Closing Announcement from our Board of Directors

Dear Friends,

As you know, the Board of Directors has been discerning the future of Arise Milwaukee. We want to thank those who attended our open Board Meeting in May to learn more and share their thoughts. Since that meeting, we have spent much time in prayer and reflection, in conversation amongst ourselves, with representatives of the Archdiocese, and with those who brought forth ideas for the future of this ministry.

After much careful consideration, the Board of Directors of Arise Milwaukee has voted to close the ministry following Arise Family Day on July 12th and to turn all of the assets of the ministry over to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Our last official day of operation will be July 31st, 2025.

The Board of Directors extends its most heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of the many donors, volunteers and staff who have helped Arise facilitate encounters with Christ in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for the past 20+ years.

And to the many people who have encountered Christ through Arise Worship Nights, the Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally, Arise Family Day, John Bosco Youth Day, and many other events, we want you to know that you will forever remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Please join us at Arise Family Day on July 12th to celebrate “a mission accomplished" for this most important ministry of the Archdiocese. Visit arisemke.org/family-day for details and to register.

Sincerely,

The Arise Milwaukee Board of Directors

Peter Giersch, Chairman

Tom Klind, Vice Chairman

Jerry Batzer, Treasurer

Nathan Sward, Secretary

Annie Andres

Fr. Andrew Infanger

John Schlosser

Charlie Sweet

Christine Winters

John Zeidler