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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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FINDING OUR RHYTHM
Swimming vexes me. First, I can't see a lick without my contacts, and I've never invested in a good set of swim goggles. So, I'm either swimming blindly without contacts, or trying to keep my head out of the water. Second, I can't breathe underwater. I understand the basics of the crawl, turning my head to find the pocket of air as my arm comes up. The problem is I get winded as I swim. When I want more air, the only solution is to swim faster, so that I can take my breaths more often with each stroke. Swimming faster makes me .
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The Presbytery is pleased to welcome Kate Hopta as our new Communications Coordinator. She will begin on January 3, 2019. Kate comes to us with a long history of non-profit experience at church
camps and, most recently, as the
Executive Director for The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania. Kate knows the nitty-gritty of the Presbyterian Church (USA), having graduated with her M.Div. from Louisville Seminary and having served the church in various capacities and levels. She is married to Rev. Brett Swanson, who is co-pastor at Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, and they have one daughter, Zoey, who is almost 2 years old. Her experience in editing and publishing information on both large university websites and smaller non-profit websites, as well as developing and implementing social media plans, will be a wonderful complement to the ministries of the Presbytery. Welcome Kate!
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Please remember in your prayers:
- Rev. Mary Carlin as she recovers from recent surgery
- the people who find Christmas to be a lonely and sad time
- the family and friends of the Rev. Lawrence "Red" Sinclair who died on Nov. 30
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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.
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Ruling Elders and Deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force. This training will be held Saturday, February 23rd from 9am to 1pm at Faith Springs Presbyterian in Pewaukee. Click here
for more information and to register. Registration deadline is February 6.
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This pastor is an avid mountain biker.
This is Dee Anderson, pastor at West Granville Presbyterian in Milwaukee.
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I have a passion for the outdoors. I am an avid mountain biker. I also enjoy fly-fishing and back-country canoeing.
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Unfortunately no one guessed correctly but keep trying and thanks for playing!
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WHO IS THIS?
This pastor has been frisked twice by security before being allowed to worship.
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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NEWS FROM THE DENOMINATION
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NEXT CHURCH TO MEET IN SEATTLE
"Ruth and Naomi's lives were woven together in a season of despair and displacement. Environmental trauma, poverty, forced migration, food insecurity, personal vulnerability, and power differentials continue
to shape our shared human experience now as it did then. God interlaced the threads of Ruth and Naomi's individual stories. Through God's weaving, these women learned mutual sacrifice, found healing community, and shared liberation." That's the way NEXT Church introduces its coming national gathering on its website. The event takes place March 11-13 at First Presbyterian Church in Seattle. The theme: "Woven Together: Stories of Dissonance, Sacrifice and Liberation." Details, including registration information, are at "NEXT Church."
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HOPE PHOTOS AND QUOTE SUBMITTED BY YOU!
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What does PEACE mean to you this Advent season? Let's put together a photo collage of original photos submitted by you that remind us of PEACE. Please submit one original photo that represents PEACE to you, sending it to
Chris Halverson, and if we get enough of them, we will post a photo collage next week.
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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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December 20 * 7 pm * Faith Springs Presbyterian Church
For some, it is hard to embrace the joy of the holiday season. Loss, loneliness, strained relationships, or simple stress can make this a difficult time of the year. On December 20, please join us at 7 pm at Faith Springs Presbyterian Church in Pewaukee for a service of prayer and reflection, a time when we can acknowledge these situations (whether our own or not) and lift them to God.
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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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LUX SUMMER THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH
The Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth is offering a
free!
two-week summer program at PC(USA)-related Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL), to give high school students from around the country a chance to immerse themselves in big theological questions. The 2019 Lux Institute will be held
June 16-30, 2019
on the theme
"A Place at the Table: Thinking Theologically about Hunger and Poverty."
The application deadline for students is
January 1, 2019
, which is quickly approaching. There is a
link to a PDF resource
available for those who might be interested, and the program website is available
here
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HOPE (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVERYWHERE) MISSION TRIP
The Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church in Janesville, in conjunction with the Jerusalem Presbyterian Church in Wales, are inviting interested volunteers to participate in the 2019 HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Mission Trip. This mission trip will focus on repairing homes that were damaged by extreme flooding from Hurricane Mathew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. The mission trip volunteers will be staying at the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The mission trip is scheduled for Monday,
March 18 to Friday, March 22. Travel via car-pooling will occur the weekend before and after the mission week. Cost is $150/person which includes lodging at the church and all meals. Contact Mike Williams, HOPE Coordinator with questions or to receive a copy of the Mission Handbook. The handbook may also be found at the church web site
www.rockprairiechurch.org.
col-mike@charter.net
608.751.6274
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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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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN IN RACINE SEEKS WORSHIP PIANIST
Second Presbyterian Church in Racine is looking for a church pianist to play for our Sunday worship service. This is a part-time paid staff position. If interested or for more details contact Rev. Alan McCalister at 414-640-4116 or email
amccalister@wi.rr.com
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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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