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A Final Farewell to the St. Timothy's church building
Many of you will recall that, after a period of discernment and reflection, the members of St. Timothy's Church in northwest Milwaukee voted to close, holding their last service in the summer of 2012. In September of that year, the Diocese reached an agreement with St. Timothy's neighbor, Krause Funeral Home, to sell the property, with the idea being that the funeral home would use the liturgical space as an additional site at which they could conduct funeral services.
During the bitter cold of our most recent winter, and despite having been serviced and checked out in the fall, one of the two (large) boilers that served to heat the building burst, and caused major water damage to all parts of the building. Following the flood, contractors discovered such extensive damage, including the exposure of a lot of asbestos, that Krause's insurance company declared the building a total loss.
As a result, the building will be razed, and the land on which the church is located will be incorporated into the rest of the Krause facility.
Pre-demolition required asbestos abatement has already resulted in the sealing of the buildings, and the site should be completely cleared of all building materials by the end of this month.
Bishop Miller visited the site on May 19, and led a brief service of secularization in anticipation of the demolition. At that time, the altar stone was removed, and is currently in the Chapel of the Holy Family in Nicholson House.
Many in the diocese who had connections with St. Timothy's will, I know, be sad to hear this news. Please pray for comfort for them, and in thanksgiving for the life and witness of St. Timothy's Church.
Peace,
The Rev. Canon David A. Pfaff
Canon to the Ordinary
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PARISH EVENTS
 Jon Troast Concert June 21 at Christ Church, Delavan Benefits "Feed My Starving Children" Food Pack
"Upon This Rock We Stand"
The LORD is our rock, our fortress . . . our high tower." Psalm 18:2
This free concert takes place June 21 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at Christ Church, Delavan at 503 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan, WI 53115. There will be a freewill offerings to go to "Feed My Starving Children", Delavan Mobile Pack #1410-168.
Delavan area churches, businesses, clubs and individuals are raising over $22,000.00 to host the Feed My Starving Children Food Packaging Event on Oct. 4th. The funds raised will go toward food, equipment, and shipping of 100,000 Rice Food Packets, enough to feed 600,000 starving children! Volunteers from the area churches, businesses & clubs will be packaging the 100,000 packets on Oct. 4th at the Delavan Christian School gymnasium.
Refreshment and fellowship time will follow the June 21st Concert with time to meet and greet singer/songwriter Jon Troast, and learn more about Feed My Starving Children organization. Jon Troast grew up in Delavan and lives in Nashville, TN.
For more info on concert and Feed My Starving Children see flyer.
 Strawberry Fest at St. Mary's, Dousman June 23
St. Mary's, Dousman is the site of the June 23 (Sunday) Strawberry Fes from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, which benefits the Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project: Strawberry shortcake, ice cream and other treats; baked goods and jam, Haitian Crafts, and LIVE MUSIC by the Matt Lawrence Jazz Combo! St. Mary's Dousman is located at 36014 Snset Drive (Hwy 18 & 67), Dousman, WI 53118. Click for Flyer
 St. Mary's, Dousman Rummage Sale June 27 - 28
On Friday and Saturday, June 27-28 from 8AM to 4PM both days, St. Mary's, Dousman will be the site of a huge rummage sale! There will be household items, clothes, kids' stuff, collectibles, games, toys, crafts, furniture, silk plants, electronics and the proceeds from the sale will go to the parish's Youth Mission Trip planned for this summer. St. Mary's is located at 36014 Sunset Drive (Hwy. 18 & 67), Dousman, WI 53118. Questions: Contact the parish office at (262) 965-392 or stmarys@milwpc.com.
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Julian Gathering - July 9th
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, July 9, 7:15 - 9 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
What is a Julian Gathering? A Julian Gathering is open to everyone and you are welcome at all times. We support each other in the practice of contemplative prayer and contemplative spirituality. These gatherings are initiated and supported by The Order of Julian of Norwich (www.orderofjulian.org), and have the quintessentially Anglican writings of Julian of Norwich at their core. They are for all who want to deepen their life of faith through the practice of contemplative prayer, for beginners as well as those already practicing. Each meeting includes time for contemplative prayer, and reading and discussion of Julian's writings (there is no homework!). Don't worry if you've never practiced contemplative prayer before, we can set your mind at ease. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 9 PM. For additional information, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com.
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 Millenium Development Goals - applications for grants due July 1st!
Each year our diocese allocates 0.7% of the diocesan budget to support work done to achieve MDGs by parishes and entities within the diocese.
Last year, contributions were sent to projects in Jeannette, Haiti and in our companion diocese of Newala, Tanzania. Grants are available to support the work of your congregation extending help to the poorest on earth.
Time is running out! Applications are due July 1, 2014. For more information, please see our "Letter to Parishes"on the Diocesan website or contact:
Deacon Carol Smith
608-230-6888
csmith@carthage.edu
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 A message from Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
We want to hear from YOU!
At the 2012 Triennial meeting of the women of the church a resolution was passed to look at the future of the Episcopal Church Women as an organization. A committee was formed which has been working hard in addressing this issue. There is now a survey which takes about 5 minutes to complete. We would like to hear from women, men, young, old, active ECW members, people who have no connection with ECW - in other words - everyone.
There are 2 websites for this survey to be done electronically and the deadline is June 30. Please consider clicking on, responding and submitting the survey so your voice can be heard. Questions? Contact Connie Ott at cott@chorus.net
To access the survey, click HERE or go to:
http://s-ab1733-i.sgizmo.com/s3/i-0000000-609869/
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Celebrating Mission and Development in the Diocese!
 Did you know that there are eight congregations in the diocese who are in the midst of capital campaigns? These congregations are doing campaigns for a variety of different reasons, everything from debt retirement to building projects. The congregations are also choosing to do their campaigns in many different ways; some are using consultants and companies, others are managing the campaigns themselves. Regardless of how they are doing the campaigns and the reasons why, we celebrate the fact that so many churches are in the midst of exciting visioning and planning for their future! It is an exciting time for these congregations, and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. For more information on capital campaigns please visit http://www.ecfvp.org/webinars/transformation-by-capital-campaign/ or The James Company website . If you have specific questions about campaigns in our diocese, please contact Peggy Bean at bean@diomil.org. |
2014 GATHERING GOLF CLASSIC 
The 2014 Gathering Golf Classic, which benefits The Gathering meal programs in Milwaukee, takes place Monday, June 23 at the Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The schedule is:
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Shotgun start/Scramble
6:00 pm Dinner / Raffle
Cost: $125 per golfer (charitable contribution portion is $60 per golfer).
Includes: lunch, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner and two drink tickets! Click HERE to register online. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is June 17th!
If you are unable to take part in the golf event on June 23, you can still help in a variety of ways! Click here to find out how!
Questions? Contact The Gathering at soulfood@thegatheringwis.org or (414) 272-4122.
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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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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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 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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 Important Commission on Ministry Dates for 2014
- 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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