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Donna Holmes chosen as Communications Associate
The Presbytery of Milwaukee welcomes Donna Holmes as its new Communications Associate.
The Communications Associate will be tasked with creating and implementing a strategy that will insure timely, effective, and informative communication between the Presbytery and its many constituents. This position will report directly to the Executive Director and is part-time, 20 hours per week. Donna brings over 25 years of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, and sales. Donna comes to us from St. James Episcopal Church, where she served as Parish Administrator. Before serving in the parish, Donna worked for Fortune 500 companies in Wisconsin and other parts of the world. She served as Department Manager at Saks for 7 years, National Marketing Manager for Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, Malaysia, and Beijing, for 6 years. In addition Donna served as Advertising and Sales Manager for Fort Howard in Green Bay for 2 years, and Senior Graphic Designer for Kimberly-Clark in Neenah for 2 years. Donna also volunteered at the Milwaukee Art Museum, and currently volunteers at All Saints Cathedral and the Diocese of Milwaukee. Donna holds a BS from University of Wisconsin, Madison. We are pleased to have Donna on board, and look forward to a prosperous future with her. The start date for Donna is Monday March 23, 2015. To reach Donna, you may email her at [email protected] or call her at 414-292-2740.
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(Next week meet our new Stated Clerk, Christian Boyd)
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"4 PM"- FOUR PRESBYTERIES MEETING
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| "4 PM " Four Presbtyteries Meeting A gathering of four presbyteries John Knox + Milwaukee + Northern Waters + Winnebago for worship, learning, and life together! Sunday, May 3, 2015, 4:00 PM to Monday, May 4, 2015, 4:00 PM Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells Keynote speaker and preacher: "Relevancy and Resilience in the Church" with The Rev. Dr. Ken McFayden Dean of the Leadership Institute and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia author of "Strategic Leadership for a Change: Facing Our Losses, Finding Our Future" Other highlights: 1) Compelling worship & shared meals 2) Leadership development: keynote address & relevant workshops 3) Each presbytery to gather individually for business meeting ("spring meeting" for each presbytery) 4) Enjoy the Kalahari Resort!
On-line registration will be available in March. Event registration: approximately $30 (includes meals) (Hotel room block: "Presbyterian Gathering" 0 Saturday and Sunday: $70/single or $99/double . . . includes passes to the water park for the whole family!
Please plan to stay at the hotel even if you live nearby. We look forward to "unscheduled" opportunities to connect and want to be sure to meet our room commitment to the resort!
- Contact the Kalahari directly (1-877-253-5466) to make your hotel room reservation by April 9.
Scholarships available: Contact your presbytery office. |
Are you a teaching elder, commissioned ruling elder, Christian educator, or a leader in the church in another capacity? If you are looking at continuing education events or programs but need financial assistance in order to participate, you should know that the presbytery has a grant program which might be able to help. You can find the grant application here and on the presbytery's website, on the Forms and Documents/Leadership Development tab of the menu. Submit applications and direct questions to Nicole Farley at [email protected].
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Calling all campers!! Session Partnerships will again be offering scholarships for any youth attending summer church camps. Please click here for the application form. Deadline is May 1st and applications are considered on a "first come first serve" basis, so don't delay! Churches, please make this application available to your campers! |
| Teaching elders, are you looking for learning opportunities for you and/or your volunteers and staff? The Leadership Development Task Force of the presbytery is focused on increasing the learning opportunities available within the presbytery and is working to target the specific needs you have. We know this is a busy time during Lent and promise we won't ask for more than ten minutes - members of the Task Force will be calling you to find out more about what we can provide for you. So, if you receive a call from Chris Davis (Beaver Dam), Nicole Farley, Melanie Hammond Clark, Bob Patton, or Tim Weeden, please set aside a few minutes to answer seven questions which will help us build learning opportunities for you. And then look for learning events beginning by the fall! |
For Teaching Elders:
You should have received a letter from Sarah Rand about required training for Safe Gatherings. For your convenience here are the important links:
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Hands-on Mission at Grace Presbyterian's ministry "Graced Saturday Mornings". Join us providing critical daytime care to the homeless of Milwaukee who are evening Guests of Divine Intervention Ministry to the Homeless. Ministry hours are 8am-noon, needed each Saturday through the end of March. Two Hosts are sought for each morning. Training provided. To find out more and/or to sign up please email: [email protected].
Also, Larry Under The Bridge is looking for more communities to help make bagged dinners delivered to campers in the greater BayView area 52 Sundays a year. Need is increasing! To find out more and be in ministry with us, contact Larry at [email protected].
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Ghana Partnership is tentatively looking at taking a delegation to visit our Ghanaian partners in late September. If people are interested they should contact Judy Jaggard or the presbytery office.
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SHARING THE MINISTRY
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| Mission Statement Before I became a teaching elder, I was a ruling elder serving on a session in Chicago. Our church had several old pianos throughout the building. They were out of tune and one-hard-push from falling apart. I asked why we had so many pianos? This church is known for its music, so whenever someone had an old piano, they donated it to the church! What does an old, out of tune piano have to do with ministry? Maybe something, or maybe nothing at all. The only way to know is to ask, "What is the mission of our congregation?" Only then can the church determine if the piano is an opportunity or a distraction. When any organization embarks down the path of a decision that is disconnected from its mission or vision statement, the organization will drift. Instead of being a place with a goal and a certain destination, it will become content with whatever happens, even if the results have nothing to do with its purpose or mission. In the book "Doing the Math of Mission" Gil Rendle writes, "The local congregation must be able to describe the intended change that they believe they are called to produce, so they can talk about whether or not they're moving towards a goal." It all comes back to mission and vision. The mission statement should describe what that change looks like. It should be an expression of God's dream for the congregation. The mission statement of the church is the North Star which the session uses to determine if they are on the right course in their programing, hiring, building, and finances. As a congregation, we cannot do everything. We are limited in time, resources, and talents. The mission statement is the diviner that helps us to know if we are being given an opportunity to promote the gospel, or a distraction from the goal and calling of the congregation. What does the mission statement of your church say? How have you used it? Does it need to be changed? Does the committee structure throughout the church line up with it, or are you in need of a tuneup? Rev. Craig M. Howard To respond to Craig: [email protected]
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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:
Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church in West Allis
Click here to view their website
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TRIGGER: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence
Gun violence has plagued the news in our community. What can we do as a presbytery? How can we help? As a first step, the Presbytery of Milwaukee and Immanuel Presbyterian church are bringing the award winning film TRIGGER: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence to Milwaukee. The writer and director of the film, David Barnhart, will be present as well. You don't want to miss this powerful film. Click here to see times and dates.
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You are invited to Avalon Square's next Chapel Speaker Series event, Tuesday, March 24th, at 2:30pm, when Rev. Kris Androsky will offer a presentation called, "A Balancing Act: Personal Belief and Community Care." Rev. Androsky is the executive director of the Hebron House of Hospitality in Waukesha, and she will discuss her personal call from being a pastor at First United Methodist Church of Waukesha to leading a non-profit organization, seeking to answer the question, "How can we live out our faith in a way that makes an impact on the world around us?" Avalon Square is a location of Presbyterian Homes and Services, located at 222 park place, Waukesha. RSVP and questions to chaplain Erin Musolf Hittle, [email protected], or (262) 446-9436.
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Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1455 S. 97th St. in West Allis, is holding its 26th ANNUAL GREAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday, March 28, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM . Featured are All-U-Can Eat Pancakes with syrup & other delicious toppings; juices, sausage, applesauce, & coffee, tea, or milk. Cost is just $6.00 for adults, & $3.00 for children under age 12. We hope lots of our Presbytery of Milwaukee friends will join us at this great time of fellowship. It's the perfect opportunity to "do breakfast" with congenial folks!
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This week, Jerusalem Presbyterian's special Lenten Musical Series continues. March 15th Singer Cherie Norquay finds that the experiences of life, and God's presence in them, is the best material for the songs she writes. All are welcome to this unusual worship opportunity at 9:30 this Sunday morning, at 207 W. Main Street in Wales. As always, for more info please call 262-968-3408 or visit
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Announcing the Inaugural McCormick Prize for Innovation
First Prize - $5000 * Second Prize - $1500 * Third Prize - $500
It's simple! Submit a 250-word entry detailing (1) ministry context (urban youth ministry, small suburban congregation, etc.), (2) innovation description, and (3) the impact of the innovation. We're looking to hear about programs and ministry ideas you've tried that have made a difference!
Sponsored by the Center for Innovative Ministry and McCormick Seminary
Contest open from February 2 through March 17, 2015
Public announcement of winners on April 6, 2015.
Enter Contest
"Wondering why we're doing this? First, we believe that innovative thinking is key to the development and maintenance of healthy churches. Second, we seek to raise the profile of innovation in the faith community, as well as awareness of ministry innovations that are helping church leaders. Finally, we'll compile entries into a free online innovation database that church leaders can access to inspire new and creative ideas for their own ministries."
- Thomas S. Dickelman, Director
The Center for Innovative Ministry
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A group from Heritage Church (Muskego) is planning to attend the Montreat 2015 Worship and Music Conference I, June 21-27, in North Carolina. We are looking for other interested adults and youth. If you are interested please contact Barbara Pforr: 425-0244 or email [email protected].
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Help Us Knock Out Hunger!
The Women of the Milwaukee Presbytery are having their Kick Off of a three year program to reduce hunger in our presbytery on March 21, 2015 at Captiol Drive Lutheran Church 5305 W. Capitol Dr, Milwaukee (Chosen for location and accessibility) We will start at 9:00 with a meeting for Presbyterian Women and the guest speaker, Venice Williams: Founder of Alice's Garden and the Body and Soul Healing Arts Center at 10:15, followed by a soup lunch, and an afternoon of workshops and information to help increase food production to help those in need. All Are Welcome! Please come for all or part of the day! Please contact Monica Gramling for more information [email protected], 414-961-1809
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5 TUESDAYS IN MARCH - luncheon / lecture series -
sponsored by the
Peace and International Issues Committee of the INTERFAITH CONFERENCE of GREATER MILWAUKEE Confronting the Realities of Segregation
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015
Noon to 1:30 p.m. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee - a Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1342 N. Astor St., Milwaukee
$60.00 - series of five
$15.00 - individual sessions Includes a simple vegetarian meal
Click for more information
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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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES-PASTORAL
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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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Winnebago Presbytery seeks an Administrative Assistant.
Click for job description.
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WANTED: Christian Education Director
This is a part time position for a person with a strong Christian faith and a love for working with children and adults to direct the Sunday school and related educational programs at Linn Presbyterian Church. Prior experience in this or related fields along with a Presbyterian background is preferable. This person can work a flex schedule of 15 hours a week and 48 weeks a year. Please email your resume to [email protected] or call or mail your resume to:
Linn Presbyterian Church- c/o Church Administrator
W3335 Willow Road
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262-248-1588
www.linnchurch.org
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Capitol Drive Lutheran is posting a position of store manager for the Third World Handcrafts Shoppe. Click for job description.
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| Vernon Presbyterian Church has a Church Secretary position available (part-time, 14-16 hours per week, flexible hours). Familiarity with Word, Publisher, 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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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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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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May 3 & 4 - 4 Presbyteries Joint Meeting - Wisconsin Dells
Sept. 15
- Presbytery Meeting - Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa
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