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BELOVED COMMUNITY - OUR BLOG!
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I remember playing team sports as a child. The most critical moment was the line-up to be chosen to play on a team. Two kids would be chosen as captains, and they would choose their teammates from the rest of the bunch. As usual, the best players would be picked first. Then comes the leftovers. Something inside of each of us was yelling, "Pick me! Pick me!" Alas, the kid who couldn't hit, couldn't catch, couldn't tackle, was too slow, or too short would not get picked at all. That kid learned what it means to be left out.
A huge chunk of our young adults are left out. They do not fit in to the way we do worship, the values we proclaim, or what we mean by... (READ MORE).
Comments? Contact Craig Howard.
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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 United Church of Beloit.
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HOLY COW! SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN
The returns are in from the Presbytery-wide survey conducted over the summer, and the results are ... startling.
In a good way.
Two hundred and fifty people completed the survey, including Teaching and Ruling Elders, specialized and retired clergy, members of Presbytery committees, and staff. While a range of opinions is evident, the data analysis consistently shows that...(READ MORE)
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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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HAVE AN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR FRESH IMPRESSIONS?
We're delighted! Please send it to Donna Holmes, Communications Associate. Thanks so much!
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GHANA CONNECTIONS
The time is fast approaching for our Ghanaian partners' to visit us. Our friends will be with us in the Milwaukee Presbytery, September 15 - 30, when there will be opportunities for them to experience church life in our presbytery, as well as share their stories. We are hoping that you have found some resources available to help with funding to support this partnership. Please think about what your church can do to help participate in this wonderful experience. Funds may be sent directly to the Presbytery office marked for the Ghana fund. If you are still wondering what this partnership means to us in the Milwaukee Presbytery, please read on for some information highlighting our past and present connections.
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ATTENTION TEACHING ELDERS!
Called and Installed teaching elders, be sure to confirm that your
employer is aware of the September 30 deadline
to submit Employment Agreements for 2017 with the Board of Pensions. For more information, go to pensions.org.
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PRESBYTERY GATHERING WITH NADIA BOLZ-WEBER!
Registration for the Nadia Bolz-Weber plenary at 4 pm is now full. Please call the Presbytery office at 414.292.2740 to register for the business meeting, dinner, or worship.
You may also be put on a wait list for the plenary if there are cancellations.
The Presbytery of Milwaukee is very excited to welcome nationally known speaker, Rev.
Nadia Bolz-Weber
, to our September 27th presbytery meeting. Location will be the Milwaukee Art Museum, and day's events begin at 3pm.
If you have a slide for the "Newsfeed" at the presbytery meeting, please submit your Powerpoint ready slide to Chris Halverson by September 21st.
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A JOURNEY OF SPIRIT
One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer- the journey need not be an isolating one. Gather for 7 weekly meetings in this unique, ecumenical support group to cultivate spiritual growth and healing. Rev. Linda Loving, a breast cancer survivor and nationally known Presbyterian pastor and preacher, has created a group workbook for women who seek to share stories and resources, name their holy truth and learn disciplines of Spirit. The support group will meet seven Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm beginning October 4 through November 15, 2016 at West Granville Presbyterian Church- 6935 N. 107th Street -Milwaukee, WI. There is no charge and a complimentary workbook is provided. For more information and to register, contact Lil Sullivan, Parish Nurse at [email protected] (414 353-9143)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BUILD HOMES
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church still has some openings for their September 17-25th, 2016, adult mission trip to Valley, Alabama. They will be working as part of the Millard Fuller Legacy build project to renovate two homes and construct one new home. Contact John Breunissen at [email protected] if you would like to join the trip.
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COME TO BE FED, GO FORTH TO PROCLAIM
Faith Formation Leaders and Christian Educators: Please join us for the Christian Educator's Retreat at Pilgrim Center on October 7-8. Our theme for this year is Come to Be Fed, Go Forth to Proclaim. Susan Stabile will be leading us in some personal reflective and prayerful practices, and we will create some time and space for cracker barrel discussions about current topics in the Faith Formation arena. Spend a day focusing on your own faith formation, learn new ways to be beacons of hope in our ever changing faith communities, and network with other Presbyterian and UCC educators and faith formation leaders in Wisconsin. This is a "pay as you are able" event: donations are appreciated, but not required. You can find more information at www.ucci.org, or contact Laura Pine, [email protected].
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October 5, November 2, 5:30-6:00PM at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. More info here.
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EARTH CARE: A FAITH IMPERATIVE
Wisconsin People of Faith Gather to Reflect on Climate Change, Pope's Call to Action
Join people of faith from across Wisconsin for "Earth Care: A Faith Imperative," the Wisconsin Interfaith Power and Light 2016 Conference,
at a new location!
The new location is:
First Congregational UCC, 724 E. South River St, Appleton
, Sunday, 1-5 pm September 18.
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INTERIM MINISTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Interim Ministry Training Institute (IMTI) is an intensive training program that is offered inter-denominationally at a location in WI. Click for
more information.
Brochure here.
"All pastors are interim and temporary at some level. Some are more aware of this than others.
All congregations are in transition. Some are more aware of this than others."
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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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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
North Shore Presbyterian Church, Shorewood, WI
Nursery position available to care for babies and toddlers on Sunday mornings and as needed for special programs during the year. Hours are 9:45 am - 11:30 am each Sunday morning. Hourly pay is $15 per hour. Applicants with a background in Early Childhood Development or equivalent experience are preferred.
Position start date: September 11th
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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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NURSERY CARE PROVIDER
West Granville Presbyterian Church (Milwaukee, WI) is seeking a caring, compassionate and energetic individual to care for children in the nursery during church service and Sunday school when applicable September-May. Children will range in age from 0-5 years, and the number of children will vary each Sunday. Must pass a background check and have reliable transportation. Childcare experience is a plus. Time commitment is approximately 2.5 hours each Sunday. Pay Rate approximately $40 per shift. Interested candidates should submit resume to Rev. Dee M. Anderson, West Granville Presbyterian Church, 6935 N. 107th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224 or
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