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INTERFAITH STATEMENT ON HATE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is urging people of all faiths throughout southeastern Wisconsin and beyond to speak out and stand guard against the white supremacist hatred that violently burst from the underbelly of our American culture in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.
These hate groups are trying the soul of our society, and these are not the times for people of faith to respond with pious platitudes and lukewarm expressions of concern.
The world is all too familiar with the violent catastrophes that await a nation when racial and religious hatred are not vigorously opposed. Jews are still being vilified by contemporary hate groups. African Americans feel the continuing lash of racism, both subtle and brutal. The Sikh community here has felt the bitter sting of a white
supremacist's gunfire.
We need no more reminders that none of us is immune from evil.
Religious leaders should preach out, speak out, and uphold the dignity of every person. People of good will should live up to the highest ideals of their faiths and philosophies and not merely mouth them behind closed doors.
There remains more light than darkness. Many local faiths, denominations, organizations, and institutions work long hours to counter injustice, fear, hate, and bigotry. The Interfaith Conference is one of them. Find one. Add your voice. Add your energy. Even in the incredible busyness of our digitally connected lives, do what you can, whenever you can, wherever you can. And do it today. At some point, waiting for one more tomorrow could be too late.
Message on letterhead available here.
Approved on August 14, 2017 by the Interfaith Conference Executive Committee
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, WI, needs our prayers, for a portion of their unoccupied manse caught fire this past Sunday morning. They are awaiting news from...(READ MORE); (FACEBOOK SITE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susan Stoll at
[email protected]
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KENOSHA
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 First, Kenosha.
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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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BE IN THE PRESBYTERY'S WEBSITE
We have a page in our website dedicated to finding a congregation. And we'd like to feature yours! Some of the church photos are there, some are not. Please send a photo of your church if you'd like to be included. Send to
[email protected]. The Presbytery's
website.
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Rev. Denise Anderson
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE PRESBYTERY GATHERING ON SEPTEMBER 26
The intersection of race and poverty. This is a busy intersection, one that many of us want to cross, to get safely to a more equitable side. A better side. We need to know this intersection. We need to understand the dynamics of race and poverty and how they intersect. After we understand how the intersection was constructed, we can better become a part of the solution.
The Rev. Denise Anderson will be addressing the intersection of race and poverty at the next Presbytery Gathering, September 26, 2017, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Waukesha. Rev. Anderson is the Co-Moderator of the 222nd General Assembly for the PC(USA). We hope that you can attend, to learn more about this topic which affects all of us.
To understand the crosswalks better, Rev. Anderson has recommended two books for Presbytery-wide reading: Waking Up White, by Debby Irving, and Always with Us: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor, by Liz Theoharis.
We look forward to seeing you at the next Presbytery Gathering! Keep an eye on this site for more complete and updated info as it is posted.
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PASTORS' BUILD DAY A SUCCESS
August 9 marked Pastors' Build Day with Habitat for Humanity. Our churches have partially or fully funded one Habitat for Humanity home each year. This year the Presbytery of Milwaukee, Crossroads, Wauwatosa, Immanuel, and West Granville Presbyterian churches funded the Habitat home.
The home is being built in honor of Rev. Scott Hauser, Crossroads
'
beloved pastor who died in early spring. Scott was a supporter of Habitat and encouraged Crossroads to help fund and build Habitat homes. Read article.
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SDOP PUTS DOWN ROOTS IN PRESBYTERY
Sarah Jane Moore is a member of Linn Presbyterian Church in Lake Geneva. She is involved in the Self Development of People (SDOP) program here in the Presbytery of Milwaukee. SDOP is under the auspices of the PCUSA and Sarah Jane is involved in local implementation, specifically the coming
workshops at Alice's..
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NAVIGATING THE ONLINE GRIEF SUPPORT CONTINUUM
South Eastern Wisconsin Grief Network (SEWGN) is hosting its annual Grief Conference
Friday, September 29
th
,
8:0AM
-
Noon
(doors open at 7:30 AM). Registration due by Monday, September 18
. It is two fold. Thursday night is free for the public and is focused on those who are grieving and those who are supporting those grieving. Friday morning is for those professionals who work with those who are grieving. The cost is minimal and includes continuing ed credits.
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INTERIM MINISTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE
October 2017 to May 2018. This is training designed to build competency in pastors to help congregations through pivotal transitions and a time of change.
IMTI is an intensive training program offered over an eight-month period with monthly full-day sessions and reading and practicum assignments between sessions. The format includes presentation, small group discussion, and case study analysis to teach both theory and practice
. Brochure available here.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN, INC., ISSUES STATEMENT
PW, Inc., issues statement condemning racially-motivated violence in Charlottesville.
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA) condemns the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and supports all efforts to end racism and promote justice and peace.
James 2:9 tells us...(READ MORE).
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PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Crossroads Presbyterian has extra material for the Special Offering - Peace & Global Witness for this September 2017:
- 25 Peace & Global Witness Brochure/Mailer #1242117287
- 100 Offering envelopes #1214217275
- 600 bulletin inserts #1 (#1214217282)
- 600 bulletin inserts #2 (#1214217283)
If you know of any PCUSA church that would like this material, please let us know.
It was shipped in error and all of it is free to whomever would like it.
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SDOP HOSTING A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
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COM ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN PULPIT SUPPLY HONORARIA
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EMPLOYER AGREEMENTS DUE OCTOBER 13
Clerks of Sessions, Treasurers and Pastors,
2018 Board of Pensions Employer Agreements are due October 13. Use this helpful Guide for selecting benefits for your pastors and other employees.
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OFFICER TRAINING SCHEDULED
Ruling elders and deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force. Saturday, September 16, in Mequon; Saturday, September 30, Beaver Dam.
Training will include:...(READ MORE).
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JOIN THE CROP HUNGER WALK TO SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
The Presbyterian Church and Church World Service have been strong partners for many years through CROP Hunger Walks, Immigration and Refugee Program, Disaster Response and more.
Each year, CROP Hunger Walks raise over $10 million across the country. Of that amount, $2.5 million come back to local hunger and feeding ministries and agencies. crophungerwalk.org for more information
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DONNA LEXA MEMORIAL ART FAIR
This Saturday! The 21st Annual Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair, sponsored by Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, will be held Saturday, August 19, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The art fair features artists from around Wisconsin, wonderful pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs and brats, a silent auction, a children's booth, and fabulous music all day long. The art fair is held in the Village of Wales along the Glacial Drumlin Bicycle Trail just 1 block east of the church on Main Street, (just off Highway 83). There will be a used book sale in the church which will benefit the Mission Committee. All the art fair proceeds go to non-profits in Waukesha County and Kettle Moraine High School scholarships.
Come on by and join in the fun!
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CONTINUATION OF 50-YEAR ACHE, JOURNAL SENTINEL ONLINE
A police officer fatally shoots a young black man on Milwaukee's north side. Local activists accuse the cop of brutality. Police officials say it appears the shooting was...(READ MORE).
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STATED CLERK SPEAKS OUT ON DACA AND DREAM ACT
The PC(USA) has constantly and consistently focused on family unification, family reunification, and the need for comprehensive immigration reform that would offer...(
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CALL TO PRAYER FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
LOUISVILLE - The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has joined with other civil society organizations across the country to call for the resignation of South African President Jacob Zuma. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recognizes the...(READ MORE)
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SYNOD SCHOOL SETS PARTICIPATION RECORD
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NELSON CALLS PRESBYTERIANS TO ACTION
STORM LAKE, Iowa - The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II is calling the church to do what is just - to do what is right.
Nelson, stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), spoke each morning during the annual
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CHURCH FACILITY ASSISTANT
North Shore Presbyterian Church. Hours:
6 - 8 hours per week; As needed for special events;
Attendance at weekly staff meeting
...(
READ MORE
). Please contact Rev. Chris Davis at [email protected] for more information or to apply.
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Keeping Faith newsletter, from Tony de la Rosa of the Presbyterian Mission.
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Grapevine, the Presbyterian Women's newsletter, summer edition.
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