BELOVED COMMUNITY - OUR NEW BLOG!
      
BELOVED COMMUNITY  
If you are looking for some inspiration in your life, some ideas,  some challenge for your imaginat ion, you've found a source! It's our new 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 new feature in Fresh Impressions. Nice to have you with us!    Be sure to check out Craig Howard's newest blog entry, "Playing Quarterback",  the next in a series commemorating Black History month.

WORDS OF INSPIRATION
MOVIE REVIEW - ULEE'S GOLD
Welcome to a new feature in Fresh Impressions! It's a review of books and/or movies which our readers have found inspirational in their lives. This entry is by Delisa Buckingham-Taylor, Teaching Elder at Grace United in Fort Atkinson. Here are Delisa's observations about the movie Ulee's Gold.  READ MORE
SHARING THE MINISTRY
PLAYING QUARTERBACK  
During Black History month, I will write a series of article reflecting on various aspects of the African-American experience.  
Like many boys, I enjoyed playing sandlot football. As any kid knows, the most coveted position is quarterback. The quarterback is involved in every play, determines who will get the ball, and when things go well, the quarterback is the star. Although little black boys all over the city of Chicago played football, we would not see a black quarterback start in a NFL game until 1968. The reason is simple. To be a quarterback a person must be...  READ MORE

Craig M. Howard
 PRESBYTERY PULSE
FEBRUARY PRESBYTERY MEETING
Don't put it off any longer!  Help the planning committee out by registering now for the Presbytery Meeting at Carroll University on February 27th.  It is going to be a "one of a kind" meeting with Bob Orvis from Comedy Sports and Ashley Goff from Washington DC.  We need you there!!  So please join us on February 27!   REGISTER NOW
PER CAPITA GIVING IN PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE
Follow the link to see how each of our churches contributed to Per Capita in 2015.   SEE MORE
Apostle Presbyterian Church
100%
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
100%
Calvary Presbyterian Church
100%
 FEATURED CONGREGATION
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Click for a message and prayer from our featured congregation, Southminster Presbyterian Church.   Website
 INVITATIONS
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? (A DEEPENING CONVERSATION ABOUT FAITH, RACE, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY)
Leader:  Ann Gibbs, Pastor of Faith Springs (PCUSA)  
Where:  Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church - 2366 N. 80th St. Wauwatosa, WI 53213  
When:  Three Mondays (Feb. 29, March 7 & 14) from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and two Saturday (March 5 & 12) from 10:00-noon. Click for more information and registration.
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Feb. 21, 9 am-12:30 pm
Winter Farmers Market - join the local and sustainable urban movement! Sunday, January 21st Brunch served throughout the morning.  Click for   details.
WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT ISLAM?
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is sponsoring "What Do We Really Know About Islam?": Answering the Difficult Questions With Muslim presenters, and perspectives from Jewish, Christian and Sikh speakers, Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 9 p.m.  DETAILS
HEALING VIBRATIONS OF SINGING BOWLS
Peace and healing are so sought-after in our turbulent world. You are invited to participate in a ministry of healing.  Click for details .
HOT LINKS
      Parish Paper Articles - 4 new articles: 
     Click for daily devotionals during Lent at d365.org.  
      Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast :  provides uplifting spiritual exercises and informational resources,            and a concrete action to take every day during Lent.   
    There is a new Facebook Page from our Leadership Development team.  Click to see the page and the      many links to available resources.   Leadership Development Facebook Page
    Find out what is happening in our Synod of Lakes and Prairies and be informed about our larger                 church presence.  Keeping In Touch
     Every Friday, Storypath will post linking themes between three books written for children or                       adolescents with  the Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel readings for a particular Sunday in       the Revised Common Lectionary.  Click for Details.
    ADVOCACY   - "One of the hallmarks of the Reformed faith is our history of doing justice."  Marilyn             Gamm's monthly  article   reflects on the importance of advocacy and what it means for Presbyterians       today.
Thinking about sending your youth to the 2016 Youth Triennium this  summer at Purdue University?  Covenant, Faith, Immanuel, Forest Park, Crossroads, Lisbon and Linn churches are already making plans.    Fiona Nicolaisen   is our presbytery's registrar.  Contact her for details.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
HANDBELL DIRECTOR
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced director for the handbell program at the church, starting in Fall 2016. This is a church with an active and accomplished music ministry. The handbell choir plays monthly for worship plus occasional special services and programs. Click here for more details.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
First Presbyterian Church, Racine is seeking a part-time office assistant.  Office skills to include MS Word, Publisher and Outlook.  Maintain calendar, website and Facebook.  Coordinate building use and ordering of office supplies.  Hours - Tues to Friday 9.00 to 1.00pm.  For more information: pastorgillian@firstpresracine.org