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Welcome to E-NEWS, the Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. 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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Diocesan Convention 2014
Know The Diocese of Milwaukee held its 167th Annual Convvention on October 10-11 in Madison. It was a joyous event that welcomed special guests from Newala, our companion diocese in Tanzania and saw the presentation of Bishop's Shield Awards to two longtime servants of the Church and this diocese, Dr. Charles Bardenwerper (retiring historian) and Deacon Richard E.G. "Regs" Scheeler. More information will appear in future editions of the E-NEWS but we are pleased to offer some preliminary PHOTOS and ELECTION RESULTS in this issue. (Photos courtesy of Deacon Karen Buker)
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Bishop Miller presents Bishop's Shield Awards to Deacon Richard E. G. "Regs" Scheeler (top) and to
Dr. Charles Bardenwerper (bottom)
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Jane Henning of Grace, Madison and her daughters were photographed at the Altar Guild Event held in conjunction with Convention
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT HOLY COMMUNION, LAKE GENEVA
by The Rev. William P. McLemore, Supply Priest at Lake Geneva
Twenty six people braved the cold drizzly morning, Saturday, October 4th, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, to have their pets blessed by the Rev. Bill McLemore, Supply Priest for the Parish. The service was held in front of the nave and several passers-by joined in the ceremony.
Special treats were available and enjoyed by 18 dogs of all sizes and shapes. Susan Gootsan, whose two dogs were among the largest to be blessed, helped coordinate the event, and Parish Photographer, Don Wehrenberg, took many photographs.
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 Bay Shore Lutheran Church in Whitefish hosts Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee in concert on Oct. 26 Music Director Brian McLinden invites you to experience Bach Motets and other choral and instrumental selections including movements from Cantata #80 "A Mighty Fortress is Our God". Enjoy some of Bach's most loved and highly acclaimed choral works. The choir will be accompanied by string quartet and organ. The concert takes place on Reformation Sunday, October 26 at 3pm at Bay Shore Lutheran Church at 1200 East Hampton Road in Whitefish Bay. Tickets are $18 at the door; $17 in advance; $10 for full-time students; $1 discount for seniors (cash or check please). For more information call (414) 319-9816 or go to www.bachchoirmilwaukee.com |
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Food packers (L-R) Roberta Karstetter, Grace Hirte, Dennis Schulz, and Ron Nelson
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Christ Church, Delavan celebrates St. Francis Day
Christ Church, Delavan celebrated the Feast of St. Francis on Saturday, Oct. 4th, by preparing 116,640 meals for "the least of these of our brothers and sisters"with Feed My Starving Children (www.fmsc.org) an international hunger elimination organization. From 9:00am-5:00pm we combined vitamins, vegetables, protein and rice into sealed "Manna Packs" with each pack feeding six people a nutritious meal. The end result? Enough food to feed 319 children a meal a day for a whole year!
The vision for Christ Church's leadership with this first-ever FMSC Mobile Packing Event in Delavan was birthed by parishioners Ron and Susanne Nelson. Our congregation did an amazing job showing leadership in our community with Ron and Susanne, Tammy Prather and Roberta Karstetter serving as 1/3rd of the total Event Leadership Team that recruited and coordinated over 500 volunteers (representing 13 Churches, 5 organizations and many individuals) and organized over a dozen fundraising events. Christ Church, Delavan raised over $7,000 of the total $22,000 needed and 40 of our parishioners packed meals on the day of the event. And we exceeded our goal of packing 100,000 meals by 16,640! We're incredibly grateful to our Diocese for contributing $1,000 to Christ Church's $7,000+ in support of Millennium Development Goals. What a privilege it is to serve our Lord Jesus in the face of His Children.
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Around the Diocese this Fall . . .
 Chili Cook-off
St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church is hosting a Chili Cook-off on Tuesday, October 21 in the church parish hall. The church is located at N27 W24000 Paul Ct., Pewaukee. The Cook-off will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. To date there will be about 15 Chili's to sample ranging from mild to spicy. Cost is $5 for all you can eat and the cost for children under 12 is $3. Proceeds will be used towards the Debt Reduction Campaign. Beverages and desserts are available. For tickets or additional information contact the church office at 262-691-0836.
 Holy Spooktacular
St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church is hosting a Holy Spooktacular on Thursday, October 30th at the parish, located at N27 W24000 Paul Ct., Pewaukee. Time of the event is 6:23 p.m. to 8:17 p.m. "Trunk or Treat" will be held in the church parking lot. Frankenstein and his lovely bride will meet and greet guests throughout the evening. Visitors are encouraged to bring your best carved or decorated pumpkin for the "Best Carved Pumpkin" contest. In addition all are invited to participate in the Costume contest. Costumes will be judged both in individual and family categories. Stations will be set up around the parish hall for participants to make a craft, decorate a cookie or bob for apples followed by music and a movie! The public is invited for a "Holy Spooktacular" good time!
5th Annual Al-Anon Open Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Al-Anon, Alateen & AA will hold their 5th Annual Open Meeting on Friday November 7th at St. John Divine Episcopal Church, Burlington, Wisconsin. Doors will open at 5:30, pot-luck dinner will be served at 6pm, and at 7pm Al-Anon, Alateen, and AA representatives will speak on the theme "Participation is the Key to Harmony." The dinner main dish for this evening of Food, Fellowship and Information is being provided, side dishes to pass are most appreciated.
St John the Divine Episcopal is located at 216 E Chandler Blvd. Burlington, WI. at the corner of Chandler, Perkins, and Edward St. A map and further information is available at www.stjohnthedivine.org or at 262-763-7482.
 Guitar Concert Dec. 18 at St. Aidan's, Hartford features Kevin Sherwin
Kevin Sherwin is a guitarist and conductor rapidly becoming known throughout the country as one of the most promising classical musicians of his generation. The 2014-2015 season includes his New York solo recital debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, appointment as Assistant Conductor of the renowned Yale Russian Chorus, founding of the Yale-based chamber orchestra, The Academy Sinfonietta, of which he is Music Director, and concert tours to Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Milwaukee. As a soloist, Sherwin has received prizes from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts, Guitar
Foundation of America, the American String Teachers' Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He has also been soloist with the Juilliard Pre-College String Ensemble and the NEMC Orchestra, as well as conducted the American Baroque Orchestra, the Nashua Chamber Orchestra, the Roslyn Chamber Orchestra, and the New Haven Summer Chorus. Kevin is in his third year at Yale University. This Concert is Free of Charge. Any free-will donations will be given to support St. Aidan's Capital
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Spaghetti Supper at St. Luke's, Racine on October 22nd aids hall that serves Racine's homeless by housing The Hospitality Center
 St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Racine invites you to their Spaghetti Supper on Wednesday, October 22. Cost: Adults $7; Seniors $6; Children ages 5-12 $4; Family of 4 $20. There will be four seatings: 5pm; 5:30 pm; 6pm; 6:30 pm. Your ticket purchase helps us refurbish Simpson Hall, which serves the community of Racine. The Hospitality Center uses this hall to provide a meeting place, meals, clothing and shelter for the homeless, near homeless, and lonely. Donations are also much appreciated and may be sent to: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 614 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403  Ancora String Quartet at St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson on October 26th The Ancora String Quartet will perform at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 26th at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow the performance. The Ancora String Quartet is based in Madison, Wisconsin. The members' credentials include degrees from the Indiana University School of Music and the University of Texas-Austin, as well as study at the New England Conservatory and Eastman School of Music. Individually, they have attended numerous chamber music festivals and performed across the United States and Europe.  2014 Swedish Pancake Breakfast St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Burlington, WI will hold their annual Fall Swedish Pancake Breakfast as a Free Will donation fundraiser for the Transitional Living Center on Sunday, November 9th from 8:30am to 11:00am. The menu will include Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries and Strawberries, Swedish Potato Sausage, assorted breads and cheeses, juices and other beverages. St John the Divine Episcopal is located at 216 E Chandler Blvd. Burlington WI. A map and further information is available at www.stjohnthedivine.org or at 262-763-7482. |
 Voices for Peace and Justice in the Holy Land
Don't miss this upcoming conference, "Voices for Peace and Justice in the Holy Land" - November 7-8, at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Hear stories and perspectives of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular writers and activists concerned with peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. Learn ways to work for justice and peace here in the United States, and meet others who share your interest. Sponsored by Friends of Sabeel North America, this event begins with registration at 12n on Friday and goes through 5pm Saturday. There will be plenaries and workshops throughout each day. On Friday evening enjoy a Palestinian dinner and cultural program of poetry and Debke folk dancing. The cost of this event is $85 (full conference) or $50 (for one day). Online registration is available here, or print a pdf registration form to mail in. For more information, visit https://fosnamadisonconference2014.wordpress.com.
The founder of Sabeel is Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek, a Palestinian Anglican from Jerusalem. He will be one of the keynote speakers. Friends of Sabeel - North America (FOSNA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt Christian ecumenical organization seeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through non-violence and education. You can learn more about FOSNA and Sabeel at www.fosna.org.
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 See "The Bizarre Ladies of St. Dymphna's" at St. Paul's, Watertown November 13-15
Plan to attend the first performance of St Paul's Red Door Theatre Troupe! On November 13, 14 15 and 16th an original comedy written by Alice Mirk will be performed in the St Paul's Guild Hall. Evening performances of "The Bizarre Ladies of St. Dymphna's" will start at 7:30pm and and on Sunday the 16th there will be a matinee at 2pm. During the performance you will be offered tastes of this year's edible bazaar items and can have drinks for a free will offering. Support St Paul's by planning to attend this original comedy about the ladies of St Dymphna's who decide to put on a bazaar to raise money. Tickets are a bargain at $10 and are available from Curves, Far Horizons, Lyons Irish Pub or by calling Alice Mirk at 920-219-0427. Seating is limited so grab your seat early!
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Diocese of Milwaukee sponsors tour of Milwaukee Art Museum's "Of Heaven and Earth" exhibit of Italian Paintings from Glasgow museums
Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums. At the Milwaukee Art Museum on Sunday, November 16 at 3:30pm you are invited to join a Docent-Guided Tour, sponsored by the Diocese of Milwaukee. Cost: $10 Adult/$5 College Students. Includes Museum admission, one docent for every 15 visitors, and 10% discount in the Museum
Go to http://www.diomil.org/ Store.ministries/christian-formation/ to
sign up or contact Carla McCook at McCook@diomil.org.
Please register no later than Friday, November 13 to ensure an accurate head count.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 "Why Bother With God? Down-to-Earth Answers to Over-Your-Head Questions" Lecture series at Marquette University features The Rev. Dr. Julian Hills, longtime Diocese of Milwaukee priest and faculty member at Marquette University. The lectures in the series will take place on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18 - at the main Marquette U. library. Free and open to the public. All are welcome! Lecturers: Robert Masson; Rev. Julian Hills; Deirdre Dempsey For more details, please click HERE. Concert at St. Matthias November 7 features Florentine Opera studio artists  AN EVENING OF OPERA ARIAS AT ST MATTHIAS, WAUKESHA: November 7 at 7:30 pm. How do you define a "masterpiece"? What makes a work of art truly "great"? What makes a piece "legendary"? Come hear the Florentine Opera Studio Artists perform your favorite arias drawn from nearly 500 years of operatic evolution.
Familiar and beautiful - these memorable melodies are heard time and time again!
2014-2015 STUDIO ARTISTS Julie Tabash ~ Soprano Lindsay Metzger ~ Mezzo Soprano Aaron Short ~ Tenor Pablo Siqueiros ~ Baritone
Come hear these amazing musicians in wonderful acoustics! This concert is a fund raising event for the music department of St. Matthias. A post concert reception will be included with your admission. To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838 or go to http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales. Advance tickets (purchased by one week prior to the concert): $15 adults; $10 seniors;$5 students. Tickets purchased at the door: $20 adults; $15 seniors; $10 students.
Please help spread the word about this concert!Questions, please contact Craig Bodoh, Director of Music, 414-460-325. St. Matthias Episcopal Church at the Corner of Main St. and East Avenue, Waukesha, WI, 53186
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Karen Beaumont
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January 10th Benefit Concert for The Gathering features organist Karen Beaumont
A benefit concert for The Gathering will be held Saturday, January 10th at 2pm at the First Unitarian Society (corner of Astor and Ogden in Milwaukee).
The concert will also benefit Tamarack Waldorf School and features organist Karen Beaumont. Karen was the organist at St. James, Milwaukee for over 20 years and now plays regularly at All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee.
This short concert will include organ, trumpets, and violin and music by Biber, Bach, Part, and a world premiere. There is no admission charge but a Free Will Offering will be taken. For more information on Karen Beaumont click HERE.
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 Fundraising doesn't steal resources from other areas (from Episcopal Church Foundation's Vital Practices/Vestry Papers)
When thinking about fundraising, there may be the assumption that a capital campaign will negatively impact annual giving. Some believe a donor's willingness to give is capped at a fixed capacity and is immoveable. Anna Doherty, priest in charge, St. Aidan's, Hartford, Wisconsin describes the concern expressed by members of her congregation:
"Our parish can barely raise enough money to meet our operating expenses, how could we raise more for a capital campaign?"
Through a program of increased education about stewardship, and conversations centered around the congregation's mission and impact in the community, St. Aiden's capital campaign leadership team discovers that donors' willingness to give or to prioritize their giving increases.
Click to continue reading . . .
Note: Church of the Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie is also featured in the continuation of the above article.
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Community Heart Saver Program at Trinity, Baraboo offers automated external defibrillators to parishes.
 Community Heart Saver Education Program, a Community Heath Outreach Partnership of Trinity Episcopal Church of Baraboo, Holy Cross Episcopal Church of Wisconsin Dells, and St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church of Portage, is pleased to present an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) purchase program especially prepared for the parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee.
Read more - get details
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 Safeguarding God's Children on-line training offered
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. Our next class with a trainer is scheduled for February 2015. See our website for details.
NOTE: There will be a Safeguarding God's Children face-to-face class (with trainer) at Zion Episcopal Church, Oconomowoc on November 1st from 9am-12Noon. (Zion is located at 135 Rockwell Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066). Register online HERE. Contact The Rev. Terry Garner if you have questions: dcnterry.g@gmail.com .
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 Children's Worship Bulletins on Diocesan Website!
Need to plan your next year of formation activities? Diocesan Christian Formation subscribes to Children's Worship Bulletins on behalf of all our parishes.
You can find the bulletins on the diocesan website HERE. (Click on "Children's Worship Bulletins for Diocese of Milwaukee Parishes" and follow the directions carefully to complete with the log in and username/password). We download the bulletins and post them to our site as CWB releases them; they are currently updated through December.
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 EFM Mentor Training Offered at DeKoven Center on March 14, 2015 The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is pleased to announce an Education for Ministry Mentor Training at DeKoven Center in Racine. The training workshop is scheduled to begin on March 12, 2015 at Noon and conclude on March 14 at 1:00 PM.
All sessions will take place at the DeKoven Center located at 600 21st Street in Racine, Wisconsin. Double-occupancy rooms are available for $190 and Single-occupancy rooms for $210. The price of the workshop includes Thursday dinner, all Friday meals, and Saturday breakfast and a bag lunch.
Anyone who has completed the four-year EfM program is eligible to take Mentor Training. All Diocesan Coordinators and current Mentors can be recertified at this training. To register please contact William Stotts at (414) 350-6305 or by e-mail at wmnmex@aol.com
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 New Intergenerational Book/E-Book
Faith is transmitted from generation to generation in extended families and intergenerational congregations. Every congregation can discover its intergenerational heart and soul, and become an intentionally intergenerational community that nurtures the faith of all ages and equips them for living as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Generations Together presents the vision of a congregation that is becoming more intentionally intergenerational through its congregational life of caring, celebrating, learning, prayer, and serving. When a congregation commits itself to building a culture of intergenerationality through these five elements, each element becomes a sign of and instrument for the full experience of the Body of Christ by all ages and generations. Generations Together
guides leaders in learning what this vision looks like in practice and how to guide a congregation in envisioning and designing projects and initiative to become more intentionally intergenerational.
Contents - Generations Together: A Vision of an Intergenerational Church - John Roberto
- Faith Development from Generation to Generation - Kathie Amidei
- The Journey to Intergenerationality: One Church's Story - Kathie Amidei
- Outcomes and Practices of Intergenerational Faith Formation - Jim Merhaut
- A Toolkit for Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational - John Roberto and Jim Merhaut (Part 1. Caring, Part 2. Celebrating, Part 3. Praying, Part 4. Serving, Part 5. Learning)
- Welcoming All: Intergenerational Faith Formation for People with Disabilities - Sharon Urbaniak
- Leadership for an Intergenerational Church - Jim Merhaut
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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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