Council Welcomes GA Stated Clerk

The Rev. Gradye Parsons, General Assembly Stated Clerk, will present the program "Dangerous Elders" at Milwaukee, Trinity on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7 p.m. The Council invites elders, ministers and interested folks to join this conversation.

Parsons says "Elders are called to service to change the world according to God's plan. This office is not just about fixing the roof. Central in the role of elder is relationship." He believes that the office of elder is not just some job in the church. It is a distinct call and the key to renewal of the Presbyterian Church.

When Parsons presented this workshop at the Big Tent Conference last summer, he urged elders to focus on nurturing faith and relationships as the office is set out in the Book of Order. Parsons says being a dangerous elder is all about relationship and trying new ways of being, despite our fears of failure. We have to be willing to take risks.

Plan now to attend this enlightening seminar.

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

February 9, 2010
Gradye Parsons Presentation
"Dangerous Elders" is the topic of a presentation by Gradye Parsons, the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly. Everyone is welcome.
LOCATION:Trinity Presbyterian, 3302 Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee
TIMES: 7:00 p.m.

February 13, 2010
Church Leader Training Day
"Revisiting Our Past to Strengthen Our Future" is the theme for this event designed to support pastors and lay members.
LOCATION:Carroll University Campus Center, Waukesha
TIMES: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
COST: TBA

February 23, 2010
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Milwaukee
LOCATION:Immanuel PC, 1105 Waverly Place, Milwaukee
TIMES: 4 p.m.
COST: $6 for dinner

Gradye Parsons, GA Stated Clerk

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