TRINITY ARTS EVENING | SUNDAY MAY 31ST (5-8PM)
A festive evening of hands-on art stations, demonstrations, conversation, and creative fellowship for the whole parish, including children. Stations are still being finalized! Let us know if you’d like to host/lead one.
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM VISIT AND CITY PICNIC | SUNDAY JUNE 7 1PM
Join us for a group visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum. We’ll meet for a picnic in the city first and then wander inside and enjoy viewing different galleries together.
MOVIE ON THE LAWN: PRINCESS BRIDE | SATURDAY JUNE 27 7PM
Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and your best “as you wish” energy for a summer movie night together. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
THE WOMEN'S READ: POETRY PICNIC | SATURDAY JULY 18 11AM-1PM
Join our Women’s Read Group for a picnic on our grounds where we’ll share lunch and poetry together—everything from Shel Silverstein to Gerard Manley Hopkins. Don’t be intimidated—poetry is for everyone! Children are welcome to join their mothers.
MEN. MEAT. JESUS.: ARTS PANEL | SUNDAY JULY 19 5PM-7PM
Join the men of St. Michael’s for a delicious meal of meat, drinks of choice (beer and root beer available), and Compline. We’ll have a panel of men who are artists of one sort or another there to discuss and answer questions about what got them into their craft and how it has enhanced their lives. Registration Required
READER'S THEATER: THE JUNGLE BOOK | FRIDAY JULY 24 6PM
An evening of live literature, hospitality, and story for the whole community. Come enjoy these delightful Mowgli stories!
BOOK NIGHT | SUNDAY AUGUST 9 6PM
ADULTS & TEENAGERS: DISCUSSION OF "HOW BEAUTY WILL SAVE THE WORLD" BY WINFIELD BEVINS
An evening discussion for adults and youth centered around Winfield Bevins’ How Beauty Will Save the World—a thoughtful exploration of beauty, creativity, imagination, and the renewing work of the arts in culture and Christian life. Whether you’ve read the whole book or simply want to join the conversation, come enjoy meaningful discussion, refreshments, and fellowship together.
CHILDREN: BEAUTIFUL READ ALOUD NIGHT
While adults and youth gather for book discussion, children are invited to enjoy a cozy evening storytime filled with blankets, twinkle lights, pajamas, and good books. This relaxed gathering is meant to give children their own delightful summer memory while parents enjoy conversation nearby.
OCONOMOWOC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS | SAT-SUN AUG 15-16
The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts is a beloved annual fine arts festival held at Fowler Park in downtown Oconomowoc, drawing artists and visitors from across the Midwest for over 50 years. Alongside exceptional artwork, the festival features live music, children’s activities, food, and community booths throughout the weekend. St. Michael’s will be joining the festivities this year with a parish booth offering food, handmade goods, and a warm place to connect with neighbors and festivalgoers.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: ARTS & CRAFTS NIGHT | SAT AUG 22nd 5-8pm
An evening of art, crafts, games, pizza, and cheerful chaos for children ages 12 and under while parents enjoy a few quiet hours to themselves. Our Parents Night Out events are a new favorite parish tradition—warm, well-loved evenings filled with creativity, friendship, and plenty of fun for children in a safe and welcoming environment. Registration Required
