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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
MARCH 21 PRESBYTERY GATHERING
| | Rev. Will Houts will be available to read minutes during the March 21 Gathering. Sessions wishing to have minutes read should bring them to Southminster on Saturday, March 21. | | UPDATED (AGAIN!) PULPIT SUPPLY LIST | | |
New additions have been made to the pulpit supply list! Find the list here as well as on the Presbytery website (under Documents and Resources).
| BUILDING HEALTHY, VIBRANT CHURCHES | |
As part of its strategy for supporting congregational vitality, the Presbytery of Milwaukee is offering a four-part series on leadership development. These three-hour workshops are for sessions, deacons, pastors, leadership teams and individuals looking to build the leadership capacity of their congregation or team. Come to one or attend them all; while each workshop can stand alone, they are designed to build on one another.
All workshops are being held at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Waukesha from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
April 11 – Identifying Leaders and Building Teams (register now!)
May 16 – Creating a Vision in Alignment with Your Values
August 29 – Making Decisions and Taking Action
October 3 – Handling Conflict and Building Agreement
Find more information about the workshops here and register today!
| | ARE YOU THE NEXT PRESBYTERY TREASURER? | | |
The Presbytery of Milwaukee is currently in search of a part-time treasurer to oversee the corporate and financial responsibilities of the Presbytery and interpret the finances to the Presbytery, the Council, and Presbytery staff. The position reports to the Presbytery through the Council and interacts closely with the Presbytery Executive, the Administrative Assistant, the Stated Clerk, and the Treasurer of the Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation. The treasurer will receive a $2,500 yearly stipend.
This is anticipated to be primarily a remote position, with periodic in person meetings, totaling approximately 5 hours per week.
Resumes and questions regarding the position may be submitted to the Personnel Chair, the Rev. Jean Dow.
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July 26-31, 2026, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa
Join us for this week of worship, learning, sharing, and community for all ages. The catalog is available online and registration opens at noon on Wednesday, April 1.
Learn about the mission project here
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Leadership RSVP
Brady Radford has written the most recent installment of Regarding Ruling Elders, a monthly resource of the Office of the General Assembly.
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March 20 is the anniversary of Fred Rogers' birth and the day the PC(USA) has chosen to highlight to learn all we can from his work. You can find a variety of resources by clicking on this link.
| BOARD OF PENSIONS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PASTORS AND FAMILIES | |
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) remains committed to finding new ways to support the PC(USA) through benefits. As a result of outcomes from the March Board of Directors meeting, the Board of Pensions announces several updates and enhancements to the Benefits Plan that support congregations, pastors and their families.
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| | HOW TO AVOID TAX SCAMS THIS SEASON | | |
WALKING EACH OTHER HOME: PURSUING RESPECT, JUSTICE, & WELLBEING FOR OLDER VICTIMS CROSS-TRAINING FOR FAITH LEADERS & ADVOCATES
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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To enhance the safety and well-being of older survivors of abuse by strengthening knowledge, responses, referrals, and community collaborations.
As a result of this training, participants will be better able to:
- Identify the dynamics and indicators of abuse of older adults (Recognize),
- Provide compassionate support and services to individual older adults who are experiencing abuse (Respond),
- Initiate referrals based on an increased awareness of community resources (Refer), and
- Engage in community collaborations between service providers and faith leaders to better respond to the unique needs of older, faith-involved survivors of abuse (Reach Out).
The ideal group should be from the following disciplines:
- Diverse faith leaders, both clergy and lay
- Chaplains (including hospital and hospice chaplain and chaplaincy volunteers at Family Justice Centers with whom sexual and domestic violence advocates are working or hope to work)
- Teams of people representing individual congregations that consist of clergy, office staff, religious education or music program staff, heads of committees and ministries
Learn more and register
Walworth County Health & Human Services Building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, 53121
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FAITH & CIVIC LIFE: RAISING OUR MORAL VOICE
Tuesdays in March, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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In March, the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is sponsoring an event to explore Faith & Civic Life. "Tuesdays in March” features a luncheon and lecture by a new speaker each week, in person at First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee – a Unitarian Universalist Congregation (1342 N. Astor St., Milwaukee).A Luncheon/Lecture Series
The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday in March. A remote access option is available for those unable to attend in Milwaukee.
The schedule of speakers is:
- March 24: Rev. Ricardo Martín, Pastor of Saint Adalbert Parish and Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- March 31: Bishop Paul Erickson, Greater Milwaukee Synod of the ELCA
Details and Registration
| | WCC BULLETIN INSERT FOR APRIL 7TH ELECTIONS | | |
Wisconsin's Spring Elections day this year is Tuesday, April 7th. The Wisconsin Council of Churches has developed a bulletin insert with general information on voting, what might be on your ballot, and links to learn about candidates.
You are welcome to use this information in bulletins, newsletters, social media, or more. The WCC is also happy to adjust the insert to work for your congregation. Reach out to the WCC if they can help you.
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BEYOND PROTESTING: WORKING TOGETHER FOR SOMETHING
April 14, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
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As people of faith continue to show up in public actions across the state, many are asking how to build towards change. Join the WCC for April’s Taking a Faithful Stand webinar to learn about concrete actions you can take on the local level to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and welcome the neighbor. This will include presentations about organizing against 287g agreements (ICE and law enforcement collaboration), 4th amendment workplace/business organizing, and county board-level organizing for rural and urban communities.
Register Now
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If you’ve never considered serving in Wisconsin, read this to learn what makes this a special place to call home.
On Wisconsin!
| | Future Presbytery Gathering Dates | | |
2026 PRESBYTERY MEETING & GATHERING DATES
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