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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Bishop Miller reminds parishes that the First Sunday in Lent is Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday!!
Bishop Miller reminds both parishes and individuals that the First Sunday in Lent is ERD Sunday in the Diocese of Milwaukee!
In 2009 at the 162nd Annual Convention, the Diocese of Milwaukee adopted a resolution dedicating the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday and calling for congregations and individuals to be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief and Development's life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world. To help you celebrate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday resources and guides for Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday are available atwww.episcopalrelief.org/sunday . Please contact engagement@episcopalrelief.org or call 1.855.312.HEAL (4325) with any questions.
Episcopal Relief & Development's Lenten Meditations booklets are now available in English and Spanish. Printed booklets should be ordered by February 15 for delivery by Ash Wednesday, March 5, and can be ordered from Episcopal Marketplace online or by calling 1.866.937.2772. PDF booklets and other Lenten resources are posted on Episcopal Relief & Development's website at www.episcopalrelief.org/lent, and individuals wishing to receive daily email devotionals can sign up online at www.episcopalrelief.org/lent.
If you would like a presentation at your parish contact Melanie Stewart at drmel@wi.rr.com or 414-405-3719. She is also able to bring Lenten Meditations booklets to avoid shipping costs. Anyone wanting Episcopal Relief & Development updates can send an email to Melanie.
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Distinguished Historian of American Religion to Lecture at Nashotah House and All Saints Cathedral
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Nashotah House Theological Seminary is partnering with All Saints Episcopal Cathedral to bring Dr. David Holmes, eminent scholar of American religion, to speak. On Wednesday, February 12 at 7PM Dr. Holmes will address "The Religion of the Founding Fathers" in ADAMS HALL on the Nashotah House campus - 2777 Mission Road, Nashotah. On Thursday, February 13 at 6:45 PM Dr Holmes will give a presentation on "The Faith of the Postwar Presidents: Truman through Obama" at All Saints Cathedral Institute, 818 Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee. Both presentations are free and open to the public.
A church historian, David L. Holmes is Walter G. Mason Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus, at the College of William and Mary He holds degrees in English from Michigan State and Columbia universities and master's and Ph.D. degrees in Religious Studies from Princeton University. He also studied theology at Duke University Divinity School and received honorary doctorates from Lycoming and Hood colleges. Holmes has received many awards for his teaching and is an engaging lecturer. He is the author of The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents (2011), The Faiths of the Founding Fathers (2006), and The Religion of the Founding Fathers (2004). His A Brief History of the Episcopal Church (1993) was an academic best-seller.
For more information concerning the talks please contact Nashotah House (262-646-6500) or All Saints Cathedral (414-271-7719)
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The Episcopal Church Runs with You!
If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience something, run a marathon - Emil Zapotek
Distance running is an experience unlike any other: challenging, exhilarating, inspiring, and unforgettable. For many people who identify as runners, running is an act of prayer as well as a means of exercise. Running keeps us centered and connects us to the One who created us and called us good, and we want to connect with others who feel the same way.
To that end, you are invited to join other runners from the Diocese of Milwaukee in running the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon on Sunday, October 5, 2014. We will gather as a group for a prayer and a photo before the run (details TBD).
Even if you are not an experienced runner, but have wanted to make a commitment to health and wellness, consider this a prompting of the Spirit! Read more . . .find out how to participate!
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 Camp Webb 2014 (June 22-27)
Registration is still open; but spaces are filling in FAST! As of today, 1/28/14 - we have only 8 spaces open for girls and 7 for boys! Campers must be age 8 and entering the 3rd grade in fall of 2014.
Early registration ends March 1st - register early for the $375 rate. After March 1 - $400 for cost and after April 30th - $450.
Click HERE to register online!
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Safeguarding God's People Spring 2014
Upcoming classes scheduled for February 22, 2014.
Madison Area class being held at St. Dunstan's, Madison. Milwaukee Area class being held at Trinity, Wauwatosa. Click HERE to register (online).
Reminder that all clergy, church staff and vestry are required to take both Safeguarding God's Children and Safeguarding God's People: renewable every 5 years.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors must be licensed with the diocese and also complete the Safeguarding God's People. Register online (see above).
Anyone working with minors need to complete the Safeguarding God's Children. Register online (see above).
I register online applicants on the 20th of each month.
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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 Grant Applications 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 info!!
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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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EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE . . .
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.
 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Luke's, Madison on March 4th Don't miss this chance to indulge yourself before Lent commences on Ash Wednesday! All are welcome at the all-you-can-eat "Fat Tuesday" pancake supper from 5:15 - 6:45 pm in the Parish Hall. BRING SOME FRIENDS. Pricing: 16 years and older: $4/Ages 6-15 and 65+: $3/Ages 2-5: $2. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HUNGRY!
Fun fact: Shrove Tuesday dates to Ireland where Lent meant abstaining from eggs and dairy products. So the practical Irish ate pancakes to use up all these goods before Ash Wednesday!
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Click HERE to RSVP/register and for more information!
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Youth Director Sought for Trinity, Janesville
Youth Director sought for 15 hours a week to work with middle and high school students in developing a youth ministry. Experience working with teens in a church setting with the goal of spiritual transformation is required. Participation with youth in worship and small groups is expected. Send resume and biography to mail@trinityjanesvlle.org. For further information
call Fr. Bob Lebron at (608) 754-3402."
Resident Manager
River Haven Homeless Shelter, located in Portage on the St John the Baptist Episcopal church campus, is currently looking to fill a live-in volunteer vacancy at the Men's Shelter. Free room and board is provided. Duties include, but are not limited to: ensuring residents are out of the shelter by 8 a.m., ensuring residents are back at the shelter by curfew, ensuring residents are following the shelter rules, checking residents for drug/alcohol use upon return to the shelter at night, supporting residents with community resources, as well as assisting the Woman/Family Shelter Case Manager administer the Portage-Area Community Assistance Program. This position is occasionally asked to provide these same services to the Woman/Family Shelter on a limited, as needed basis. Further information can be obtained by calling the shelter directly at 608-742-7687. (ask for case manager Stacey)
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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 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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