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The Presbytery of Milwaukee
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BELOVED COMMUNITY - OUR BLOG!
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BELOVED COMMUNITY
If you are looking for some inspiration in y
our life, some ideas,
some challenge for your imaginat
ion, you've found a source! It's our blog site, "Beloved Community." You will be able to subscribe to the blog, leave comments, and share the articles. There are also links to related resources. We hope you like this feature in Fresh Impressions. Nice to have you with us!
Be sure to check out Craig Howard's newest blog entry "Break the Stigma".
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MAY 24th PRESBYTERY MEETING
"Celebrate and Dream" is our focus as we look back at what we have accomplished with What's Next, and ahead to what we can do to equip and inspire congregations and their leaders. The Rev. Laurie Ferguson, facilitator from Hudson River Presbytery, will help us to learn from our past and move boldly into our future. Craig Howard will be be preaching in worship. Our host church is Good Shepherd Trinity, and we look forward to a lively and inspiring day. You won't want to miss it!
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We ask your prayers for Teaching Elder Bruce Jones and his family, as Bruce's mother, Wanda Jones, passed away. Services will be in Madrid, NY.
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We learned that Honorably Retired Teaching Elder John DeVries, entered Life Eternal on April 19th. John had been living for many years in Evanston, IL in retirement. Please keep his family in your prayers.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN RACINE
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 First Presbyterian in Racine.
Website
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KEEP THOSE SPINNING PLATES IN THE AIR!
Ambitious calendar, shrinking congregation, core of volunteers dwindling. Sound familiar? This is a snapshot of Sun Valley Presbyterian Church in Beloit. Rev. David Ewing is the pastor, and he is not thwarted by these challenges. How does his congregation keep all the plates spinning?
Sun Valley is in a good place, despite the shrinking congregation. They are active in the community, supporting five benevolences in town, doing their mission pledge, sharing offerings. They have an older congregation and a solid core of volunteers. The building is paid for. The congregation is poised for the next chapter: visioning.
They have an ambitious schedule, involving
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Donna Holmes
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OFFICER TRAINING FOR RULING ELDERS AND DEACONS
Ruling elders and deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force.
Saturday, May 21 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Living Hope Presbyterian Church in Menomonee Falls
Training will include:
- a session for all ruling elders and deacons on the PC(USA) basics
- lunch
- a hands-on break-out session designed for ruling elders
- a hands-on break-out session designed for deacons
Whether you are newly ordained into your office of ruling elder or deacon or just looking for a refresher, you are invited to join us.
Registration Details.
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ATTENTION CHOIR DIRECTORS!
Heritage PC Is moving to a new location. In preparation for this move, they are reducing their choir anthem library by 50%. There are 300+ anthems, including classics and many newer titles as well.
E-MAIL Dale Pforr at [email protected] to receive an EXCEL file of these anthems including pertinent information about them. Peruse the file and if any of the titles interest you call Heritage Church (414-425-2050) or Dale (414-425-0244) to arrange a time for you to pick them up. The music will be held from the recycling bin for as long as possible. However, the exact date is not yet known. So as they say. "Time is of the essence"!
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2016-17 PLANNING CALENDARS
If you and/or your church are interested in taking advantage of the presbytery's bulk pricing for Presbyterian Planning Calendars for the upcoming year, please place your order with payment before May 6th. Once they arrive, orders need to be picked up at the office.
Order Form Questions? Contact
Chris Halverson
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SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Session Partnerships will again be offering scholarships to youth who attend summer religious sponsored camps. Scholarships will be half of the registration cost, up to $150. Application and instructions are now available on the
website under forms and documents/Application forms.
Deadline is May 11, so don't delay!! New this year: friends of the church may be considered for a first time camp scholarship up to $100.
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Here's a great chance to connect with your counterparts in other churches throughout the Presbytery. It's called The City, a social media platform for connecting and sharing. In it, you can post prayer requests, share resources, schedule meetings and more! So get connected, and join The City! If you'd like an invitation, please contact
Chris Halverson. Welcome!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR NADIA BOLZ-WEBER!
The Presbytery of Milwaukee is very excited to welcome nationally known speaker, Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, to our September 27th presbytery meeting. Details will follow, but please mark your calendar now...you won't want to miss it!
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GONG WASH/SINGING-BOWL SOUND HEALING-MEDITATION
Tippecanoe PC is hosting a Gong Wash Healing Meditation on Saturday May 21st 6PM $20 Offering.
More information.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING
2016 PWP MILWAUKEE SPRING GATHERING at
Vernon Presbyterian Church -
MAY 14th.
"Loving our Neighbors as Ourselves" - Registration 8:30-9:00. Closing 1:30 Registration
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JEWISH, MUSLIM, AND CHRISTIAN FAITH DIALOGUE
All are invited and welcomed to attend an Interfaith Dialogue between Jewish, Muslim and Christian Faiths on Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 West Chapel Hill Road. Moderated by Crossroads' Dr. Chris Spotts, the interfaith panel will include Ms. Janan Najeeb, President of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition and a resident of Mequon, and Rev. Scott Hauser, Crossroads Senior Pastor. Click for details.
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2016 INTERIM MINISTRY WORKSHOP - BEYOND BEING NICE
2016 Interim Ministry Workshop
led by Linda Kuhn and Dave King of Sand Bur Consulting, LLC www.sandburconsulting.com. This is
a workshop for those interested in serving churches during interim and transitional times. Thursday, May 19 - Wisconsin Conference UCC Trost Center
4469 Gray Rd, DeForest or
Tuesday, May 24- Grace UCC, 535 S. Third Ave, Wausau. Click for details.
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FINDING YOUR PURPOSE
University Christian Ministries (UCM) is our Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) sponsored campus ministry at UW-Milwaukee (UWM). Starting in the fall UCM is launching a new program for students entitled, "Finding Your Purpose". Click for details.
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DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) is excited to announce new and transformed degree programs designed to meet the new missional challenges and leadership needs of Christianity in North America.
Press Release
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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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Parish Paper Articles - 2 new articles:
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Keeping In Touch - Find out what is happening in our Synod of Lakes and Prairies and be informed about our larger church presence.
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Great Co-Mission -
Marilyn Gamm's monthly article
highlights farmers and how we can help to support them.
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Bell Choir Director - Wauwatosa Presbyterian is seeking a Bell Choir Director, beginning in the Fall. Deadline for applicants is May 1, 2016. Please contact the church office at [email protected] or 414-774-5005 to set up an interview. Details
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3K Preschool Teacher Assistant
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Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon is seeking a person responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in nurturing the "whole child" in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development. Approximately 12 hours per week from September through May. Contact: Maureen Leurquin, Preschool Director, 262-242-1670 or
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Church Administrator for Southminster -
After almost 8 ½ years, Southminster's administrator is stepping down. We are now taking applications for the position. Qualified applicants should be acquainted with Microsoft Office Suite and possess good communication skills, be willing to work about 32 hours a week. If interested, send your questions, request for position description and resume to Pastor Christian at
[email protected]
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