IN THIS ISSUE • January 27, 2022
Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue update and information hub
Update on Winter Scarf Collection for Luke 3:11 Project Ingathering Sunday, August 6 ~ the first Sunday each month In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9am Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9am Where's Joe's Art Fall 2023 Stewardship Reflection - Please submit your pledge card if you haven't already Intercessions Sign up now to Host March / April Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew Crew Downtown Eau Claire Vanco Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue update and information hub
Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue
Welcome to the first newsletter for the Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue. The Episcopal dioceses of Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee are exploring how reunification to one diocese may better equip us to be the church God is calling us to be in these times. You are receiving this email because, as a subscriber of one (or more!) of the diocesan newsletters, we think you'll be interested in learning about the process and progress of this discussion. Please feel free to share this news with your parish. If you know of someone who would like to be added to this list, they can subscribe to it here. If at any time you'd like to unsubscribe, you may click the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of this email.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Communications Task Force. We hope you enjoy learning more about this exciting time!
January 14 gathering in Stevens Point News brief on Trialogue meeting January 14
Members of the Trialogue task forces and steering committee gathered for the first time in person Saturday, January 14, in Stevens Point to hear a presentation on adaptive leadership and change by the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of the Diocese of Western New York, followed by a round-table discussion on their respective work so far and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Hosting the gathering was the Beloved Community, the joint Episcopal/Lutheran ministry of Episcopal Church of the Intercession and Redeemer Lutheran Church pastored by the Rev. Jane Johnson. Bishop Rowe noted that exploring the reunification of three dioceses is a major adaptive challenge, one that requires stakeholders—the people of the dioceses—to identify the nature of the challenge and its solution. Adaptive problems, he said, are distinct from technical problems, which are challenges we understand clearly and know how to solve, even if the solution is complicated. Heart surgery, he said, is a technical problem; although it is complicated, a heart surgeon has the required expertise. But discerning the role of the institutional church in the 21st century is adaptive: no expert has the answer, so we have to figure it out together. Because an adaptive problem has no known solution, it requires developing a process that helps people manage and distribute loss, he said. "With adaptive change, you are asking people to change values, behaviors, and beliefs," he said, "much of which was hard won," and therefore run the risk of sparking resistance. Only by engaging the stakeholders can the church move forward. “We’re going to ask you to give something up for a missional wager,” Rowe said, offering a suggestion about how stakeholders might be inspired to embrace change. “The scripture is clear: the elders dream dreams. We want this vision for our children and grandchildren, for future generations. This is bigger than ourselves.” Bishop Rowe speaking to the steering committee and task forces
Bishop Gunter speaking at the gathering
Prayer Cards Available The Prayer and Discernment Task Force is offering prayer cards for use by individuals and congregations across the Dioceses of Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, and Milwaukee. Permission is granted to download, print, and share. Affinity Groups Are Now Forming We welcome the opportunity to meet with like-serving members of all Wisconsin congregations. Affinity groups include a variety of ministry teams: altar guild, music, adult/youth formation, outreach, social justice, Vestry/Jr. and Sr. Wardens to share ideas, curricula, best practices, innovative ideas, and more. Please contact Lee Donahue at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to lead or join an affinity team. We look forward to hearing how you and other members of your parish would like to be connected. Please forward this email to others who may express an interest. The Trialogue discussion and discernment process continues - please check out these informational sites with FAQ's, Taskforce and Steering Committee members/minutes, online forums, projected milestone dates and Videos from the Bishops.
There is information about this process at the website below, or if you prefer, Fr. Benjamin says to "corner him at coffee and he will be happy to tell you what he knows.”
Website: https://www.episcopalwisconsin.info/
Each Wed at 5PM Central time, the Prayer and Discernment Taskforce hosts a prayer meeting which lasts about 15 minutes. All parish members are welcome to join - Click Here to access the Zoom meeting
For more information about Trialogue contact:
Sr. Warden Carla Corbin (Communications Task Force)
Tim Donahue (Steering Committee member) Lee Donahue (Communications TF facilitator)
or Bob Weathers (Finance committee member)
Steering Committee members, Tim Donahue, Rev. Kathy Charles, Rev. Aaron Zook
Communications Task Force members - Lee Donahue (Facilitator), Carla Corbin, Rev. Constitutions and Canons Task Force - Jim Pelish, Rev. Aaron Zook, Dave Bauer Culture and Tradition Task Force- Linda Georgeson, Rev. Philip Morgan Finance Task Force - Garret Connover, Bob Weathers Parish and Regional Engagement Task Force - The Very Rev. Scott Kirby, Edie McDougal, Rev. Dcn. Steve Russell, & Steering Committee Liaison, Tim Donahue Prayer and Discernment Task Force- Rev. Dcn Marlene Hogue (Facilitator), Rev. Dcn Bill Power, & Steering Committee Liaison, Rev Canon Kathy Charles Structure Task Force - The Very Rev. Benjamin Thomas (Co-Facilitator), Lynda Grece, Jim Pelish Update on Winter Scarf Collection for Luke 3:11 Project
Yesterday I dropped off our 22 beautiful shawls yesterday with Jim Hubert from the Luke 3:11 Project. I had a nice chat with him, and he was very grateful for our donation. He does not need additional scarves this winter. He said the next time he would need more scarves is between October and November. If you already have some made, you can either hang onto them or give them to me at the next prayer shawl meeting and I can hang onto them until next fall. For now, keep making a few more scarves if you’d like to prepare for next fall or knitting/crocheting prayer shawls. Our scarves now have a tag attached saying, made with love by Christ Church Cathedral, Prayer Shawl Ministry. On the back side of the tag, it has our address, phone number, email, and web site address. You never know when this might bring someone to our faith community. Thank you all so very much for the amazing work that you do! Becky Van Es Ingathering Sunday, August 6 ~ the first Sunday each monthThis first Sunday of the month is “Ingathering Sunday”.
We invite you to bring donations: Financial offerings are also welcomed and we can purchase the needed items. Toilet paper is our biggest volume item and we need about 360 rolls a month. Packages of any size are accepted gratefully! We are also very happy to take your paper grocery bags with handles. Thank you for your awesome support. Items can be delivered to the office during the week. In-person Worship (or live stream at home) this Sunday at 9amJoin us for the Rite II Holy Eucharist service with The Reverend George Stamm, who will celebrate, and Reverend Russ Tate, who will preach, who will preach, at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral, or watch this service livestream via Zoom (instructions & link below) or on our Facebook page (to find us on Facebook type in @cathedralec). There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you have that app on your device, all you have to do is click the link on the email and you will automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested. If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website for Zoom: https://zoom.us On the upper right hand side of your screen, there will be a tab titled "Join a Meeting." Click on that tab and you will be prompted to enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" can be found toward the bottom of the invitation. I've highlighted it in red to be easier to find. In the case of this meeting, the ID is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 One tap mobile Dial by your location Click here to access the bulletin for Sunday service. Access 1.14.2024 'The Rule of Life: an ordered way to follow Jesus' Holy Eucharist service ~ In person, Zoom or FaceBook Live ~ 9amWe would love for you to join us this Sunday, at 9 a.m., for the Epiphany Rite II Holy Eucharist service with The Very Reverend Benjamin Thomas, who will preach, in-person, via Zoom or Facebook live. There is a link embedded in the middle of the invitation. To use this link, you have to download the free "Zoom" app to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Click HERE to download the free app, just choose the correct version for the device you have. If you already have the app on your device, all you have to do is click the link below to automatically connect. (Be sure to allow the app to access your camera and microphone, if requested.) If you don't want to use the app, or are using a device that can't download the app, you can go to the website: Zoom: https://zoom.us or click HERE. Enter a "Meeting ID or Personal Link Name." The "Meeting ID" is: 924 746 7996. Just enter those digits without a space or dashes and click enter. From there, you'll be prompted to allow access to your camera/microphone. Click HERE to join the service via Zoom Meeting ID: 924 746 7996 Click Here to access the Sunday bulletin. Access 1.14.2024 'The Rule of Life: an ordered way to follow Jesus' Stewardship Reflection - Please submit your pledge card if you haven't alreadyDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last week, you received a letter in the mail talking about how the church in St. Paul’s day was not much different from our church today. As I said earlier, Paul’s request is quite touching. “Do your best to come to me soon… Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in ministry. I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.” Paul was really only looking for three things, a visit, for Timothy to bring a friend, and the resources he needed for ministry. So, if you received a pledge card and have not returned it, let me ask you for the same things that Paul asked Timothy to bring to him: come to church, bring along a friend, and help us with the resources this community needs for ministry. Church is at 9AM on Sunday, and your pledge can be made either by mailing in your card, bringing the card to church, or online with this Vanco link. God bless you in this season of preparation, Benjamin+ You can pick up a pledge card at the check-in table on Sunday or just call the office. Thank You!
Intercessions• For those in need of healing, guidance, and comfort: Elliot, Kevin, • April Birthdays: Sign up now to Host March / April Coffee Hour ~ Join the Brew CrewThe sign-up sheet is now posted in the memorial lounge and in sign-up genius for hosting March / April coffee hours. To sign up through sign-up genius scroll to the bottom of this email, and click on the link. You can also sign up on the poster by the kitchen window when you’re at church this Sunday. If you’ve never hosted coffee hour, but you would like to get started, talk to Mary Gadwill and Becky Van Es. We will be happy to host with you your first time to give you instructions. Thank you to all for making coffee hours enjoyable for everyone! This is a time to connect with your church family following the service on Sunday. It's fun & easy! We want to keep it simple, coffee, juice, and breakfast items (donuts, donut holes, muffins, cookies, etc.) Please check your calendar and review the available slots below; click on the button to sign up. Help us keep coffee hour brewing! Downtown Eau Claire
Discover what's happening this weekend in Eau Claire Get out and enjoy Downtown Eau Claire this weekend! Downtown Construction Updates New construction updates are on our website! https://www.downtowneauclaire.org/explore/explore-downtown/constructionupdates/
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