This summer, St. Michael’s is gathering for a series of arts-centered evenings, outings, discussions, and family events. Some are quiet and literary, some are hands-on, some are delightfully silly—but all are meant to help us enjoy one another, welcome neighbors, and cultivate the good gifts of beauty, creativity, and shared life.
May 31 - Trinity Arts Evening
6pm-8pm - All Ages
A festive evening of hands-on art stations, demonstrations, conversation, and creative fellowship for the whole parish. Stations are still being finalized! Reach out if you’d like to host/lead one.
June 7 - Milwaukee Art Museum and City Picnic
1pm - All Ages
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.
June 27 - Movie on the Lawn: Princess Bride
7pm - All Ages
Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and your best “As You Wish” energy for a summer movie night together. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
July 18 - The Women’s Read: Poetry Picnic
11am - 1pm - Women and children
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.
July 19 - Men. Meat. Jesus. Arts Panel
5pm - 7pm - Men and boys
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
July 24 - Reader’s Theater: The Jungle Book
6pm - All Ages
An evening of live literature, hospitality, and story for the whole community. Come enjoy these delightful Mowgli stories!
August 9 - All Ages Book Discussion of “How Beauty Will Save the World” by Winfield Bevins
6pm - All Ages
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: A Beautiful Story Time under Twinkle Lights
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.
August 15-16 - Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
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.
August 22 - Parents Night Out: Arts and Crafts Night
5-8pm - Children 12 and under
An evening of art, crafts, games, pizza, and cheerful chaos for children 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