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When my three children were younger, I was always careful to separate my two younger boys from one another while worshiping on Sunday mornings. Their older sister, Katherine, was aware of their shenanigans in the pew during worship and dutifully did her best to ignore the persistent distractions they caused. During the passing of the peace one Sunday, I turned to her
and exclaimed, "Peace!" to which Katherine slowly shook her head and responded dryly, "If only we had some."
I could use some peace today. I most certainly don't have peace in my heart regarding the
circumstances of the
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INTERIM CONGREGATIONAL CARE COORDINATOR JOB OPENING
The Presbytery of Milwaukee seeks a full-time Interim Congregational Care Coordinator to succeed its retiring coordinator. The Congregational Care Coordinator's primary function is to provide staff oversight for and coordinate the work of the Commission on Ministry (COM), and Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM). The successful candidate will operate from a spiritual foundation, be a strong team player with a creative collaborative working style and honor confidentiality. A complete position description can be found here.
Interested parties should send a resume or PIF along with a cover letter by Friday, October 6, to the Personnel Work Group led by Jenny Gleichauf at
[email protected]
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Carroll University will be celebrating Homecoming and Reunion Weekend this coming October 5-8. Prayers for traveling mercies for the many alumni and friends who will be making long or short journeys to come home to Carroll. Special prayers for...(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susan Stoll at
[email protected]
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GOOD SHEPHERD TRINITY CHURCH, MILWAUKEE
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 Good Shepherd Trinity, Milwaukee.
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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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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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RECAP OF PCUSA INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER PRESENTATION
On World Communion Sunday, October 1, Alla Soroka, PCUSA International Peacemaker, gave a presentation at
Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee. Alla works with orphans and other at-risk children in her native Odessa, Ukraine. The presentation was part of a Mission Committee Brunch at Immanuel, and part of a series of events within the Presbytery of Milwaukee, all sharing Alla's message.
To explain why she is a peacemaker, Alla said...(READ MORE)
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HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN OFFERS W.O.R.S.H.I.P. STUDY
For the next seven weeks, Heritage Presbyterian Church in Muskego will be considering our relationship with God and the world through W.O.R.S.H.I.P. We will be looking at the various aspects of our worship and how it is impacts the many parts of our lives: not just our life of faith, but our lives as a whole. Guiding us is the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun. In her book, Calhoun describes spiritual practices that are meant to transform us and enable us to worship God more fully.
We invite you to join us through a copy of the devotional...(READ MORE)
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK FROM PRESBYTERY GATHERING
We would like your opinion! Therefore, we're sharing a link to a survey specific to the recent Presbytery Gathering. We use your feedback to improve our delivery and better understand your needs. So thank you for participating in this SURVEY.
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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
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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BLOG POST ABOUT RACE WRITTEN BY LOCAL PASTOR
The Rev. Michelle Henrichs, pastor at Heritage Presbyterian Church, shares a blog she wrote addressing racism and priveledge. She writes in Life in the Labyrinth, her frequently-updated blog site. (READ MORE).
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CUBAN MISSION TRIP REPORT TO PRESBYTERY
A thirteen member mission team from First Presbyterian Church Racine went to Cuba, July 29, 2017 through August 5, 2017 to connect with our partner Church, Central Presbyterian Church, Matanzas, Cuba. We were greatly...(READ MORE).
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COVENANT, RACINE, TO DISCUSS
WAKING UP WHITE
A sub-group of Covenant's elders on the Session have been meeting to discern how our congregation might act to add more light than heat to our nation's racial tensions. While the entire Session will discuss and develop plans for this church year at their September meeting, the sub-group wanted to get us started with conversations around another book they're reading called...(READ MORE).
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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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INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE SERIES AT OTTAWA IN DOUSMAN
First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa, Dousman.
October Inspirational Happenings on Sundays, October 15, 22, 29, 10:30AM. Why not take a beautiful autumn drive in the Kettle Moraine Forest and be inspired! At the corners of C and D outside of Dousman
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OCTOBER 19 MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DNSIB
Do Not Stand Idly By has scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, October 19, from 6:30PM until 8:00PM. You are invited and welcome! It will be at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1100 N. Astor Street, Milwaukee. Newcomer's briefing at 6:00PM.
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN TO HOST ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
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INVITATION TO SUBMIT OVERTURES TO 223RD GA (2018)
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meets biennially in even-numbered years. The 223rd General Assembly (2018) will be held in St. Louis, Missouri (June 16 - 23).
In our polity, or form of church governance, the General Assembly is the highest legislative body (akin to the civil federal government). It consists of commissioners elected by each of its 173 presbyteries. The assembly acts on hundreds of items of business, which it receives through the reports and recommendations of various assembly entities, and through overtures from synods and presbyteries.
Now is the time to submit overtures. Please review the attached rules and process for submitting an overture for the General Assembly. We have two meeting (September and November) at which we may submit an original overture. If the overture is passed by our presbytery, we then will have time to seek another presbytery to concur so it may be considered. (
OVERTURE SUBMISSION).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AFFIRMATION OF CREATION
In accordance with the action taken at the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and upon the instruction of the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, the assembly's action on the Affirmation of Creation is being distributed electronically to all presbyteries and synods of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Further, we ask presbyteries to forward this action to sessions so that all councils of the church, per action of the assembly, can use it for their study, reflection, and, where possible, their approval.
This proposal already been voted on and is a policy paper of the whole denomination. The stated clerk of the General Assembly is sending it out as directed within the overture. The call to action is for congregations and councils to study it and form a response.
Revised version here:
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REENTRY SUMMIT SCHEDULED IN NOVEMBER
You are invited to attend the 2017 Reentry Summit to be held on November 7
th
and 8
th
, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport Hotel located at 6401 South 13
th
Street in Milwaukee, WI 53221. The fee for the summit will be $60 per person, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch on both days.
Keynote speakers Glen Martin of Just Leadership, DeAnna Hoskins of the United States Department of Justice and Jon Ponder of Hope for Prisoners will share their personal journeys from incarceration to their leadership positions in successful...(
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SPAGHETTI DINNER AT FAITH PRESBYTERIAN IN FRANKLIN
Faith Presbyterian Church's
Annual Spaghetti
Dinner,
Catered
by
That's
Amore,
4:3oPM
to
7:ooPM Saturday,
October
7. All are invited for food an fellowship
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INTERFAITH AMAZING FAITHS DINNER DIALOGUES
People of all faiths and no faith, all spiritualities and philosophies gather in small groups to share a meal and participate in a moderated discussion using a proven model, evoking deep exchanges about lived experiences and the role of...(
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LOVE WELCOME PC(USA) CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY
You and your congregations are invited to a conference October 20-21 in NYC titled "Love Welcome: A Faith-Based Forum on Supporting LGBTQ Refugees." This is a national PC(USA) conference - open to anyone interested in attending - co-sponsored by...(
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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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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN FALL GATHERING COMING SOON
The
Presbyterian Women Presbytery Fall Gathering
is just a month away - Saturday, October 14, with registration beginning at 9:00AM, at Sun Valley Presbyterian Church, 1650 Sun Valley Drive in Beloit. The theme for this special event is "Help with Love: Empowering Church and Neighbor". The registration fee is $12 which includes morning refreshments and lunch! This event is open to all women in the presbytery!
Attached is a
flyer that contains all the details and registration information. You won't want to miss out on this educational opportunity that includes fellowship, food and the Serv Table!
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CHURCH LEADERS REACT TO MASS SHOOTING IN LAS VEGAS
LOUISVILLE - While authorities try to determine what led 64-year-old Stephen Paddock to open fire on a crowd of people in Las Vegas Sunday night, Presbyterian Church leaders and pastors are reaching out to congregations and those impacted by the...(READ MORE).
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CHURCHES PROVIDE PASTORAL SUPPORT IN LAS VEGAS
LOUISVILLE - Las Vegas awoke this morning in a state of shock following last night's mass shooting that has left nearly 60 dead and as many as 500 people wounded. The shootings occurred...(READ MORE).
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STATED CLERK URGES PRESBYTERIANS TO BACK RESETTLEMENT
For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. 19 You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land...(READ MORE).
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HELPING AFRICA'S CHILDREN
LOUISVILLE - Presbyterian mission co-workers Jeff and Christi Boyd developed a floor and board game several years ago to help U.S. Presbyterians appreciate the joint efforts of students, parents, communities and...(READ MORE).
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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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