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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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Please keep Haiti Mission Trip members in your prayers
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Haiti Mission Trip members prepare for departure
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Please pray for Dr. Jennifer Henery and her students at St. John's NW Military Academy in Delafield, as they take part in their first Global Service Learning Course. Partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee's Haiti Project, Dr. Henery and John Meacham of the Haiti Project Steering Committee are spending a week at St. Marc's School in Haiti, engaging in cultural and language exchange and working alongside community members on water purification and sanitation efforts. Three female students, including Dr. Henery's daughter, Maggie, are participating as well. The report from Sunday included: worship with the community with St. Marc's parish and basketball and soccer games with the children in Jeannette. They left for Haiti on Friday, March 11 and return on Monday, March 21. Please keep them in your prayers this week.
-- From Heidi Ropa, Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project coordinator
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Blessed James DeKoven Festival Day - April 10, 2016
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Blessed James DeKoven
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Sunday, 10 April, 2016
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
Making Sense of the American Spiritual Landscape
April 9th at St. Paul's, Milwaukee
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The Rev. Dr.
Frederick W. Schmidt, Jr..
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On Saturday, April 9, 2016, St. Paul's Church, 914 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will sponsor a workshop that will explore the status of spirituality in America today. The event will run from 9AM to 3PM and will include lunch for $10. There is no registration fee. If you are a spiritual leader or you are simply trying to make sense of your own faith in conversation with those around you, this workshop is designed for you.
The presenter, The Reverend Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt, Jr. will discuss how the high-tide denominationalism of the fifties and sixties quickly gave way to a new American spiritual landscape at the end of the twentieth century. Under consideration will be:
- What are the dominant trends on that landscape?
- What do they tell us about the church's future?
- How do we orient ourselves spiritually in this new world order?
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 Daughters of the King Spring Assembly April 23rd at St. Peter's, Ft. Atkinson
Women of the Diocese of Milwaukee are cordially invited to the 2016 Spring Assembly of the Order of the Daughters of the King on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson.
Retreat leaders are June Paul, author and Daughter. Registration not necessary but please rsvp to Virginia Laurent at laurent70@charter.net or (262) 473-4719.
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A Call to Local Artists . . . 
ART AS PRAYER SHOW
Wednesday, MARCH 9TH - SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH. HELD AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DELAVAN, which is located at 503 E. Walworth Avenue. * 262-728-5292.
For a complete listing of the artists that will be featured, the viewing schedule, and special events, click HERE.
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art." - Leonardo do Vinci
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Send your events to E-NEWS at info@diomil.org!
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Madison-Area Regional Confirmation: Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.
The Madison-area Episcopal churches have been preparing for confirmation and reception together since early February. We invite you to join us at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. for a confirmation/reception service, Bishop Miller presiding. Any churches interested in sending confirmands are most welcome; please contact the Rev. Dorota Pruski (associate@standrews-madison.org) for more information. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for this special celebration!
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 Regional Confirmation set for July 9th at St. Luke's, Racine
The South Convocation will host a Regional Confirmation at St. Luke's, Racine on 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Bishop Miller will officiate.
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, rector of St. Matthew's, Kenosha, is coordinator for the Regional Confirmation. Parishes wishing to participate are asked to contact him at rector.stmatts@gmail.com
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 Lent takes on a new meaning . . . Being a "fit" Christian has taken on a whole new meaning for some congregations this Lent.
At St. George's Church in Laguna Hills, California, "Bod4God", and "Holy Hikes" have transformed Lent from "a sit and wait time" to a more purposeful season for parishioner Sherry Wright. Pairing the physical activity of the weight-loss programs with their spiritual components has shifted the season into "a growing time" and inspired the realization "that I want to be as healthy and best I can be, to better do God's service," Wright said.
St. George's adopted "Bod4God," a program created by Steve Reynolds, a Baptist pastor who before losing 130 pounds had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
"Christians are one of the most overweight groups in the country," said Reynolds. Since he developed Bod4God, a 12-week series of classes offering weight loss, physical, nutritional and spiritual advice, thousands have lost weight and gained a more holistic understanding of dedicating their physical selves to God.
Did your parish engage in a special activity / ministry during this Lenten season? Please consider sharing it with other parishes via E-NEWS. Send articles to info@diomil.org . |
Leadership Day - II takes place April 16, 2016 at Adams Hall at Nashotah
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150 clergy and laypeople attended Leadership Day I
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Mission and Development planned two Leadership Days for lay and clergy leaders from our parishes to reflect together on who we are, what we have, and what God is calling us to become. We had an outstanding response to our first event in February with Dwight Zcheile. We had 150 in attendance!!
We want you to come as a team to have time to talk, investigate and plan real next steps!
JumpStart: Mission, Purpose, and Financial Sustainability
Saturday, April 16, 9am - 3pm, location Nashotah House, Adams Hall
Ready to take a hard look at your parish's finances? Not sure what the future holds for your congregation? Need a way to start figuring it all out?
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 Madison-Area Julian Gathering
April 13, 2016
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
April 13, 2016, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
The Madison-Area Julian Gathering has been meeting for six years, reading and discussing the hopeful theology of St. Julian of Norwich, and practicing contemplative prayer together. Upon having worked our way carefully through Julian's 14th Century masterpiece of trust and joy in the goodness of God, we've decided to start at the beginning and do it all over again! If you're interested in getting in on the ground floor, please join us! For additional information, or if you have questions, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com
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Looking for a job?
Looking for work or know someone who is? Check out these opportunities. Date posted appears by job listing.
Accounting Assistant (3/09/2016)
This is a permanent part-time position 12-16 hours per week with the Diocese of Milwaukee that will support the Finance Officer in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department of the Episcopal Diocese. Click HERE for job description and contact information.
Business Administrator (02/24/2016)
Christ Church, Whitefish Bay has a PT position open immediately. Click HERE for job description and contact information.
Case Manager (02/17/2016)
Sussex Outreach Services (SOS) is a small non-profit organization serving Hamilton School District. Case Manager position is 20-24 hours/week. Click HERE for job description and contact information.
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 Good Friday Offering supports Church in Jerusalem & Middle East
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, "Our journey during Lent always leads us to Jerusalem . . . Our journey as Episcopalians also includes remembering our sister and brother Christians in the Holy Land who maintain the faith which we hold so dear. The political, social and spiritual challenges are well known.
Their witness is an inspiration . . . every congregation is encouraged by the Presiding Bishop to participate in the Good Friday Offering. This tradition is decades old and is an important statement of our solidarity with the members of the four dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. We have a Gospel imperative to be sure they know they are not forgotten . . . "
Good Friday Offerings should be sent to:
DFMS - Protestant Episcopal Church US
P. O. Box 958983
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 CAMP WEBB 2016 
REGISTER NOW!
Camp Webb is filling up FAST for 2016
Don't miss out . . . REGISTER NOW!
Registration fees are $400 / session. Haven't registered yet? Go to the website, as there may still be room . . .
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 DCDI graduates invited to join community
Graduates of the Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI), now there is a community for you. We are currently building it and want to include you! In order to facilitate community, we look forward to connecting with you at a social on April 10, 2016.
Click HERE for more info or contact Donna Holmes at donnaholmes604@gmail.com.
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 St. Francis House 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
On April 23, St. Francis House celebrates the ministry's 100th anniversary, a celebration that very much belongs to all of the Episcopal churches in our diocese - to everyone who has been a part of SFH as alumni, supporters, and friends.
The celebration begins at SFH with Evening Prayer at 5:15 PM, led by Bishop Miller, and the blessing of a large icon, gifted to SFH by the alumni family. Drazen Dupor, the iconographer, will be on hand to speak about the icon. The celebration continues at St. Dunstan's, with dinner at 6:30 PM. There will be displays from different eras at SFH, a short program, and lots of new and old friends. Ample parking will be available at St. Dunstan's, with a shuttle to and from campus for evening prayer. Tickets are $35. Seating will be limited to 100 people. You can reserve your tickets for the evening at www.stfrancisuw.org.
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LENT IN THE DIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE
 Stations of the Cross & Eucharist at St. John's On The Lake Chapel on March 16th at 9:30 am
Stations of the Cross and Holy Eucharist at Saint John's On The Lake Chapel on Wednesday, March 16 from 9:30-11:30 am. St. John's On The Lake is located at 1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI.
Saint John's On The Lake will be holding a quiet morning of prayer and reflection where we will intentionally walk and pray the stations of the cross together with time for silent reflection in between. Our journey will lead us to the altar where we will celebrate the Eucharist together.All are invited to attend. If you plan on attending, please R.S.V.P. to Chaplain Jana Troutman-Miller at 414-831-6885, and try to arrive by 9:15 a.m. Parking is available both to the north and south of the building and you will sign in at the desk.
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 Lenten service, supper, book study at St. Mark's, Beaver Dam Soup Supper/Lenten Book Study/Stations of The Cross ~ This year St. Mark's, Beaver Dam is trying something new for Lent. We are extending an invitation to our brothers and sisters in the wider community and especially to our Lutheran brothers and sisters at First Lutheran Church to join us for our Lenten Soup Supper; Lenten Book Study and Stations of the Cross. We will meet on Thursday evenings with the schedule of Feb 18th- March 17th. Beginning with Soup@5:30pm; Book Discussion from 6:00-7:00pm and will conclude with Stations of the Cross @7:00 pm. We do an opening Collect and a short reading before each one of Stations of the Cross with a short Prayer. We take turns reading each reading and conclude with the Lord's Prayer and a closing Prayer. Our Book study will be on St. Benedict's Toolbox.
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 Lenten Worship at St. James Church of Milwaukee
St. James of Milwaukee will emphasis our personal relation with Jesus this Lenten season. The preaching themes on the Sundays in Lent will stress the to opening our hearts and hands to God and our service to the neighbor. The preaching themes will be " The Heart believing in Love, The Heart of Transformation, The Heart that Waits, The Heart of Forgiveness and The Heart of Costly Love." These themes will be based on the Gospel Lessons with practical applications.
On the 1st Sunday of Lent there will be an Intergenerational Event for adults and children, which is designed to be interactive. The book " Rediscovering Jesus" by Matthew Kelly will be given to all families in the Parish. This book sets forth these questions: Who am I? Who is God? What am I here for? What matters most? What are my unique talents and abilities? What will my contribution be? We will discover the answers to these questions most completely by encountering Jesus.
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 Lenten Soup Supper & Service
Wednesdays at 6pm during Lent at Trinity, Janesville Every Wednesday during Lent at 6pm (February 17, 24 & March 2, 9, 16) Trinity's Ortmayer Hall - Corner of Court & Atwood Street in Janesville. All are welcome!
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 Families invited to host international students from SJNMA over school breaks
Are you interested in cultural exchange? Host an international student from St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA)! Students come to SJNMA from more than 12 different countries and many are unable to return home over school breaks. For more information, contact Stephanie Ihler at SJNMA at (262) 646-7186 or sihler@sjnma.org or see flyer (below).
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Altar Guild Adventure 2016 set for May 18th in Chicago
The Diocesan Altar Guild would very much appreciate it if parishes would put the message below in their Sunday bulletins for the next couple weeks and in their newsletters. Specific details will follow soon.
Questions? Contact Micki Hoffmann (Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild)
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Interfaith Conference Luncheon Series
Make Reservations Now! Deadline Near!
5 TUESDAYS IN MARCH Luncheon/Lecture Series
The series topic is "Wisconsin: What Happened to the Common Good?"
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 from Noon - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by the Peace and International Issues Committee
of the INTERFAITH CONFERENCE of GREATER MILWAUKEE, each luncheon/lecture will take place at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee - a Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 1342 North Astor Street in Milwaukee.
Cost: $65.00 - series of five or $15.00 - individual sessions (Includes a simple vegetarian meal).
more info - registration
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The Vestry Resource Guide, is published by the Episcopal Church Foundation, is available in English and Spanish through Forward Movement which also contains information on ordering digital versions of The Vestry Resource Guide.
Click HERE to purchase / get more info.
Questions about this resource? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, at Bean@diomil.org or (414) 272-3028 / ext. 158.
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 Safeguarding God's Children/Safeguarding God's People - Class with Trainer at Wisconsin Dells on May 21st
The next Safeguarding God's Children training with a Certified Trainer takes place on May 21 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Wisconsin Dells from 9am - Noon. To register click HERE. If your parish wants to host training in 2016 contact Deacon Terry Garner soon at dcnterry.g@gmail.com . |
 Parish input sought on distribution of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) funding . . .
Please click HERE to read the Commission's letter and then make sure that your parish provides its input. Questions? Contact The Rev. Carol Smith at: |
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Ministry Development Grants available to parishes
Again this year, the Diocese of Milwaukee's Mission and Development department is offering grants that 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,
- fosters healthy and effective organizational dynamics within the parish
Click HERE for an application. Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, at bean@diomil.org . Application deadline is APRIL15, 2016. |
 Prayers for Parishes
The diocesan Commission on Mission and Development has prepared a cycle of prayers for the congregations of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
March 20, 2016 - Holy Trinity, Prairie du Chien
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, we pray for the people of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Prairie du Chien. Help them to grow as your disciples and be a beacon of God's love in their community. Renew their energy and resolve to love and care for each other while inviting and welcoming all who desire such a community of faith. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ, who with You and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns in perfect unity, now and forever. Amen.
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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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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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