Valerie Winkel
Director of Evangelization
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Director of Evangelization, we strive to support the spiritual growth of all adult parishioners through every walk of life, through every stage of faith, providing encounters with Christ through community, the Word of God and the Liturgy/Sacraments. Join us to meet Christ, know Christ, love Christ, and serve Christ. We look forward to meeting you wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Contact Valerie Winkel at vwinkel@stcharleshartland.org for more information.
Together we will create a community that forms and guides parishioners, fosters “ongoing conversion to Jesus, promote[s] and support[s] active membership, and call[s] and prepare[s] adults to act as disciples in mission to the world.” (USCCB)
Adult Discipleship Opportunities
Men's Discipleship
Supporting men in their faith journey, these communities contribute to the holy masculinity our world needs by coming together to grow in love of Jesus and our world. Events include:
Thursday Morning Men's Breakfast
Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30 am Thursdays at the Thursday Morning Men’s Group! September through mid-December and mid-January through mid-May, come and enjoy hot breakfast, formation videos, and discussions with other devoted, dynamic, Catholic men. All newcomers are welcome at any time. For more information, please contact St. Charles parishioner Jim Dunn at 262-751-7345 or mensgroup@stcharleshartland.org.
Women's Discipleship
Supporting women in their faith journey, these communities of women exhibit gentleness and compassion while welcoming women of all ages and stages to join them in learning about Christ and each other.
Events include:
- Lenten Morning of Reflection
- Advent by Candlelight
- Spring Banquet
- Ebert’s Pumpkin Farm
- Many more!
Small Groups
Walking together through whatever life throws at you, giving it all to God and growing in community, Small Groups offer men, women, young adults, and couples an opportunity to authentically seek Jesus through intentional Christian community. Small Groups are made up of 8-12 people who meet regularly to pray, discuss Scripture, walk with one another and serve the parish and community. You are never alone!
Bereavement
In these most difficult moments, please know we are here for you and with you.
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Grieving with Great Hope: A five-week grief support and healing ministry that utilizes an on-demand video format. It offers a prayerful, practical, and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child, a grandchild, a parent, another family member or a friend, you are invited to attend. The next session is from April 18th through May 16th and will take place on each Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Lifeteen Cafe. Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions you may have and to sign up. .
Affiliated Groups Upcoming Events
There are many additional avenues in which you can get involved and grow in your faith.
Men of Christ
Visit menofchrist.net to learn more.
Grieving with Great Hope Spring 2026
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30am in the Borromeo Hall | April 25 - May 23, 2026 | Contact Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com with any questions you may have and to sign up.