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		<title>May 2012 Youth Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun 5/6 – 11:15am-12noon – Youth Sunday School Sun 5/6 – 12-1pm – MANDATORY Caravan Trip Parent Meeting Sun 5/6 &#8211; 4:30-6pm &#8211; Middle School Youth Group Sun 5/6 – 6:30-8:30pm – MANDATORY Caravan Trip Youth Meeting @ Hillsboro Pres &#8230; <a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2106">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<li>Sun 5/6 – 11:15am-12noon – <em>Youth Sunday School</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/6 – 12-1pm – <em>MANDATORY Caravan Trip Parent Meeting</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/6 &#8211; 4:30-6pm &#8211; <em>Middle School Youth Group</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/6 – 6:30-8:30pm – <em>MANDATORY Caravan Trip Youth Meeting @ Hillsboro Pres</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/15 – Mother’s Day – <em>No Sunday School or Youth Group</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/20 – 11:15am-12noon – <em>Youth Sunday School</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/20 &#8211; 4:30-6pm &#8211; <em>Middle School Youth Group</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/20 – 7-9pm – <em>High School Youth Group</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/27 – 11:15am-12noon – <em>Youth Sunday School</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/27 &#8211; 4:30-6pm &#8211; <em>Middle School Youth Group</em></li>
<li>Sun 5/27 – 7-9pm – <em>High School Youth Group</em></li>
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<p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p>
<p><strong>MANDATORY Caravan Trip Parent Meeting</strong> – <em>Sunday May 6th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Milwaukie Presbyterian Church</em> – This is a meeting for the parents/guardians of those youth who are planning to attend the 2012 Caravan Trip. We will be passing out information about the trip and giving out forms that will need to be filled out. This is a mandatory meeting for the parents. So please have at least one of your parents attend this meeting.</p>
<p><strong>MANDATORY Caravan Trip Youth Meeting</strong> – <em>Sunday May 6th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Hillsboro Presbyterian Church</em> – All youth planning to attend the 2012 Caravan Trip to Memphis, TN will need to attend this meeting. We will be meeting with the youth of our partner church, Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, at their location. Come for continue community building and to get more information on our trip.</p>
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		<title>May 2012 Newsletter</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2100</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sunday April 8th is Easter!</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2096</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday April 8th is Easter.  Services are at 8:30 a.m. (Taize) and 10:00 a.m. (Traditional) Fellowship and Hot Cross Buns between services. Come join us! (No classroom Sunday School or Adult Ed program on Sunday April 8th.)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Sunday April 8th is Easter.</strong>  Services are at 8:30 a.m. (Taize) and 10:00 a.m. (Traditional)</p>
<p><strong>Fellowship and Hot Cross Buns</strong> between services. Come join us! (No classroom Sunday School or Adult Ed program on Sunday April 8th.)</p>
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		<title>The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2093</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received this Sunday April 8th: Give Generously. Bring healing and hope to some of the world’s most desperate situations through outreach programs of the Presbyterian church with your gifts to this much needed &#8230; <a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2093">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering</strong> will be received this Sunday April 8th: Give Generously. Bring healing and hope to some of the world’s most desperate situations through outreach programs of the Presbyterian church with your gifts to this much needed offering.</p>
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		<title>Outdoor Sanctuary April workdays</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2091</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Outdoor Sanctuary April workdays to pull ivy in the wetlands behind the church: Tues., Apr. 3 &#38; 10, 9-11 a.m.; Sun, Apr. 15, 12-3 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; &#38; Sat., Apr. 28, 9 a.m.- noon. Bring gloves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Outdoor Sanctuary April workdays</strong> to pull ivy in the wetlands behind the church: Tues., Apr. 3 &amp; 10, 9-11 a.m.; Sun, Apr. 15, 12-3 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; &amp; Sat., Apr. 28, 9 a.m.- noon. Bring gloves.</p>
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		<title>Looking Ahead in Adult Ed.</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2089</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking Ahead in Adult Ed. (11:15 a.m.-noon): Apr. 15: Spirituality Circle. Centers for spiritual practices in Schmidt Hall. Apr. 22: Shirley Stageberg talks about her recent trip to Bolivia. She’ll shows slides and discuss the “Joining Hands Program.” Apr. 29: “Celebrate &#8230; <a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2089">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Looking Ahead in Adult Ed. </strong>(11:15 a.m.-noon):</p>
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<li>Apr. 15: Spirituality Circle. Centers for spiritual practices in Schmidt Hall.</li>
<li>Apr. 22: Shirley Stageberg talks about her recent trip to Bolivia. She’ll shows slides and discuss the “Joining Hands Program.”</li>
<li>Apr. 29: “Celebrate the Gifts of Women.” Hear a variety of women discuss their faith and faith- related activities. Kelley Gutman will moderate.</li>
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		<title>Devotional Support Group will meet Sun., Apr. 22</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2085</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Devotional Support Group will meet Sun., Apr. 22, 9 a.m., in the Fireside Room. All are welcome. Questions: contact Heather Decker, 503.786.2886 or heather@deckerpdx.com.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Devotional Support Group</strong> will meet Sun., Apr. 22, 9 a.m., in the Fireside Room. All are welcome. Questions: contact Heather Decker, 503.786.2886 or <a href="mailto:heather@deckerpdx.com?subject=Devotional%20Support%20Group">heather@deckerpdx.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Family fun from the Eco-Justice Team</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2081</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Family fun from the Cascades Presbytery&#8217;s Eco-Justice Team: Family Nature Walk at Menucha Retreat Center, May 19. ??s: contact Jenny Holmes at jehrestore@aol.com. Forms available at http://www.cascadespresbytery.org. Registration deadline April 26. Lunch: $10. Designate dietary restrictions on registration. A Faith &#8230; <a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2081">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Family fun from the Cascades Presbytery&#8217;s Eco-Justice Team:</p>
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<li>Family Nature Walk at Menucha Retreat Center, May 19. ??s: contact Jenny Holmes at <a href="mailto:jehrestore@aol.com">jehrestore@aol.com</a>. Forms available at <a href="http://www.cascadespresbytery.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cascadespresbytery.org</a>. Registration deadline April 26. Lunch: $10. Designate dietary restrictions on registration.</li>
<li>A Faith Exploration in Kayaks, June 30, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.at Beaver Creek Natural Area between Waldport and Newport. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $15. Children, ages 6-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions and to register by June 22: contact Barry McPherson at 503.708.8688 or <a href="mailto: bdmcpherson@coho.net" target="_blank">bdmcpherson@coho.net</a>. Limited to the first 15 registrants.</li>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School: Save the Dates! June 18-22</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2079</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vacation Bible School: Save the Dates! June 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Watch for more detail in future bulletins.]]></description>
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		<title>Open Position &#8211; Accompanist/Organist (part-time)</title>
		<link>http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2057</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Accompanist/Organist (part-time) – Milwaukie Presbyterian Church Milwaukie Presbyterian Church is an open and inclusive congregation guided by faith in Christ. Music is a vital part of our creative and vibrant worship. Our congregation includes people of diverse experiences and tastes. &#8230; <a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/archives/2057">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Accompanist/Organist (part-time) – Milwaukie Presbyterian Church</strong></p>
<p>Milwaukie Presbyterian Church is an open and inclusive congregation guided by faith in Christ.</p>
<p>Music is a vital part of our creative and vibrant worship. Our congregation includes people of diverse experiences and tastes. We seek a musician who has demonstrated experience accompanying choirs and congregations on piano and organ.</p>
<p>Our music department features:</p>
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<li>Choir</li>
<li>Grand piano</li>
<li>Pipe organ</li>
<li>Hand bell set</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional skills include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Facility on the organ and piano, experience accompanying soloist, choirs, and congregations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of various music styles in worship</li>
<li>An ability to relate well to all ages.</li>
<li>Availability to work at one Sunday morning service and Wednesday choir rehearsals.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter, and special events.</li>
<li>Excellent organization and communication skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>The salary for this position is approximately $827/month</p>
<p>For more information and an application, please contact <a title="Open Position - Accompanist/Organist" href="mailto:personnel@milwaukiepres.org">personnel@milwaukiepres.org</a> or stop by the office of Milwaukie Presbyterian Church at 2416 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222. The position is open until filled.</p>
<p>Please provide a resume along with your application.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Organist-Accompanist-Ad.doc">Organist Accompanist Ad</a> (Word document)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.milwaukiepres.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MPC-Application.doc">MPC Application</a> (Word document)</p>
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