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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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LEFTOVERS
When my husband and I married in the late 1980's, we didn't own much. We used cardboard boxes and particle board to create furniture, and I remember using a can of soup to pound a nail into the wall because we didn't own a hammer. So, we were thoughtful about the essentials that we put onto our wedding registry. Towels, for example. Towels are very useful.
The morning after our wedding, we sat together with family to open our gifts. One beautifully wrapped package after another was excitedly opened. We were stunned by the gift choices our guests made when they instead decided to deviate from the practical items on the registry. I kid you not, we received
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RECONCILIATION GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE!
With "Reconciliation" as our 2019 Presbytery theme, we have imagined some meaningful ways for congregations to engage this theme between Presbytery Gatherings. Here's a
beginning list
of ideas - you'll undoubtedly come up with many more! Because of generous congregational financial support, the Presbytery is now able to offer grants up to $300 to reimburse the expense of these or similar activities on the theme of reconciliation. When two or more congregations in the Presbytery join together on a reconciliation activity, you are encouraged to submit your proposal to the Presbytery (office@pbymilwaukee.org) for approval. We can then reimburse expenses, up to $300.
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PRESBYTERY STAFF ON THE ROAD
To make ourselves more accessible, your Presbytery staff (Chris, Ann & Rachel) have scheduled some remote office days.
Tomorrow, April 11, your staff will be at
Blue Collar Coffee, 408 Pleasant St., Suite 100, Beloit, from
9:30 am to 3 pm. Stop by for some conversation and a beverage or snack - our treat! Or join us for tacos next door over lunch. We hope to see you!
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GO FISH PARTY, MAY 1ST AT 6:00 P.M.
Our Go Fish conversation will give us the chance to:
fish for ways that we can embody the church outside of normal venues;
fish around for how God is calling people to explore their faith in non-traditional formats;
cast our nets wide for ideas that gather people in alternative forms of Christian community;
recognize how organized religion can make people feel like fish out of water.
The New Way Task Force encourages church members and congregations in our presbytery to identify possible alternative Christian communities to reach people who are not part of existing congregations - and might never be. Our work is not designed to be an outreach program that attracts people to your church, but an authentic way of reaching people where they are, with opportunities to explore their faith and draw close to Christ through worship, study, service, or healing outside of traditional church venues and programs. Our work is broader than the 1001 New Worshipping Communities program of the denomination, but includes it.
I hope you'll take the bait and join us for dinner and conversation. We're going to have a whale of a time! (Yes, I know whales are mammals, but I couldn't resist continuing the theme.)
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CAMPING SEASON WILL SOON BE HERE
If your youth and children will be attending church camps or conferences this year, be sure to seek a Camper Scholarship from the Presbytery of Milwaukee. Scholarships may be awarded for half the cost of the camp, to a maximum of $150/person. Friends of a church family/member may also be considered for a camp scholarship up to $100. The
application and instructions can be found on the Presbytery website.
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The Presbytery of Milwaukee is now on Instagram! Follow us to see what's happening around the Presbytery and the denomination. You can find us by searching for
@pbymke.
SEND US YOUR IMAGES
We would love to include what's happening in your church on our Instagram feed! Tag us in photos or send them to
Kate.
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MAY 21 PRESBYTERY GATHERING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
With the excitement our speakers for the 2019 Presbytery Gatherings are generating, the Presbytery Office has opened registration for the May 21, 2019 meeting. We encourage everyone who is interested in attending Dr. Robin DiAngelo's lecture to register through the link found on the Presbytery's homepage.
In preparation for the May 21 Gathering, we encourage individuals and groups to read Dr. DiAngelo's book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism. This book is available for purchase through the Presbytery Office for $9.00 -- 45% off the list price.
Please share this information with your congregations and communities! We have bulletin board flyers and bulletin inserts available for downloading. We look forward to hosting three excellent speakers.
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IMAGING LENT
Lent calls us to examine how we spend our time and energy, particularly on things that don't deeply satisfy our soul, but rather deplete us or diminish others.
Last week we asked you to reflect on your relationship with God and with the world and send us images or symbols of a place that enables you to engage in deep reflection. Here are the images we received:
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We are fast approaching Holy Week which begins with Palm Sunday and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The gospels tell us that people lined the streets (with their coats!) and with shouts of "Hosanna!" The Hebrew and Aramaic root of Hosanna means "save" or "help". These were not just shouts of praise but cries for help. As we prepare to enter Holy Week where do we see people crying out "Hosanna!" today? What are our own cries as those who continue to follow Jesus?
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NEWS FROM THE DENOMINATION
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BECOME A MATTHEW 25 CHURCH
Matthew 25 is a bold new vision and invitation from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that calls us to actively engage in the world around us - serving the hungry, the oppressed, the imprisoned and the poor. When we practice justice, love and kindness, we become a living translation of Jesus Christ. Find out how your congregation can join us on this journey.
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THE NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS
45TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION
"Seeking Racial Justice and Equality! Where Do We Go from Here?"
Registration is now open for the 2019 Biennial Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27 - 29, 2019 at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a wonderful and challenging legacy for us to continue his work to do God's justice and seek righteousness in all we do and he never lost hope in his vision that one day all of God's children would live in God's beloved community. Are you willing to continue Dr. King's work? Are you willing to keep his legacy alive? Come join the NBPC as we work together to receive the baton his legacy passes on to us.
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A JOURNEY OF JEWISH MUSIC AND ITS INFLUENCE ON POPULAR AMERICAN MUSIC
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Congregation Emanu-El and its involvement in the Waukesha County Area on Sunday, April 14, 2019. From 3:00-5:00 p.m. you will be taken on a journey of Jewish Music and its influence on popular American music past and present. Learn the influence on music like West Side Story, Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof, and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The Carroll University Choir will be joining this celebration. This is a great opportunity to listen to beautiful music, learn about another tradition, and support another faith community in the area.
Shattuck Hall at Carroll University, 218 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI
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FESTIVAL OF HOMILETICS
"Preaching as Moral Imagination"
The 27th Festival of Homiletics returns to Minneapolis in May with the theme, "Preaching as Moral Imagination." The Festival plans to "inspire and encourage preachers to embrace once again their
identity as those called to give voice to God's vision of goodness and mercy, to recover and reimagine leadership in the church that seeks justice for all," according to the Festival's website. The Festival runs Monday through Friday, May 13-17, and encourages ministers to "come renew, refresh and recharge. ... Come and tap into God's moral imagination for the sake of the world God loves." the site notes.
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SENIOR STATESMAN PROGRAM
The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a
FREE advocacy training for Milwaukee
County residents over age 60. Senior Statesman will meet with the County Executive, the County Board chair, and two Wisconsin State Senators. They will also attend a County Board meeting and Commission on Aging meeting, tour the Transit Center, and receive basic training on public policy advocacy.
This training will take place April 24th through April 26th, 2019.
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ADVOCACY THAT WORKS: AN ONLINE COURSE
A 4 Session Online Series with advocacy expert Breon Wells
Faith-based communities and grassroots organizations can and should express their values in the public square. We have a responsibility to speak truth to power in strategic ways. Whether you're dealing with local community needs, statewide or national issues, an effective advocacy strategy depends on credibility and consistency. Join us for four online sessions with advocacy expert Breon Wells at noontime on Thursdays, April 25, May 2, May 9, and May 16.
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LOVING JUSTICE: ASSERTING HUMAN DIGNITY AND FORGING BOLD ACTION
Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13, 2019
"Without justice, there can be no love," says activist bell hooks. This bold call urges us to unite love and justice in our schools, businesses, communities, and around the kitchen table. How do we create a community of belonging that upholds the human dignity of all? How do we forge new tools to combat injustice and embrace our differences to build what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. names "the beloved community?" Join us for Wisconsin's first-ever White Privilege Symposium hosted by St.
Norbert College.
St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115
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GHANA MISSION NETWORK
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2018 Ghana Mission Network Meeting |
Watch our own Judy Jaggard and Kathleen Dummer dance in joy in this
new video from the Ghana Mission Network, explaining both the benefits of partnerships with our Ghanaian colleagues in ministry and the camaraderie of the network of Presbyterians.
The next Ghana Mission Network meeting will be held June 27-30 in Erie, PA. Come to meet our partners from Dangme Tongu Presbytery, catch up with mission co-workers Josh Heikkila and Ruth Brown, and dance with joy!
Registrations are being accepted now.
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A LETTER FROM RUTH BROWN, SERVING IN GHANA
This letter from Ruth Brown brings us news from northern Ghana where Ruth is serving as a Community Health Facilitator, or Educator, and working to create a healthier environment and lifestyle.
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GOOD SHEPHERD TRINITY CHURCH IN MILWAUKEE SEEKS PIANIST
Good Shepherd Trinity Church is searching for a pianist for Sunday mornings. Interested candidates should email Jeannette Bell or call 414-771-7170.
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IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN MILWAUKEE SEEKS INTERIM FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Interim (Bridge) for Christian Education and Congregational Life; ordained or non-ordained
Please click here for MIF
Position available: June 15, 2019
A healthy, growing, and inclusive community of faith on Milwaukee's historic Lower East Side, Immanuel Presbyterian Church seeks a transitional leader to provide continuity of programming in the areas of Christian Education for Children and Youth and Congregational Life. This is a temporary position, open to both clergy and non-clergy, while the congregation engages a process to consider and develop a new staffing model for continued health and vitality. Follow this link for a full job description and link to the Ministry Information Form (MIF). Learn more about Immanuel's mission and ministry at: www.immanuelwi.org Resumes or MIFs can be sent to:
hr@immanuelwi.org
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN IN WAUKESHA SEEKS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Interim Director of Christian Formation oversees the formation and discipleship opportunities of Christians through means like Sunday School and Children's Church Program, Youth Ministry, and classes for parents; assists in bringing Christian formation back into each home, particularly by relating to our children and youth and equipping their parents or guardians; and works with the Pastor, Christian Formation consultant, and the Christian Formation Ministry Team in its understanding and execution of Christian Formation. Candidate should have knowledge of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its history, traditions and liturgies; familiarity with developmental stages related to learning and spirituality; excellent written and oral skills, especially ability to use social media effectively. The successful candidate will also have the ability to recruit train, lead and support volunteers in ministry and leadership positions, experience leading children or youth to Christian discipleship (This could be volunteer experience - in either a church or mission setting, and passion for Christian Formation and the ability to articulate how they live out that passion in everyday life. Position is 10-15 hours a week, contracted for one year. Start date is June 1, 2019. Please send cover letter and resume to the Rev'd Dr. Christian Boyd,
pastor@southminsterchurch.org.
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN IN WAUKESHA SEEKS CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Church Administrator manages the day-to-day business operations of the church. Duties include office management, communicating with members, managing volunteers, financial management of the church, church event organizing and scheduling, and property rental management. Provides some office assistance for pastor and staff. Must be self-directed, have enhanced computer skills, personable on the phone and with those who come by the office, good skills in making phone calls for the staff and in recruiting, and able to maintain confidentiality always. Experience with Microsoft Office, Church Windows, and QuickBooks desired, as well as basic IT knowledge. Position is for 25-30 hours per week. Start Date: May 1, 2019. Please send cover letter and resume to the Rev'd Dr. Christian Boyd,
pastor@southminsterchurch.org.
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INTERFAITH CONFERENCE OF GREATER MILWAUKEE SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IFCGM is in the final stages of recruitment for an Executive Director. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a litter of application and resume to
IFCMilwaukeeChair@gmail.com as soon as possible.
You can find more information about the position
here.
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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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PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES
Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) or CBRF Certified Caregivers
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.
We have Full Time & Part Time Caregiving Openings on all Shifts!
Culinary Servers
If you have a passion and desire to serve older adults in our dining rooms, consider joining our team in providing high quality meals and restaurant style dining at any of our locations.
Check out our website for other available positions too!
Apply online at
www.preshomes.org;
click on 'Careers'; s
earch by Location (Waukesha, Pewaukee, Menomonee Falls, Germantown, and soon - Dec 2019 -Oconomowoc WI) and apply!
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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, May 21 - Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
- WEDNESDAY, September 25 - Good Shepherd Trinity Church
- THURSDAY, November 21 - Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, Wales
Share this information with your congregation! NEW Bulletin inserts & bulletin board flyers available!
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