Find Help With…
Sometimes the Diocese can feel a little like a church basement closet: full of useful things but not always clearly labeled. This page is here to help you know who to contact about what!
By Topic:
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📣 Communications Help
Need help promoting an event, submitting a story, social media guidance, newsletter support, branding help, or general communications questions?
Contact:
Bexs Nelson - bexs@diowis.org -
Interested in a diocesan-supported website, website refresh, domain help, forms, calendars, livestream setup, or digital strategy support?
Contact:
Bexs Nelson - bexs@diowis.org
Fr. Sam Cripps - samuel@diowis.org -
Having issues with email, passwords, logins, Google Workspace, Realm, Zoom, forms, embeds, or other technology questions?
Contact:
Bexs Nelson - bexs@diowis.org -
Need help with background checks, Safe Church processes, volunteer screening, or compliance-related questions?
For Background Checks:
Bexs Nelson - Bexs@diowis.org
Lisa Baltes - Lisa@diowis.org
Cost for each background check is $23 and will be completed by Prasidium. Invoicing will happen by the diocese after the end of each month to the requestor. Invoice will be able to be paid electronically.
Sample Request:Candidate Name: Jane Smith
Candidate Email: jane.smith@email.com
Parish/Organization: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Position: Youth Volunteer
Requestor: John Doe
Requestor Email: jdoe@stmarks.org
For Safe Chruch Questions:
safechurch@diowis.org
See the Safe Church webpage by clicking here!
* Note, Commission on Ministry Background checks should be done with your COM team! -
Questions about diocesan finances, reimbursements, payments, grants, accounts payable, or financial procedures?
Contact:
Finance Office - finance@diowis.org -
Need assistance with clergy pension, insurance, benefits, or Church Pension Group processes?
Contact:
Caroline Senn - caroline@diowis.org
Bexs Nelson - bexs@diowis.org -
If your congregation is beginning to think about clergy transition, discernment, supply clergy needs, or next steps in parish leadership conversations:
Contact:
Mother Meredyth Albright - meredythalbright@gmail.com -
Questions about camp registration, summer programs, volunteering, staffing, retreats, scholarships, or EpiscoWisco Camp events?
Contact:
Erin Wolf - erin@diowis.org -
Who is our Intake Officer?
The Rev. Debra Trakel
414-339-9266
revdebra@aol.com
You can read more about the process here: https://www.diowis.org/intake-officer -
Questions about diocesan structure, committees, canons, conventions, governance processes, or leadership structures? Bexs will get you connected with the expert.
Contact:
Bexs Nelson - bexs@diowis.org -
Questions related to the Bishop’s Office, visitations, confirmations, diocesan scheduling, or official diocesan processes?
Contact:
Lisa Baltes -
That’s completely okay. Reach out and we’ll help get you to the right place without making you solve the diocesan organizational chart first.
Contact our general line:
Bexs, Lisa, Erin or Christa will reach back out to you or will route your question to the right spot!