As we prepare to vote on Book of Order amendments at an upcoming Presbytery meeting, Fresh Impressions will give you a preview of the proposed changes.  This first week, we reflect on proposed language for congregational Nominating Committees, requiring them to have a minimum size of three, with at least one current Session member, and the majority of the committee comprised of people who are not currently serving on the Session.  Click here for the text of the full change.  To read all proposed amendments, click here.  

On the third Thursday of each month, we invite you to join with the Presbytery staff and others from our Presbytery to pray for the needs of our community and world.  We meet at the Presbytery office at 1 pm for a half-hour to pray for our churches, ministries, ruling elders, deacons, and pastors, as well as intentions beyond our church community.  Feel free to join us in person or in your own location.  If you have a prayer request for the team, please send it to Rachel Yates at ryates@pbymilwaukee.org or by telephone. Our first prayer group last week gave us a chance to make new friends and renew longtime friendships with those who came to pray. 

The Presbyterian Outlook has planned a webinar for Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. CST that will help faith leaders, who are frequently the first contact for those considering suicide, talk about suicide from a theological and biblical perspective. The Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation is offering up to 10 scholarships for the webinar. Details, including information about applying for an OPSF scholarship, can be found at " Suicide Prevention Webinar ."