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Barbara Klauber, Editor
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A message of peace and hope from the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East . . .
The Most Rev'd Suheil S. Dawani, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East offers the following message of hope and peace for the Advent and Christmas seasons in 2015. A litany for Peace in the Holy Land is also offered for use in parishes. Click HERE to view both. |
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ADVENT SERVICES AROUND THE DIOCESE
 Lessons & Carols at St. Paul's, Milwaukee December 12th at 4pm
A long-standing tradition of the Advent and Christmas season for hundreds of Milwaukeeans is the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols held at St. Paul's Church, 914 East Knapp, Milwaukee, 53202. This year's Festival, the 42nd annual, will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 4PM.
Be sure to join hundreds of other Milwaukeeans at one of the areas premiere holiday traditions to reflect upon the season in Scripture, music and prayer in the beauty of St. Paul's Church.
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 Lessons & Carols Dec. 6th at
All Saints' Cathedral
All Saints' Cathedral invites all members of the diocese and wider community to attend an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 6th. Organ prelude begins at 3:30 pm; service begins at 4pm. A festive reception will follow the service. ALL ARE WELCOME! All Saints' Cathedral is located at 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. __________________________________________________
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BOOK REVIEW
Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World
reviewed by The Rev. Martha Berger
Just before leaving for the Presiding Bishop's installation and my own retreat, I finished a book I'd had on my bedside stand, Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World by Shirley Hershey Showalter.
Most of this autobiography recounts Showalter's childhood and teenage years in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She grew up on the "Home Place" which wa s homesteaded by the first Mennonites to arrive in the area. Shirley joined the church when she made a commitment to God in her early teen years, donning the white prayer cap to conceal her hair and wearing modest dresses.
With this change, she became "plain" as the Mennonites call those who adopt these ways of dress and humble behavior. Most of the book is about the formative years inside the Mennonite world, as seen by a girl who always yearns for achievement, for education, for a marriage of her faith with her intellectual drive.
Sometimes, the jewel in a book comes at the end. This time it was on the very last page. Having looked back upon a remarkable life, Shirley Showalter turns her attention forward toward the last great achievement of every life. "The closer I get to the day of death, the day I have known about since the age of six, the more I go back to the wisdom in the old books and the more I remember dear faces. What I seek in both are glimpses of glory; what my ear wants to hear is eternal music. When I hold my grandchildren, I relax into the light we share, coming from and going back to God.
Death will be my last great adventure.
Like always, I'm both excited and afraid.
My family, my church, and my vocational calling have prepared me.
I turn toward the morning and face again the great unknown...Beyond the mountains lie more mountains.
Beyond the meadows, another Home Place.
Beyond everything visible, all things invisible.
Beyond everything known, the glittering unknown.
Beyond the glitter, the gold."
Blush, p. 250
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The Rev. Martha Berger serves as priest-in-charge at St. Francis, Menomonee Falls. This review is re-printed with her permission from the November 30, 2015 issue of E-Canticle, the parish newsletter.
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Here & There . . .
Photos from around the Diocese of Milwaukee
After attending the funeral of a friend at Nashotah cemetery recently, Fr. James Kaestner, long time priest of this diocese (retired) went with some friends to Wells Street Pub in Delafield. Seeing this poster advertising the book, "The Tarnished Collar" outside the establishment, Fr. Kaestner says that he "couldn't resist having my photo taken with it"!
[Editor's Note: We at E-NEWS are absolutely positively sure that there is NO tarnish on Fr. Kaestner's collar!]
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Fr. Bill McLemore of Church of the Holy Communion in Lake Geneva, sends in this photo of five choir members who showed up for services this past Sunday dressed to advertise the parish's ' "Cookie Walk" which takes place December 5th (10am-4pm) and features crafts and gifts in addition to baked goods. Left to right in photo: Penny Atkinson, Lathan Toland, Michelle Walsh, Shirley Phillips, Sue Gootson. ______________________________________________________
E-NEWS would love to receive photos showing what's happening in and around YOUR parish or in the lives of its members and clergy. Please send to info@diomil.org in JPEG format. Thank you!
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HELP WANTED
Interim Organist: Grace Episcopal Church, Madison, WI, has an immediate opening for an interim organist to start as early as 1/04/2016 and e nd on 5/30/2016. The position is 10 hours a week at AGO rates. Duties include accompaniment during Thursday evening choir rehearsals, 7:15 pm.- 8:45 pm., and organist for Sunday Worship at 8 am. and 10 am. For a detailed Position Description and/or to submit resum� with references (by 12-16-2015), contact: gracechurchmadison@charter.net. For info about Grace Church and the music program, visit http://www.gracechurchmadison.org/. For info about the Grace Casavant Fr�res organ, visit http://www.casavantfreres.com/new_temp/anglais/Recent/PDFs/3639.pdf.
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 Bach Chamber Choir presents "The Spirit of Merry Olde England on January 3, 2016 The Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra Brian McLinden, Music Director presents "The Spirit of Merry Olde England" featuring Britten's Ceremony of Carols, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and other traditional English carols on Sunday, January 3, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Chapel 1501 South Layton Blvd. (South 27th Street), Milwaukee (parking lot at 29th & Orchard; enter the building at the Alexia Circle entrance in back on South 29th Street; a receptionist will then direct you).
Tickets
$17 in advance, $18 at the door, $10 for students, $1 senior discount (cash or check only, please)
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United Thank Offering Board presents December challenge to benefit Episcopal Migration Ministries
Deemed Advent: Journey from Gratitude to Hope, the UTO board is challenging Episcopalians to support refugee welcome in the United States through its 2015 Ingathering Challenge.
"Jesus was part of a refugee family," commented Sandra Squires, President of the United Thank Offering board. "We should be able to relate to the upheaval of today's refugees through our love of him. For Advent and Christmas 2015, Episcopalians are asked to express gratitude with increased prayers of thanksgiving and daily giving to their Blue Boxes in remembrance of Jesus and today's refugees."
United Thank Offering will match the first $30,000 given by December 31, 2015 that is marked "EMM-UTO." The challenge, which kicks off immediately, will continue throughout December 2015.
TO DONATE
Checks or online donations should have UTO-EMM in the memo line/comments section. Mail to: United Thank Offering
DFMS - Protestant Episcopal Church US
P.O. Box 958983
St. Louis, MO 63195-8983
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Catechism Challenge 2016 -- GET READY!
Catechism Challenge 2016 - Catechism Challenge 2016! Starts Jan 1, 2016! Join us on Diocesan Formation Facebook page  (https://www.facebook.com/DioMilFormation/?ref=bookmarks) - every day we will have opportunity to read and respond to a Quick Catechism Clip. The Rev. Bill McLemore, Priest at Holy Communion, Lake Geneva, wrote these reflections on our BCP Catechism. Together we can deepen our learning about our Episcopal faith during the early part of 2016!
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 Applications available for 2016 UTO Grants to Youth/Seminarians
In connection with the above article about UTO's Challenge collection, UTO is offering grants for 2016 to youth and seminarians. More information is available on the UTO website (scroll down toward the bottom of the page to the 2016 Grant Forms box for applications and guidelines).
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 CAMP WEBB 2016 - REGISTER NOW!
Camp Webb is filling up FAST for 20
16 -- almost half the slots are already filled.
Don't miss out . . . REGISTER NOW!
CAMP WEBB 2016 Registration runs fr
om October 17, 2015 - January 15, 2016Early registration is $375 beginning Oct 17th to January 15, 2016.
Regular registration fees are $400 (Jan 16-Mar 1).
Registration fills up fast. Register early and get the discount!
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Leadership Days in 2016 for Clergy and Lay leaders
PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES!
Leadership Days in 2016 for Clergy and Parish lay leaders/Vestry members
Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Nashotah House Seminary
This leadership day will feature Dwight Zscheile speaking on the changing culture of the church.
Dwight Zscheile is an Episcopal priest and associate professor of congregational mission and leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He also serves part-time as associate priest at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in St. Paul. He is author of The Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age (Morehouse Publishing, 2014), People of the Way: Renewing Episcopal Identity (Morehouse Publishing, 2012) and The Missional Church in Perspective: Mapping Trends and Shaping the Conversation (with Craig Van Gelder, Baker Academic 2011) and editor of Cultivating Sent Communities: Missional Spiritual Formation (Eerdmans, 2012). A graduate of Stanford University (BA), Yale University (MDiv) and Luther Seminary (PhD, Congregational Mission and Leadership), he previously served congregations in Virginia and Connecticut. Dwight's experience growing up in a secular home in California has shaped his commitment to helping the church cultivate Christian community with new populations and generations in today's changing world.
Please let Peggy Bean, Canon for Congregations, know if you are interested in attending:
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 DOES YOUR PARISH NEED A JUMP-START?
Saturday, April 16, 2016 (9am-3pm) - Location TBA
LOCATION to be announced as it depends on how many plan to attend. It is hoped that all parishes will be represented by both clergy and Lay leaders/vestry members. Locations to accommodate these numbers are being investigated by those planning this session.
Please e-mail Peggy Bean, Canon for Congregations, if you plan to attend: bean@diomil.org .
Does this describe your church?
- Preserving the building has become your mission
- Finances are tight
- Too many empty seats on Sunday
- Tired and worried leadership
Hear examples of how other churches are solving their building dilemmas.
Discussions will be solution focused. Thinking will be outside the box.
$25 will buy you lunch and a lot of hope.
For more information on JUMP START!
contact: Peggy Bean, Canon for Congregations
bean@diomil.org 414-272-3028 / ext. 158
Please share this information and flyer with your parish. THANK YOU!
Click here for a FLYER with this information. ________________________________________________________
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AROUND THE DIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE
 Haitian Musician, Mona Augustin Performsat St. Andrew's, Madison on Dec. 5th at 3pm Mona Augustin will perform Haitian folk music with social justice themes at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Madison. Goodwill offerings at the door will raise money for his non-profit Mozayik which is in the process of relocating a village of people who lost their homes during the earthquake 5 years ago. A complementary dessert reception in the parish hall will follow, hosted by St. Andrew's and Grace Episcopal Church parishioners. The reception will provide opportunities to support the Haitian economy through the sale of Singing Rooster coffee and chocolate. Haitian Art sales benefit artists and St. Marc's School in Jeannette, Haiti.
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 Trinity, Mineral Point Holiday Gift Fair on Dec. 5th 9am - 3pm Trinity, Mineral Point is holding its 59th annual Holiday Gift Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 9am - 3pm. A ham sandwich or BBQ lunch with potato salad, coleslaw and homemade pie will be served from 10:30am - 2:30 pm. Pie and coffee served all day. The Holiday Gift Fair features gourmet baked goods, Christmas decorations and gifts, needlework and crafts, and homemade candy. ALL ARE WELCOME! Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 409 High Street, Mineral Point, WI 53565.
 St. Mark's, Beaver Dam Annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 12th - Doors Open at 8am - runs 'til 11am This is a Cookie Walk! Cookies, cakes and much more -- mix and match for $8.00 per pound! Check it out . . . all are welcome! The parish supports a local charity with a tithe of the proceeds. St. Mark's is located at 700 Mill Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916. _____________________________________
 Christmas Bazaar and Brat Fry at
St. Aidan's, Hartford on Dec. 5th
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church at 670 East Monroe Street in Hartford, Wisconsin invites you to their Christmas Bazaar and Brat Fry on December 5th from 9am - 2pm. Bake Sale features wonderful homemade Christmas cookies. Crafts -- handmade items by parishioners including knit items, wooden crafts, ornaments and children's gifts. Lunch is served from 10am - 1pm and offers brats, homemade soups and breads plus dessert. Visits with Santa are offered from 11am - 1pm. See FLYER for more information!
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 Advent Retreat at DeKoven Center WAIT: An Advent Reflective Retreat at The DeKoven Center, Racine, WI Date: December 2-4, 2015
Conductor: The Rev. Sam Portaro
Cost: $200
Wait, the four-letter curse of our time, is nonetheless at the thematic heart of Advent. In a series of meditations punctuated by worship and ample time for reflection, this retreat invites one to enter the annual preparation and anticipation of The Nativity with a renewed sense of the role and importance of waiting, and The Wait. The Retreat begins with a Gathering Reception Wednesday evening at 5:00 and closes on Friday morning. The hours follow the familiar monastic pattern of Prayer, Eucharist, Meditation, and Silence. To register or for more information, contact
Sarah Bussell, Assistant, Retreat & Conference Center Manager
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 Cookie and Craft Sale at Holy Communion, Lake Geneva on Dec. 5th
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 5TH
from 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
We will be selling crafts, cocoa, Christmas candy, and of course COOKIES, by the pound.
The Church of the Holy Communion is located at 320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
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Holiday Concert on December 13, 2015 - 1:30PM
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in River Hills
Holiday Concert
December 13, 2015-1:30PM
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
7845 N. River Road
River Hills, WI 53217
St. Christopher's is once again delighted to host a benefit concert for Casa Maria featuring the Collegium Ladyes singing a cappella seasonal music. All are welcome to come and hear music that is well suited to our church season, sung by outstanding choral singers. A reception will follow the hour-long concert.
A free will donation will be received to benefit Casa Maria.
Casa Maria is a home on N. 21st street which offers shelter to homeless women and children. Families stay at the shelter for approximately one month while efforts are made to find them an apartment and perhaps employment. This facility is always filled to capacity.
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About the Collegium Ladyes: The Collegium Ladyes was founded in2010 as a part of UWM's Collegium Musicum, an early music performance program. Many of the Ladyes are professional soloists, music teachers, or choral musicians; all are experienced choral singers who share a love of a cappella vocal music and will present music from a medieval, Renaissance and modern repertoire.
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Advent Lessons & Carols at Nashotah House Seminary
The Choral Scholars of Nashotah House offer A Service of Advent Lessons & Carols on Thursday, December 10 at 5PM in Adams Hall, featuring the St. Francis Adams Hall Organ, installed in Summer 2015.
The Service of Advent Lessons and Carols is a unique part of the English Choral Tradition, begun in the 1800s in schools and colleges where Christmas falls outside of term-time, yet the students and faculty want to share in the expectant festivities of the Advent season. Nashotah House keeps this tradition alive for the 24th consecutive year, singing a wide range of choral music amid favorite congregational hymns and Old Testament lessons foretelling the birth of Jesus Christ. This year's service will include three pieces from the Russian Orthodox tradition (sung in English) together with a brand new arrangement of Vaughan Williams' "This is the Truth Sent from Above" and the traditional English carol, "See Amid the Winter's Snow".
All are welcome. A free-will offering will be collected, and seasonal cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate will be served. Nashotah House is located at 7777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058. Directions - map
For more information contact
Fr. Alexander Pryor, Teaching Fellow in Church Music
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Suggested Reading . . .
Yankee Bishops: New book by one of our own, The Rev. Dr. Charles R. Henery
The office of bishop in the Episcopal Church in the United States has long begged attention from historians.Yankee Bishops: Apostles in the New Republic, 1783 to 1873 is the first collective examination of the American episcopate and offers critical insight into the theory and practice of episcopal ministry in these formative years. In this period, one hundred men were elected and consecrated to the episcopal order and exercised oversight. These bishops firmly believed their office to mirror the primitive pattern of apostolic ministry. How this primitive ideal of episcopacy was understood and lived out in the new republic is the main focus of this study. Yankee Bishops is also the first book to scrutinize and analyze as a body the sermons preached at episcopal consecrations. Yankee Bishops will be a primary source in Anglican and ecumenical studies and of general interest to the reader of American religious and social history.
Charles R. Henery, sometime Professor of Church History and Homiletics and Sub-Dean at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Nashotah, WI presently serves as a supply priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and has recently returned to St. John's Northwestern Military Academy to serve as the interim priest.
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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.
December 6, 2015 - St. Andrew's, Kenosha
Gracious God, whose servant Andrew left his nets to follow your Son Jesus and fish for people: Grant to your faithful followers at St. Andrew's Church in Kenosha wisdom to know where you are guiding them; grant them courage to follow you when you call; and give them open hearts to see you in all things and in all people; in all things, let them know you are present with them; through your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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. _________________________________________________________
CYCLE OF PRAYER for NOV 2015 - NOV 2016
The new cycle of prayer for the Diocese of Milwaukee, prepared by the Commission on Mission and Development (for the period November 29, 2015 - November 20, 2016) is available HERE.
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Madison Area Julian Gathering - December 9, 2015
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, December 9, 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 at slfiore@mac.com or (608) 845-2413.
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Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project invites you to sponsor a schoolchild in Jeannette, Haiti
In the next few weeks current sponsors of schoolchildren at St. Marc's School in Jeannette, Haiti will receive a renewal letter from the Haiti Project asking them to prayerfully consider renewing their commitment to primary and secondary education in the rural, mountain village of Jeannette. The faithfulness of sponsors to the 30 year partnership with Jeannette is making a significant difference in the lives of many young people; indeed, Jeannette is now seeing young adult leaders returning from their professional studies to serve their community.
Not a sponsor? If you would like to sponsor a child, there are 46 first graders in need of sponsors. The Haiti Project would love to find a sponsor for each one of them by Christmas. You can give the gift of sponsorship! Email info@haitiproject.org to arrange for a special Christmas sponsorship for a loved one or go to the https://haitiproject.org/donate/sponsor-a-child-for-school/ website to sponsor today!
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 An Advent Challenge to Parishes from the Diocesan Multicultural Team A special request/challenge from our Diocesan Multicultural Team: As reported at convention this team has been meeting for over a year to discuss ways to encourage our Diocese to build and strengthen relationships with All People. As the Body of Christ we together come to know and serve Jesus yet what we have found is we often don't know too many others who don't look like us or think like us. We live in a changing world and each church says they want to invite others and to be open to all so how do we do this? Over the next few seasons we as a team will be inviting you to have conversations together in your church community. The first conversation is perfect for the Holidays. This advent as you gather together for events or conversations steer the discussions to ethnic and family customs. What have we brought into your family celebrations from your ancestors? What foods, traditions, and stories? Share these stories together - what are the same, similar or really different? We know stories are a wonderful way to build and strengthen community so we hope this Advent Season you all get to know each other better and perhaps this can be a way for you to include new people in a fun and inviting way to get to know your church community. Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes at bean@diomil.org . She will be happy to help and / or refer you to a member of the committee. |
 Safeguarding God's Children/Safeguarding God's People
Click HERE to register online to take a class or any of our online trainings offered by our diocese in Safeguarding God's Children (SGC) and Safeguarding God's People (SGP).
Spring CLASSES with Trainer dates are being set now. If your parish wants to host a spring training contact Deacon Terry Garner soon at dcnterry.g@gmail.com .
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WI Faith Community Nurse Educational Offering
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Faith Community Nursing - Wisconsin Nurses Association
Educational Offering: Chronic Disease Update for the Faith Community
Friday, December 11, 2015
Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI
36500 Aurora Drive, Summit, WI 53066 ALL ARE WELCOME! The purpose of this conference is to enable Faith Community Nurses to positively affect their ministry in terms of healthcare and spirituality for themselves and their clients in today's changing environment. Whether you are an experienced FCN or are just starting out, please join us to share in learning and grow our professional community! Scholarships are available ($30) for anyone who is an Episcopalian or serves an Episcopal congregation. Non nurses are welcomed. For Episcopal scholarships contact Maryfran Crist at mjcrist@CRTelco.com MORE INFORMATION |
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Trustees of Funds & Endowments Announce 4.32% Combined Fund Distribution Payout Rate for 2016
 At its quarterly board meeting on October 22, 2015 the Trustees of Funds and Endowments established an annual Distribution Payout Rate for calendar year 2016 of 4.32% of the Fair Market Value of The Combined Fund as of December 31, 2015. This compares to a Payout Rate of 3.94% in 2015.
The Payout Rate is calculated on 4.5% of the average fair market value of The Combined Fund for the trailing twenty calendar quarters. The 4.5% calculation rate is based on the distribution policy of the Board and is intended to provide a fair income distribution to investors, protect the principal value of the Fund and to provide for growth in the Fund above the rate of inflation.
Parish Treasurers may use the 4.32% payout rate for budget purposes. If you have any questions regarding the Distribution Payout Rate, please contact Michael Hagon at MHagonTFE@wi.rr.com or 414-232-7358. |
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Cultural Exchange Opportunities at SJNMA
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SJNMA cadets include international students
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At this year's diocesan convention, hosted by St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, in Delafield, deputies learned that the academy has a number of international students who are unable to return home for school breaks and holidays. SJNMA would love to hear from members of the diocese who may be interested in cultural exchange/hosting an international student. More information HERE. |
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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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 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.
NEW EfM Group to being in Madison - starting in January 2016! (Time/day still to be determined) Trial Session scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 6:30PM at St. Luke's, Madison (4011 Major Ave, Madison), mentored by Gloria Alt of St. Dunstan's altmode2@gmail.com or 608-235-3817).
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. |
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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