Presbyterian Today 's Guide for Young Adult Ministry is a must-read for everyone who wants to better understand young adults and engage them in worship, education, and service. Order now! 
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The Milwaukee Bucks are offering a "Faith & Family Night" on February 20th at 7:30 pm. Reduced tickets are available. Groups are encouraged. Please click for more information. |
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 10th at 4 pm for a special called meeting of the Presbytery for the purpose of dealing with the results of the Oostburg, First mediation which happens on January 30th. The official call and location will be announced soon.
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"Dottie" Anderson, an elder at Wauwatosa Presbyterian, who served the Presbytery on CPM for six years, and widow of the Rev. Robert Anderson (Wauwatosa and Southminster), died December 27 at age 84. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday at Wauwatosa Presbyterian (2366 N. 80th St.), followed by a reception. She is survived by her son John, daughter Barb, and other relatives. Your prayers or attendance are appreciated. See obituary.
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Teaching Elder Bob Jensen, Delafield Presbyterian Church, and Moderator of Council, is undergoing knee replacement surgery today. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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- The Session Annual Statistical report is due by February 5th. Please enter your 2014 statistics by this date. All necessary information for going online is in the blue clerk letter found in the November church packet handed out at the November presbytery meeting or mailed to the church. Call Chris 414-292-2740 or email if you have any questions.
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First Presbyterian Church of Niles, MI is looking for homes for their l990 blue Presbyterian Hymnals. They are in good condition. They will be sent or delivered at no cost. If interested please email them with shipping address and quantity needed.
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SHARING THE MINISTRY
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Discovery Day 2015 - "Communicating Faith in the 21st Century"
What does in mean to be Presbyterian? What differentiates Presbyterians from other denominations? For me, the answer is education. Education has been a hallmark of Presbyterianism since the puritans set foot in the new world. Presbyterians build and support educational institutions. Compared to other denominations, Presbyterian clergy are the most educated clergy and Presbyterian parishioners are the most educated parishioners. Our pews are filled with schoolteachers, principals, and superintendents. In addition, we are loaded with physicians, professors, lawyers (the good ones!), and other professionals. Furthermore, we believe in continuing education, which is why we have Discovery Day in the presbytery of Milwaukee.
At Discovery Day this year, we will have 17 workshops that range from the traditional elder and deacon training, to "Understanding your Church's Brand." In addition to our wonderful local teaching and ruling elders, we have brought in several outside presenters: Mark Eldson (youth ministry), Robyn Adair (photography), Keisha Krumm (congregational growth), and Rusty Borkin (marketing and branding your church). Our keynote speaker is Carol Howard Merritt (no relations to me, at least as far as I know!), nationally known writer, blogger, and speaker on communications and young people.
Each year Discovery Day tweaks its program and presenters, and each year it gets better!
I am inviting you to this year's offering of continuing education at Discovery Day on Saturday February 21. Bring your session, congregational leaders, young people, children, pastors, and friends. There will be a nursery for those under the age of 4, and a Day Camp for older children. It is a time for learning, fellowship, and sharing. Discovery Day will be held at Crossroads church in Mequon, in conjunction with the presbytery meeting. You may register here. I look forward to seeing you at Discovery Day 2015!
Rev. Craig M. Howard
To respond to Craig: [email protected]
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DISCOVERY DAY / PRESBYTERY MEETING
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The Milwaukee Presbytery's 2015 Discovery Day will be held on Saturday, February 21st at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon from 9:00am to 4:00pm in conjunction with the February Presbytery Meeting. The theme for the day will be "Communicating Faith in the 21st Century." To read about Workshops and Presenters, and to Register, go to the Discovery Day button on the Presbytery website, or click here:
Setup help - This year, we are asking churches in the Milwaukee Presbytery, especially those in closer proximity to Crossroads Presbyterian Church, to help with the setup for Discovery Day. Our brothers and sisters at Crossroads graciously provide their facility for the event, but we need help during the event as well as both preparing for and cleaning up after the event. Setup will begin on Friday, February 20th at 9:00am and will end when setup is complete. We ask that all those who are able to help come in the morning at a time that works best for you. Following the event, help is also needed to restore the building ahead of Sunday worship. Many hands make light work! Click here to volunteer
Common Mission Offering - The 2015 Discovery Day Common Mission Offering will support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance gifts of the heart kits - specifically, the School Kits. Items needed for each kit include:
1 - pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip)
3 - 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks
(total 200-210 pages/no loose-leaf or filler paper.)
1 - 30-centimeter ruler (12")
1 - hand-held pencil sharpener
6 - new pencils with erasers
1 - large eraser
1 - box of 24 crayons
1 - cloth bag, 12" x 14" to 14" x 17" finished size, cotton or lightweight canvas, cloth handles Instructions
All items must be packed into the cloth bag. The value of the kit is approximately $15. Please encourage your congregations to begin collecting items for the Common Mission Offering. Cash donations will also be accepted. For a printable half sheet bulletin insert click here.
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"4 PM"- FOUR PRESBYTERIES MEETING
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Please mark your calendars for a special event that will involve the 4 Wisconsin presbyteries (John Knox, Northern Waters, Winnebago, and Milwaukee) on May 3 & 4 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Ken McFayden, author of "Strategic Leadership For a Change - Facing Our Losses, Finding Our Future". We will have opportunities to meet, worship and dine with other Presbyterians from around the state, gather as individual presbyteries for individual presbytery meetings, and enjoy the Kalahari Resort. Watch for registration details in the coming weeks. Click for flier. You won't want to miss it!
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We lift up one of our congregations each week in Fresh Impressions, inviting you to learn more about your sister congregations and keep them in your prayers. This week we are lifting up:
Lisbon Presbyterian Church in Sussex Click here to view their website
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 Breaking the Chains
Mass Incarceration and Systems of Violence
13th Annual
EAD National Gathering
April 17-20, 2015
For information go to
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Award-winning speakers, Peter Steinke and David Jones are leading a workshop on Conflict Management and Reconciliation in Delafield Fri. - Sat. Feb. 27-28 at Nashota House. Registration is $200. Nancy Gaskin, Ann Gibbs, Bill Ingersoll, Craig Howard and Sarah Rand are attending. Register today and join us for this great opportunity! Click here for Registration.
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How does your faith inspire you to treat the stranger?
An interfaith event with representatives of different faith traditions
Sunday, Jan. 25th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church West
13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield
Click for details
Sponsored by Interfaith Conference
of Greater Milwaukee
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES-PASTORAL
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church has a position open for a Designated Associate for Spiritual Care. This position is part-time, non-compensated. For more information, click here for the job description.
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On-call Pool Chaplain Position Available -
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is seeking chaplains to provide on-call spiritual care to patients and families on nights and weekends in the metro-Milwaukee area or Racine area. Requires a master's degree in theology or ministry-related field and minimum of 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Please see mywheaton.org for more information and to apply on-line. For questions or information, please contact Rev. Traci Houts, clinical coordinator, at 414-447-2094.
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Vernon Presbyterian Churchhas a Church Secretary
position available (part-time, 14-20 hrs., flexible hours). Familiarity with Word, Excel, ACS and previous church secretary experience strongly preferred. Applicants should also have skills in newsletter editing, church membership record management, website management and basic bookkeeping. Interested persons should send a resume to [email protected].
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The Presbytery of Chicago is requesting applications for the position of Presbytery Community Organizer. Click here for position description. |
The Presbytery of Milwaukee is seeking a Communications Associate. This part-time person will be tasked with creating and implementing a strategy that will insure timely, effective, and informative communication between the Milwaukee Presbytery and its many constituents. For more information and the job description, follow this link. If interested, please send qualifications to [email protected] by January 21st.
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Hospitality Coordinator/Kitchen Manager
Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon is seeking a part-time (20 hour/week) Hospitality Coordinator/Kitchen Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and coordination of programs and events.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment suitable for the preparation and service of food.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and related supplies in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition.
- Order supplies and food for all church related programs and event
Skills Needed:
- Knowledge of institutional food ordering and quantity purchasing
- Knowledge of institutional food preparation techniques
- Basic computer skills
- Spiritual gifts of hospitality and administration
Qualifications:
- High school graduate/GED required; College degree preferred
- Serv-Safe Certification
- Three to five years of commercial food preparation
- One year supervisory experience
- Volunteer coordination experience, a definite plus
Qualified candidates may send their resume to Mary Schigoda, Church Administrator, at [email protected]
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Brookfield Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time
Nursery Care Provider
(Sunday morning worship service from 9:30AM to 11:30AM and other church activities as needed).
Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, nurturing and fun care to a small group of infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children in the church nursery.
- More details are available on our website: www.brookfieldpresbyterian.com
- Compensation $50 per Sunday
Qualifications:
- Dependable and love of working with infants and young children.
- Must pass background check.
- Must have current certification in Infant/Child CPR or willingness to become certified (church will pay for certification.)
Application:
- Age 18 and older are invited to apply by sending resume or letter describing qualifications and two references to [email protected] with "Attention Personnel" in the subject line, or mail to Brookfield Presbyterian Church, Attention Personnel, 1485 Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045.
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Covenant PC, Racine, has an opening for a pianist to play two Sundays each month. Scheduling is flexible. The pianist will play at two Sunday services during the regular church program year and at one service during the summer months. Planned musical selections may include a prelude, offertory and postlude, in addition to the hymns, and responses at each service. Pay is negotiable. If interested, please contact Eddy Huffman [email protected]� or phone (262) 639-8301.
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Feb. 21 - Discovery Day/Presbytery meeting - Mequon, Crossroads
May 3 & 4 - 4 Presbyteries Joint Meeting - Wisconsin Dells
Sept. 15 - Presbytery Meeting - Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa
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