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He hid his name and identity but he could not hide his heart
 He went by the name of "Moses". When he died of an apparent heart attack this Spring, many in Racine who never knew his real name felt a deep sense of loss; they may not have known his name, but they felt they knew him. People at the Hospitality Center at St. Luke's, Racine were among those who mourned his loss and celebrated his life.
The Rev. Kevin Stewart, the Diocese of Milwaukee's Hospitality Ministries Coordinator, explains that Moses probably suffered from some form of mental illness; he had long since abandoned the career in computer science he prepared for in college. For many years, he lived amongst the street people and other vulnerable souls in Racine, for whom he looked out. He touched many lives, as witnessed by the crowd that gathered for his memorial service at St. Luke's, Racine. They came from many different walks of life to remember the kind man who struggled with issues of his own but used his remaining gifts to brighten the world of those around him. He will be missed by those that were part of his community.
As Kevin Stewart says, 'he hid his name; he hid his identity; he could not hide his heart'. Read more |
 Bishop's Visitation to St. Aidan's, Hartford
On June15th Bishop Miller made his episcopal visitation to of St. Aidan's, Hartford. He is pictured above flanked by the four young people he confirmed: Caitlyn Lenz, Grace Masset, and Tabitha and Riley Pfieffle. Congratulations to the confirmands and their families! |
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POSITIONS SOUGHT - HELP WANTED
 Organist seeks job and/or subbing
39 years experience in Episcopal churches. Newly moved to Milwaukee (Greenfield). Please contact Michele Rinka @ 414-616-1086 or michele.rinka@gmail.com for discussion and resume.
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 Donated furniture
A business in the Third Ward area of Milwaukee would like to donate these items to a parish or non-profit: large computer desk, set of book shelves, 3-in-1 copier/fax/e-mail unit. Must be able to pick items up. For more information call 888-560-3688/ext. 217 and speak with Faith.
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 Host families needed for Iraqi high school students August 1-15, 2014
The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee has asked the Diocese of Milwaukee and its other members to help spread the word that host families are needed for high school students from Iraq who will be in Milwaukee August 1-15 this summer to take part in a leadership program/cultural exchange. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Youth Programs Division and the U. S. Embassy in Baghdad. Some of these students are from the area of Iraq most affected by the current sectarian violence. More information HERE or contact Matt Nink at mnink@gyli.org or (414) 397-1159.
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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 Sunday, June 22
St. Mary's, Dousman is the site of the June 22 (Sunday) Strawberry Fest 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 Sunset Drive (Hwy 18 & 67), Dousman, WI 53118. Click for Flyer
 Regional Confirmation at St. Matthew's, Kenosha June28th
St. Matthew's, Kenosha and St. Luke's, Racine are doing a regional baptism/confirmation/reception/reaffirmation on June 28 at 3:00pmat St. Matthew's. There will be a reception following. ALL members of the diocese are invited to attend! St. Matthew's is located at 5900 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140. Questions? Please call St. Matthew's at: (262) 654-8642
 Furniture Sale Saturday, June 28th at
St. Paul's, Milwaukee
Living room, dining room and office furniture.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp, Milwaukee, 53202
Saturday, June 28 from 9AM to 2PM.
 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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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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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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