Greetings From the Big Tent

June 10, 2009
What do Presbyterians do when they gather and there's no business to conduct? According to General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow, "They worship, talk about mission and celebrate unity in God's spirit." The 1500 Presbyterians gathered in Atlanta for the Big Tent event are doing just that. This first of its kind event combining 10 national conferences under one roof and one theme opened Thursday afternoon.
At the opening worship, the Rev. Anna Carter Florence, professor of homelitics at nearby Columbia Seminary, asked "How big a tent does it take so everyone can see Jesus?" Using Mark's gospel story of the paralytic man let down through the roof, she noted that when you really want to see Jesus you will find a way, and Jesus gives major points for effort.
Rev. Claudio Carvalhaes, professor of worship at Louisville Seminary, preached at Fridaymorning's worship. Using hand images and John 1 as the scripture passage, Carvalhaes asked how our hands can be the grace, glory and truth of God.
Saturday's activities include a birthday bash in Centennial Olympic Park to celebrate 26 years since the birth of the PC(US) here in Atlanta.
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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

July 19, 2009
Installation of the Reverend David Ewing
LOCATION:Beloit, Sun Valley Presbyterian Church
TIMES: 2 p.m.

August 28, 2009
Youth Leader Training
Training session for all youth directors and lay leaders led by Mark DeVries from Youth Ministries Architects. Questions, contact Nancy Disabato at 262-242-1670 or nancy.disabato@crossroadspres.org
LOCATION:Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 Chapel Hil Road, Mequon
TIMES: 9 a.m. to noon
COST: Funded by the Presbytery of Milwaukee

September 22, 2009
Presbytery Meeting
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Milwaukee
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church, 17 N. Jackson Street, Janesville, 608-752-1433
TIMES: 4 p.m.
COST: $6 for dinner

November 24, 2009
Presbytery Meeting
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Milwaukee
LOCATION:Carroll University, 100 N. East Ave, Waukesha
TIMES: 4 p.m.
COST: dinner cost tba

Presbytery Group With John Calvin

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