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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR PRESBYTERY STAFF!
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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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FA LA LA LA LA!
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of hearing the Bel Canto Chorus perform a Christmas concert in the St. Josaphat Basilica. Everything about the event was festive, and concertgoers of all ages delighted in the opening procession. Early into the program, the choral director announced a piece to be sung in honor of the Polish community who had built the basilica, at great personal sacrifice. As the chorus began singing Lulajze, Jezuniu, a traditional Polish carol, an elderly woman behind me joined in, singing sweetly and .
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DECEMBER 26 - NO FRESH IMPRESSIONS
Because the office will be closed between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, there will be no Fresh Impressions on December 26th. Watch for the next issue on January 2nd!
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VOLINA CROSS DUKES -BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER
Congratulations to the Rev. Volina Cross Dukes, Honorably Retired member of our presbytery, who is a Milwaukee Times 2019 Black Excellence Award honoree in the religion category.
The Black Excellence Awards started 34 years ago, in conjunction with Black History Month as a way of "Saluting the Best of the Community," to highlight and honor individuals who exemplify the best qualities of leadership. The ceremony will be held on February 15th at the Italian Community Center. We rejoice with Vi as she receives this well deserved award!
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The Presbytery is pleased to welcome Kate Hopta as our new Communications Coordinator. She will begin on January 7, 2019. Kate comes to us with a long history of non-profit experience at church
camps and, most recently, as the
Executive Director for The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania. Kate knows the nitty-gritty of the Presbyterian Church (USA), having graduated with her M.Div. from Louisville Seminary and having served the church in various capacities and levels. She is married to Rev. Brett Swanson, who is co-pastor at Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, and they have one daughter, Zoey, who is almost 2 years old. Her experience in editing and publishing information on both large university websites and smaller non-profit websites, as well as developing and implementing social media plans, will be a wonderful complement to the ministries of the Presbytery. Welcome Kate!
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re:RE AN INVITATION TO RULING ELDERS ON A 30 DAY PRAYER PRACTICE
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PRESBYTERY MEMBERS PUBLISHING BOOKS!
Some of our distinguished Presbytery members have published books, and we want you to know about them!
There may be others...please let the office know so we can promote them!
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Please remember in your prayers:
- Rev. Mary Carlin as she recovers from recent surgery
- those who are traveling during the holidays
- pastors, musicians, and christian educators who are working so diligently this season
- those who are unemployed, or facing unemployment
- those for whom this season is not merry and bright
- prayers of joy: the congregations who are participating in the Small Church Vitality Project in the new year! Calvary, Christ, Faith, Faith Springs, Forest Park, Good Shepherd Trinity, Greenfield Avenue, Living Hope, and Vernon.
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his pastor has been frisked twice by security before being allowed to worship.
This is Bruce Jones, Interim Pastor at Forest Park in New Berlin.
"In 1992, during my first trip to Scotland, their General Assembly was meeting and being the National Church security was tight as maybe the Queen might attend. Manholes and garbage cans were bolted shut. I was in my 20's with a backpack with sneakers and shorts to go hiking at Holy Rood following worship. We were suspiciously casual in our dress for the Moderator leading worship.
In 1996, a trip to Israel for Seminary and we went to worship at Manger Square for Orthodox Christmas Eve (January 5th). We went through two metal detectors and frisked to enter with the thousand of other suspicious characters attending Greek, Russian, and Coptic services at the Church of the Nativity."
Unfortunately no one guessed correctly but keep trying and thanks for playing!
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WHO IS THIS?
This pastor is an avid fat bike rider.
Send your guess to
Chris Halverson
and the first person to guess correctly will be recognized next week and receive a free dinner at the next presbytery meeting!
*Christmas Bonus!...a cookie to the first person to guess what a fat bike is!
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YOUTH TRIENNIUM
Calling all high school youth to join the Milwaukee Presbytery delegation for the Youth Triennium this summer from July 16-20, 2019 at Purdue University. Check out this
video to see what it's all about.
Contact
Fiona Nicolaisen
for more information and to register. Click for registration application: Word or
PDF. Application deadline is January 31st.
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YOUTH SUMMIT ON FAITH AND GUN VIOLENCE
Youth who have personally experienced gun violence or who are passionate about the issue are invited to a statewide, ecumenical youth summit on Faith and Gun Violence, on Saturday, January 26, at Pilgrim Center, near Ripon, WI. In this all-day event, youth will unfold their stories, hopes, and fears around gun violence. The Presbytery has a limited number of delegates that we can send. Please let us know if you are interested in being part of this summit by contacting
Chris Halverson.
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YOUTH PERSPECTIVES ON FAITH AND GUN VIOLENCE
Middle and High School Youth! The Wisconsin Council of Churches is looking for short videos, prayers, songs, poetry, and stories for youth around the state, sharing YOUR perspective on gun violence. What is your story? What is the role of faith in your story? How can faith transform the status quo? Reach us at
pjc@wichurches.org, or @wichurches or #faithandgunviolence.
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LUX SUMMER THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH
The Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth is offering a
free!
two-week summer program at PC(USA)-related Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL), to give high school students from around the country a chance to immerse themselves in big theological questions. The 2019 Lux Institute will be held
June 16-30, 2019
on the theme
"A Place at the Table: Thinking Theologically about Hunger and Poverty."
The application deadline for students is
January 1, 2019
, which is quickly approaching. There is a
link to a PDF resource
available for those who might be interested, and the program website is available
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PEACE PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY YOU!
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What does JOY mean to you this Advent season? Let's put together a photo collage of original photos submitted by you that remind us of JOY. Please submit one original photo that represents JOY to you, sending it to
Chris Halverson, and if we get enough of them, we will post a photo collage in the new year.
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December 20 * 7 pm * Faith Springs Presbyterian Church
For some, it is hard to embrace the joy of the holiday season. Loss, loneliness, strained relationships, or simple stress can make this a difficult time of the year. On December 20, please join us at 7 pm at Faith Springs Presbyterian Church in Pewaukee for a service of prayer and reflection, a time when we can acknowledge these situations (whether our own or not) and lift them to God.
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HEALING THE WOUNDS OF PRIVILEGE (WEBINAR)
This webinar from the Presbyterian Outlook will offer congregations and pastors a way to address the challenging topic of privilege and social divisions with generosity, humility and hope. This webinar will be particularly useful in the context of predominantly white congregations with members who want to explore the concept of privilege and consider whether a loving response is possible.
90-minute Outlook webinar
Tuesday, January 15 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Presented by Amy Julia Becker
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2019 WINTER FORUM - WI COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Saturday, March 9, Madison
Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice, and the author of the compelling autobiographical book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin is committed to exploring the intersections of racial justice, faith and black womanhood. Her talks are one of a kind, infused with justice, pop culture, humor, and truth-telling. Click
here
for more information.
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CARRYING OUT THE GREAT COMMISSION
A Letter from Alan and Ellen Smith, serving in Russia, Germany and Belarus | December 2018
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CHAPLAIN - EASTCASTLE PLACE
Chaplain, part-time (20 hours per week)
Eastcastle Place, a senior living community formerly known as The Protestant Home, has an opening for a part-time Chaplain. For more information contact Laura Wengler, Community Life Director at Eastcastle, (414) 963-8408,
lwengler@eastcastleplace.com.
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PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE SEEKS PASTOR TO PASTORS
We're seeking a Pastor to Pastors. Their primary function is to provide pastoral care to pastors in the Presbytery of Milwaukee. The Pastor to Pastors serves as a confidential friend, counselor, and shepherd. They also facilitate groups and mentoring relationships and create other relational opportunities to help pastors stay healthy. Position description
If you are interested in any position, notify Matt Lee, Moderator of Personnel Team.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE - SYNOD OF LAKES AND PRAIRIES
We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified applicants with strong technical and interpersonal skills to provide administrative and financial operating support under the leadership of the Director of Financial Services for business operations, bookkeeping and accounting procedures, and records management.
The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, calls and equips persons without discrimination by race, color, creed, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, or marital
status. Details and job description
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN IN WAUKESHA SEEKS STATED SUPPLY PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church of Waukesha, WI, is seeking a pastor starting Feb. 1, 2019. This is a stated supply position for a limited term with the possibility of renewal. We envision a full-time (40 hours per week) position, although we will consider candidates interested in a part-time position. Effective salary $55,000 plus benefits. Download a job description.
Please e-mail your résumé or PIF to:
presby1@sbcglobal.net
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THE LISBON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUSSEX AND THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RICHFIELD, WI ARE SEEKING A STATED SUPPLY PASTOR TO SERVE BOTH CONGREGATIONS
Click
here
for job description and compensation.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN IN JANESVILLE SEEKS PART TIME SOLO PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church, Janesville seeks part time solo pastor. Click for
MIF
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CROSSROADS SEEKS TWO POSITIONS
Pastor/Head of Staff: Please click here for MIF
Associate Bridge Pastor:
Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon WI is currently looking for a Bridge Associate Pastor to provide continuity with our Deacons, Adult Ed and Mission/Outreach ministries. This is a temporary role for the purpose of bridging the time until our PNC finds a new Sr. Pastor and we begin a search for a full-time Associate Pastor. It is not required that this Pastor be specifically trained in transitional work. Please see the attached job description or visit our website:
www.crossroadspres.org
Resumes or MIFs can be sent to:
careers@crossroadspres.org
. Please include any links or clips of relevant sermons or other recordings. Please click for JOB DESCRIPTION
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GOOD SHEPHERD TRINITY SEEKS PART TIME BOOKKEEPER
Send resumes to the church at 3302 N. Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53216, to the attention of Jeannette Bell.
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CALVARY SEEKS SUNDAY SCHOOL EDUCATOR
Sunday School Educator: job description
here
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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, February 19 - Living Hope Presbyterian in Menomonee Falls, 4pm
- WEDNESDAY, May 22 - TBD
- WEDNESDAY, September 25 - TBD
- THURSDAY, November 21 - TBD
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