Mount Calvary Lutheran, Milwaukee, is offering several items that they have found they no longer need. This includes fair linen, corporal and veil sets, and purificators.
In addition to altar linens, they have wax candles, a small flagon and tray, and an altar cross. They even have runners for use at weddings, plus the equipment that rolls these out.
We will have these items available at the convention if they haven't already been claimed. To request the items for pick-up now (or delivery if you are in the area) please contact:
Jill Freese 414-218-4810
or
Carol Krenzke 414-444-3816
Thank You, Mount Calvary!
As we know, our host church this year is Mount Olive in Weston. If you haven't already reviewed the Reservation Form and Housing Information from the Convention page, now is a good time!
We alternate locations between the North and South Wisconsin Districts. Each year we donate to both districts monies toward locations approved by vote at the convention.
Examples include Camp Luther and Orphan Grain Train in the North District; Primera Iglesia and Sheboygan County Chaplaincy in the South.
You could discuss this at one of your guild meetings and come prepared to the convention with a recommendation for your district. We will welcome your suggestions!
In reviewing the list of host churches since we began the federation's annual convention, it's hard not to notice names that appear again and again. We would like to acknowledge these churches:
Capitol Drive, Milwaukee 1965 & 1974
Faith, Appleton - 1980 & 2001
First, Rice Lake -2002 & 2010
Hope, Milwaukee - 1981 & 2000
St. John, West Allis - 1975 & 1994
St. John, West Bend - 1966, 1982, & 2003
St. Paul, Grafton - 1973, 1997 & 2011
Sherman Park, Milwaukee - 1964, 1971 & 1992
Trinity, Freistadt - 1983 & 2009
Trinity, Sheboygan - 1976 & 2005
Trinity, Wausau - 2004 & 2012
Just a note - we are missing five years due to a fire, from 1986 t0 1991, so if we are missing your guild, please forgive us.
Also, feel free to inquire as to what is involved in hosting - we will be happy to send information to you.
Since 1961, our conventions have included a variety of topics as part of the programs. We began listing the topic(s) with the host church name abut fifteen years ago. You can see them linked to the Host Church list on 'About Us' page.
Many of the presentations have been made by professional educators, such as Professor William Chandler, who spoke on Ecclesiastical Art.
Another Concordia professor, Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke provided a copy of his book, Gathered Guests .
Many pastors have donated time and information as they spoke on a variety of subjects affecting our work as guild members.
Women involved in their individual guild also provided information, such as Doreen Fehr of Divine Savior, Hartford. She schooled us on creating fabulous Paraments and Stoles.
Karen Miller of St. John, Glendale outlined the use and creation of Chrismons.
Other practical topics include Safety and Security, places to find needed supplies and repairs, use of a manual and other day to day assists.
We ask that you recommend topics to your executive committee, if there is an area you would like to review.
Our newsletters are intended to help us understand various elements of the church year, as well as to provide insights and inspiration. Generally, our Pastoral Advisor begins the letter with advice and biblical understanding, while our newsletter editor provides information and background on practical matters. A membership list is included, as well as a prayer which is suitable for use in guild meetings.
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