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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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Bishop Miller recovering from surgery
 Bishop Steven Miller's surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff went well on Wednesday (June 29) and he is expected to make a good recovery! As he continues to recuperate, please remember Bishop Miller in your prayers.
For those who have inquired about sending cards and messages, they may be mailed to him c/o the diocesan office and the staff will forward them:
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
804 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Milwaukee
by Barbara Klauber (in consultation with Canon Peggy Bean)
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The Rev.
Bill McLemore
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The Rev. William "Bill" McLemore
The Rev. Bill McLemore, priest at Church of the Holy Communion, Lake Geneva, has accepted a call to serve as rector at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Woodstock, Illinois effective August 1st. His last Sunday at Lake Geneva will be July 24th.
While he will be deeply missed by the people of Holy Communion and many in the wider diocese, everyone is pleased that his new parish is only 10 miles from Fr. McLemore's home in McHenry, Illinois.
Fr. McLemore was ordained to the priesthood in 1966 and is canonically resident in the Diocese of Chicago. His time in our midst here in the Diocese of Milwaukee has been a blessing and we wish him joy in his new parish.
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The Rev. David Pfaff
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The Rev. David A. Pfaff
Even as July 24 will be Fr. McLemore's last Sunday at Lake Geneva, it will be The Rev. David A. Pfaff's first Sunday at Christ Church in Glendale, Ohio, where he was accepted a call to be rector. According to the Christ Church, Glendale website, David will begin his new ministry by celebrating "all three" of the parish's regular Sunday services . . . !
While David has most recently worked for the Chur ch Pension Group as a Regional Account Specialist, many in the Diocese of Milwaukee will remember him from the years he served as Bishop Miller's Canon to the Ordinary (2007-2014) and, before that, as rector of St. Mark's, Milwaukee (1999-2007). We wish David every blessing as he prepared to leave the Diocese of Milwaukee to take up his new ministry in the Diocese of Southern Ohio!
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A gathering of Episcopal and Roman Catholic deacons
by The Rev. Kevin Stewart
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photo by The Rev. Karen Buker
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Deacons and their spouses from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee gathered on Saturday morning, June 25 at Trinity Episcopal Church (Wauwatosa) for their annual time to pray and share; reconnect and reflect. This year Melanie and Kevin Stewart shared their story of their life together and some of the ways they respond to God's call to serve one another, along with others in the workplace and persons in the community. Participants shared stories of ministries in their parishes and communities with particular attention to merciful ministries serving the poor, weak, sick and lonely. The group then did some dreaming about how they might collectively serve persons in want and need.
Their gathering was uplifting. Their time together was energizing. They benefited from mutual support. They appreciated Trinity's hospitality.
So what's next? They will use Saturday's "work product" to guide further dialogue and future action as they move forward in faith, through prayer and by acts of mercy.
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 Call for NOMINATIONS and RESOLUTIONS to 2016 Diocesan Convention
Resolutions and Nominations to the October 7-8, 2016 Diocesan Convention are due August 8th (60 days prior to Convention).
The Nomination Form, which lists positions being elected at this year's Convention, is available on the Diocesan website, as can information on submitting Resolutions. For general information on the Convention, click HERE. Registration materials will be available in July.
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 Parishes! Fall Ministry Development Grants Available from Diocesan Mission and Development
2016 Fall Ministry DevelopmentGrant Applications are now available from the Diocese of Milwaukee Mission and Development Dept. Click HERE for application / more info. Applications are due October 15, 2016.
Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, at bean@diomil.org or (414) 272-3j028/ext. 158.
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The Rev. Seth Dietrich and Christ Church group ready to depart for Haiti
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Christ Church, WFB sends mission trip to Haiti
by Heidi Ropa, Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project Coordinator
Over a two week period beginning June 17 and ending July 2, 18 members of Christ Episcopal Church Whitefish Bay will travel to Jeannette, Haiti . They will be engaging in conversations about healthy partnerships between Haitians and Americans; learning about an agronomy program at St. Marc's school addressing environmental awareness and combating food scarcity; working with children in the community on art projects; and sharing information on water catchment practices. The second week will focus on music workshops as a Haitian choir from Port au Prince works with local youth. Members of Christ Church will also work with Cathy Parrill on oral history gathering in the community. Father Seth Dietrich and Father Seth Raymond will each be in Haiti for a week. Former Haiti Project Coordinator, Cathy Parrill will be leading the trips and serving as interpreter. Please pray for a time of relationship building and rich worship!
For more information about new models of healthy mission trips please read this link:
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
 Storytelling & Drama Workshop for Children age 5-11 at St. Luke's, Madison on Aug. 13th
Do your children like stories?
If so, they are invited to the summer Saturday Workshop at St. Luke's, Madison where they will write, rehearse, create props, and produce their own original plays on the topic of PEACE. The workshop takes place Saturday, August 13th from 9am - 1pm and includes a performance for family and friends at 12:30pm. Lunch provided. For more information please see FLYER!
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 All Saints' Cathedral Used Book Sale takes place August 5-9 (11am - 6pm)
Book Donations Needed!! All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee is gearing up for the annual Hunger Book Sale. From Friday, August 5th, through Tuesday, August 9th 11-6pm daily, thousands of used books will be on sale.
A special opening night will be held on Thursday August 4th from 6-9pm with a $5 donation request. For over 30 years this book sale has been raising money to help alleviate hunger. All proceeds go to organizations that feed people, inc  luding, but not limited to, The Gathering, St. Ben's evening meal program, the Open Door Cafe at St. John's Cathedral, the Salvation Army and many others. Please bring your used books now through July 27th and donate them to the cause. People are available you help unload your car and the donation is tax deductible. The Cathedral is located at 818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Phone: (414) 271-7719
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 Giving thanks for 25 years of Ordained Ministry
The Rev. Mike Tess will be honored
on July 9, 2016
followed by a reception at the rectory at 124 Dewey Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
RSVP to (608) 354-2866
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 Ultimate Altar Guild Adventure 2017 plans tour of National Cathedral, other sites in Washington, D.C.
The ultimate ALTAR GUILD ADVENTURE - SEPTEMBER, 2017 will be a 5-day trip to Washington, D.C. touring five churches, including The National Cathedral and St. John's ("the President's Church"); the National Gallery; The Mall and the Smithsonian; National Buildings and Monuments.
Participants: Any woman or man interested in a unique tour of our country's capital is WELCOME - NO need to be an Altar Guild member or an Episcopalian!
Projected cost: APPROXIMATELY $1800/person, adult double occupancy. Limit 50.
Interested? Click HERE - details will be available soon but at this point trip organizers need to know how much interest there is.
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 Next Madison area Julian Gathering: July 13 at 7:15pm
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, July 13, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
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 St. 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 questions or additional information, please email Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com
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Celebrating 40 years of Women's Miniweek on Sunday, August 14th at Camp Lakotah
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The group that gathered for Women's Miniweek in 2015!
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40th annual Women's Miniweek Thursday August 11-14, 2016
(Thursday dinner through Sunday brunch)
Women's Miniweek is an annual retreat-type experience for women over 18, offering opportunities for relaxation, renewal and fun. The activities range from crafts, book study, choir and bells, beach time and hiking, puzzles and games, conversations and silence - all hemmed with worship and prayer. Good food is provided - with no prep or clean-up on your part. Facilities range from rustic cabins in the woods with a hike to the facilities to dorms and cabins with full amenities. Come join us for this weekend - planned for you!
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 Stewardship Conference webcast available
There is still time to order the webcast of the 2016 "Living Generously" Stewardship Conference. Use it to inspire, inform and challenge your Stewardship Leaders and Vestry.
"The keynote speakers hit it out of the park at this year's conference! "
"We should have been attending this conference for the past five years!"
"The workshops were great!"
Those three comments describe the experience of those who attended.
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Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project celebrates 30th anniversary of partnership with St. Marc's on July 17
SAVE THE DATE! The Haiti Project will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of partnership with St. Marc's School, Parish and Health Clinic at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) on Sunday July 17. We will be welcoming Norly Germain, a former student of St. Marc's School who is teaching in the United States. We hope to also host Eloi Rodolph, long-time administrator of St. Marc's School. Sponsors, donors, former trip participants, friends of the Project, please plan to join us on this joyous occasion.
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Safeguarding God's Children / Safeguarding God's People - Classes with Trainer at St. Michael's, Racine and Grace, Madison on Sept. 24
The next Safeguarding God's Children trainings with a Certified Trainer take place on September 24 from 9am - Noon at St. Michael's, Racine and at Grace Church, Madison. To register, please click HERE. If your parish wants to host a training in 2016 contact Deacon Terry Garner very soon at dcnterry.g@gmail.com . |
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Resources sought by Diocesan Anti-Racism Task Force
Call for resources: Last diocesan convention denounced racism and committed to collect resources churches could use towards reconciliation and anti-racism. We would add to build cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
Consider...
-trainings
-speakers (local and national)
-social justice networks and organizations (in your area, and national)
-self-evaluation check lists
-websites, blogs
-visual media: animated series, graphic novels, art pieces and installations, info-graphics
-reports and data information (particularly in your area)
-videos, movies
-books, articles, magazines
-age appropriate children's materials to be used in conversations about race and culture
For more information, see resolution 2 HERE.
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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.
July 03, 2016 - St. John in the Wilderness, Elkhorn
Almighty and everliving God, we give you thanks for the people of St. John in the Wilderness and the many ways they are the heart and hands of Jesus in Elkhorn. Holy Spirit, anoint them with Your power in their mission to preach the love of God through Christ and make Him known to the world around them in word and deed. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. 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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