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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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This past weekend, the place was packed. Nearly every seat was filled, which wasn't surprising. Leading up to the Big Day, reservations poured in. It was expected to be the largest attendance in the event's history for this locale.
The excitement started early that morning. Young and old, they came. Longtime friends greeted each other, while others exchanged introductions. People mingled. A buzz filled the air.
At kickoff, people settled into their seats, eager for what the day would hold.
Then Rev. Nicole Farley...(
READ MORE
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Hear more from Rachel on Facebook. Keep current with the pulse of the Presbytery.
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ASH WEDNESDAY IS NEXT WEEK
You are invited to participate in Ash Wednesday services, held on February 14, which is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of introspection and penitence, a day marking the beginning of Lent. An Ash Wednesday reflection, written by Jill Duffield, editor of The Presbyterian Outlook, can be found here. A listing of Presbytery of Milwaukee congregations can be found here. We welcome you!
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Lent is a season of reflection and action. During these 40 days we follow Jesus to Jerusalem, taking stock of where we willingly go and where we hesitate and turn back. May these devotions be a helpful guide along the journey to the cross, grave, and, finally, to the empty tomb.
The Presbyterian Outlook offers hymns and devotions to support congregations as we worship and study together this Lent.
More about hymns here. More about devotions here.
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FEBRUARY 18 IS A BLUE-OUT
The first Sunday in Lent, February 18, is designated "Wear your blue T-shirt to church Sunday" as a testament to one of the ways One Great Hour of Sharing makes a difference. Will you join the blue Out? More info here.
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING BEGINS IN LENT
Most congregations receive "OGHS" on Easter Sunday, Passion/Palm Sunday or both, while many receive it throughout Lent-however, you can help sustain the important PC(USA) ministries and programs that are supported by One Great Hour of Sharing Offering by
making an online gift
at any time throughout the year.
A gift to One Great Hour of Sharing enables the church to share God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor and oppressed. More information here.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon, WI is in need of borrowing a fabric/cloth labyrinth ASAP. If you have one and are able to help out, please contact Rev. Cheryl Galan (
[email protected]
). With thanks.
Prayers for Rev. Alan McCalister; Emmanuel Ahuma; plus healing prayers. More info
here.
Click
here for more inspiration, on Being FIT for Service.
If you have prayer requests, please send them to
[email protected]
.
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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 invite you to identify the congregation.
Which church began in January of 1922 as a community Sunday School; celebrates Penny Sunday on February 11 and 25; has a presentation on The Opioid Crisis and Addiction following worship on February 11?
The answer is
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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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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FEBRUARY PRESBYTERY GATHERING, WINNEBAGO PRESBYTERY
Winnebago Presbytery will host its Presbytery Gathering on Saturday, February 10 from 9:00AM until 3:30PM. Location is First Reformed United Church of Christ, 3613 Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. All are invited! To register, click
here.
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FEBRUARY PRESBYTERY ASSEMBLY, HOMESTEAD PRESBYTERY
Presbytery Prime, the February Assembly of Homestead Presbytery, will be meeting at: Lincoln Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Boulevard, Lincoln, NE. Saturday, February 17, from 9:00AM until 3:00PM. Hear Deb DeMeester speak on Boundaries Training. Deb is the Director of Leadership Development for the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. For more information, and to register, click
here.
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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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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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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING MUSIC DIRECTOR
Wauwatosa Presbyterian is seeking a Music Director to organize, supervise and lead the entire music program of the church, including choirs and bell choir, and to implement a children's music program. Complete job description, including compensation and benefits, can be found
here
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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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Parish Papers article for February, 2018. Best Practices for Church Members Serving As Staff.
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Parish Papers article for March, 2018. Finding Significance As a Small Church.
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Parish Papers article for April, 2018. Church Energy Use: Can We Harness Hope?
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