A Weekly Photo Journey
Across DioWis
Week of July 10th, 2025
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Baby Oasis - Trinity Baraboo
Trinity Baraboo is back at the Sauk County Fair with their beloved Baby Oasis—a peaceful, practical spot offering diapers, rocking chairs, water, and care for caregivers and little ones. Now in its sixth year, this ministry is powered by a joyful crew using their gifts—from sewing and woodworking to organizing and encouraging—to meet real needs with real love. Just one more way our churches are showing up for their neighbors. 🍼🎡Follow them on Facebook if you are curious about this ministry!
EpiscoWisco Middler Camp
Junior EpiscoWisco Camp was a joyful mix of imagination, adventure, and growing faith. These rising 4th–6th graders brought boundless energy to everything—from scavenger hunts and lake swims to glow-in-the-dark hikes and goofy games.
They danced through silly songs in the dining hall, proudly showed off their tie-dye creations, and tackled team challenges with surprising strategy. In quieter moments—during evening devotions or storytime in the shade—they asked big questions and showed us how deeply kids can wonder, care, and believe. Campers explored what it means to be a good friend, how to pray in their own way, and that belonging isn’t about fitting in—it’s about being seen, celebrated, and included.
Junior Camp, your curiosity, courage, and kindness lit up the woods this week. We can’t wait to see how you grow—and we’re saving you a seat by the campfire for next summer. 🔥🎨🦉
Bishop Abroad - Postcards from Africa
Bishop Abroad: Postcards from Africa
Bishop Matt is currently on sabbatical, visiting Anglican partners and friends across Kenya and Tanzania. Along the way, he's sharing glimpses of the people, places, and holy moments that connect us across continents. Scroll through for a few visual “postcards” from the journey—no stamp required. More info in the captions.
On Friday, Bishop Matt met in Nairobi with 18 bishops from around the Anglican Church of Kenya and gave an address on unity, relationship, and discipleship.
On Sunday, I got to worship with the people of St. James, Gimu in the Diocese of Muchakos, about an hour south of Nairobi.
On custom is for honored guests to plant a tree to commemorate the occasion.
St. James, Gimu in the Diocese of Muchakos, about an hour south of Nairobi.
St. James, Gimu in the Diocese of Muchakos, about an hour south of Nairobi.
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Bishop Matt's guide was a pastor/priest of the Anglican Church of Kenya. She also took him to see a tea plantation.
Coffee beans. Red means ripe.
Coffee Plants at a coffee coop. 1250 local farmers belong to the coop and bring their coffee here to be processed before going on to the roaster. The manager, Susan, gave us a tour. This is where Sam sells the coffee he grows. It is quite a process.
Farmers delivering their beans.
Sorting the beans.
Weighing the beans.
Sandra Muinde is a deacon of the Diocese of Wisconsin (Oshkosh). Her husband, Sam, is Kenyan who inherited a farm and some land from his parents. Bishop Matt has enjoyed their gracious hospitality.
Wisconsinites should recognize these fellows.
Drying and turning.
Getting a feel for the unofficial 8th sacrament in it's natural state.
Sam's mother planted the eucalyptus tree we are standing in front of in 1922.
Curious Chickens at Sam's farm.
Bishop Matt's morning coffee will never taste the same.
Solar Milestone
St. Luke’s – Bay View Celebrates
On July 10, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Bay View, Milwaukee, celebrated the successful installation of our rooftop solar system with a special Creation Care event. In partnership with Renew Wisconsin and the Couillard Solar Foundation, we gathered for a ribbon-cutting, blessing, and time of fellowship to mark this joyful milestone in our parish’s journey toward environmental stewardship.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Amy Brice (Couillard Solar Foundation) and Lucia Wiggers (Renew Wisconsin) for joining us, and to our Solar Team members: Brian Barkley, Fr. Jason, Helmut Kainz, and David Bernstein, Senior Warden. We also gratefully acknowledge Blaise Torrence, who first brought this vision to the Vestry, and James Cook, for their leadership throughout the process.
This project was made possible by many generous anonymous donors and an $8,000 grant from Faith in Place, funded by Jeffrey Jens and Ann Boisclair.
As of June 29, St. Luke’s solar panels have generated energy valued at over $1,900, with the environmental impact equivalent to planting 139 trees—a powerful example of living our faith through sustainable action.
EpiscoWisco Kinder Camp
Kinder Camp was pure EpiscoWisco magic in miniature. These tiniest campers—some here for their very first time—showed up with wide eyes, open hearts, and a surprising amount of energy for people under four feet tall.
They splashed in the lake, swirled their own tie-dye shirts, sang silly songs, made colorful crafts, and bravely explored nature with their grown-ups by their side. Each bunk bed and story circle was a reminder: faith can be playful, gentle, and full of giggles.
We watched friendships form over coloring pages, and saw the joy of discovering that church can look like a hill path, a campfire song, or a grown-up who really listens.
Kinder Camp, you reminded us that even the smallest campers have the biggest gifts. Come back soon—next year’s s’mores won’t eat themselves. 🍫🔥💛
Blessing of the Bikes
Blessing of the Bikes at St. James, Manitowoc
Our very first! Rain kept the motorcycles outside, but we brought the spirit indoors with a symbolic helmet, jacket, and plenty of prayers for the ride ahead. 🏍️☔✝️