Thursday, February 24, 2011
Stewardship Sunday
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Here is the recording to the 10:30 a.m. Stewardship Service at St. Boniface from 2/6/2011.
There is a "Teaching Moment" before the beginning of the service on Hymn 333.
You will find the reading of the Gospel at time marker 22:20.
You will find the Stewardship Sermon, given by Mr. Bob Elliot, at time marker 24:15.
Thank you for your time in watching this the service from St. Boniface, especially this Stewardship Service.
Also, we acknowledge Mr. Tom Miller for his 13 years of service as the Acolyte Director at time marker 45:52.
If you have any comments, please feel free to leave them by clicking the comment button at the bottom of this post or send me an email.
God Bless,
Kenny
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011
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Here is the Sunday, February 20, 10:30 a.m. service from St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
The reading of the Gospel begins at the 18:20 mark with the sermon following.
Here is the letter and blog post I refer to in my sermon.
If you are interested, here is the link to the 8:30 a.m praise and worship service.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
An open letter to our leaders
To: An open letter to Governor Walker, Senator Darling, Representative Ott,
From: The Rev. Kenneth C. Miller, Rector of St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Mequon
Date: February 17, 2011
RE: Statement on Collective Bargaining Rights of Public Employees and Unions
Budget seasons are always hard and tough decisions always need to be made. When there are financial crisis such as the ones facing the United States or the State of Wisconsin, those elected to serve the people of the State are under even more pressure to more faithfully serve the common good, both in the immediate and the long term future.
However, I would caution the elected leadership of Wisconsin against fear and panic. While this very well may be a time to ask the people of the State of Wisconsin “not what the State can do for you, but what you can do for the State”, I would strongly urge you not to devalue the workforce of this state by stripping away their right to assemble and right to collective bargaining because of the economic state we find ourselves in today. Your goal of shared expenses can still be accomplished without telling the great people of Wisconsin that they are less valuable and without muting their voices.
At the same time, Unions have had both a positive and, at times, negative effect in our country. However, I understood Wisconsin to be a state on the cutting edge of development and of progress. It seems to me that by totally removing the vast majority of the Unions of the public sector, you as the elected leaders miss a most valuable opportunity to re-organize the Labor Movement into a more profound and positive progressive venue for labor negotiations, equality and fairness and to once again be a leader in this country.
For the sake of political gain, I hope you will not marginalize or shun the citizens of Wisconsin, specifically those who have worked so very hard to make sure that Wisconsin has one of the best educational systems in the country, are some of the most conscientious and some of the most caring individuals I’ve ever met. After having lived in five states and five cities, I was proud and thankful to call Wisconsin “home.” In my view, this bill that is on the table is a step backward. It is a step that I hope you do not take.
Therefore I urge you to reconsider your plans to strip the collective bargaining rights of your public employees and unions.
The Rev. Kenneth C. Miller
Mequon, Wisconsin
My personal thoughts, feelings and convictions about what is happening in Wisconsin.
From: The Rev. Kenneth C. Miller, Rector of St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Mequon
Date: February 17, 2011
RE: Statement on Collective Bargaining Rights of Public Employees and Unions
Budget seasons are always hard and tough decisions always need to be made. When there are financial crisis such as the ones facing the United States or the State of Wisconsin, those elected to serve the people of the State are under even more pressure to more faithfully serve the common good, both in the immediate and the long term future.
However, I would caution the elected leadership of Wisconsin against fear and panic. While this very well may be a time to ask the people of the State of Wisconsin “not what the State can do for you, but what you can do for the State”, I would strongly urge you not to devalue the workforce of this state by stripping away their right to assemble and right to collective bargaining because of the economic state we find ourselves in today. Your goal of shared expenses can still be accomplished without telling the great people of Wisconsin that they are less valuable and without muting their voices.
At the same time, Unions have had both a positive and, at times, negative effect in our country. However, I understood Wisconsin to be a state on the cutting edge of development and of progress. It seems to me that by totally removing the vast majority of the Unions of the public sector, you as the elected leaders miss a most valuable opportunity to re-organize the Labor Movement into a more profound and positive progressive venue for labor negotiations, equality and fairness and to once again be a leader in this country.
For the sake of political gain, I hope you will not marginalize or shun the citizens of Wisconsin, specifically those who have worked so very hard to make sure that Wisconsin has one of the best educational systems in the country, are some of the most conscientious and some of the most caring individuals I’ve ever met. After having lived in five states and five cities, I was proud and thankful to call Wisconsin “home.” In my view, this bill that is on the table is a step backward. It is a step that I hope you do not take.
Therefore I urge you to reconsider your plans to strip the collective bargaining rights of your public employees and unions.
The Rev. Kenneth C. Miller
Mequon, Wisconsin
My personal thoughts, feelings and convictions about what is happening in Wisconsin.
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