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FAITH, FOOD AND FARMING IS THEME OF PRESBYTERY GATHERING NOVEMBER 14.
From Rev. Ann Gibbs, Milwaukee Presbytery Moderator: I am writing to invite you to the November 14, 2017, Presbytery Meeting being hosted by our awesome brothers and sisters in Christ at Grace Presbyterian Church, Beaver Dam. The theme for this gathering is Faith, Food, and Farming, celebrating the gifts and ministry of all those working to address issues of hunger, food scarcity, and nutrition in the Greater Milwaukee Area. During the business meeting, we'll introduce our new Exec nominee, Rachel Yates, and I'll be passing the moderator baton to Vice Moderator Lee Tan. We're also planning a slideshow presentation and resource handout highlighting our congregations and those in specialized ministry who participate in or host a ministry focusing on issues of hunger, food scarcity or nutrition. Following the business meeting, we'll welcome a guest panel of local individuals who, each in their own way, work to ensure that everyone in Wisconsin has access to nutritious food....(FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER)
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IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW WITH RACHEL YATES
The Council of the Presbytery of Milwaukee is pleased to nominate Rachel Yates as Presbytery Executive. She will be officially presented as the council and search committee's nominee at the November presbytery meeting and if the way be clear, will begin her ministry among us on January 1. We welcome her to the Presbytery.
Rachel brings with her significant zeal as a Presbyterian. She was employed for 23 years as a lawyer before realizing that she gained more from...(READ MORE).
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CO-SPONSORED BY THE PRESBYTERY
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A CONVERSATION LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
PAINFUL HOPE:
Israelis and Palestinians Look to the Future. A conversation with
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger,
an Orthodox settler, and
Ali Abu Awwad
, a leading Palestinian activist.
Wednesday, November 1, 7:00pm, free admittance. Plymouth Church. Co-sponsored by the Presbytery of Milwaukee...(READ MORE)
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The Rev. Mary Carlin wears many hats. She is
Stated Supply Pastor, Forest Park Presbyterian Church; Interfaith Conference of Milwaukee, Executive Board and Cabinet member; and Commission on Ministry, Presbytery of Milwaukee, member. She was instrumental in fostering the Roots dialog coming on November first. Here are her reflections on the event:
What does it mean to have interfaith dialogue in our midst?
As I think about why interfaith dialogue matters, the starting place for me begins with what I believe to be a core principle of our faith. That being, our lives are shaped by a...(READ MORE).
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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We offer prayers for Rachel Yates who was recently nominated Presbytery Executive by the Council of the Presbytery of Milwaukee. She has accepted the invitation and will be officially presented...(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susan Stoll at
[email protected]
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FOREST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEW BERLIN
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 Forest Park, New Berlin.
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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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YAV APPLICATION FOR 2018-19 NOW AVAILABLE
The 2018-19 application is live and underway- wahoo! Thanks for your continued partnership in encouraging young people to consider a year of transformational service, accompaniment and faith-development. Recruitment packets have been sent to each of your presbyteries and Synods. If you do not receive a mailing within the next week, please let me know and I'll be happy to resend the new promotional materials.
If you're interested in hosting a recent YAV alum to come and share their...(READ MORE).
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TOWN HALL FOR FAIR ELECTION MAPS
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DO NOT STAND IDLY BY RECOMMENDED CONVERSATIONS SIGN-UP SHEET
Hello DNSIB Team!
We had an excellent meeting last Thursday - lots of energy and passion and willingness to dig in for the long haul. As part of that, it was decided to do more relational/research meetings so that we further build our base and increase our allies. DNSIB leadership had realized that many of the people we've met with in the past have recommended we speak with someone else...below is the master list of...(READ MORE).
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DO NOT STAND IDLY BY GUN SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES LIST
At last Thursday's DNSIB meeting, we heard about many groups who were working hard to develop not just smart guns, but many other related products such as smart locks, smart magazines, smart holsters and even smart bullets! Many people were surprised to hear that so much activity was going on in the "smart" sphere and so requested that we send around a list of those groups.
Attached is such a list. It's quite interesting and we encourage you to go to their websites, if still active, to learn more. (Caution: various DNSIB leaders across the U.S. have active relationships with these groups - therefore, please do not take it upon yourself to contact any of them.) One final note, a lot of these companies were contacted this summer to find out the status of the projects; but the attached list does not reflect any of that new information, so it may be out of date
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HAGEN TO PRESENT AT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP
Tomorrow! Rev. Karen Hagen, pastor at Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church, has been asked to present at the Green Infrastructure Workshop on October 26. Tippecanoe, as a food Justice PCUSA, is a co-sponsor of their national hunger program week focusing on food Justice....(READ MORE).
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR UKRAINE YOUTH EXCHANGE
We are looking for host families for Angela and Lena, two of the 8 youth coming from Ukraine to Milwaukee this December! The Ukraine - Milwaukee Youth Exchange Program allows your family the opportunity to welcome a youth into your home for 3 weeks during this Christmas holiday! This life-changing experience, not only for the Ukrainian youth, but for...(READ MORE).
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HOW KIDS LEARN ABOUT RACE DISCUSSION AT COVENANT
On Sunday, November 5, from 12:30-2:00pm, Covenant Presbyterian Church's Christian Formation and Mission Outreach Committee will be hosting a conversation led by Professor Erin Winkler from UW-Milwaukee on this important topic. This is meant for anyone with...(READ MORE).
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YOUTH CAMP OPEN TO ALL YOUTH
Starts Friday! Winnebago Presbytery Youth Camp is open to all youth. It will be held
Friday, October 27, from 7:00PM until Sunday, October 29, at 2:00PM. Camp will be held at Pilgrim Center in Ripon. Keynote speaker is Shawna Bowman. FLYER. REGISTRATION. SCHEDULE.
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NECROLOGY REPORT AT NEXT PRESBYTERY GATHERING
There will be a Necrology Report shared at the next Presbytery Gathering. Please send the names of those in your congregation who died during the past year, and we will pray for them during the church service. Please submit the names to
[email protected] by November 1. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY GARDEN IMAGES NEEDED
The Presbytery office is seeking images of community gardens at Presbytery churches. Please send images to [email protected], with identification regarding location and contact info. We hope to use the slides for the next Presbytery Gathering. Thank you!
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HYMNALS AVAILABLE FROM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN KENOSHA
From Pastor Lance Loveall:
First Presbyterian Church of Kenosha recently switched to the new hymnal and we have many "Blue Presbyterian Hymnals" that are in great shape that we are looking to donate. If your church or a church/ministry that you know of could us those hymnals please contact Lance Loveall at 262-652-6838 or
[email protected]
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN TO HOST ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
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70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DECEMBER 4
Looking Back While Looking Forward:
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the
Wisconsin Council of Churches
and
Welcome celebration for the new Executive Director,
The Reverend Kerri Parker
We're throwing a party on December 4th and hope you will join us!
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SCREENING AND DISCUSSION WITH DIRECTOR DANIEL BREA
"Escape from Room 18," a film by Daniel Brea, is being shown on November 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
at Carroll University, Campus Center, Stackner Ballroom,
100 North East Avenue, Waukesha.
John Daly, an ex-Neo Nazi, fled to Israel when
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AT AVALON SQUARE, WAUKESHA
Employment Opportunity
at Presbyterian Homes & Services, Waukesha.
Maintenance Technician II.
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, located in downtown Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Technician II (handyman - building maintenance) for its team
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Summary of the Fall 2017 meeting of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies.
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Grapevine, the Presbyterian Women's newsletter.
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Parish Papers article for October, 2017. Short-Term Mission Trips That Yield Long-Term Success.
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Parish Papers article for November, 2017. Mistakes Churches Make During an Interim Ministry.
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