News
You’re Invited to a St. Paul’s Christmas
Lessons & Carols – December 22nd at 3 pmChristmas Eve at 4pm – St. Paul’sChristmas Day at 10am – St. Paul’s O come all ye faithful!
Year: 2023
News
Outreach Presentation: Hospitality Center
Join us Sunday, December 3rd in the Community Room after our 10am worship to learn from Carl Fields and Angela Green of the Hospitality Center in Racine. The Hospitality Center is an Episcopal and ELCA […]
Clergy
Pulpit Swap and Morning Prayer
As a way to strengthen our relationship with All Saints’ Cathedral, Pastor Seth and Dean Carroll are swapping pulpits on Sunday, October 29th! This will be a great chance for them to get to know […]
Youth
Blessing of the Animals!
Calling all critters great and small! Join us for a Blessing of the Animals celebrating the Feast of St. Francis on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 pm in the St. Paul’s church courtyard (914 E […]
Fellowship
December 15: Name That Christmas Figure
Join Dr. Dana Fritz in the community room this Sunday (12/15) after the service for adult formation! When people think of Christmas, a variety of religious and secular figures come to mind. Some of them […]
Fellowship
Outreach Sunday: October 8
George Neureuther, Director of the Interchange Food Pantry, will be joining us this Sunday, October 8th, 11:20 to 12:00, for the first of our Outreach Sundays, and learn about the activities and opportunities there. St. […]
All Saints' Day
Names for Forest Home Service
Please submit the names of your beloved dead that you would like read aloud at the St. Paul’s Forest Home service on October 29 to the office at office@stpaulsmilwaukee.org by Thursday, October 26. If you […]
Clergy
Prayers of Thanksgiving – Adult Formation
Join Pr. Seth in the Community Room after church on Sunday, November 24 to offer prayers of Thanksgiving. Following on our Prayers for an Election last month, we will take a look at a few […]
Clergy
We Welcome Fr. Scott Leannah, Canon to the Ordinary
Fr. Scott Leannah will be our celebrant and preacher on Sunday, August 20, while Fr. Seth is away. Thank you for being with us, Fr. Scott! Fr. Scott Leannah grew up in Sheboygan and has […]
In the Community
GOING PUBLIC about the Housing Authority’s Rent Mismanagement
Common Ground SupportersWe found out this week that HUD regional director Diane Shelley will be attending our upcoming meeting this Monday the 28th. Please come or join us on zoom. We need your presence and […]
Annual
Education for Ministry Registration
Hello Everyone, September is here already, which means Education for Ministry (EfM) is set to resume soon! EfM is a four year program which covers the Old Testament (first year), the New Testament (second year), […]
Diocese of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Episcopal Parish Organists Concert
Milwaukee Episcopal Parish Organists ConcertCommemorating Completion of The All Saints’ Cathedral Pipe OrganSunday – September 17, 2023 – 2:30 PM | Free-will offering All Saints’ CathedralEpiscopal Diocese of Milwaukee818 E. Juneau AvenueMilwaukee WIwww.ascathedral.org Event Highlights:Featuring […]
All Saints' Day
Baptism on All Saints’ Sunday!
What better way to celebrate the Feast of All Saints (November 5th) than with a baptism! Nathaniel Richard Wild, son of Michelle and Eric Wild will be welcomed into the Body of Christ and sealed […]
Coffee Hour
Stewardship Sunday Chili Luncheon
There will be a chili luncheon on Sunday, November 12th celebrating Stewardship Sunday. Everyone is welcome, even if you didn’t sign up; there will be plenty of food! The meal will start at noon, following the […]
Events
Outreach Presentation: Sojourner Family Peace Center
We look forward to welcoming Lindsay Schoettlin from the Sojourner Family Peace Center for our Outreach Presentation on Sunday, November 19. The presentation will be held in the St. Paul’s Community Room following our 10 […]
In the Community
Common Ground Fall Assembly – Reforming Public Housing
Join CG Leaders & Resident Leaders from HACM to stand with tenants for the next phase of our campaign to reform the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), to celebrate recent successes, and […]
Annual
Interchange Food Pantry: Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
The Interchange Food Pantry is holding our Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway at our three pantries on November 16th, 18th, and 19th. Interchange needs your support to provide 1,400 families with fresh fruits and vegetables to complete […]
Fellowship
April 28 Adult Formation: Autistic Authenticity
Many Autistic people have a complex relationship with psychology. On the one hand, psychology gives us the framework for an Autism diagnosis and provides therapies which greatly improve lives. On the other hand, psychology often […]
Youth
MKE Youth Collab
The MKE Youth Collab is an Episcopal youth group open to all 6th-12th graders, and is facilitated by Christ Church Whitefish Bay, St. Mark’s Milwaukee, St. Paul’s Milwaukee, St. Thomas of Canterbury Greendale, and Trinity […]
Annual
Memorial Day at Forest Home Cemetery
Join St. Paul’s and Forest Home Cemetery on Memorial Day for this free, family-friendly event on the grounds of Milwaukee’s oldest, largest operating cemetery. The event starts with a memorial service in the landmark Ferry […]
Annual
Pride Sunday June 9, 2024
Celebrating our Diversity! Join us for Pride Sunday on Sunday, June 9• 10 am St. Paul’s Sunday Service followed by a festive potluck reception! Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck!• March with […]
Events
October Evensong
Join us for Evensong on Sunday, October 6! Prelude music begins at 2:30 pm, and the Choral Evensong starts at 3 pm. A reception will follow the service. St. Paul’s ChoirCanon Joseph A. Kucharski, Organist […]
Featured
Office Closed for Christmas
The St. Paul’s offices will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday, December 24 through Friday, December 27! We will also be closed for New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1. For pastoral emergencies, please contact […]
Featured
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop January Hours
After December 21, the Thrift Shop will be closed for the rest of December. Thrift Shop January Hours:Saturday, January 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMTuesday, January 21, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMSaturday, January 25, 10:00 […]
Fellowship
Advent Book Study – Social Teachings of the Christian Year by Vida Dutton Scudder
November 27, December 4, December 11, December 18 11am-12:15pm at St. John’s on the Lake (Room TBD) **Non-St. John’s residents are more than welcome at the daytime session. Simply check in at the desk at […]
Book Club
December Book Group Date
Gentle Readers, The Group will next meet on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:00, in the Community Room. Our December book will be Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love, by Mariann Edgar Budde, 128 pages. Hope […]
Annual
Fall Back
Don’t forget to turn back your clocks this Sunday, and get an extra hour of sleep! Read more about Daylight Saving Time!
Featured
Church Directory
Would you like a copy of the church photo directory emailed to you? Contact Cindy in the office for a PDF copy: cindy@stpaulsmilwaukee.org
Featured
Making Lunches for The Gathering
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make sack lunches for The Gathering! **Please note, we will not be making lunches on Friday, December 27, as The Gathering will be closed. We’ll be […]
Word to the Wise
Office Closed
Cindy will be out of the office Monday, July 15 & Tuesday, July 16. Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, July 17! For pastoral emergencies, please contact Pr. Seth directly.
Fellowship
Put a Shine on the Holidays
If you noticed that the altar silver gleams, that’s because the Altar Guild Elves and Friends polished it all last Saturday. Advent.. waiting and preparing.
Fellowship
Gathering Place Brewery: You’re Invited!
Dear Friend of The Gathering, We are very excited to announce our partnership with The Gathering Place Brewery with you.Please, join us EVERY Thursday during September at The Gathering Place Brewery to support our new […]
News
Midday Prayer at St. Paul’s: An opportunity for the musically inclined
A service of meditation, inspirational readings, intercessions, and music will be offered at noon on Tuesdays beginning this September. This half-hour service begins and ends with a musical offering, approximately 5 minutes in length. If […]
News
Outreach Donation: Supporting the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai’i
The Outreach Committee has approved an $1,500.00 donation to Episcopal Relief and Development to support wildfire relief efforts on the island of Maui. We’ve all seen pictures of the destruction — the one above is […]
Youth
Forward Scholars Update
FORWARD SCHOLARS was a huge success this last school year! Students participating in tutoring grew an average of 3.3 levels in reading versus an expected 2 levels for a year of instruction. Due to this success, […]
News
Return to Ukraine
Lee Matz, St. Paul’s vestry member and journalist with the Milwaukee Independent has returned from another trip to Ukraine, during which he documented the work of the nonprofit Friends of Be An Angel. Lee’s work […]
Youth
St. Paul’s Children’s Corner!
A few folks teamed up to transform a corner of our Sanctuary into a little sanctuary for young ones on Sunday mornings! This space has a little rocker and big rocker, foam flooring, books, and […]
Diocese of Milwaukee
A Note from Historiographer Randy Miller
The Oral History Project was started by the Historical Commission in 2020 under the appointment of Bishop Miller and continued by the Historiographer. The purpose of the project is to bring attention to the history and […]
Trialogue
Proposed Map of New Diocesan Regions: Feedback Needed
The Trialogue Steering Committee’s Proposal for Reunion includes new regions for fostering deeper connection and relationship. Regional missioners would support local congregations; foster relationships among congregations, clergy, and lay leaders; and ensure connections with the bishop and bishop’s […]
Trialogue
Seeking Nominees for Diocesan Leadership
At this critical moment in diocesan history, quality leaders are needed to help navigate the transition toward being a unified Diocese of Wisconsin. In addition to voting on reunification in October, the convention will also […]
Flowers
Floral Opportunity
A very generous parishioner has agreed to donate flowers for some upcoming summer services. Here is an opportunity for you also to beautify our worship space. Would you like to go to a farmer’s market, […]
News
Retreat On 2 Feet: A Living Compass Experience
Join Gary Manning and Scott Stoner for a Saturday morning contemplative walking experience on the holy ground of Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton, Wisconsin on August 19, 2023.Grounded in the contemplative tradition, this sort of […]
In the Community
Forward Scholars: Information for New Potential Tutors
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR NEW POTENTIAL TUTORSTuesday, August 8th, 2023 1:30-2:30 pmPLEASE RSVP: Click HERE or go to https://forms.gle/37pKk4GoDH8cXUGn8Join Zoom Meeting ID: 825 5726 7993 Passcode: 272108Contact Dr. Carrie Streiff-Stuessy, Executive Director, with questions at carriess@forwardscholars.org […]
Trialogue
Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue
On Friday, June 30, the Steering Committee of the Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue sent out A Proposal for Reunion. Their letter included the proposal, Town Hall Meeting information, and Frequently Asked Questions. Please be sure to […]
Word to the Wise
Welcome Back Deacon Sheila!
Dear St. Paul’s, From 2013 to 2021 St. Paul’s was blessed by the ministry of The Rev. Sheila Scott. Dcn. Sheila provided St. Paul’s with much needed care in times between priests, was a fierce […]
Annual
Office and Thrift Shop Closed for 4th of July
The St. Paul’s office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the July 4 holiday. The St. Paul’s Thrift Shop will be closed on Saturday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 4. We […]
In the Community
The Gathering: Learn More on Sunday, June 11
COVID is finally over and it’s time to get back to work providing outreach support, both financially and in volunteering, to important organizations in the Milwaukee area. This Sunday (June 11) at coffee hour we […]
Events
June Adult Forum Schedule
Hello Everyone, This month, Adult Formation is celebrating Diversity Month with the following programs: June 18: The Past, Present, and Future of Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Union troops appeared in Galveston, Texas, and decreed […]
Word to the Wise
We Welcome the Rev. Dr. Michael Cover!
Sunday June 18th the Rev. Dr. Michael Cover will be our guest preacher and celebrant. Many know Dr. Cover from his previous visits to St. Paul’s. Dr. Cover is the Henri du Lubac Chair of Theology […]
Word to the Wise
Sack Lunches for the Gathering
Join us on Friday, June 23 at 4 pm in the St. Paul’s kitchen and Community Room as we make sack lunches for the Gathering! For more information or to sign up, please contact John […]
Youth
Tutors Needed: Common Ground Forward Scholars
Over a year ago, Common Ground started Forward Scholars, responding to the needs expressed by our members for one-on-one tutoring for their children attending MPS. We got MPS to share some of the CARES money […]
Annual
Save the Date for the Milwaukee Pride Parade!
Join us as Episcopalians marching with our LGBTQ+ siblings in the Milwaukee Pride Parade on Sunday, June 4! The parade will begin promptly at 2 pm, and we’ll gather at the staging area at 1:15 […]
Clergy
Pentecost Sermon
Click here to read a PDF of Bishop Jeff Lee’s Pentecost sermon, “Living Under Water,” given at St. Paul’s on Sunday, May 28. Thank you for joining us and for your powerful message, Bishop Lee! […]
Word to the Wise
St. Paul’s Milwaukee Thrift Shop Re-Opens!
The Thrift Shop at St. Paul’s has re-opened after a COVID induced hiatus! The Thrift Shop has been a part of St. Paul’s outreach efforts since the 1950s. All revenue beyond expenses is used to […]
News
Installation of Our New Rector: May 28
On Sunday, May 28 (Pentecost) we will joyfully install the twenty-first rector of St. Paul’s, the Rev. Seth Raymond, as part of our 10 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, bishop […]
News
Milwaukee Chamber Choir Spring Concert: In Memory of J. Mark Baker
This spring, St. Paul’s artists-in-residence the Milwaukee Chamber Choir unexpectedly lost founder and director J. Mark Baker. On Sunday, May 7 at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s will host current Chamber Choir singers and alumni in […]
Annual
Endowment Sunday: May 21
St. Paul’s is blessed with a bevy of endowment funds that have been established and nourished by current members as well as those that have gone before us. The endowments support activities and needs ranging […]
Word to the Wise
St. Paul’s Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening!
After a 2+ year hiatus, the St. Paul’s Thrift Store is ready to re-open Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. After our opening date, shop hours will be every Tuesday 10:00 am […]
Events
Piano & Violin Recital
Parishioners Ed Filmanowicz, violinist and Kathy Thome, pianist will present a recital at 3 PM Tuesday, May 23 at St. John’s on the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, in the South Cultural Arts Center. They will […]
Word to the Wise
Streaming Update
Beginning May 28, Saint Paul’s will begin video-streaming its service only to YouTube. You can access Saint Paul’s video streams by going to the SP web site, clicking on the “Videos” link, then going to […]
Parking
Parking Options for Sunday Morning
Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors at Jewish Family Services, we are happy to be able to offer additional Sunday morning parking options in the Jewish Family Services parking lot (1300 N Jackson Street, […]
Word to the Wise
St. Paul’s Picture Fest
Date: Friday, April 28th Time: 9:00 am to Noon Place: Community Room St. Paul’s has hundreds of pictures taken during the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Most of them are not labeled or have any type […]
Fellowship
May Adult Forum Schedule
I hope you are all having a Happy Spring and a Blessed Easter Season! Once again, it’s time to release the monthly Adult Forum schedule. It is as follows: May 21: Symbols of Pentecost Whether […]
Diocese of Milwaukee
The Cathedral Institute presents: “Thrown into God’s Arms: The Sacrificial Grace of Dietrich Bonhoeffer”
The Cathedral Institute is a ministry of All Saints’ Cathedral (818 E Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee) bringing formational opportunities to the parish and to the Diocese of Milwaukee through in-person and online offerings. Join the Rev. […]
In the Community
Spring Compline at All Saints’ Cathedral
All Saints’ Cathedral (818 E Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee) cordially invites you to join us on Sunday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. for a peaceful and prayerful sung Compline service, led by Cathedral artists-in-residence Aperi Animam. […]
Music
Special Eastertide Music
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 30, the William Baker Festival Singers of Kansas City, MO, will be touring in the area. They were directed to St. Paul’s as a place to worship on […]
Youth
Milwaukee Area Youth Collab – Camp Night!
The Milwaukee Area Youth Collab is scheduled to meet on Sunday, April 23rd, 5-7pm at Trinity Wauwatosa for a Camp Night! We plan to have a pizza dinner, social time and games, and we’re excited […]
Annual
Holy Week & Easter Worship
Join Fr. Seth Raymond and participate in Christ’s confrontation with Rome, the New Commandment and Last Supper, the cross and crucifixion, the tomb, and his victory over death. St. Paul’s is located at 914 E […]
News
Important Parking Reminder
Dear Friends, As I’ve mentioned in Sunday announcements, in email news, and on our website, the parking lot at Lincoln Center of the Arts no longer is available to St. Paul’s. The school facilities, including […]
Book Club
Spring Book Group
The Book Group’s remaining spring selection will be: Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright on Wednesday, May 17th. All meetings are at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
Fellowship
April Adult Forum Schedule
I hope you are all excited about the start of spring, and the promise of the Easter season! Once again, it is time for the new Adult Forum schedule. It is as follows: April 16, […]
In the Community
Help By the Bag Load
On Wednesday, Pat Ruttum and I took a whole lot of plastic bags to Mercy Mats of West Allis, who meet weekly at the West Allis Library. Outside, we met several people also hauling in […]
News
New Rector Interview Online!
Our new rector, Father Seth Raymond, recently sat down with Adult Formation director Dana Fritz for a short interview on his faith journey, his favorite hobbies, as well as the things he loves about Wisconsin! […]
News
We Have a Rector!
From Bill Fry, Senior Warden; and Pat Luebke, Search Committee Chair The Vestry and Rector Search Committee are pleased to announce the election of the Rev. Seth Raymond as the twenty-first Rector of St. Paul’s […]
News
Common Ground: Going Public About Public Housing
On Sunday March 26th, seven members of St Paul’s attended the CG Assembly atMount Mary. 795 people were there in person with another 295 attending on zoom. We heard about the need for reform of […]
News
March Adult Forum Schedule
Hello Everyone,I hope you are enjoying the Lenten season so far! Once again, it is time for the new Adult Forum schedule. It is as follows: March 19: The Legendary Life of St. JosephSt. Joseph […]
Annual
Spring Forward
Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward this Sunday, and get up early! Read more about Daylight Saving Time!
Music
Aperi Animam Compline Service
Join us on Sunday, March 19 at 7 pm for a meditative Compline sunset service sung by Aperi Animam, Milwaukee-based early music vocal ensemble and artists-in-residence at our neighbor, All Saints’ Cathedral. You’ll see lots […]
News
Update: Jesus Needs Us in Turkey
March 22, 2023 update: The Outreach Committee has authorized a $2,500 donation to Episcopal Relief for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. As I write this, the death toll in Turkey has exceeded 20,000, and […]
News
Lenten Discipline
One of the casualties of the Covid pandemic was our practice of using the season of Lent as a reminder of the need to support the less fortunate members of our community. For many years […]
News
PUBLISH APRIL 3? Standing Roundtable Fellowship Forum, 2nd Sundays!!
In order to promote regular and consistent focus on Fellowship and Outreach, Parish Life will be hosting a reoccurring gathering typically on the second Sunday of each month. At these round tables, we want to […]
Fellowship
Choral Evensong with St. Christopher’s on Sunday, March 12
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 12, when St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (7845 N River Road, River Hills, WI 53217) will be holding a Choral Evensong service. The service begins at 3 pm and will […]
News
Show Us That Beautiful Mug
For the first four Sundays in Lent, February 26, March 5, March 12, and March 19 we’ll be taking photos of members of the parish so we can add your beautiful faces to the parish […]
Trialogue
Easter Updates
I hope that your Eastertide has been filled with the joy of the Resurrection! If you missed Bishop Lee’s Easter Message, you can view that here. If you’d like to learn more about Bishop Lee’s time with […]
African American Heritage Month
2023 African American Heritage Month at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Diversity Committee has joined with other members of St. Paul’s to offer a variety of programs to celebrate African American Heritage Month throughout the month of February. Everyone is invited to participate in […]
Weather
Ash Wednesday EVENING service cancelled; still on for noon
The 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service is cancelled due to expected bad weather, which creates a significant hazard for many choir members who drive a long distance from the west to get to St. Paul’s; […]
News
OFFICE CLOSED THURSDAY
St. Paul’s will be closed Thursday in anticipating of a severe weather storm throughout the day. The Renaissance Child Development Center, housed at St. Paul’s, also will be closed, in keeping with their policy of […]
Music
Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 5
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 5 at 3:30 pm, let by the St. Paul’s Choir, Canon Joseph Kucharski, and Associate Organist Tedd King. The organ prelude begins at 3:30 pm, and […]
News
Lenten Reflection Series at All Saints’ Cathedral
Make this Lenten season a time of spiritual enrichment! Beginning on Thursday, March 2, you’re invited to join the Rev. Dr. Robert Slocum, Assistant Dean for Virtual and On-line Learning at All Saints’ Cathedral, as […]
News
Thrift Store is Back!
As announced at the Annual Meeting, Matt Pamperin has taken the role of Thrift Store Lead. For all who are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Matt either by email or phone. Once a […]
News
ONLINE Stations of the Cross at All Saints’ Cathedral
All Saints’ Cathedral invites anyone interested to participate in their virtual Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in Lent, beginning on Friday, February 24. Click here to learn more and join […]
African American Heritage Month
Encore, Encore!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be an encore presentation of the February 5 Adult Forum, Milwaukee March for Equal Housing 1967-68 on Sunday, February 12. This presentation will feature new information, and a few […]
Annual
Ash Wednesday: Feb. 22
Join us for Holy Eucharist and Administration of Ashes as we mark the start of Lent with services at noon and 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday is the first of the forty days of Lent, named […]
News
Standing Roundtable Fellowship Forum, 2nd Sundays!!
In order to promote regular and consistent focus on Fellowship and Outreach, Parish Life will be hosting a reoccurring gathering typically on the second Sunday of each month. At these round tables, we want to […]
African American Heritage Month
Dr. Dana Mulls Milwaukee Marches
Join us this Sunday for the opening event of African American Heritage Month will be the Adult Formation presentation by Dana Fritz, Milwaukee Marches for Equal Housing, 1967-1968 on Sunday, February 5, at 9 a.m. […]
News
Member of Feb. 5 Congregation Tests Positive for COVID-19
A member of the parish who was present in worship on Sunday, Feb. 5 tested positive for COVID-19. The patient is experiencing relatively mild symptoms and is taking prescription medication, but reported the infection so […]
News
Choral Evensong on Sunday, February 5
Please join us for Choral Evensong on Sunday, February 5 at 3:30 pm, let by the St. Paul’s Choir, Canon Joseph Kucharski, and Associate Organist Tedd King. The service will feature an organ prelude played […]
African American Heritage Month
Lift Every Voice and Sing
On Feb. 5, St. Paul’s begins our observance of African American Heritage Month, and our processional hymn will be Lift Every Voice and Sing, sometimes called the “Black National Anthem.” It’s an extraordinary hymn, and […]
2022 Annual Reports
Org Chart Twister
At the January 31 Annual Meeting, we distributed an organization chart identified Vestry committees, the chairs, and the heads of ministries and subcommittees. Minutes later, we conducted elections, and some of the names have changed. […]
News
New Sheriff in Town
Chris Krueger announced at the 184th Annual Meeting last Sunday that she and fellow co-chair Pat Ruttum are turning over the Thrift Shop keys to Matt Pamperin. Krueger and Ruttum took the reins from former […]