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Bishop Miller
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Bishop's Pastoral Address
Click on the link below to read the complete text of Bishop Miller's pastoral address, which was delivered to the 167th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Milwaukee, meeting at the Madison Marriott West Hotel in Middleton, Wisconsin on October 10-11, 2014.
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Upcoming Diocesan Convention dates & locations!
October 17, 2015
at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
Delafield, Wisconsin
October 7-8, 2016
at Madison Marriott West Hotel
Middleton, Wisconsin
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CORRECTED START & FINISH TIMES
Women of Faith simulcast event hosted by St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale
Transform your soul, awaken your spirit, and revive your faith at our 2014 event: From Survival to Revival. At this all-new event you'll receive powerful Bible teaching, be inspired by uplifting music, enter into authentic worship, and more. Experience the renewal that comes from spending time in the presence of God. Discover new joy and a fresh sense of purpose.
Join us one day or both, as your schedule allows, for this exciting, FREE, simulcast event. REGISTER HERE or call St. Thomas of Canterbury's parish office at 414-421-0130. The parish is located at 7255 W Grange Avenue, Greendale, WI 53129.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm; doors open at 5:30pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 - 8:00am - 3:30pm; doors open at 7:30am.
Light refreshments will be served.
Lunch available for purchase ($10 - see FAQ's or tickets for options)
Lunches must be ordered by 11/5/14.
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Marlene Udovich
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Resources from the Diocesan Finance Officer
Many E-NEWS readers had an opportunity to meet the diocese's new Finance Officer, Marlene Udovich, who joined the staff this spring. Marlene is in her office at Nicholson House Monday - Friday and may be reached at finance@diomil.org or by calling (414) 272-3028/ext. 157 or (800) 236-3028/ext. 157.
With tax season not too far distant, she has put together some information on housing and parsonage allowances that will be of help to both clergy and parishes. It is posted (along with many other resources) on the Finance & Administration page on the diocesan website; to access it directly, click HERE.
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A message from Bishop Oscar Mnung'a of Newala
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Bishop Miller has received a most gracious thank you letter from the Bishop of Newala, The Rt. Rev. Oscar Mnung'a. Bishop Mnung'a and his wife, "Mama" Agnes, accompanied by Sr. Helena, spent some two weeks in the Diocese of Milwaukee this October. Besides attending and speaking at our diocesan convention, Bishop Mnung'a and his group visited a number of parishes and ministries around the diocese. Newala is the Diocese of Milwaukee's companion diocese. Last year, Bishop Miller led a small group from this diocese in a visit to Newala. To read the letter from Bishop Mnung'a, click HERE. To find out more about our companion diocese, visit Friends of Newala. |
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OPEN ENROLLMENT Oct. 31 - Nov. 21 for Diocesan Health Insurance Coverage
Open Enrollment for diocesan medical/dental insurance begins today, October 31st and runs through November 21st. Detailed information is available on the diocesan website - please click HERE.
Those presently covered by diocesan plans will receive open enrollment packets in the mail in the next day or so if they have not yet done so. For eligible clergy and lay employees who are not on one of the Diocesan plans but wish to be covered, Open Enrollment is for you, too! Please contact Patty Jaffke, Diocesan Office Coordinator, if you have questions about eligibility or coverage, or need assistance with enrollment. She will be pleased to assist you and may be reached at (414) 272-3028/ext. 156 or (800) 236-3028 / ext. 156 or you may e-mail her at patty@diomil.org .
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Inspire young children to engage with Jesus!
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Another Way of Doing Life:
Wisconsin Conference of Churches Winter Forum
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Another Way of Doing Life
2015 Winter Forum with Shane Claiborne
Sponsored by WI Conference of Churches
February 27-28, 2015 in the Wisconsin Dells
Christians are meant to be radical non-conformists, interrupting the patterns of our world with prophetic imagination-a holy counterculture. Join the Wisconsin Council of Churches and Winter Forum Presenter Shane Claiborne for a weekend of exploration around what it means to be both disciples and church in a culture that seems increasingly at odds with the heart of the gospel . . .
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 Books offered . . .
I am in the process of closing down my small publishing company and in so doing I have some books that I am free to give away. I have two of them (both small, stapled) that I believe could be helpful in the diocese.
1. Soothed by Blood: Shedding Light on Self-Mutilative Cutting;
2. The Challenging Years: Shedding Lig ht on Teen Sexuality.
Both are written by Twila Pearson, PhD. Twila received her doctorate from the University of WI in Counseling Psychology. She has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. She is also a woman of faith and incorporates God's perspective and His ability to heal in all her writing. I would be very happy to send them to individuals and parishes, free shipping to anyone interested. I have over 1500 of Soothed and almost 500 of Challenging Years. My contact information is Terrie Knox 920-723-3454 or email: knoxterrie@gmail.com Thanks so much.
Blessings, Terrie Knox
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Around the Diocese . . .
Special Adult Education Program at St. Paul's, Milwaukee
on Sunday, November 16th - All are welcome!
Spend Your Morning at St. Paul's! After the 8:00 AM Eucharist, the Outreach Committee Focuses on Milwaukee's at-risk Youth with "Pearls for Teen Girls" and "Running Rebels". After the 10:15 AM service the guest speaker will be Isaac Eagan, son of St. Paul's parishioner Mary Eagan. Isaac is Project Manager for Spirit of America Worldwide, a non-profit group entirely composed of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Learn how they help refugees displaced by ISIS.
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One of the Burmese families supported by St. Bartholomew's on steps of home they have purchased
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Refugee Benefit Dinner at St. Batholomew's Nov. 15
On Saturday, November 15th at 5pm St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Pewaukee (N27 W24000 Paul Ct.) will be hosting its 8th annual Refugee Benefit Dinner. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Sharon Duke Refugee Ministry Fund to help in its sponsorship of families that have been relocated here from strife-ridden places such as Burma (Myanmar), Afghanistan and Russia. Over the past 12 years St. Bartholomew has sponsored eight families. With our help they have all become productive members of our society, with half of them now owning their own homes. For the dinner members of these families will be preparing ethnic dishes representing their cultures. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). The event is open to the public and, while walk-ins are welcome, purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged. To buy tickets please contact the parish office at (262)-691-0836.
 Violin / Guitar Concert November 14 at St. Andrew's, Madison
Laura Burns, violinist and Nathan Wysock, classical guitarist will be performing a concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - 1833 Regent Street - Madison, WI on Friday, November 14th @7:30 p.m. Admission is free, though a free will offering is taken at the door. The concert is part of the church's annual concert series. Both Laura and Nathan are on the music staff at Edgewood College in Madison. Both artists are very active performers in the Madison area and in Wisconsin. For detailed information about the performers see the church's website ( www.standrews-madison.org) under "Music".
 Holiday Fair at Trinity, Mineral Point December 6th
All are welcome at Trinity, Mineral Point's Holiday Fair which begins at 9AM and runs until 3PM on Saturday, December 6th. The Fair will feature Needlework, Crafts, Baked Goods, Gourmet Food, Christmas Decorations and Gifts and a Raffle! Raffle features locally donated items; need not be present to win. A meal will be served from 10:30AM - 2:00PM; menu includes ham/barbecue/salads and homemade pies. Pie and coffee will be served all day. Fair will be held in Legate Hall at 403 High Street in Mineral Point (enter on Iowa Street). For more information please contact the parish at (608) 987-3019.
 Second Tuesday at DeKoven Center on November 11th features The Rev. Travis DuPriest speaking on Colonial Thanksgivings and Christmases
All are welcome at the November 11 event in Taylor Hall. Guests may begin gathering at 10:00 am; presentation is at 10:30 am; Eucharist at Noon.
The Rev. Dr. Travis DuPriest will speak on "The First to Give Thanks?Colonial Thanksgivings and Christmases". The DeKoven Center is located at 600 - 21st Street in Racine, Wisconsin.
 St. Andrew's, Madison invites you to their Sung Compline December 9th
Sung Compline will be offered by members of the St. Andrew's Chancel Choir on Tuesday, December 9th at 8:15 p.m. Experience the beauty of ancient chants and a candlelit sanctuary in mid Advent.
 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
Campaign.
 Swedish Pancake Breakfast November 9th at St. John's, Burlington 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. |
 You are invited to the next Julian
Gathering . . .
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, November 12, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
St. Julian of Norwich: 14th Century feminist? 14th Century heretic? No, although a reader might at first think so. 14th Century psychologist? Sort of . . . she understood the human heart and, through her sixteen revelations of Jesus, she understood the heart of God. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time." Come to one of our monthly meetings and find out why -- and learn about contemplative prayer. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. We'd love to see you. For more information, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN: (608) 845-2413 or slfiore@mac.com |
 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!
St. Paul's is located at South Second & Spring Streets in Watertown, Wisconsin. For tickets call 920-219-0427. |
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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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 EFM Mentor Training at DeKoven Center in March
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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 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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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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