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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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BLESSINGS
The New Year is already ushering in changes. As a new slate of people is installed or hired in the Presbytery, I've been thinking about the blessings we've received from people with unique talents. It reminds me we are a priesthood of all believers - a group given all gifts necessary for the building up of the Church. In 2019, we say goodbye with our gratitude to two treasurers: Jessie Read (Presbytery Treasurer) and Detlef Pavlovich (Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation Treasurer and former Presbytery Treasurer). Both have served the Church with their gifts of accounting and finance skills. In Detlef's case, he first began his volunteer service as Treasurer in 1998. For more than 20 years, he .
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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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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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This pastor is an avid fat bike rider.
This is Chris Davis, pastor at Grace in Beaver Dam.
"Riding a fat tire bike allows me time to think - process - unwind. Riding also encourages me to get off the sofa and exercise."
As of Dec. 21st no one had guessed correctly but thanks for playing!
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This pastor
was conferred the dignity of Chevalier by the Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymitani (Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, or SMOTJ) under the Royal Patron, Her Highness Princess Elisabeth of Ysenburg and Büdingen, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.
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!
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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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JOY PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY YOU!
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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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YAV PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS; INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS STILL ACCEPTED
From greetings from the Young Adult Volunteers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a video about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s YAV program, and then to application information, the latest newsletter from the YAV program offers up information for those who might be interested in becoming YAV volunteers. There's more information about the YAV program at "
Possibilities," and application information at "
Application Dates" -- now is a good time to apply. The complete newsletter is at "
Greetings."
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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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