From Rachel Yates, Presbytery Executive |
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I'm in trouble now. I’ve got two keys on my primary key ring, and I don’t know what they open. I don’t have that many, so these two are really noticeable. I’ve tried them on my front door and at my mother’s house. I’m pretty sure they are not my old house keys, and I have a distinct memory of returning the office keys to Chris Halverson. They’re not vehicle keys, padlock keys, or safe deposit box keys. I’m worried.
So, I’m going to do what I’ve always done: put them in a drawer with the other keys. I just moved a box of keys to Boise that no longer unlock anything I own…at least, I don’t think they do…but you never know…better safe than sorry. Keys are...(read more)
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When the call went out from UMOS to assist in furnishing 2 apartments for labor trafficking survivors, you immediately responded. People connected to Heritage, North Shore, Linn, Crossroads, Second (Racine), Covenant, Forest Park, First (Kenosha), and your Presbytery staff all chipped in to give these hard working men a fresh start. Our second apartment will be furnished next week. Thank you for supporting UMOS, so that they can work to eradicate the scourge of labor trafficking and assist the victims. |
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PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING |
With gratitude for their continued and generous participation, the Presbyterian Mission Agency lifts up the following congregations of Milwaukee Presbytery, who have given to the Peace & Global Witness Offering for at least 20 years!
First Presbyterian Church, Richfield
Second Presbyterian Church, Racine
Faith Presbyterian Church, Franklin
West Granville Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee
North Shore Presbyterian Church, Shorewood
Living Hope Presbyterian Church, Menomonee Falls
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MEET REV. JULIE KANDEMA, PRESBYTERIAN PEACE MAKER FROM RWANDA |
The Presbytery of Milwaukee is excited to welcome the Rev. Julie Kandema, Presbyterian Peacemaker from Rwanda.
Rev. Kandema will be with us the week of September 21-24 and here are opportunities to meet her.
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September 18 - 9:30 a.m. worship at Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church
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September 20 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Gathering at Crossroads Presbyterian Church where Rev. Kandema will be the speaker for our education hour and preaching in worship
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September 21 - 11:30 a.m. lunch at Forest Park Presbyterian Church with presentation and discussion at 12:15. Please RSVP with the church administrative assistant, Pam, at 262-786-5850 by the morning of Thursday, September 15
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September 21 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church Brown Deer on behalf of the Wisconsin Council of Churches this includes a meet and greet with Rev. Kandema, presentation, and dessert
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REGISTRATION OPEN -- GHANA MISSION NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING |
The 21st PC(USA) Ghana Mission Network Annual Meeting will be held on October 14, 15, and 29, 2022 via Zoom. Information about the annual meeting, including daily schedules, and registration can be found by following the links below.
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SAVE THE DATE -- PRESBYTERY GATHERING! |
The September 20th Presbytery Gathering is just around the corner! The Gathering will be hybrid, with the option of attending online or in-person at Crossroads Presbyterian Church (6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon, 53097) at 4:00 p.m. and will focus on the vital mark of Outward Incarnational Focus. Julie Kandema, an ordained Minister from the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda, will join us for this Presbytery Gathering.
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Building Ministry Vitality
Through Matthew 25
Lifelong Discipleship: "...be transformed by the renewing of your minds..."
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PREACHING CLASS FOR ELDERS |
Are you an elder in the Milwaukee Presbytery who currently preaches for your congregation but hasn't received training? Or, would you like to be able to preach in your congregation but don't feel equipped?
This class is for you!
Beginning September 29, the presbytery will offer 6 sessions on preaching and 2 additional classes on designing worship. Participants will learn the skills of Biblical exegesis (drawing meaning from the text) and how to develop a message that conveys the power and meaningfulness of the text for their congregation. Participants will also complete the class with two sermons as well as the skills, tools, and resources to keep going. For more information and to register visit: https://www.pbymilwaukee.org/preaching-class.html
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Welcome to TheoEd "a faith-based speaker series that brings together leading thinkers in the church and the academy to give the talk of their lives in 20 minutes or less. Its speakers deliver neither sermons nor traditional lectures. Rather they offer TED-style talks that seek to spark conversations about God, religion, and the power of faith to change lives and communities."
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HARAMBEE NEIGHBORHOOD PRAYER WALK |
Everyone is invited to participate in Milwaukee Habitat's first Harambee Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. Thanks to Solomon Community Temple UMC for hosting. We’ll gather in their parking lot (3295 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr) for fellowship, food, and song, then a walk around 5thStreet and MLK with prayer stops along the way. Please share the attached flier!
You can also join Milwaukee Habitat for their next Virtual Coffee Update on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. Hear from some volunteers about their experiences helping at Milwaukee Habitat and get updates on the progress at each of the Building on Faith Houses.
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INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER AT GREENFIELD AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
Rev. Julie Kandema, International Peacemaker and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church Rwanda, will be guest speaker at the September 18, 2022 morning worship at Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church. The service begins at 9:30 a.m., with Rev. Kandema sharing information on the evolution of Rwanda since the 1994 genocide, which cost approximately one million lives. At that time, a rebel group of Hutu attempted to wipe out the minority Tutsi people.
“By sharing stories of their work and witness, the peacemakers help us understand peace and justice concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness,” according to the Peacemaking Program. “Their visits broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and help equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children.”
Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church invites everyone with an interest in peacemaking to join them on September 18 to hear Rev. Kandema.
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SHEDDING LIGHT ON "REBUILDING AND REUNITING" AFTER GENOCIDE |
On the evening of Wednesday, September 21, Rev. Kandema will speak at Brown Deer United Methodist Church. This event will be open to the public, and also livestreamed for those not able to be present in person. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with Rev. Kandema and the livestream beginning at 7:00 p.m. A brief period for Q&A and reception will follow.
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News From The Denomination |
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A Path to Belonging: A webinar sponsored by the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, will be offered November 1, 8 and 15 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Each week will build upon the previous week.
Loneliness is an epidemic. According to a 2018 national survey by Cigna Insurance, almost half of us feel sometimes or always alone (47%), and about the same number feel left out (46%) at any given moment. Why would a health insurance company be interested in loneliness? Aside from the mental health implications, the physical consequences for premature death due to loneliness are statistically equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Loneliness takes both an emotional and physical toll.
At LeaderWise, Mary Kay DuChene and Mark Sundby have studied loneliness and pathways to belonging in pastoral leaders for the past two years. Their book, A Path to Belonging: Overcoming Clergy Loneliness, was released in July 2022. The book is recommended but not required for this series.
In this 3-session webinar (each session is 90 minutes), Mark and Mary Kay will share what they have learned about loneliness and belonging for people in ministry as well as specific strategies individual clergy and denominations can pursue to counter the epidemic. Pastoral leaders, Deacons, Chaplains and mid-Council leaders will have the opportunity to converse with others in similar settings as the themes unfold.
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REFORMATION LESSONS AND CAROLS |
Be inspired to do something different for the celebration of Reformation Sunday, October 30, by holding a "Reformation Lessons and Carols" worship service. The service takes worshipers on a Reformation educational tour, weaving in confessions throughout the centuries with historical tidbits.
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Duane Hansen set out from the public boat docks in Bellevue, Nebraska, at about 7:30 a.m. in the 846-pound pumpkin and arrived in Nebraska City just after 6:30 p.m., according to a post on the City of Bellevue's Facebook page.
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Disaster Preparedness & Response Taskforce |
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VIRTUAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING EVENT
Saturday, September 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
pre-registration required
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A virtual Disaster Preparedness Training Event has been planned for Saturday, September 17th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and is open to individuals or teams from churches presbytery-wide. The potential exists for one of any number of disasters to occur within our presbytery, therefore, being prepared leads to a quicker response with less chaos.
What would you do if. . .
- a tornado warning occurs on a Sunday morning?
- gunshots are fired from the parking lot or street next to the church?
- a fire destroys your church including membership, financial and historical records?
- an emergency occurs in your church while a non-member group is meeting. Could they call for help?
This training event is designed to provide background information regarding disaster preparation for churches and will provide time to begin a Church Disaster Preparedness Plan specific to your church. All churches are encouraged to participate!
To participate in this training event on Saturday, September 17th, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., register using this link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Just prior to this training event, you will receive another email containing an agenda and a Church Disaster Plan Template. It will be helpful for you to have a printed copy of the template for this event.
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COVID-19 News & Information |
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TOGETHER, AGAIN
A letter from Rev. Danel Schultz, WCC Community Health Program Director
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Dear Friends:
This was supposed to be an article focused on COVID and the new school year. After all, COVID is now one of the top ten causes of child deaths in the US, and a leading cause of hospitalization. We intended to encourage the use of safe and effective vaccines as kids returned to school and religious education programs. We still do!
In short, the CDC is less focused on...(read more)
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Good Shepherd Trinity in Milwaukee seeks PART-TIME DESIGNATED PASTOR
Please contact Rachel Yates to learn about ministry opportunities at the joint Presbyterian-ELCA congregation
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Future Presbytery Gathering Dates |
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2022 PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
- Tuesday, September 20 @ 4:00 p.m.
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
- Saturday, November 19 @ 9:00 a.m.
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APCE - Association of Partners in Christian Education
Grapevine - April 2022 Presbyterian Women's Newsletter
The Sower - May 2022 Newsletter for the Presbyterian Women in the Synod of Lakes and Prairies
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Presbytery of Milwaukee
414-292-2740
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