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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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MEET AND GREET RACHEL YATES
The Executive Search Committee and Presbytery Council
invite you to join us in welcoming nominee
Elder Rachel Yates
for the position of Presbytery Executive
at two upcoming receptions:
Monday, November 13 + 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Presbytery Office + 6767 W. Greenfield Avenue
(second floor of Tri-City Bank building)
Tuesday, November 14 + 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church, Beaver Dam
(prior to the presbytery meeting)
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CO-SPONSORED BY THE PRESBYTERY
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A CONVERSATION LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Tonight! 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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Prayers for all the congregations in the Presbytery of Milwaukee who have many in their flock who are suffering in body, mind, or spirit. Though the names of all those who are in need of God's...(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susan Stoll at
[email protected]
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FAITH SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PEWAUKEE
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 Faith Springs, Pewaukee.
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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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HOUTS WINS ASCENSION NATIONAL SPIRITUAL CARE AWARD
The Rev. Traci Houts is a Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of Milwaukee. Traci is a Board Certified Chaplain and is the Manager of Spiritual Care for the South Region of Ascension, Wisconsin. She leads a team of 25 chaplains across eight hospitals in the Milwaukee and Racine areas. Traci recently won a prestigious national award for innovation in spiritual care, specifically for her innovative development and implementation of a Shared Governance structure within the Spiritual
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APOSTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GETS CHARTER SCHOOL
There is a charter school moving into Apostle Presbyterian Church, West Allis. Shared Journeys, the new school project, is halfway to existence. Apostle's Commissioned Ruling Elder Cathy Manthei will guide its path and welcome its birth.
The congregation at Apostle Presbyterian had previously isolated itself to the point of people in the community assuming the church was closed. But the Shared Journeys mission is now at their doorstep and the congregation is..
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A NIGHT OF QUIETING AND SUNG MEDITATION AT TIPPECANOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
This Friday! Living Waters Contemplative Life Center,
A Mission Of Tippe Faithing Community,
offerings:
A Night of Quieting, Sung Meditation,
and Reflection By Candle
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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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NEXT DNSIB MEETING DATE TBD
We have decided to hold a few of these relational meetings before meeting as a larger group again. That way, we'll have a bunch of reports to give from those meetings which will, in turn, inform a new discussion on strategies. Also, with the holidays, it's always hard to find a good time that works for everyone's schedules.
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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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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
This Sunday! 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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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
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN TO HOST ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
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FALL FEST CELEBRATION AT GREENFIELD AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
This Saturday!
Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church invites one and all to attend FALL FEST, their annual raffle, bake sale, café, auction and MORE, on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
The RAFFLE has MANY lovely prizes, including THREE CASH prizes of $500.00 each. The treats at the bake sale are incredibly delicious, the food at the café will make your mouth water, the auction will be surprising, and there's lots of fun and visiting with friends and neighbors.
1455 S. 97th
Street in West Allis is the place to be on November 4!
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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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Parish Papers article for November, 2017. Mistakes Churches Make During an Interim Ministry.
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