Events
Key 2026 Dates
Clergy Conference
April 28–30 (Tue–Thu) | Green Lake Conf. Center
2026 Annual Convention
October 2–3 (Fri–Sat) | Stevens Point
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Kettle Moraine Region Spring Quarterly Clergy Lunch
Kettle Morraine meets for it’s spring quarterly Regional Clergy Lunch in North Lake!
Kettle Moraine Regional Confirmation & Reception Service
The Kettle Moraine Region will gather on Saturday, April 18 at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Hartford for this joyful celebration of faith and commitment. If your parish has candidates preparing for Confirmation or Reception, or if you need assistance with logistics, please reach out.
Clergy Conference – Green Lake Conference Center
Clergy from across the diocese will gather at Green Lake Conference Center for worship, learning, rest, and collegial connection.
Transform Lives: Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Retired Clergy Gathering with CPG – Neenah
Retired and soon-to-be-retired clergy and their spouses are invited to a diocesan gathering with Church Pension Group (CPG) representatives and, as he is able, Bishop Matt.
Together we will hear CPG updates, have space for questions, and share conversation about planning for and living into retirement. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This is one of three identical regional gatherings (May 12, 13, and 14); please register for the date and location that works best for you.
Retired Clergy Gathering with CPG – Steven’s Point
Retired and soon-to-be-retired clergy and their spouses are invited to a diocesan gathering with Church Pension Group (CPG) representatives and, as he is able, Bishop Matt.
Together we will hear CPG updates, have space for questions, and share conversation about planning for and living into retirement. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This is one of three identical regional gatherings (May 12, 13, and 14); please register for the date and location that works best for you.
Retired Clergy Gathering with CPG – Dousman
Retired and soon-to-be-retired clergy and their spouses are invited to a diocesan gathering with Church Pension Group (CPG) representatives and, as he is able, Bishop Matt.
Together we will hear CPG updates, have space for questions, and share conversation about planning for and living into retirement. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This is one of three identical regional gatherings (May 12, 13, and 14); please register for the date and location that works best for you.
Kettle Moraine Region Summer Quarterly Clergy Lunch
Kettle Morraine meets for it’s spring quarterly Regional Clergy Lunch in North Lake!
Clericus May Zoom Meeting
Join Bishop Matt for the Quarterly Clericus Zoom meeting, designed to provide updates on diocesan matters and offer a space for clergy to engage with one another!
COM Discernment Weekend
The Diocese of Wisconsin holds an annual (and sometimes more often) Discernment Weekend as part of the exploration and formation process for those discerning a call to ordained ministry.
Clericus Sept Zoom Meeting
Join Bishop Matt for the Quarterly Clericus Zoom meeting, designed to provide updates on diocesan matters and offer a space for clergy to engage with one another!
2026 Annual Convention – Stevens Point
Delegates, clergy, and guests will gather in Stevens Point for the 179th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Wisconsin.
Clericus Oct. Zoom Meeting
Join Bishop Matt for the Quarterly Clericus Zoom meeting, designed to provide updates on diocesan matters and offer a space for clergy to engage with one another!
82nd General Convention: July 3-8, 2027
The 82nd General Convention is the triennial governing gathering of The Episcopal Church, bringing together bishops and elected deputies from every diocese for worship, legislative sessions, and discernment on the mission and future of the Church.
Warden Zoom Gathering - Option B
Senior and Junior Wardens from across the Diocese of Wisconsin are invited to join an online Warden’s Gathering with Canon Scott to connect, share updates, and support one another in the work of parish leadership.
Warden Zoom Gathering - Option A
Senior and Junior Wardens from across the Diocese of Wisconsin are invited to join an online Warden’s Gathering with Canon Scott to connect, share updates, and support one another in the work of parish leadership.
Clericus March Zoom Meeting
Join Bishop Matt and for a Clericus Zoom meeting designed to provide updates on diocesan matters and offer a space for clergy to engage with each other!
Pre‑Lenten Clergy Retreat
Clergy are invited to step back from daily demands for a time of prayer, reflection, and conversation as we prepare our hearts and ministries for the season of Lent.
Creation Spirituality Series, Pt. 4: Jesus, Democracy & the Renewal of Values
Part 4 of 4 Zoom Series.
In the final session of the series, Matthew Fox examines Jesus as a teacher of democratic wisdom and moral renewal. Through the lens of the “10 C’s,” Fox invites us to consider how spiritual education can guide communities toward compassion, justice, and transformative action.
Creation Spirituality Series, Pt. 3: The Cosmic Mass & Stations of the Cosmic Cross
Part 3 of 4 Zoom Series.
This session explores imaginative and justice-centered approaches to ritual and worship. Join Matthew Fox as he discusses the Cosmic Mass, the Stations of the Cosmic Cross, and ways liturgy can be reinvented to meet the spiritual and ecological needs of today’s world.
Creation Spirituality Series, Pt. 2: Sacred Mother Earth & Recovering the Cosmic Christ
Part 2 of 4 Zoom Series.
In week two of this transformative series, Matthew Fox invites us to reflect on the holiness of the Earth, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the ancient yet urgently relevant vision of the Cosmic Christ. Discover how recovering this sacred worldview can renew our spiritual, ecological, and communal life.
January 2026 Ordination
Ordination invitation for Rev. Michael Hackbarth to the priesthood and Nate Irvine to the deaconate on January 17, 2025, at Fond du Lac.
Creation Spirituality Series, Pt. 1: Creation as an Original Blessing
Part 1 of 4 Zoom Series.
Join theologian and activist Matthew Fox for the opening session of this four-part Creation Spirituality series, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin’s Commission on Creation Care. Together we will explore Creation as an Original Blessing and how awe and wonder form the foundation of a life grounded in gratitude, justice, and ecological awareness.
Driftless Regional Gathering: Discipleship and Formation
Join us at the Discipleship and Formation Regional Gathering for a vibrant day dedicated to deepening discipleship and formation. Explore practices that enrich personal faith, empower community involvement, and inspire intentional daily living.
Lakeshore Region - Winter Clergy In-Person
Welcome Lakeshore Region Clergy to the Winter In-Person meeting. Mark your calendars - more details to come!
Community Ministry in the Small Parish
Small churches can make a big difference in their communities. This practical, encouraging session will explore ways to strengthen and expand your parish’s outreach ministry.
Kettle Moraine Regional Gathering: Discipleship and Formation
Join us at the Kettle Moraine Regional Gathering for a vibrant day dedicated to deepening discipleship and formation. Explore practices that enrich personal faith, empower community involvement, and inspire intentional daily living.
Bishop in Residence Week: Kettle Moraine Region
See all the activities and schedule for when Bishop is in Residence in Kettle Moraine Region!
Youth Fall Lock-In
Welcome to the Fall Lock-In, a weekend experience that has been called "The best weekend ever!" by people who've been there! Open to students currently in grades 6-12, this Friday evening through Sunday Noon event invites participants to be engaged with God's presence as well as the community around them. Plus, the sheer amount of fun will be pretty incredible, too!
Meet & Greet: Languages Other Than English (Zoom)
Zoom convo for any parishes interested or involved in ministering in languages other than English to share their work and ask questions of each other.
Northwoods Regional Gathering: Discipleship and Formation
Join us at the Northwoods Regional Gathering for a vibrant day dedicated to deepening discipleship and formation. Explore practices that enrich personal faith, empower community involvement, and inspire intentional daily living.
Bishop in Residence Week: Northwoods Region
See all the activities and schedule for when Bishop is in Residence in Northwoods Region!
Transform Lives: Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Meet & Greet: Homeless Ministries (Zoom)
Zoom convo for any and all parishes interested or involved in homeless ministries to share their work and ask questions of each other.
Annual Pilgrimage to the American Proto-Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Pilgrimage, prayer, procession, and healing — Walsingham 2025 awaits you at Grace, Sheboygan
2025 Annual Convention
Join us for our 2025 Annual Convention. Schedule and more will follow soon.
Celebration of New Ministry: Rev. Tyler Richards & Eau Claire
Join us in joyful celebration as The Rev. Tyler Richards starts ministry at Christ Church Cathedral in Eau Claire, WI.
Installation of Rev. Dr. Nozy Dlodlo as Northern Highland Benefice’s Rector
Join us in joyful celebration as The Rev. Dr. Nozy Dlodlo is formally installed as Rector of the Northern Highland Benefice.
Eastern Ridges Regional Gathering: Discipleship and Formation
Join us at the Discipleship and Formation Regional Gathering for a vibrant day dedicated to deepening discipleship and formation. Explore practices that enrich personal faith, empower community involvement, and inspire intentional daily living.
DeKoven Day Celebration
DeKoven Day honors legacy of James DeKoven with service, reception, biography launch.
Lakeshore Region Clergy Day
Lakeshore Region participating in DeKoven Day including a special pre-event lunch!
Eastern Ridges Region - Clergy Day
Calling all Eastern Ridges Clergy. Join Bishop Matt and fellow clergy for a day of conversation and connection during Bishop-in-Residence Week.
Pre-Convention Zoom B
Join either Pre-Convention Zoom session to help prepare for a smoother convention! Resolutions will be reviewed in this meeting.
Fellowship & Fun Day at the Dells (Driftless Region)
Fellowship & Fun Day for the Driftless Region — Saturday, Sept 20 at 11 AM at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Lunch, community time, and free attraction tickets after lunch (first come, first served). Bring a side or dessert but main course provided.