You can still register for Convention!
It's NOT too late to register for Convention!! Although we are past the original registration deadline, registrations for clergy, lay deputies, and visitors will be accepted at the Diocesan Office until Thursday, October 8th. AVOID the hassle of registering on-site!! Send your registration in NOW! Questions? e-mail Barbara Klauber at the Diocesan Office at info@diomil.org or call (414) 272-3028 / ext. 111.
See you at Convention!
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REMINDER to PARISHES
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October 5th!
This year the Necrology will be printed in the bulletin for the Eucharist (which will open Convention) so there will not be a means to add names at Convention . . . and we don't want to leave anyone out.
THANK YOU!
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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.
Barbara Klauber, Editor
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Seeking to be an Instrument of Christ's Peace:
A message from Bishop Miller . . .
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Bishop Miller marches with fellow bishops at this year's General Convention in a "Bishops United against Gun Violence" rally.
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Dear Friends in Christ
Monday is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (transferred). This weekend many of our parishes will hold Pet Blessing services, liturgies which have become increasingly more prominent in my 31 years of ordained ministry. As we thank God for the gift and companionship of our pets, I hope we will also thank God for the privilege of a life and economic standing which makes it possible.
As we remember blessed Francis this year my hope is that we will remember the prayer attributed to him attributed to him which begins Lord make me an instrument of your peace. Yesterday we were again reminded of the violence of our world by the shootings at Umqua Community College in Oregon. The majority of Americans support the adoption of reasonable gun laws that respect the second amendment and allow responsible gun owners to exercise their second amendment rights.
If we are to be instruments of peace the time is now to move from prayer to action. That is why I was among the founders of Bishops United Against Gun Violence. I invite you to join me by writing your legislators and telling them the time for universal fingerprint background checks for all gun purchases is now. This is a proven way to reduce gun violence.
Seeking to be an instrument of Christ's peace,
The Rt. Rev Steven A. Miller
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 An Invitation from the Haiti Project to participate in collection of items to be taken to Jeannette, Haiti
The Haiti Project November trip is collecting the following items to bring to Jeannette, Haiti
-Small cloth baby diapers
-Baby bibs
-Baby caps for infants
-Newborn tee shirts (no onsies please)
-Baby wash cloth
-Baby Tylenol
-Mini baby shampoo or wash
 The following churches are drop off sites: St. John's Northwestern Military Academy during Diocesan Convention October 17; Trinity Wauwatosa; St. Mary's Dousman; St. Andrew's Madison; Holy Communion Lake Geneva; St. Luke's Racine; St. Matthews Kenosha; St. Anskars Hartland; St. Barnabas Richland Center. Lay people from each of these parishes will be traveling this November.
Thank you to the many generous donors who raised money for the Haiti Project Campaign for Clean Water and Electricity. You raised $27,000 and with the match this comes to $54,000. The Gift of Water Program has already had their first community visit. Great things are happening because you shared out of your abundance. Thanks be to God.
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 DeKoven Center presents "Beer as a Path to Spirituality"
The DeKoven Center's Second Tuesday Series presents, "Beer as a Path to Spirituality" on Tuesday, October 13th at 10am in St. Mary's Chapel in Taylor Hall. No charge for this event but donations are appreciated. The DeKoven Center is located at 600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53402.
This presentation is a natural culmination of Sarah Bussell's education and professional experience. Already bestowed with a culinary degree from Kendall College, she completed her bachelor's degree in Religion & Philosophy from Lake Forest College in 2008 where she focused particularly on Food & Religion. After graduating, she managed and brewed at a local nanobrewery. Bussell's "Beer as a Path to Spirituality" presentation is the result of stirring all those things together in the melting pot of her interests, research and experience. Even non-beer drinkers can appreciate the history of this ancient brew and how it has shaped our civilizations and provided a means to connect with the Earth, our communities, and even our faiths.
For more information on this presentation and on the other "Second Tuesday" presentations, call the DeKoven Center at (262)633-6401 or click HERE.
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 Milwaukee CROP Hunger Walk takes place October 11th
Excitement is building for the Interfaith Conference's 30th annual Greater Milwaukee CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday afternoon, October 11, at Milwaukee's lakefront next to McKinley Marina. For the first time, we will be collecting fresh produce from home gardens or stores (thanks to help from Tikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee) in addition to packaged, nonperishable food for the Hunger Task Force. Special features include the Mariachi Zamora band, the Salsabrosa Dance Company, the Kohl's Design It! mobile craft lab, a costumed balloon lady, a fun obstacle course for kids plus cookies, pizza, bananas and other snacks.
Registration is free and starts at 12:15 p.m., with
2-mile and 5-mile walks at 1:30 p.m.
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Thinking about attending Diocesan Church Development Institute? Registration is now open!
Our First weekend in Diocesan Church Development Institute is November 7th and 8th. It is a great opportunity for new leaders to learn skills in assessing their context and parish system. A key emphasis is in developing skills to gather data, develop a plan, implement said plan and evaluate. Learning with other parish leaders helps with creativity and gives great support while in the program and after. We do lead this training and Saturday and Sunday intentionally so lay leaders can attend. We have heard over the years how difficult it is for people to take Friday off and this change has helped open the door to leaders who would not be able to attend. One of the other benefits we feel is in how we become a worship community. The Book of Common Prayer is not only a resource but a book we do use every weekend - morning and evening. Join us. Registration will be closed on Oct. 15th.
MORE INFORMATION - REGISTRATION INFORMATION Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Congregations, at 414-272-3028/ext. 158 or e-mail: Bean@diomil.org . |
REGISTER NOW!
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Diocesan Convention 2015 invites you to be part of the convention community
The 168th annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee will take place on Saturday, October 17 at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield.
The theme of this year's diocesan convention is:
A Eucharistic People: a community of thanksgiving
"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart, I will tell of
all your wonderful deeds." Psalm 9:1
As we gather in beautiful Noble Victory Memorial Chapel for the 9am opening Eucharist, we hope that many visitors will join us -- you do not have to be a clergy or lay deputy to attend the convention Eucharist!
Indeed, visitors are welcomed and invited to participate in as much of convention as they wish (see visitor registration form below). All members of the diocese are encouraged to come and help us celebrate our theme of thanksgiving!
After the Eucharist, there will be a continental breakfast, followed by a presentation on taking our Faith into our communities, focusing on the "I will tell of all your wonderful deeds" part of our convention theme. Speakers will include Jennifer Henery, Ph.D., religious studies instructor at SJNMA, SJNMA cadets, Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, and
Alice Mirk, coordinator of our Diocesan Community Connection and parish leader at St. Paul's, Watertown. Coordinator for our Diocesan Community Connection
and parish leader at St. Paul's in Watertown. Not only will you hear stories from the cadets of how outreach opportunities have deepened their faith and their call to mission, you will also hear stories of how a parish community has united a town around a common mission. Our hope is that you will leave Convention with not only a desire but also a way to create a sustainable community connection.
The business meeting takes place after lunch, beginning at 1:30 p.m. with adjournment at 4:30 pm.
The links below will provide further information on convention, including an outline of the schedule, as well as registration forms. Questions? Please contact Barbara Klauber, Administrative Assistant, at the diocesan office at info@diomil.org or (414) 272-3028/ext. 111. She will be happy to help!
ALL members of the diocese are welcome at diocesan convention!
Resolutions / Nominations / proposed 2016 Diocesan Budget are now available on the diocesan website - click HERE. Please see the preceding article for information on Pre-Convention Convocation Meetings. |
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Pre-Convention Meetings set in Convocations
The seven convocations of the Diocese of Milwaukee have scheduled their Pre-Convention meetings, where convocation deans will review convention plans and materials with clergy and lay deputies. These materials are all available on the diocesan website - click HERE. The Convocation Pre-Convention Meeting schedule is as follows:
- Metro Convocation 9/22 @ 5pm at St. Paul's, Milwaukee
- Waukesha Convocation 9/23 @ 6:30pm at St. Bartholomew's, Pewaukee
- Central Convocation 9/26 @ 9:00am at St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson
- River Convocation 9/27@ 4 pm at Trinity, Baraboo
- North Convocation 9/30 @ 5pm at St. Aidan's, Hartford
- South Convocation 10/3 @ Noon at St. Matthew's, Kenosha
- West Convocation 10/6 @ 7pm at St. Luke's, Madison
Please see the following article for more information on the October 17th Diocesan Convention.
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 Education for Ministry (EfM)
EfM is a distance-learning program for adult Christian formation through theological education and reflection offered by the Beecken Center of the School of Theology at the University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee ( http://efm.sewanee.edu/ ). Through study, prayer, and reflection, EfM helps participants move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God's kingdom as they better apprehend the connections between their faith and their lives.
Most of our EfM groups meet weekly (Sept-June) in various churches around our diocese. There is also an EfM Online program you can join if you have time constraints. Our Diocesan EfM coordinator is Mr. Bill Stotts, wmnmex@aol.com . You may email him with updates about your EfM group and facilitator contact, to find a group meeting in your area, or for more information. This intense opportunity for study can be life changing and transformational!
OPENINGS IN EfM CLASS
The EfM class sponsored by St. Mark's-Milwaukee at St. John's on the Lake still has openings in all four years. The group meets on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Library at St. John's. Tuition is $350 for the year and includes all texts, study materials, and Continuing Education Units. For more information, contact William Stotts, EfM coordinator for the Diocese of Milwaukee, at wmnmex@aol.com or on Facebook at the EfM page, or at 414-456-0847. |
AROUND THE DIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE
 Celebrate with St. Francis,
Menomonee Falls on Oct. 4th
Come! Celebrate!
The Feast of St. Francis with
St. Francis, Menomonee Falls
October 4 at 9:30 am
Bishop's Visitation and Dedication of a new Narthex and Montenegro Stained Glass Window,
Floor to Rooftop, a celebration of St. Francis and the glory of God's creation.
The dedication will take place in the context of the service of Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist.
We welcome all - friends, neighbors, brothers and sisters in Christ! A celebratory reception will follow.
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 St. Andrew's, Monroe hosts Rummage Sale for Outreach Friday-Saturday, October 2-3 from 9am-4pm
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 Sixth Street, Monroe Phone: 608-325-8265
Singing Rooster coffee will be on sale with FREE samples on both days! Remember that 66% of the cost of the coffee goes directly to the farmers in Haiti! Join us for great deals, from fur coats to books to furniture to clothing and homemade PICKLES!
Tell your friends about our sale....!
Contact: Susan Gillespie, 608-299-8232 sbgljg@charter.net .
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 Fall Festival at St. Mary's, Dousman - October 4th
St. Mary's Fall Festival takes place October 4, 2015 from 11am - 3pm. The event is held in conjunction with the Dousman Fire Department. St. Mary's is located at the Corner of Hwy 18 & Hwy 67 - Dousman, WI
Come and experience a day of family fun! For more information, please call the parish office at (262) 965-3924 or download FLYER. Events include:
- Music
- Farmer's Market / Delicious Food and Bake Sale
- Pottery
- Fun Activities for Children
- Hay Rides
- Pumpkin Painting / Face Painting
- Your Picture Taken With A Fireman
- Fire Trucks / Dress up in Fireman's Clothes
- Much More!
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 The Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra presents Mozart Te Deum and Laudate pueri and other selections on Oct. 25 at St. Joseph Chapel in Milwaukee
Mozart Te Deum and Laudate pueri Lotti Dixit Dominus and other selections from morning and evening prayer with chamber orchestra and soloists 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 St. Joseph Chapel 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee (parking at 29th and Orchard) For more info on the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra click HERE.
 Concert at St. Andrew's, Madison on Saturday, October 10th - 3:00 pm: Music for Clarinet and Saxophone
St. Andrew's Church, Madison kicks off its 5th annual concert series with music provided by UW-Platteville faculty members Corey Mackey, clarinet; Allen Cordingley, saxophone and Elaina Burns, piano. The 3 artists perform under the name "ensemble 135". A diverse program is sure to delight the ear. Come join us. Admission is free, though a free will offering is taken at the door. The church is located at 1833 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53726 For more information see the church's website under music: www.standrews-madison.org .
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 Harvest Fundraising Dinner on October 16 benefits Food Pantry at Grace, Madison MADISON - Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry will hold it's third annual Share Your Harvest Fundraising Dinner October 16, 2015, from 6-9pm at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison. Tickets to the event are $75 or $600 for a table of eight, and $45 of each ticket purchase is tax deductible. Purchase tickets online at gracefoodpantry.weebly.com by 6pm, October 9. Click HERE for flyer. The event will include a buffet dinner, cash bar, live music by the Dave Stoler Jazz Duo, and raffle. Some of the top prizes being raffled are night stay vouchers for Hotel Red, Edgewater Hotel, and Great Wolf Lodge, and electronics from Best Buy. Winner need not be present. A keynote address will also be provided by Nina Simone Brathwaite, Ph.D., entitled Stepping Back Into the Community: The Barriers to Reentry After Incarceration. Dr. Brathwaite is a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and clinical Psychologist for the Department of Justice's infamous super-maximum security complex known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," Administrative Maximum Facility in Fremont, CO. Working with maximum security inmates suffering mental illness and severe behavioral challenges, she developed the first successful treatment program for incarcerated males with a history of substance abuse and trauma. All proceeds from the Share Your Harvest dinner will benefit the Grace Food Pantry's mission to feed over 450 area families each month. __________________________________________
 Bizarre Ladies of St. Dymphna's & The Live Nativity performance Oct. 25
The parish of St. Paul's, Watertown (South Second Street & Spring Street, Watertown, WI) will put on this lively performance on October 25th at 2pm at the church.
For tickets ($10/each) please call the parish office at 920-261-9742).
Click HERE for more information on special events page of the parish's website.  Swedish Pancake Breafast Nov. 1st at St. John the Divine, Burlington On Sunday, November 1st from 8:30am to 11:00am 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.Menu features Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries and Strawberries, Ham & 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.
 St. Andrew's, Madison hosts Choral Evensong A service of Choral Evensong commemorating St. James of Jerusalem (October 23) will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. Choral Evensong is a treasure of the Anglican Church. Come enjoy the candlelit sanctuary accented by beautiful music led by the St. Andrew's Chancel choir and friends, a recorder ensemble and the church's beautiful 21 rank tracker pipe organ. The Rev. Dorota Pruski will lead. Mr. Ken Stancer is the music director and organist.
The church is located at 1833 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53726 - www.standrews-madison.org
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 The Pikipiki Ride to support Diocese of Newala takes place October 10th
Christ Church, Whitefish Bay is hosting a "Pikipiki Ride" on October 10, 2015 at 10am at Estabrook Park to support the Diocese of Newala, the Diocese of Milwaukee's companion diocese in Tanzania. There will be a 10 mile bike ride for adults and a 3-mile Little-Pikipiki for children.
See FLYER for more information.
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For those wondering about Ordination . . .
Wondering about ordination?
Commission on Ministry Informational Meeting
Saturday, January 9, 2016, 10 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Mary 's, Dousman
For those discerning a call to
- the diaconate
- the priesthood
- professional chaplaincy
along with their sponsoring rector.
Those wishing to attend need to register with the President of the Commission on Ministry, The Rev. Martha Berger, at martha.branson.berger@gmail.com (deadline Dec. 31).
The New COM Manual, with the discernment timeline and responsibilities, can be found on the diocesan website's COM page under the Strengthening Congregations tab at www.diomil.org
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Overcoming Racism & Inequality Speaker Series at Grace Church, Madison oannounced
Grace Church, Madison (116 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703) will host a speaker series on Overcoming Racism & Inequity on October 14, 28, November 3. All sessions begin at 7pm and are open and free to the public. See FLYER for more info or contact the parish at 608-255-5147 or togracechurchrector@gmail.com . The first speaker will be The Rev. David Couper, priest-in-charge at St. Peter's, North Lake and city of Madison chief of police 1972-1993. |
 Creation of Diocesan Youth Council
Calling high school youth! Looking for another way to get involved with your church and diocese?
How about an additional service qualifier for that resume or those college applications?
Interested in leadership and developing these skills?
The Diocese of Milwaukee is looking for qualified youth to participate on a Diocesan Youth Council. What does this council do you ask?
It plans events for the youth of the diocese of course! At this time we want to plan a few major events a year, specifically for spring and fall 2016.
But these will require at least two previous planning sessions. Please keep in mind that this will require some travel and time commitment.
Our first Planning Meeting will be Saturday, November 14, 2015 9am-3pm at St. Paul's, Watertown.
If you are interested in participating please contact Rev. Carla McCook to confirm (mccook@diomil.org). Looking forward to seeing you this fall!
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Madison Area Julian Gathering - October 14th
Madison-Area Julian Gathering Wednesday, October 14, 7:15 - 9:00 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 Bl. Mother 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/discussion of Bl. Julian's revelations. Don't worry if you've never practiced silent 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: (608) 845-2413 or slfiore@mac.com. |
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New Book in Resource Center at Nicholson House
"Choosing Change: How To Motivate Churches To Face The Future" by Peter Coutts, Alban.org.
"Knowing about motivation, resistance, and human behavior can make the difference between squandering and embracing a future requiring change.
Peter Coutts has provided a text rich in ideas, practices, and strategies that can open a fruitful future."
For more information on the Resource Center click here or contact The Rev. Carla McCook at mccook@diomil.org.
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 Safeguarding God's Children/Safeguarding God's People
NEW trainings are coming to Safeguarding God's Children and People! Roll-out begins January 1, 2016!
Clergy - you will have an introduction to the new materials at the Nov. 12th Clergy Day.
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 Prayers for Parishes
The diocesan Commission on Mission and Development has prepared a cycle of prayers for the congregations of the Diocese of Milwaukee. To view the current installment of the cycle, which runs from July through November 2015, please click HERE. This week's prayer appears immediately below.
October 04, 2015 - St. Francis, Menomonee Falls
Loving God, we pray for the faithful people of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Menomonee Falls. May they continue to listen and to respond faithfully to your call, heeding especially opportunities for service and mission, and to live ever more truly as the people you have called them to be. In the name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen.
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, compiled by the Order of Julian of Norwich, which includes both Diocese of Milwaukee and Diocese of Newala parishes and ministries, is also posted on the diocesan website, along with the Commission on Mission and Development's "Prayers for the Parishes of the Diocese of Milwaukee". Parishes are encouraged to make use of both these resources in their weekly prayers and Services.
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 Resources for congregations from Episcopal Church Foundation
Just in time for the start of the congregational program year, the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) is offering free webinars on a variety of topics including vestry leadership, starting a planned giving program, "scrappy church ministry", and the basics of capital campaigns. Click HERE for more information on each webinar and to register!
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 Vestry Resource Guide available from Episcopal Church Foundation
Whether you're a new vestry member or a seasoned veteran, the newly revised Vestry Resource Guide is essential reading. With a deliberate focus on the importance of lay and clergy leadership teams, you'll find comprehensive information and advice about the ministry of the vestry, leading faith communities, stewardship, and navigating clergy transitions.
Vestry Resource Guide is developed in partnership with Episcopal Church Foundation.
Also available in Spanish, and on Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and on iTunes.
Click HERE for more info / to purchase
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 St. Francis House announces plans for celebration of its
100th Anniversary Two events have been scheduled to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of SFH during the 2015-2016 school year. The first event is for sharing memories. On Friday, October 16, the newly renovated house will be open for tours 9 am to 9 pm, visits with the chaplain and some students, and a formal program from 7-8:30 pm. Recording equipment will be on site to contribute to our story-telling efforts. A website (live as of Sept 1st) will walk alumni through the steps to contribute remotely. Details for the April 23, 2016 celebration dinner will be released shortly. For more information, questions contact: Joanne Oliver, Co- Chair |
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GENERAL CONVENTION 2015 Summary available
Interested in what took place at this year's General Convention? A Summary of Actions of the 78th General Convention is now available online at the General Convention website HERE. The summary includes results of resolutions and the membership of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church, and other bodies elected or appointed at General Convention. The 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church was held June 25 - July 3, in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). The Episcopal Church's General Convention is held every three years, and is the bicameral governing body of the Church. It comprises the House of Bishops, with upwards of 200 active and retired bishops, and the House of Deputies, with clergy and lay deputies elected from the 108 dioceses and three regional areas of the Church, at more than 800 members. |
 Parishes - Apply for a Ministry Development Grant (Applications due October 15, 2015)
Mission and Development is interested in helping support Parish projects that meet one of the following criteria:
- strengthens the congregation's identity and purpose
- deepens the congregation's engagement with the local community, or
- fosters healthy and effective organizational dynamics within the parish
For more information and for an application form to apply for a 2015 Fall Ministry Development Grant, click HERE.
Questions? Please contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Congregations, at bean@diomil.org or by calling (414) 272-3028 / ext. 158.
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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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