FROM OUR STATED CLERK
NEXT CHURCH A NETWORK OF LEADERS
Christian Boyd, our Stated Clerk, writes about the NEXT convention. 
This past week members of the Presbytery of Milwaukee and I attended the NEXT Church conference in Kansas City, Missouri. NEXT Church is a network of leaders - church members, ruling elders, youth leaders, educators, pastors, seminarians and professors - across the Presbyterian Church (USA) who believe the church of the future will be...(READ MORE). Embedded link.
4PM COMING SOON!
The deadline for the reduced room rate is March 31. Don't delay in reserving your room and registering for this event! Rooms are not guaranteed after March 31.

You won't want to miss this event, as we gather for worship, leadership development, fellowship across presbytery boundaries, and the stated meetings of John Knox, Milwaukee, and Winnebago Presbyteries! And you can bring the whole family because this event is happening at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells!
The conference will start at 4pm on Sunday, April 30th and run through the afternoon on May 1st.
Keynote speakers are nationally known leaders, Bruce Reyes-Chow and Christine Hong, and in addition there will be workshops and worship to attend. This is a CAN'T BE MISSED event!
Click HERE to learn more about the event and workshops, and to register for the event, which costs $50.
If you are planning to stay on Saturday and/or Sunday night, you will need to reserve your room (which will include passes to the waterpark), through the Kalahari Resort. Call 1-877-253-5466 and mention the "4PM Gathering" to receive a reduced room rate. ( READ MORE).
PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
PRAYER BASKET
Susi is out of the office. She will be back next week. If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susi Stoll at [email protected] .
FEATURED CONGREGATION
NORTH SHORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SHOREWOOD
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 North Shore, Shorewood.
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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].
SHARING RESOURCES
FREE TO A GOOD HOME
Are you in need of a large lectern?  Linn Church is happy to GIVE you ours FREE!  Please contact Beth at 262-248-1588 or email  [email protected]
INVITATIONS
CALVARY CHURCH TAIZE PRAYER SERVICES
Calvary Church will hold Taize prayer services on March 22 and April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Taize prayers incorporate singing, chanting, prayers of intercession, and a brief scripture reading punctuated with moments of silence. If you are looking for a way to re-center and re-focus your life, you might give Taize prayers a try. And, if you are interested in singing or playing an instrument for the either or both services, please contact the church office. 
2017 ADVOCACY DAY
As people of faith we are called to join the public conversation about the common good - about the kind of a state and nation we can be justifiably proud of, the legacy we want to leave our children and future generations. Past generations of citizens, through government, made the ...( READ MORE ). Website address.
PALM SUNDAY CANTATA AT JERUSALEM PRESBYTERIAN
Inspired by the life and message of Jesus Christ, artists in every medium have endeavored to capture the magnificence of His ministry among us.  From painters and sculptors, to singers and musicians, the human spirit has long labored to ...( READ MORE ). Jerusalem Presbyterian Church.
SPRING MUSICAL AT SOUTHMINSTER
Southminster Presbyterian Church (USA) in Waukesha invites everyone to its Spring musical, "#GraceWins!" Over twenty children from Southminster, Vernon Presbyterian Church (USA) and Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (ELCA) perform the energizing ...( READ MORE ).
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER AT SOUTHMINSTER
Southminster Presbyterian Church (USA) in Waukesha is happy to announce its partnership with Spotlight Youth Theater, an ecumenical non-profit which provides theater education for children with a focus on Christian ...( READ MORE ).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
The Communications Coordinator's primary responsibility is managing and producing all communications related to the congregation as well as the outside community at large. In addition, the Communications Coordinator assists with general office tasks. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Office Manager and works...( READ MORE ). Wauwatosa Presbyterian website.
HOT LINKS
Keeping in Touch, the newsletter of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies.
Wisconsin Council of Churches employment opportunities.
Ruach Words  - Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy. 
Parish Papers available here.
Leadership Development Facebook Page   Click to see the page and the many links to available resources in the Presbytery of Milwaukee.