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Welcome to E-NEWS
Welcome to E-NEWS, the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly e-newsletter. Please send your articles and photos to info@diomil.org. Let's share our stories and ministries with each other! Thank you.
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The roses are in bloom on the grounds of All Saints' Cathedral . . .
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St. Paul's, Milwaukee welcomes new rector
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The Rev. Brad Toebben
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ev. Brad Toebben begins ministry
as 23rd rector of St. Paul's, Mil
waukee
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee has welcomed as their new rector The Rev. Brad Toebben, who began his ministry with them earlier this month. The parish had been without a rector since last summer when The Rev. Steve Teague retired from full-time ministry and returned to his native North Carolina, after some nine years at St. Paul's.
Although serving at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Eugene, Oregon when he accepted the call to St. Paul's, Fr. Toebben is a mid-westerner by birth (Missouri). Click
HERE to learn more about him and the journey that brought him to St. Paul's and the Diocese of Milwaukee. Please join E-NEWS in welcoming Fr. Toebben and in wishing St. Paul's every blessing at this joyous time of renewal.
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Celebrating the diocese's deacons
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Deacons gather for Spring Deacons Day with Bishop Miller
Deacons of the Diocese of Milwaukee gathered this past Saturday at St. Mary's, Dousman for their spring meeting with Bishop Miller. Some 16 deacons took part in this day of community and fellowship. Pictured (L-R) are Deacons Esther Kramer, REGS Scheeler, Gregg Schneider, Nancy Hills, Carol Smith, Wally Vine (seated), Nancy Hodge, Bill Pelnar; Bishop Steven Miller; and Deacons Marge Kiss, Cliff Perkins, Mary Misner, Kevin Stewart, Ken Castello, Ned Howe, Terry Garner. photo by Deacon Karen Buker, who also took part in the Deacons Day activities in addition to serving as photographer.
Please Note: Karen Buker also supplied the beautiful photos of Drew Harmon's ordination that were featured in last week's E-NEWS. Many of the photos of diocesan "events" that we share in E-NEWS are only available through Karen's dedication to this special ministry.
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Collars on the Corner ministry featured in
Episcopal News Service
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Collars on the Corner brings prayer, spiritual connection to streets of Milwaukee
by David Paulsen
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The Rev. Anthony Luckett of the nondenominational Saint Paul's Church prays in May with Darren Haywood on the corner of West Center and North 51st streets in Milwaukee. Haywood, 48, has grown used to seeing the men in collars here Saturdays and asked them to pray to stop the violence plaguing the city. Photo: David Paulsen/Episcopal News Service
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[This story appeared in Episcopal News Service on June 20, 2017]
Luria Sampson had plans Saturday morning, and they didn't include prayer - not at first.
Driving east down West Center Street in Milwaukee, he was on a course for his daughter's house, his thoughts focused on her safety in a city suffering through a surge in shooting deaths. But when he slowed for the stoplight at 51st Street, an unexpected sight gently altered his morning travels.
Sampson, 59, stopped his car, and prayer found its way into his plans.
He turned to park the Pontiac Vibe next to St. Catherine's Catholic Church, exited the car and, grabbing his cane, walked up to the sidewalk where men dressed in black and wearing white clergy collars were waiting to greet him.
It is called
Collars on the Corner, a public ministry that an Episcopal deacon and Roman Catholic deacon launched after a
Milwaukee police shooting last August.
read more
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Register now for AUGUST 10-13 Women's Mini Week
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Newcomers and "old-timers" alike are welcome at beautiful Camp Lakotah for Women's Mini Week AUGUST 10-13, 2017
All women of the diocese are invited to the 41st Annual Women's Mini Week which takes place August 10 - 13, 2017 at beautiful Camp Lakotah in Wautoma, Wisconsin. This year's theme is Courageous Women of God: "Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). If you've never attended Mini Week . . . maybe this is your year? Give it some thought!
More information / registration
Registration form
Mini Week on Facebook
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Camp Webb wraps up a great 2017 session
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This year's campers celebrate a wonderful week
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2017's campers gather for a group photo at the lakefront
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Camp Webb's 2017 session is just about to wrap up . . . tonight Bishop Steven Miller will be at camp to celebrate the Eucharist as campers begin their final night at camp. The session officially ends tomorrow, when parents will pick up their young campers. From the
photos we've seen, it looks like they had a pretty good time!
Every year, the diocese works hard to make sure that no child / teen is unable to attend Camp Webb due to financial constraints. If you would like to help, contributions to the scholarship fund are always welcome; more information can be found
HERE. Thank you!
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Julian of Norwich gathering July 12 in Madison
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Madison-Area Julian Gathering July 12th welcomes you!
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, July 12, 1:00 - 2:45 PM (NOTE TIME)
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about contemplative spirituality in the Christian tradition. We meet monthly for contemplative prayer, after which we discuss a reading from Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century English mystic who has been called "a theologian for our time." These gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative monastic order in the Episcopal Church. We would love to have you join us. If you have questions, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com .
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Holy Communion, Lake Geneva seeks Music Director
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Music Director sought by Holy Communion, Lake Geneva
Holy Communion Episcopal Church in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is seeking a Music Director to lead our Music Ministry. We are a small traditionally oriented liturgical parish. Ideally we would like to find someone who can mix some level of newer musical experience with our traditional liturgical service.
The person we seek will have strong keyboard skills and be capable of leading choir anthems as well as congregational hymns. We have a beautiful 1883 Hook and Hastings pipe organ and wonderful Hailun grand piano.
Please send a note expressing your interest along with a short bio and contact information to
hceclgaccounting@sbcglobal.net. Compensation and terms of service to be negotiated.
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Community of Hope COH classes offered
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COH classes begin August 29 at St. Bart's, Pewaukee
Are you interested in becoming a lay pastoral care giver? Do you need help discerning how God is calling you to serve in His kingdom? The Community of Hope, a 12 week training for lay pastoral ministry, might be the perfect place for you to learn more St. Bart's in Pewaukee will be offering its 26th Community of Hope class.
The next session of classes begins on Tuesday, August 29th at 6 PM at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Pewaukee. For more information about the class,
click here or contact the church office at 262-691-0836. Learn more about COHI at their
website.
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DCDI announces one-day format for 2017-2018 cycle
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by Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes
Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI) equips people to serve their congregations better. One of our core teachings is the Action Research model where you do something and then evaluate and make changes if necessary. We started DCDI with a Friday/Saturday weekend approach and realized a number of people could not attend because of work schedules. We moved to a Saturday/Sunday model which helped people since they no longer had to take Friday off but many participants have Sunday ministries they are involved in. A change again was needed. As we looked at schedules and the limits on people's times we knew the two day approach was asking too much especially since we also required in between reading. With all of this in mind we have now moved to a one day session on Saturdays with online teaching at the participant's convenience.
We feel with the experiential learning on Saturday we still have opportunity to build relationships with one another which is a huge positive for the Diocese. Participants will still learn theory and how to use congregational development tools but in an online fashion with practice during our Saturday sessions. We are excited about this mode of learning and hope you will join us! Questions - contact Peggy Bean bean@diomil.org or Henry Peters henry3@chorus.net .
For information on participating in DCDI and registering for the next DCDI cycle, click HERE.
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Donate your used books, CDs & DVDs to fight hunger
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Cathedral collecting used books for Hunger Book Sale
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Pat Nakamura, a member of All Saints' Cathedral, volunteers at last year's Hunger Book Sale
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All Saints' Cathedral, Milwaukee is
collecting used books, CDs, and DVDs from June 19th until July 26th for the "Hunger Book Sale". Donations may be brought to the rear entrance of the Cathedral Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Please call the Cathedral at (414) 271-7719 or email hungerbooksale@gmail.com if you need your donation picked up or if you need more information. The Cathedral regrets that they are NOT able to accept old textbooks, magazines, Readers Digest condensed books, or encyclopedias.
Your participation and donation will help the Cathedral celebrate 36 years of feeding the hungry in its community and beyond with the proceeds of the "Hunger Book Sale"! Your support is appreciated. NOTE: This year's "Hunger Book Sale" takes place August 4 - 8 preceded by the sale's Opening Night on Thursday, August 3 at 6:00 pm.
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Spirituality and Aging . . . join the discussion!
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Spirituality and Aging Group invites you to join them . . .
The new book being discussed is The Grace in Aging by Kathleen Dowling Singh
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Author Kathleen Dowling Singh
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The Spirituality and Aging Group began meeting again on June 20th at Saint Mark's, Milwaukee.
The book is available at Boswell's Bookstore on Downer, at Amazon or at the public library.
Come and experience how spirituality can inform and make aging come alive. Anyone who is interested, regardless of age, may attend.
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Retired Clergy plan July 14 luncheon gathering
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Retired Clergy invited to informal luncheon gathering at Taylor's Restaurant at St. John's On The Lake, Milwaukee
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"You can't beat the setting!"
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The Rev. Joseph Mazza and several other retired clergy have been meeting for lunch at beautiful Taylor's Restaurant at
St. John's On The Lake in Milwaukee. They have enjoyed getting together so much that they would like to extend an invitation to the rest of the diocese's retired clergy to join them for their next luncheon gathering, set for July 14th (Friday) at 12:00 Noon. Lunch will be ordered from the menu -- "dutch treat" but inexpensive.
If possible, please send an e-mail to
jmazza000@gmail.com to signal your intention to attend! As Fr. Mazza says, "You can't beat the setting and the food is good." No doubt the company and conversation are pretty good, too! (Editor's note)
Directions
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SDG funding applications due July 1st
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Apply for funding to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The Commission on Global Reconciliation will receiving funding requests again this year for projects that further the achievement of the MDGs / SDGs. We would love to hear from you. What in the world are you doing?!
It's time again to consider distribution of the 0.7% to projects that work toward the achievement of the MDGs. If your congregation is involved in such a project, you may apply for additional funding from the diocese. Applications are due July 1, 2012. For more information, please see our
Letter to Parishes on the Diocesan website or contact Deacon Carol Smith at 608-230-6888 or
csmith@carthage.edu .
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Music . . . and much, much more
A large crowd attended the Haiti Project's fundraiser Big Head Brewing Company in Wauwatosa this past Sunday afternoon.
In addition to the music of award-winning Haitian musician Mo
na Augustin, the event featured an opportunity to sample micro brews, the sale of arts and crafts from Haiti, and folks of all ages gathered to support the ministry of the Haiti Project! Funds raised were earmarked for St. Marc's School and Health Clinic in Jeannette, Haiti. MORE PHOTOS
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
St. Mary's Strawberry Festival - A fundraising event for the ministry of the
Haiti Project
11:00 am-3:30 pm. Enjoy delicious strawberry desserts, buy Haitian art and jewelry to support St. Marc's School and Health Clinic in Jeannette, Haiti.
For the first time this year, art from Papillon in Port au Prince, Haiti will be sold.
Directions to St. Mary's, Dousman.
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Seeking Ambassadors for Haiti
October 25- Nov 1: Join the Haiti Project on a trip led by author, Ethan Casey, and HP Coordinator, Heidi Ropa. Those who join this trip desire to earnestly learn about Haiti and be willing to return to Wisconsin to become advocates. Learning about history and culture will be the focus.
This trip is filling quickly. Three book studies will be part of preparation with the first meeting set for mid-July.
Please email info@haitiproject.org if you are interested in being part of this team.
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Evening Bible, Arts & Science Camp at St. Dunstan's, Madison July 30 - August 3 will explore the story of Jonah
The Story of Jonah: Evening Bible, Arts & Science Camp, July 30 - August 3, 5:30 - 8pm at St. Dunstan's Church, Madison:
Using drama, art, music, and science, we will explore the Biblical story of Jonah. Dinner is included. All kids ages 3 - 10 are invited! You don't need to be a member of a church to participate. We ask a $10 donation per child ($20 maximum per family), but money should not be a barrier to participation.
St. Dunstan's is located at 6205 University Ave., on the west side of Madison.
Register or learn more by calling (608) 238-2781. Directions - Map
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St. Christopher's, River Hills holds Feast Day Festival July 23
St. Christopher's Feast Day Festival
takes place on Sunday, July 23rd from
10am - 2pm in the church parking lot. Great music, brats, burgers, pony rides, face painting, games . . . and take your best shot at dunking the rector in the dunk tank! All are welcome! St. Christopher's is located at 7845 North River Road, River Hills, WI 53217.
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St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson planning Third Gala "Downton Abbey" Event for Sept. 16, 2017
Back to Downton Abbey: The Roaring Twenties! will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the historic Fort Atkinson Club in downtown Fort Atkinson on the Rock River.
This Gala is a benefit for the church, with all proceeds going directly to St. Peters toward their operational costs. The evening will include a social hour, three-course dinner served Crowley manor house style, followed by live auction. Tickets will go on sale in June ($50 per person / $350 for table of eight).
More information
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Cycle of Prayers for Diocesan Congregations
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Prayers for congregations
The diocesan Commission on Mission and Development has prepared a cycle of prayers for the congregations of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
June 25th St. Paul's, Ashippun
Almighty and Everlasting God, you govern all things in both heaven and on earth; continue to bless St. Paul's in Ashippun as they minister and care for the people in their congregation and community. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Links to both the Prayers for Parishes of the Diocese of Milwaukee and the Anglican Cycle of Prayer are available on our website and can be accessed by clicking HERE.
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