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Happy 4th of July from all of us
at the Presbytery office!
Please enjoy a safe holiday!
The office will be closed on the 4th and 5th.
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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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Several years ago, I joined a Habitat build day with other members of my church. If you've done this, you know the scheduled work projects are decided by the builder, not by the volunteer laborers. It turned out that my job for the day was to assemble scaffolding, so that the exterior finish could be added to the upper story by the next day's work crew.
Oh sure, I've painted and hammered and tiled over my lifetime. I'm particularly good at
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CHURCH ADMINISTRATORS' APPRECIATION LUNCH -
Deadline to register is July 3rd - TODAY!
On July 10, the Presbytery and the Board of Pensions will be hosting an appreciation lunch for both volunteer and paid administrators of our congregations (church secretaries, administrative staff, payroll admins) to thank you for your ministries and to have a bit of learning on topics tailored to you. Faith Presbyterian Church in Franklin has offered its space for our gathering from 10 am to 1 pm.
C
lick the link below for detailed information and to register.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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PASTORAL WORDS FROM SUSAN STOLL:
As we continue our journey of faith by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit - as we share and uphold each other in various ministries within the community of faith - and as we go out into the world as disciples of Jesus Christ - do we hear that clear, lilting song of hope, even amidst the.
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PRAYERS:
Good and Gracious God, we praise You for Your glorious creation. We are grateful for Your healing mercies, and we are thankful that You hear our prayers. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we lift up the following prayers this week:
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BOARD OF PENSIONS WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION SESSION
Are you involved in the Finance or Human Resource leadership of your church?
Plan to attend a workshop at the Presbytery office on
Tuesday July 17th at 10:00am.
The Board of Pensions has changed more in the last 3 years than the previous 30. Want to hear about what's new and how it might be important for your church? The General Assembly just approved a document that can be a great resource for pastors, PNCs and Personnel Committees. Take a look at the following link and then come hear about what's new and how it might be helpful in the life of your church. The Rev. Ken Green is the Church Consultant for the Synods of Lakes and Prairies as well as Lincoln Trails and will be sharing about the Board's new initiatives and benefit offerings. We'll try to engage in a case study or two to help clarify some of the practical implications of the theology and values baked into the benefits available from this agency of the PC(USA).
This is an
introduction (with a live link) to the document approved by the 223rd GA last week.
This document will be updated annually with fresh statistics about ordination and benefits trends in our denomination.
If you would prefer to go directly to the document, this is the link.
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PC(USA) GRANT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Thanks to a grant from the PCUSA, the Commission on Ministry is able to recruit the experts of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center to lead a series of workshops for the Presbytery of Milwaukee. These workshops are designed to help sessions, pastors, and leadership teams develop the skills necessary to address the ongoing concerns and issues that arise as we seek to live out our faith, recognizing that we live and work and "do church" with people with whom we don't always agree.
The first opportunity is Saturday, July 28, from 9-4:30 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Waukesha. This workshop,
Facilitating Healthy Pastor-Congregation Relations, speaks to the importance of the relationship between the pastor and the congregation. It's a great opportunity for congregations who are in the search process and any congregation that needs help developing or enhancing their personnel team. It's also great for pastors who would like to learn more about how to negotiate expectations and share the task of ministry.
Click
HERE for an informational flyer.
Click
HERE
to register.
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS HANDBELL CHOIR DIRECTOR
The "Chancel Ringers" currently rehearse one night a week and play for church service one Sunday per month (September - May) and special events. Director is responsible for selecting music to be played in coordination with Music Director and Co-Pastors, and managing rehearsals. Two or more years of directing experience required. Contact the WPC Office at 414-774-5005 for more information, or send resume to
officemgr@tosapres.com
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WEST GRANVILLE PC SEEKING CHOIR PIANO ACCOMPANIST
West Granville Presbyterian Church is looking for a Choir Piano Accompanist.
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CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING CONGREGATIONAL CARE DIRECTOR -
Please click here for
more information
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING THREE POSITIONS
Southminster Presbyterian Church in Waukesha is seeking to fill three positions:
Pastoral Intern or Associate Pastor for Christian Formation. Job description
here.
Director
for Christian Formation. Job description here.
Director of Children's Choir (K-5). Job description here.
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DELAFIELD PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR
Delafield Presbyterian Church is currently searching for a part-time music director to begin sometime before the end of August. General position responsibilities are as follows: d
evelop and lead the music ministry program for Delafield Presbyterian Church in a way that is creative, spirit-led, and in line with the mission, values, and theology of the church. Job description here.
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CALVARY SEEKS TO FILL TWO POSITIONS
Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee is seeking to fill two open positions:
Church Manager: job description
here.
Sunday School Educator: job description
here.
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FIRST IN WAUKESHA 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
presby1@sbcglobal.net
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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, September 11 - Kettle Moraine Presbyterian in Hartland, 4pm
- TUESDAY, November 27 - Linn Presbyterian in Lake Geneva, 4pm
- 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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