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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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AT THE BAPTISMAL FONT
This past Sunday, I took out-of-town visitors to a church renowned for its architecture and beauty. We sat quietly in the back until services ended and then moved to the front pews for the scheduled tour. While the tour guide shared a bit of history about the church, we gawked at the high columns and dome, the carvings, and the artwork. Around us, church staff prepared for the next mass in an hour. One ritual jarred me: a priest came out carrying
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SEPTEMBER 11 PRESBYTERY GATHERING-Less than 2 weeks away!
At the Sept. 11 Presbytery Gathering, we invite each congregation to bring a display
of how you are caring for creation. Perhaps your ministry is a community vegetable garden or a butterfly garden. Do you plant trees? Do you support ecological or environmental projects or mission co-workers with this ministry? Have you "gone green" by eliminating Styrofoam or adding solar panels? We will have table space for a poster board or other display and encourage you to share what you're doing, so we can all be inspired as we explore the theme of Stewardship of Creation.
Online registration is now available! Click to REGISTER for the gathering. (Registering online is helpful to the host church as they plan for providing a meal, so thank you!)
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CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION SKILLS WORKSHOP
On Saturday, October 20, from 9-4:30 at Dickson Hollow in Menomonee Falls, the Commission on Ministry will be hosting its second in our three-part series with Lombard Mennonite Peace Center:
Conflict Transformation Skills
. Cost $14 per person.
Value of having pastors and congregations equipped to "prevent destructive conflicts" while also discovering "how church conflict can be transformed into an opportunity to learn something new about God's will for their church"- priceless.
"Conflict is a normal part of life, even in the church. Understanding this can help church members realize that they should not be surprised or ashamed when they experience conflict in their faith communities. What is important is how the conflicts that inevitably arise are dealt with in the church. The Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches workshop teaches some basic skills that will help participants manage conflicts within their congregations in a healthier manner."
Click to
register online or call Ann Gibbs, 414-292-2740 if you have questions.
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Today is the last chance to register for the September 8 training at Linn Presbyterian! Ruling Elders and Deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force. Two dates, September 8 at Linn Presbyterian in Lake Geneva and September 29 at Covenant Presbyterian in Racine are offered. The last officer training was attending by over 50 Presbyterian Elders and Deacons! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Cost is $10. Click
here
for more information and to register.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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PRAYER BASKET
(THIS WEEK'S ENTRY IS FROM PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE RACHEL YATES)
NOT JUST THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH
School is starting again. Discounted or tax-free school supplies have been purchased. Parents are escorting their children - from kindergarten to university - back to classes. For the last two Sundays, our denomination has celebrated youth in the church and our Young Adult Volunteers, and Sunday School teachers are getting new curriculum ready.
As we bemoan the lack of young families in our congregations, we need to ask
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This congregation's history goes back more than 160 years when they were the Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church. They became the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, and in 1963 built a new church building and changed their name. They recently welcomed a new Co-Pastor! They are very active in the Stephen Ministry, have a Facebook Page, and are involved in many local missions in their community.
Answer is
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Rev. Gillian Weighton (Racine First) has accepted a new call in Virginia, and Rev. Chris Spotts (Crossroads) is moving to Colorado to accept a new call. Rev. Keith Jones is retiring from Ottawa First this month. We send our blessings with them in these new phases of ministry. At our September Gathering, we will welcome three new teaching elders to the Presbytery: Sarah Walker Cleaveland (Covenant), Adam Walker Cleaveland, and Gabriel Marcano (San Jose). We will also be examining Katie Ebel for ordination to be a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Faith Springs as Stated Supply Pastor.
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9TH ANNUAL GRIEF EDUCATION CONFERENCE
The 9th Annual Grief Education Conference, Sponsored by SEWGN, the Southeast Wisconsin Grief Network, will offer programs on September 20 and 21. Pastors, chaplains, and others might find this helpful when dealing with those who grieve. Click here for more information on each day's program.
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Vernon Presbyterian Church would like you to know about their neighbor church's historic Annual Covenanter Church Service on September 30. These annual services began in the 1970s and include kersoene lights and acapella psalm singing. Click for
details.
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR WOMEN OF COLOR
The Presbyterian Mission Agency has created a scholarship fund to honor the name and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The scholarship, the Women's Ministry Fund (E049991), has been established for women of color to attend leadership development events. To apply, contact
Jewel McRae, Associate for Women's Leadership Development and Young Women's Ministries at
jewel.mcrae@pcusa.org. Those wishing to donate toward the scholarship should
click here to donate online. Or mail checks to:
Presbyterian Mission Agency
PO Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700
and write "in memory of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon - E049991" on the memo line.
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INTERIM MINISTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE
Attention Pastors!
Change is a fact of life in our world, and our churches are facing transition of many kinds. Is God calling you to help churches manage these transitions?
The Interim Ministry Training Institute is will provide the tools and techniques needed for addressing transitions. Whether you are interested in Interim or Transitional work as a special ministry or want to work within your settled position, this program is designed for you as a working pastor. The class is limited in size to encourage interaction and each of the sessions has advance readings, lecture style presentations, discussion, case studies, and an assignment intended to integrate the day's learning. Most participants find something that they can apply after each monthly session. The class is planned for the 2nd Thursday of each month from October through May in Baraboo, WI. We meet from 9:30 until 3:30 and lunch and breaks are included.
Contact Rev. Marlea Gilbert, Ph.D. at Streams of Wisdom LLC, mgilbert.iim@gmail.com or (608) 514-3290 for more information and an application. Apply by September 17. Class begins October 11, 2018.
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Southminster invites its sister congregations who may have confirmation age youth to join us in offering a co-op confirmation class. If any are interested, please contact Pastor Christian at pastor@southminsterchurch.org or mobile, 618-292-8583.
Youth from 6th grade to senior in high school are invited to join Southminster Presbyterian Youth in their annual touring youth musical. For more information, please contact Sarah Bristol, Director of Youth Musical Ministry at
north_physics@yahoo.com
or (262) 853-9346.
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DIVINE INTERVENTION TRAINING
For those interested in or active with Divine Intervention (overnight prayer vigil with people who are homeless), please note the upcoming trainings/orientation on your calendar. The leaders at Tippe Presbyterian Church will go over revised covenants and changes as well as address questions and hear shared wisdom. It is extremely important to attend. Send your confirmation to attend and any questions to:
divineinterventiontohomeless@gmail.com.
DI Trainings:
- Sunday October 28 (2pm-3:30pm): Returning Host Training, Tippe Parlor
- Sunday November 4 (2-4pm): New Host Orientation, Tippe Sanctuary Please invite folks you know to attend! You do not have to Host if you attend, but you cannot Host if you do not attend an orientation. Let's grow the joy! And if you'd like someone to come do a DI presentation at your church, please let us know...a great way to grow the ministry and the support it needs to continue to flourish...calendaring now!
- Sunday November 11 (2-4pm): Staff Training, Parlor
- Sunday December 2 (4pm-6pm): Make-up Host Training
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MISSION CO-WORKER STORIES
New Opportunities A Letter from Dan and Elizabeth Turk, Serving in Madagascar /July 2018
The Story of Joseph A Letter from Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather, serving in South Sudan/July 2018
While We Were Away A Letter from Alan and Ellen Smith, serving in Germany, Russia, and Belarus / August 2018
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EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (WORLD MISSION)
Presbyterian World Mission is seeking a mission co-worker who will assist the Evangelical Church in the Republic of Niger (EERN) in its efforts to empower the children and youth of the country through the creation and implementation of interactive and practical educational programs. The EERN feels a need to equip the children and youth of Niger in the areas of academic, skills, and Christian faith formation, and the mission co-
worker will help with these efforts.
Click
here
to see more and apply.
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PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE SEEKS TWO POSITIONS
The Presbytery seeks 2 people to serve in unique roles. We are hiring a part-time
Communications Coordinator
to be part of our Presbytery staff team. Also, as Jessie Read plans for retirement this year, we are looking for a part-time, volunteer Treasurer
to begin working with her to transition. Click on those links for job descriptions. If you are interested in either position, notify
Matt Lee
, Moderator of Personnel Team.
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CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING CONGREGATIONAL CARE DIRECTOR -
Please click here for
more information
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CALVARY SEEKS 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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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, September 11 - Kettle Moraine Presbyterian in Hartland, 3pm
- 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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