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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The Ridiculously Awesome 2014 Spring Acolyte Festival!
 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.
Featuring Invited Speakers: Rev. Tom Warren, Diocese of North Carolina, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Grieser, Diocese of Milwaukee, 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 REGISTER on-line now!
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 Praying Our Way Through STRESS!
A Women's Retreat
Drawing Wisdom from the Lord's Life and Prayer
Led by Author June G. Paul
Date: March 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery
(4200 County Highway M, Middleton, WI 53562
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June Paul
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Cost $45 (includes lunch)
Join us for a one day retreat. We will study and pray together as women, discovering how we pray through stress. How our Lord, Jesus and the way that he prayed and taught us to pray can be an example every day for us. Space is limited so register early.
Hosted by St. Mary's, Dousman and the
Diocesan Office of Christian Formation
Please mail check to Rev. Carla McCook, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 by March 15th.
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Camp Webb 2014 Now Hiring Summer Staff!
We are currently accepting staff applications from returning staff and new staff applicants. Staff application forms are on our diocesan website at http://www.diomil.org/forming-disciples/camp-webb/
We are hiring male and female Head- staff counselors, Cabin - counselors, and Counselors-In-Training. Counselors must be high school graduates. Counselors-In-Training may be rising seniors in high school for fall 2014. Staff application Deadline - April 15th!! All staff must be able to attend and complete the entire week of staff training, June 15-20 and full week of camp, June 22-27.
If you have further inquiries, please contact our Camp Director, Rev. Carla McCook, mccook@diomil.org .
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 Music Minister (part-time) St. James Episcopal Church is seeking a motivated leader to shape our music program. This is a part-time position (10-15 hours per week). The minister will lead the music celebration during our 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service. There is an opportunity to develop the program with new ideas! We desire someone who can encourage the different musical gifts our congregation offers, and help us with vocal leadership. CLICK for full job description. Skills desired include: - Proficiency in piano and/or organ
- Adaptability to different musical genres
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Episcopal liturgy and its nuances
- Knowledge of contemporary and traditional liturgical music
To be considered for this rewarding opportunity send resume with names of your five favorite liturgical music selections (including composer names) to Pastor Drew Bunting (drewbunting@stjamesmilwaukee.org). __________________________________________ 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.
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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)
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The Ordination of a Priest
The Rev. Henry Pickett Wall will be ordained
to the Sacred Order of Priests
on February 20, 2014 at 7PM
at Noble Victory Memorial Chapel
on the campus of
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
1101 Genesee Street, Delafield, Wisconsin
Clergy: Red stoles Reception to follow
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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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EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE . . .
 Art as Prayer
A Visual Message from God
March 12th - March 16th, 2014
Christ Episcopal Church
503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan
Calling Artists: You are invited to share a spiritual art piece (one or more), any medium, that symbolizes an aspect of prayer or that can be used as a short meditation. Calling Seekers & Art Lovers: Come, experience a unique way of looking at prayer and your faith through various forms of art and meditation stations by area artists. Come at any of the viewing times, take 30 - 60 minutes or more to refresh your soul with these art meditations. All are welcome! Some of the artists will be available at various times to talk with as well. Art Meditations will be open for viewing to the public from March 12 - 16. Click for more info - entry form
 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!
 Prepare Now for the OCTOBER 5th Marathon!
The Episcopal Church Runs with You!
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!
 You are invited! Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper March 4 at St. Luke's, Madison
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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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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 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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Click HERE to RSVP/register and for more information!
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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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