic life? Do you wonder how you and your congregation can play a constructive role in modeling a more life-giving approach to our differences in both church and the wider culture?
The Wisconsin Council of Churches, Edgewood College and Parker Palmer's Center for Courage and Renewal are piloting an 8-week online learning experience for up to 60 Wisconsin clergy focusing on Palmer's recent book Healing the Heart of Democracy: How to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.
Beginning the week of March 3rd, the course - Habits of the Heart for Healthy Congregations - will include weekly video and print content for individual learning, and small group real-time interactive online discussion circles to explore the practices of congregational ministry utilizing Palmer's "Habits of the Heart."
Online learning technology is very user friendly; training and technical assistance is available for anyone who needs it. Details/registration
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Greetings from an old friend in Egypt . . .
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This letter was received by Deacon Karen Buker from a woman she met in Egypt when the Diocese of Egypt was our companion diocese. The two women both have special needs children (Down's Syndrome) and established a lasting friendship.
Dear Friends,
Greetings from an ever turbulent Egypt! Scenes like those below have become a weekly occurrence; the car burning happening at the end of our road when a car tried to drive through a 'peaceful' protest which was blocking his way. The brotherhood continue to resist the interim government, insisting on calling the summer revolution a 'coup', and it seems they are fast trying to bring about destruction and chaos as their means to topple them. On the other hand the government's hard crack down on the brotherhood and their labeling them as 'terrorists' is only serving to inflame tempers and escalate the violence. All of this is a disaster for a country still trying to build up its failing economy and attract tourism as a means of doing this. We try to carry on our lives as normally as possible, but need vigilance and wisdom. Today I'm recovering from a bag snatching incident which has left me with some nasty cuts and bruises, but thankfully without any major harm. Please continue to pray for Egypt and the Middle East, for peace and for God to reveal his truth to the people here. Read more
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EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE . . .
 Team Trivia & Silent Auction at St. Anskar's January 25
St. Anskar's Episcopal Church, Hy 83 - � mile north of Hy 16, will again be sponsoring "Team Trivia Night" (in partnership with the WCTC Nursing Club) to benefit the Lake Area Free Clinic.
Doors open at 6pm on Saturday, January 25th and include a Silent Auction and Team Trivia beginning at 7pm. Cost is $15/person and includes snacks/beverages. Childcare will be provided.
For more information or to reserve your spot (or table of 8) - contact Bill Webster (414) 640-0557. Come join us in a night of fun that helps support our community!
February is African Heritage Month at St. Paul's, Milwaukee
Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Parlor come to hear guest speakers from Nashotah House on the African Heritage of the Episcopal Church.
FEBRUARY 2
Rev. Thomas Buchan, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Church History, will present "The Background of the African Experience in the Episcopal Church to 1800."
FEBRUARY 9
Rev. Steven Peay, PhD, Professor of Homiletics and Church History, will present "The African Experience in the Episcopal Church from 1800 to the Present.
FEBRUARY 16
Mr. Gabriel Morrow, senior student/candidate for Holy Orders--Diocese of Albany, will present and facilitate a discussion on "The Prospect of the African Experience in the Episcopal Church."
FEBRUARY 23
Annual African Heritage dinner after the 10:15 service on February 23.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Pipe Organ Concert at Trinity, Janesville February 9th
 Sunday, February 9th at 2pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville, Jane Syme will be at the organ, joined by Kathy Henry (vocalist and musician). The concert's MC is Phillip Becker. Admission is free but we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to benefit ECHO. A free-will offering will be taken to go toward organ upkeep and maintenance. trinity is located at 409 East Court Street in Janesville, WI. Questions, please phone (608) 754-3402.
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Click HERE to RSVP/register and for more information!
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Administrator/Bookkeeper PT - St. Aidan's, Hartford
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 Mark your calendar! After a winter hiatus, the Madison-area Julian Gathering will resume meeting on April 9, 2014
It was decided at the December 11 Madison-Area Julian Gathering to take a mid-winter break from meeting. Please note this change from previous announcements: The Madison-area Julian Gathering will NOT meet during January, February and March, 2014. The next meeting will take place on April 9, 2014. The Madison-area Julian Gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a monastic order in the Episcopal Church. We would love to have you join us for our April meeting. If you have questions, please call Susan Fiore, AOJN at (608) 845-2413 or e-mail at slfiore@mac.com
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 eye Episcopal Youth Event 2014 at Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA July 9-13, 2014
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 is January 15, 2014. Spaces are limited to 24 youth. You will be notified by January 20, 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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 Episcopal Church Foundation Winter 2014 Web Conference Series
As part of ECF's on-going efforts to assist congregations in developing their leadership and financial resources, we are offering a wide range of web conferences for clergy and lay parish leaders this winter. There is no cost to participate in ECF's web conferences and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome to participate.
Topics include planned giving, capital campaigns, vestry leadership, vision and planning, parish finances, stewardship, endowments, communications, and leading change.
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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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