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A section of graves at Arlington
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Welcome to E-NEWS, the Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. Please join us this Memorial Day weekend in giving thanks for the men and women who died serving our country in the armed forces. 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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Parish Financial Aid / Grant  Applications now available!
by Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes
In years past The Commission on Mission and Development offered Challenge grants for $1,000 and Meachem Fund grants for up to $5,000. This year we will have consolidated the two grants into one application - the 2014 Ministry Development Grant Application. It can be found on the website on the Mission and Development page.
We are offering Ministry grants up to $1,000 and Development grants up to $5,000. Check the application for details. Also note there are two different due dates - June 15th and October 15th. We did this knowing some of you have projects needing funding right now and others are still in the planning stage and may need it later. We look forward to learning about your projects.
The 2015 Application for Financial Aid is also available on the Mission and Development page. The due date for completion is July 15, 2014. Questions on any of the grants please contact Peggy Bean at 414-272-3028 or bean@diomil.org
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Rest in Peace . . .
 Jack Hughes, father of Holly Stoner, died this past Friday at age 85. Holly is the wife of The Rev. Scott Stoner and both Holly and Scott are known to many in the diocese through their work with "Living Compass" which helps parishes offer wellness ministries to their members and communities.
Funeral. Funeral service will be held at St. John's on the Lake (1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202) at 2:pm, preceded by visitation from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Please hold the family of Jack Hughes in your prayers. more information |
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Benedictine Sojourners at Holy Wisdom
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Benedictine Women of Madison opens doors
Opportunities for single, Christian women: Holy Wisdom Monastery is a spiritual resource for both women and men. It is also home of Benedictine Women of Madison, an ecumenical monastic community that seeks God through a life following the Gospel and the Rule of Benedict.
This ecumenical community invites single Christian women of any denomination to visit the monastery and explore a call to monastic life. Opportunities are available to volunteer in community this summer or live in community as a Benedictine Sojourner. More information here.
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Combating Poverty: Elevating the DebateMilwaukee Symposium for Local Pastors & Lay Leaders
On June 4th 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union Room 227, Join Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hying, ELCA Bishop Jeff Barrow, Episcopal Bishop Steven Miller and over 75 local religious leaders from throughout the Milwaukee area on June 4th for a conversation and strategy session focused on poverty in Wisconsin and what the religious community can do to address it:
- What does poverty look like in Wisconsin?
- What is our distinctive voice as faith communities in the public square?
- How can we make a difference in alleviating poverty?
Poverty will be a topic in the fall elections. Part of our conversation on June 4th will be focused on how the religious community can thoughtfully and effectively engage candidates on these issues.
The Symposium is being co-sponsored by WISDOM, Wisconsin Council of Churches, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, and the Marquette University Theology Department.
The event is free of charge, but you must register in advance: RSVP by June 1 to wcoc@wichurches.org. Download a flyer with more information.
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EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE
Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's, Madison on Ascension Day
Sung by choir members from St. Luke's, Grace and St. And rew's Episcopal Churches of Madison and Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie at 7:00 PM, Thursday May 29 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at1833 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53726. Phone: 608-233-3249
The service of Choral Evensong (or sung Evening Prayer) is one of the glories of our Anglican heritage. It creates a spiritual and musical space in which we can offer thanks and praise to God after the noise and distractions of the day.Join us on this important day of the church year for prayer, reflection and stirring choral and organ music.
 Historic Preservation Commission award goesto St. John's, Portage
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Portage has been informed by the City of Portage Historic Preservation Commission that they will be awarded the commission's 2014 Historic Preservation Award for "protecting, enhancing, and otherwise improving the historic integrity" of their parsonage.
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Jazz for Good concert at St. Dunstan's on May 24 benefits Diocese of Newala's nurses training program
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You are invited to Women's Mini-Week at Camp Lakotah August 7-10, 2014
Camp Lakotah is located on Little Hills Lake in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Women's Mini-Week is an annual retreat for women of all faiths and their friends, offering a time to relax, to learn, to discover, to bond, to have fun, to laugh, to be renewed-and to eat meals you don't have to plan and cook first!
Each woman can set her own length of stay and her own agenda. You can be involved in planned activities as much or as little as you choose, or bring your own resources for an individual retreat-whatever is right for you to be refreshed. Activities include beach and waterfront options, massages, nature & labyrinth walks, campfires, crafts, glee club & music, talent show, yoga & other fitness experiences, book discussions, Taize servi ce & other Christian worship opportunities, delicious & healthy meals (with adjustments made for those with dietary restrictions), and much, much, more!
Discover more details and download a brochure with registration form at: www.womensminiweek.org, or contact us: womensminiweek@gmail.com
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OFFICE COORDINATOR
The Episcopal Student Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison - St. Francis House - seeks a part-time Office Coordinator. 16 hours/week (4 hours/day, 4 days/week), $17-18/hour. A full job description is available at www.stfrancisuw.org. Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Excellent communication, people, and organizational skills essential. Web and computer skills a plus. Send resume and cover letter to personnel@stfrancisuw.org. Resumes accepted through Monday, May 26.
ECUMENICAL CHAPLAIN IN PUBLIC HOUSING The Triangle Community Ministry is seeking a Chaplain who will be responsible for actualizing the mission of the ministry by being present to and ministering to the spiritual needs of residents living in the Triangle neighborhood of public apartment housing in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chaplain will foster spiritual healing and hope in neighborhood residents, many of whom live with daily challenges of chronic health problems as well as limited social, financial and health resources. Sensitivity and knowledge of interfaith and ecumenical issues required. Successful candidate will have knowledge of underserved and low income populations which include individuals with disabilities. A degree from an accredited college, university or seminary is required. Experience in an ecumenical context will be an asset. Position is 24 hours per week or 60% of 40 hours. The position location is 755 Braxton Place, Suite B101, Madison, WI 53715. For a current job description contact bobgwynne@aol.com. Candidates may send resume to Robert H. Gwynne, 1029 Spaight St., Unit 3B, Madison, WI, 53703, or e-mail bobgwynne@aol.com. Resumes should be mailed by June 1 to assure full consideration.
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Support ONG - sponsor a child's swimming lessons this summer at Washington Park!
Do you know that:
- Participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4 years? 70% of African-American and 60% of Hispanic/Latino children cannot swim.
- African-American children drown at a rate of nearly 3 times higher than their Caucasian peers?
In 2013, approximately 75 children from the Our Next Generation summer program received free swim lessons at the Washington Park pool. Some of the children at our program didn't participate because they did not have basic swim gear - swimsuits, goggles, caps, and towels.
Free swim lessons will be available again this summer. Our goal is to have more children learn to swim. We hope to provide equipment to them. It costs about $65 to outfit a swimmer with a swimsuit, cap, goggles, and towel. You can sponsor as many swimmers as you like at $65 each. Or, you can contribute funds to purchase individual pieces of swim equipment - Cap ($8); swimsuit ($40); goggles ($12); or towel ($4). Please make checks payable to Our Next Generation and write "Swimming Equipment" on the memo line. Send to 3421 W. Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208 or donate online at www.ongkids.org. Click here for more information about the free swim lessons at Washington Park.
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 Camp Webb Update
Camp registration is FULL! Another successful year in filling camp registrations!
We need YOUR Support! We have campers who need scholarships, we have supplies that must be replaced from last year's flood damages, and we want to bring FOOD PACK to Camp this summer!
Camp Webb is asking for your generous support both financially and for collections. Camp cost is $375-$400 per camper. A $200 scholarship helps get one child to camp. We also want to bring the FOOD PACK program to camp this summer. This is a fantastic way for  our campers to create food packs that are then shipped overseas to feed people. This is one way our campers make an immediate difference to change issues of hunger in the world. The cost to have the FOOD PACK program is $1,300. We are asking for your support to bring this incredible program to camp this year - THANK YOU!
Contact Carla to schedule donations pick up (mccook@diomi.org) and send financial contributions to Rev. Carla McCook, make check payable to Diocese of Milwaukee, Memo: Camp Webb, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
COLLECTIONS:
We are now collecting art supplies: glue, fabric paints, large bottles of art paints, construction paper, poster boards (all colors), embroidery threads/floss, safety pins, rice, markers, colored pencils, crayons, scissors (small, adult sized), printer paper, and magazines.
Also costumes pieces: anything you might expect to use in your pageant plays, super hero capes, silly hats, straw hats, cowboy hats (all kinds of hats), hula skirts, and princess crown, large robes, etc. Any type of clothing or accessory that would make a great costume piece. Our campers use these items for our variety show and other times during the camp week. Remember these are big kids and teens - costumes should be teen-adult sizes. If you have other items or ideas you think camp might be able to use, please contact Carla McCook at McCook@diomil.org
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Safeguarding God's Children & People Training
Click here to register online to take the Safeguarding God's Children, Safeguarding God's People and A Day at Camp online training programs.
A Day at Camp is strongly recommended for all parishes leading a Vacation Bible School or other summer program with minors. This online training video is geared to safeguarding guidelines specific to leading a day camp (not an overnight camp) program.
All registrations must be in before June 13th!
There are no new registrations made through the end of June and July. Registrations resume August 1st.
You may always register for the Safeguarding God's Children with a Trainer class. The next opportunity for this class is September 20th. See the above safeguarding web page link for more details.
Have a wonderful and safe summer!
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 Wellness Ministry Training offered by Living Compass
Healing and wellness ministries are central in the ministry of Christ and of the Church. Living Compass helps congregations offer ministries of wholeness and wellness to their members, as well as to people in their surrounding communities. Come to a Living Compass training to learn and plan how to use Living Compass materials in your ministry location. In our Certified Congregational Wellness Advocate (CWA) training you will learn how to enhance your congregation's vitality by beginning or expanding a wellness ministry in your church.more information - brochure
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 Important Commission on Ministry Dates for 2014
- June 3, Tuesday - Ordination discernment informational meeting. This is a mandatory first meeting for anybody sensing the call to ordained ministry. It will take place in two locations: Good Shepherd Sun Prairie and Trinity Wauwatosa, 7-9 pm. RSVP is REQUIRED by emailing COM chair, Fr. Scott Seefeldt at skotallen@yahoo.com
- September 18, Thursday - Parish Ministry Discernment Committee training night. Two locations: St. Dunstan's Middleton & Trinity Wauwatosa, 7-9 pm.
- October 24-25, Friday & Saturday - Ministry Discernment Weekend and postulancy interviews. Durward's Glen Retreat Center (http://www.durwardsglen.org/)
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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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