St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
Madison WI
53705
Who we are
The first celebration of Holy Eucharist by St. Dunstan’s congregation took place on St. Dunstan’s Day in May of 1957. In its first months, the congregation, which began as a mission of the Diocese of Milwaukee, met in a conference room in the local Coca-Cola bottling plant. The Reverend Robert S. Childs was called to be priest-in-charge and continued as rector until his retirement in 1985.
A parish building, largely built by members of the congregation, was erected in 1958. It still stands at the end of the parking lot, and is currently rented out to our neighbors and friends at Madison Vineyard Church. The congregation here worshipped until 1964, when the present church was completed. The new addition of a chapel and education center was completed in 1994. Over the years, members of the parish have actively engaged in developing and carrying out many programs of education, faith and service.
Reverend Childs was instrumental in creating our beautiful arboretum setting. The arboretum includes over 600 trees, including 126 conifers. Our location on a hill above Lake Mendota is also home to the parish Rectory, a handsome remodeled brick farmhouse that dates back to 1859. More than 200 of the plantings on the grounds have been dedicated to the memory of individuals and beloved pets. This tradition continues each St. Dunstan’s Day.
Today we’re getting to know our grounds anew and thinking in some fresh ways about how to engage with them. We established a public trailhead on Old Middleton Road in 2012, to welcome neighbors to walk in our woods. We’ve also been planting perennial fruit- , berry- , and nut-bearing trees on our grounds, inspired by a new (and ancient) approach known as permaculture.
A parish building, largely built by members of the congregation, was erected in 1958. It still stands at the end of the parking lot, and is currently rented out to our neighbors and friends at Madison Vineyard Church. The congregation here worshipped until 1964, when the present church was completed. The new addition of a chapel and education center was completed in 1994. Over the years, members of the parish have actively engaged in developing and carrying out many programs of education, faith and service.
Reverend Childs was instrumental in creating our beautiful arboretum setting. The arboretum includes over 600 trees, including 126 conifers. Our location on a hill above Lake Mendota is also home to the parish Rectory, a handsome remodeled brick farmhouse that dates back to 1859. More than 200 of the plantings on the grounds have been dedicated to the memory of individuals and beloved pets. This tradition continues each St. Dunstan’s Day.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Miranda K. Hassett
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Pamela Street
Admin Position:
Office Coordinator
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Admin Email:
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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church Service Times
Regular Worship Times
We celebrate the Eucharist on Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 am. Kids are always welcome in our worship. Our Sunday school meets on the second Sunday of the month during the school year, and we have a
children’s sermon on the fourth Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available from 9:45 – 11:30 in the summer, and from 9am to 11:45am during the school year.
We also gather every Thursday evening at 5:30 for “Sandbox Worship,” a smaller, more conversation worship service of song, prayer, and Scripture, followed by a simple supper. Guests and newcomers are always welcome.
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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We celebrate the Eucharist on Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 am. Kids are always welcome in our worship. Our Sunday school meets on the second Sunday of the month during the school year, and we have a
children’s sermon on the fourth Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available from 9:45 – 11:30 in the summer, and from 9am to 11:45am during the school year.
We also gather every Thursday evening at 5:30 for “Sandbox Worship,” a smaller, more conversation worship service of song, prayer, and Scripture, followed by a simple supper. Guests and newcomers are always welcome.
It's been more than 7 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church History
"I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach."Charles Spurgeon
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church listing was last updated on the 21st of January, 2017
