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BELOVED COMMUNITY - OUR BLOG!
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There is a slide show in the blog, a recap of the event. Click here to access it.
We believe that our time of worship may be so vital and compelling that hosting congregations will want to publicize Milwaukee Presbytery's worship in their congregations and wider community.
From What's Next strategic plan.
In the book of Jeremiah, King Zedekiah has the prophet removed from a cistern. Afterward the king brings Jeremiah to his residence where he asks the profit in private, "Is there a word from the Lord?" Last night at the world-renowned Milwaukee Art Museum the Presbytery of Milwaukee heard a word from God. Nadia Bolz-Weber presented a keynote and led worship with singing and preaching. It was a word of...(
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Comments? Contact Craig Howard.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CLINTON
We lift up one of our congre
gations 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 Church of Clinton.
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Give for the Glide. Vote early and often to send a faith leader down Bernie Brewer's Slide at Miller Park! The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is raising funds for its critical work in Southeastern Wisconsin with a Give for the Glide donation derby. Make donations online in the name of one or more of our intrepid candidates, and the top fund-getter will ride down Bernie Brewer's... (READ MORE).
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A CALL TO PRAYER FROM THE SYNOD
This comes from the Synod Meeting which ended yesterday, and is a four-day call to prayer for the Native American "Water Protectors"... (READ MORE).
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK
If you attended the Presbytery Gathering at the Milwaukee Art Museum but haven't taken a brief survey yet, please do so now. Thank you!
SURVEY
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PLEASE PRAY
Please keep Scott Hauser and his family in your prayers. Scott underwent thoracic surgery on September 9th at St. Mary's Ozaukee. He's back home, and is on a lighter schedule at Crossroads. As he continues to recuperate, your thoughts and prayers for him, as well as for Lara and the children, would be greatly appreciated.
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HOW YOUR PASTOR REPLENISHES THE WELL
Nearly every pastor I've ever known has gone the extra mile to be available for congregants' daily needs. The needs can range from providing sensitive counseling to resolving tough disputes over the budget. The demands are real, and can be daunting. How do pastors refresh themselves and replenish the well?
We're heading into a busy season for pastors. The Advent season is one of the high points in the church year. It's also a busy and...(
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SHOWING SUPPORT
Here's a fun way to support
Grace United Church in Fort Atkinson
! Instead of shopping on amazon.com, go to smile.amazon.com, create an account, and enter their church, Grace United Church Fort Atkinson as the charity you wish to support. A portion of the profits from your purchase will go to their church!
If there are more congregations in the Presbytery who are listed on smile.amazon.com, please let us know so we can promote you, too.
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Empty Bowls is a city-wide food justice event at which Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church's garden ministry will be highlighted for a grant.
Tippe volunteers
have raised more than 4000 pounds of organic vegetables all given away through a nutrition education program at Bay View Community Center's pantry. The garden offers work force development for two Divine Intervention guests moving out of homelessness as well. More info here.
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AN INVITATION TO READ AND CONNECT
Please join the Presbytery of Milwaukee in reading $2.00 A Day: Living On Almost Nothing In America by Kathryn Edin and H. Luke Shaefer. This is an engaging and helpful read. We will come together in October to discuss the book. Let Chris Halverson know if you will be reading along. Thanks!
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Save the date! Junior High and Senior High Youth from Milwaukee Presbytery are again invited for the Fall Pilgrim Center Retreat. Registration forms will follow. Keynote speaker Theresa Cho. Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, Green Lake. More info here.
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COLLABORATIVE ART FOR/WITH YOUR CONGREGATION
In 2015 First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha began making art together, in order to enhance our worship, and as a form of worship unto itself.
We joined with others for an Ordinary Time banner and we want to invite you to..
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(More info
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DR. CALVIN B. DeWITT LECTURE
The 2016 Robert D. Mutton lecturer will be Dr. Calvin B. DeWitt, UW-Madison biologist, and president of the Academy of Evangelical Scientists and Ethicists.
He will make two presentations at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison, 326 S. Segoe Rd:
Friday, Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m., "Seek to Know God's Works: Discovering God's Care for the World as Our Joyful Task," and
Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m. - noon, "Be on Vocation for God: Discovering Our Calling of Imaging God's Care for the World."
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October 22, 9AM to 3PM. Rummage, raffle, bake sale, and more. Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church. More info here.
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DO NOT STAND IDLY BY MEETING
Thursday, October 6
, at 6:30-8:00pm (Newcomers' briefing at 6:00pm)
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At Invisible Reality Ministries. More info
here
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SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP 2017
Looking for a break from the ordinary next Spring Break? Consider joining an all-ages team from Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon as we return to Mexico, April 7-16, 2017, to work at Ministerio de Vida on the outskirts of Cancun. You'll spend a rewarding week doing..
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Bring all your family for an affordable night out, at Faith Presbyterian Church's Annual Spaghetti Dinner. You will be helping to support the Deacons' many mission projects. More info here.
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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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Parish Paper Articles -
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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NURSERY CARE COORDINATOR
Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church (Janesville, WI) is seeking an individual to serve as Nursery Coordinator to provide supervision of children in the nursery during Sunday School and church services for three hours per week during the period Labor Day to Memorial Day. Two hours per week during the summer months. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in Education, Early Childhood or equivalent experience. Hourly pay will be $17.50 per hour. The job description and application form can be downloaded at www.rockprairiechurch.org under the
"About Us" heading. Candidates should submit their resume to
the website, attention Personnel Committee, or in writing to Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church, 8605 E. County Road A, Janesville, WI 53546.
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PIANO ACCOMPANIST
West Granville Presbyterian Church (Milwaukee, WI) is seeking a piano accompanist for the adult choir rehearsals and church services. The choir rehearses for approximately 1 hour on Sunday mornings prior to church service and performs approximately 2x per month. Accompanist will also occasionally accompany persons providing special music during worship. Independent practice is required to assure knowledge and familiarity of music selected. Strong sight-reading skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals is a plus. Salary is $25.oo per rehearsal and $25.00 per performance. Interested candidates should submit resume to Rev. Dee M. Anderson, West Granville Presbyterian Church, 6935 N. 107th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224 or [email protected].
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