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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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When I moved to Louisville to work for Presbyterian World Mission, I listened to the radio as I drove to and from work. The traffic reports were meaningless because I didn't know the street names or highway numbers. Little by little, however, my familiarity with the city grew, and I used those traffic reports to navigate a quicker route.
The same has happened with my move to Milwaukee. As I drive to the Presbytery Office, I'm starting to recognize bottlenecks that will adversely affect my drive. Still, much is unfamiliar. For instance, I don't know what route takes me from "the Q to the Zoo," but I know it's usually at least 30 minutes in the morning. The learning process is...(
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PRESBYTERY GATHERING MARCH 6, 2018
You are invited to the next meeting of the Presbytery on March 6 at Forest Park Presbyterian Church in New Berlin. The theme for this meeting is "Risk-taking for the Sake of the Gospel." After working through our business, we will hear from and about people taking risks, highlighting things heard and experienced at the national NEXT Church gathering, as well as exploring ways in which we can take risks for the good of our faith. Please join us! Register here.
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OGHS 2018 WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
The Office of Special Offerings is hosting a webinar to discuss the 2018 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, its themes and resources, and ways to encourage your church to participate! Wed. Feb. 21 at Noon (EST) - Register here:
http://bit.ly/OGHS18Web.
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TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES
Did you start the year with good intentions but find yourself falling into the very habits you'd like to change? Call to Health* can help.
Read more
on pensions.org or get inspired by
member testimonials
.
*Call to Health is available to members and their spouses enrolled in the active Medical Plan (the Highmark PPO or EPO); it is not available to members enrolled in Triple-S, GeoBlue, or the Medicare Supplement Plan.
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UPDATED TAX RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE
The
Tax Guide for Ministers for 2017 Returns
and
Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches: What You Need To Know for 2018
are now available through Benefits Connect (see Quick Links on your home page when you log on). The Tax Guide will also be mailed to active and retired ministers of the Word and Sacrament this month.
Tax Tips for Members & Employers - Tax Year 2017
is now available in the Tax Resource Center at Board University on pensions.org. This annual resource helps plan members and employers (including church treasurers and administrators) understand tax law changes that affect 2017 income tax reporting and filing. The tutorial contains links to other helpful resources, including the Clergy Housing Allowance tutorial.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Pastoral Words. As we begin our Lenten journey, perhaps we can consider finding a quiet space within our...(
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Prayer for Ash Wednesday. We join in prayer on this Ash Wednesday, and throughout the Lenten season, for God's love to touch and heal the...(
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Which church has contemplative prayer on Wednesdays, meeting to nurture and sustain spiritual vitality in contemporary life; has Children's Church during the Sunday worship service; has a prairie garden
?
The answer is
here
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INAUGURATION OF DR. CINDY G. GNADINGER AT CARROLL UNIVERSITY
Carroll University will celebrate the Inauguration Ceremony of Dr. Cindy G. Gnadinger as its fifteenth
president on Friday, March 16, 2018. The community is invited to join in the celebration which will take place at Carroll University in the Shattuck Music Center Auditorium at 10 a.m. with the processional beginning at 10:30 a.m. Those that are unable to attend in person will also be able to livestream the event by visiting
www.carrollu.edu
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OBSERVING ASH WEDNESDAY IN THE PRESBYTERY
A Prayer Wall at Covenant, Racine. Buddha board at Apostle. And Rev. Keith Jones, pastor of Ottawa Presbyterian, offers the following observation: When this day was made the first day of Lent, the name first given to it in the Roman service books was 'Caput Jejunii' - "the Head of the Fast'. Later it was called 'Dies Cinerum' - the "Day of Ashes' - and so assumed its present name.
From about the seventh century those who had committed serious sins and were prepared to submit to public penance presented themselves at the beginning of Lent to the Bishop in his church, clothed in sackcloth and with bare feet, where they joined with him and the rest of the clergy in repeating the seven penitential psalms. Then they went...(READ MORE).
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Forest Park Presbyterian Church is hosting an
upcoming fundraiser that will benefit Redeem and Restore. It's a n
ight of fantastic food, craft wine/beer tasting, and music to benefit to give back to the community.
Please invite family and friends to help those who have been victimized by human trafficking. Saturday, February 24, 5:00PM to 9:30PM. More information here.
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ATTENTION PASTORS AND LAY LEADERS
If you are a leader interested in integrating faith and wellness in your own lives and helping others to do the same, here's a great opportunity to do just that!
Living Compass will be offering their Community Wellness Advocate Training on March 1-3 in Chicago. (The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner is the Executive Director of
Living Compass
). If you'd like more information, please contact Susan Stoll, or
Living Compass
directly (
[email protected]
).
Living Compass is offering a scholarship for one additional pastor or lay leader to attend the March 1-3 Community Wellness Advocate Training in Chicago. One pastor is already registered for the training, however
Living Compass
encourages each participant to have a team member join them if possible. Please contact Susan Stoll ASAP if you are interested.
[email protected]
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Learn more about us on Facebook. Keep current with the pulse of the Presbytery.
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SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF MISSIONS AND MINISTRY, PC(USA)
A three-year, fixed-rate term note is now introduced via the Investment and Loan Program, Inc. The rate for a three-year, fixed-rate term note is 1.80%. Every dollar you invest helps to support the growth of mission and ministry across the PC(USA), at the same time earning you interest on your investment portfolio. Start investing today with as little as $500. For more information and investment rates, call 1.800.903.7457, or click
here.
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CONFLICT AS CATALYST FOR GROWTH
You are invited to the Presbytery the Academy of Parish Clergy (an international and interfaith organization seeking for better health for faith leaders) Annual Conference at Siena Center in Racine April 17-19. Keynote speaker is Ann Garrido who has recently published Redeeming Conflict, reflecting how conflict can lead to important insights and growth when managed in a healthy manner. For more information on the event. For press release.
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CLERGYWOMEN INVITED TO TRIENNIAL 2018
The National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen
invites all Clergywomen
to
Triennial 2018. The theme:
"Dragons, Frogs, & Other Fairy Tales of Women in Ministry".
April 23-26, 2018, at
Montreat Conference Center.
Keynote Preacher is the Rev. Floretta Barbee-Watkins;
Worship Preacher is the Rev. Dr. Tracy Keenan.
Exciting workshops lead by dynamic Clergy.
Scholarships are available. Childcare available. Invitation in English. Invitation in Spanish.
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Looking for an energizing church leadership event open to anyone seeking ways to strengthen the church? Join other members of the presbytery at the NEXT Church Gathering in Baltimore this February 26-28. Details about the conference can be found
here.
If you plan on going, please let Nicole Farley know (
[email protected]) so she can gather all of our folks from the presbytery together while we are there.
If you'd like to go but money is a factor, please be reminded that the Leadership Development Task Force can issue grants up to $500 to anyone in the presbytery aiming to grow their own leadership (one grant per every two years per person). You can find the application for grants under the Leadership Development menu
here. Email your completed grant application to Nicole Farley (
[email protected]).
We hope to see you in Baltimore!
Nicole Farley
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WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY RURAL MINISTRY CONFERENCE
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PRESBYTERY SEEKS ASSOCIATE FOR MINISTRY VITALITY
The Presbytery of Milwaukee announces the opening of a new staff position: the Associate for Ministry Vitality. This role shares many of the same functions as our Congregational Care Coordinator position (which will be subsumed within this new position), with an increased emphasis on congregational vitality. The deadline to apply is short.
All applications must be received by March 5
, with a preferred position start date of April 30, 2018. Expressions of interest (cover letter and resume/PIF) should be sent to Rev. Matthew Lee (
[email protected]
) by this deadline. You can read more about this position on the Presbytery website at
Associate for Ministry Vitality
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church seeks a
part-time Director of Music to lead music programs and assist in the leadership of worship services in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition. The church provides two Sunday worship services (one contemporary and one traditional) each week from September through May, and a single blended Sunday service each week during June, July and August. Candidates for the Director of Music position are encouraged to review the church web site,
www.tosapres.com, for more information about the congregation and church programs. Applicants for the Director of Music position should email their resumes to Cindy Thomas at
[email protected]. Applications are due by March 9, 2018. A full job description is available
here.
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AVALON SQUARE SEEKS DIRECTOR OF NURSING
If you have a passion and desire to enrich the lives and touch the hearts of older adults, consider joining our team in providing compassionate and high quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Presbyterian Homes & Services - Avalon Square in downtown Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Director of Nursing/Clinical Administrator CBRF/RCAC for its...(READ MORE).
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COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEEKS SUPPLY PASTOR
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Racine is seeking a Co-Pastor for a 30 hour/week stated supply position. Our Co-Pastors share equally in the preaching and pastoral care of the congregation and determine how to share all other responsibilities of the ministry according to their...(
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FAITH SPRINGS SEEKS STATED SUPPLY PASTOR
The Stated Supply Pastor will work with the session and the church volunteers to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship and mission. He/she will use their developed skills to provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help the church through this interim period. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership. More information here.
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GRACE BEAVER DAM SEEKS DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
We are currently seeking a part-time Director of Christian Education who will ensure the educational needs of Grace Presbyterian Church are met in the following areas: Children's Education, Adult Education, and Youth Education. Job description here.
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CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Crossroads Operations Director is responsible for the business affairs of the church including budget management, facilities, preschool operations and administrative leadership for 5-7 full-time equivalent staff. This position is accountable for delivering effective and timely support to the program, pastoral, and lay leadership of the church in support of Crossroad's mission "To know Christ and bring others to Him."
Interested candidates can read more here. Deadline for application is February 16, 2018.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS FULL-TIME SUPPLY PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time stated supply pastor effective immediately. We are a small but warm and caring congregation seeking to share Christ in word and deed. Our church has been a fixture in downtown Waukesha for more than 170 years.
We are seeking a pastor who can guide us through a time of transition and lead us into a sustainable future, in whatever form that may take. We envision this as a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Benefits meet and compensation exceeds the Presbytery minimum requisites. Interested candidates should submit a resume to
[email protected]
(
READ MORE).
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PART-TIME COOK POSITION AT LOCAL CAMPUS MINISTRY
University Christian Ministries (UCM) represents the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) campus. Presently we have a part-time, paid opening for a cook to assist UWM students in providing 2 to 3 lunches each week. The food is provided by a local non-profit and simply needs preparation and serving. If interested, or if you would like further information, please contact UCM at 414-962-5460.
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SEEKING SUNDAY MORNING CAREGIVER
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church is looking for a child care provider for its Sunday morning nursery. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon most Sundays; some weeknight and evening hours are also available. $12.50/hour. Age 18 or older, background check required. Contact Office Manager Cindy Thomas, [email protected]. View full job description here.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church is seeking two positions:
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO FRESH IMPRESSIONS
If you have an activity or event happening in your congregation and want to share it with our readers, please send it my way. We look forward to the inspiration!
[email protected].
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2018 PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, March 6 - Forest Park Presbyterian in New Berlin, 4pm
- TUESDAY, May 22 - TBD, 4pm
- TUESDAY, September 11 - Kettle Moraine Presbyterian in Hartland, 4pm
- TUESDAY, November 27 - TBD, 4pm
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The Sower, the newsletter of the Synod Presbyterian Women.
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Grapevine - Special Edition of Presbyterian Women's Newsletter
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