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Open Positions- August 25, 2009
For more information on the positions listed below, please go the PTCA website at http://www.ptcaweb.org/RESOURCES/openpositions.htm .
Interim Pastor- Community Presbyterian, Plainview
Nursery Attendant, Plymouth Presbyterian, Plymouth
Pastor, Zion United Church of Christ, LeSeur
Director of Music, Presbyterian Church of the Way, Shoreview
Church Business Administrator, North Como Presbyterian Church, Roseville
Church Administrative Assistant, Peace Presbyterian Church, St. Louis Park
Youth Ministries [...]
Events Calendar: Week of August 17, 2009
Do you have an event you’d like to publicize? Please send it to Dennis Sanders at communications@ptcaweb.org.
Remembering David Droog
With gratitude for service and faith in his salvation, we report to you the passing of the Rev. David Droog from this world to God’s eternal kingdom on Tuesday, July 14. David lost his battle with cancer after a valiant effort over a number of years. David just recently resigned his position as Interim Pastor [...]
Wondering “Why?” at Chain of Lakes
The following is being hosted by Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church, a new church plant in the Lino Lakes area.
You have questions. Admit it.
If Jesus walked into the room and said you could ask him one question that started with the word, -why? you could do it in a heart beat.
We’re a new and forming [...]
Associated Church in Owatonna Gets Noticed for Hospitality to African Immigrants
The Associated Church (a Presbyterian/United Church of Christ congregation) in Owatonna recieved some favorable news from the Owatonna People’s Press recently for hosting a worship gathering of Sudanese and Ethiopian Presbyterians. The came from all around the Midwest to praise God.
Here is how the People’s Press described how these African sisters and brothers in Christ [...]
Memory Loss and Aging Forum @ Trinity Presbyterian
“Memory Loss and Aging” – Monday, April 27, at 6:30 pm. Ashley Brooks-Danso, MSW, from the Alzheimer’s Association will identify normal changes in memory during the aging process, offer tips on how to maintain and improve memory, explain the causes of significant loss and provide resources for those who are concerned about memory loss. Please [...]
Benefit Concert for Second Harvest @ Macalester-Plymouth Church
The wonderful InVocation Singers make a 3rd visit to Macalester Plymouth on May 8th and bring us “The Beauty We Love.”
The phrase is part of a poem by Rumi, a 13th-century Muslim mystic and the theme for InVocation’s spring concert. InVocation says that they feel called to sing, and they hope that their music will [...]
Clinical Pastoral Education in a Social Ministry Setting
The Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches will offer units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with a focus on social ministries. The clinical sites will be in shelters, transitional living facilities, homes for runaways, and exoffender re-entry facilities. For information on FALL 2009 units of CPE please contact:
The Rev. Dr. Susan Allers Hatlie
Greater Minneapolis Council [...]
“Pub Theology” @ Church of the Apostles
The following event is sponsored by Presbyterian Church of the Apostles in Burnsville.
Attention Young Adults – (Ages, 20s – ?) you’re invited to a round (square) table discussion to talk about theology and how faith connects or disconnects with the current issues in our world. We’ll meet at Jo Jo’s Rise and Wine (952-736-3001) located [...]
A Conversation on Race @ Kwanzaa
The Kwanzaa Presbytery Task Force is hosting an event at the North Minneapolis congregation entitled, “Let’s Talk About Race,” Saturday, April 18 from 9AM-1PM. This is the second in a series of discussions on race in America and all are invited to attend. For more information, please download the attached flyer.