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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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If you've ever been the Clerk of Session, you'll appreciate seeing how your annual statistics are used. For the rest of you, sit back and enjoy the fruits of someone else's labor.
The denomination compiled our 2017 congregational statistics into one large report, letting us see our membership trends. For example, the summary of this year's report reveals that 2/3 of the denomination's congregations have 100 or fewer members, but 2/3 of Presbyterians are members of churches of 300 members or more. In other words, most churches have...(
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The winner of last week's all important survey is...American Potato Salad. If you aren't pleased with that result, or if you have no idea what this is about, please click
here to place your vote on this and two other important questions.
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JUNE 16-23 - 223RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PC(USA)
To discover what's happening at General Assembly from June 16-23, get the GA Newspaper every day. A team of crackerjack reporters will fan out through the committees and events to bring all the news right to your inbox. Subscription is easy and FREE!
Sign up by clicking on the link
and you'll receive the news delivered free to your inbox each morning of the Assembly.
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OFFICER TRAINING - SEPTEMBER 8TH AND 29TH
Ruling Elders and Deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force. Two dates are offered at two different locations. Cost is $10. Click
here for more information and to register.
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JUNE 13 - MILWAUKEE PRESBYTERY ZOO DAY!
YOU'RE INVITED! Presbytery Exec, Rachel Yates, and Associate for Ministry Vitality, Ann Gibbs are celebrating their June birthdays via a presbytery wide fellowship event. All congregation members, pastors, friends and family of the Milwaukee Presbytery are invited to join us at the zoo, June 13 at noon inside the main zoo entrance. There is no registration or agenda, simply come and have fun.
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PRESBYTERIANS WANTED -
COM expands liaison ministry
The presbytery's Commission on Ministry is working to increase both our connection to our congregations and our resource of people by expanding our liaison ministry. While members of COM will still be liaisons for congregations in times of transition or particular need, we are recruiting non-COM pastors and elders to serve on teams as a witness of pastoral care and congregational support from the greater church. Basic training will be provided. This initiative is new, so I am estimating that the time commitment will be roughly 18-20 hours
a year connecting with congregations. Skills desired for volunteers are: good listening skills, a positive attitude (cheer leader background a plus), and a desire to strengthen the body of Christ through authentic and supportive relationships. It's a big plus if you don't have all the answers or a desire to fix or save others. If interested, please contact Ann Gibbs, Associate for Ministry Vitality 414-292-2740 or
agibbs@pbymilwaukee.org.
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Unfortunately the planning calendars have been delayed. We hope to receive them by the end of the month. We will notify all churches and individuals when they have arrived and are available for pick up. Thanks for your patience.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Pastoral Words from Susan Stoll.
Celebrating significant events! Family members gathered together to mark a very first birthday of a granddaughter, the birthday of a younger son who turned 40, and a 50
th wedding anniversary. A joyous occasion shared by family and friends! And within the same time frame.
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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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This congregation sold their church building and is now located in the beautiful Dickson Hollow Senior Living Community Complex. In addition to their Sunday worship at 10am, they offer weekly Bible Study 9:30am on Mondays and Prayers 11:00am on Fridays. Their pastor is also married to a pastor. Answer is
here.
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FACILITATING HEALTHY PASTOR-CONGREGATION RELATIONS WORKSHOP - JULY 28
In the coming months, the Commission on Ministry will be hosting three training events for clergy and congregations led by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. Thanks to a grant from the PCUSA, the cost for this training will only be for the individual training manuals for each participant and even that shouldn't be a barrier. The first is Facilitating Healthy Pastor-Congregation Relations on Saturday, July 28 from 9-4:30 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Waukesha. First session cost is $18 per participant; led by Richard Blackburn, LMPC Executive Director.
Click
HERE for an informational flyer.
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STEWARDSHIP KALEIDOSCOPE CONFERENCE 2018
Looking for ways to transform how your church or judicatory views stewardship? This year's
Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference
will help you think about generosity in a whole new way, with keynote speakers and workshops to renew your mind, and worship experiences to renew your spirit. September 24-26, 2018 in St. Louis.
For a sense of how good this conference will be, click
here
to see plenary and workshop videos from the 2017 conference!
Register
now!
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GREENFIELD AVENUE PC's STRAWBERRY FEST - June 17
Click here for more information
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NEENAH SEEKS HEAD OF STAFF
First Presbyterian Church in Neenah, WI (Winnebago Presbytery) is seeking its head of staff with 5-10 years of experience. This 600-member church is a strong congregation with both human and financial resources. The church's
MIF
is on the CLC, which contains the congregation's Mission Study.
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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
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YOU'RE INVITED TO BE ON THE PRESBYTERY'S FACEBOOK PAGE
Learn more about us on
Facebook
. Keep current with the pulse of the Presbytery.
Want to be on the
Presbytery's Facebook page? Send a summary of your
congregation's recent event, whether it be pancake breakfast or mission opportunity or special worship service, with photos and approximately 35 words of summary, so we can upload it for everyone to share. Please identify your church in the message and send it to
chalverson@pbymilwaukee.org
. Thanks for your contribution!
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO FRESH IMPRESSIONS
If you have an activity or event happening in your congregation and want to share it with our readers, please send it my way. We look forward to the inspiration!
chalverson@pbymilwaukee.org
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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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