Judi Holmes-Jensen proudly smiles as she introduces her family and those accompanying her to the Presbytery Meeting where she was approved for ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament.
Judi is a graduate of St. Francis Seminary of Milwaukee and has accepted a position as chaplain at Wheaton Francisican Healthcare in Milwaukee. Judi’s ordination will occur on Sunday, June 10, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay.

Pieces of cake were enjoyed by all the presbyters as the Personnel Committee acknowledged and celebrated the ministry of Lucy Rupe, Executive Presbyter of Winnebago Presbytery for the past 10 years.
A gift of a handmade necklace was presented to Lucy by Anne Dropp, chair of the Personnel Committee. In her comments, Lucy highlighted many events during the past 10 years, but particularly emphasized the Presbytery’s commitment to reach out to others both locally and globally.

During the recent Presbytery-wide, “Spring Thing”, a worship service was designed by the youth participants . Susan Phillips, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Shawano, incorporated many of these components for worship at the Presbytery meeting. Pictured here are Judy Bond, Director of Music at Frame Memorial, Stevens Point; Susan Phillips; and Susan Zencka, pastor of Frame Memorial. They are leading the presbyters in an African song that highlights our journey of faith.

Presbytery approved the request of the First Presbyterian Church, Winneconne, to grant the status of Pastor Emeritus to the Rev. Nelson Craig.

Elder Cheryl Lepak, Omro, was approved as Commissioned Lay Pastor at the Omro First Presbyterian Church. She is currently assisting the Rev. Ed Slusser and will continue during Ed’s sabbatical next year.

Presbytery certified Elder Jean Hamersky, DePere First United, as a Commissioned Lay Pastor.

Elder Lina Wittman, Athelstane, was received into the Lay Pastor Program.

New Presbytery Officers were installed and will be serving for the coming year.

Moderator – Elder Barbara Jordanger, Frame Memorial Presbyterian, Stevens Point
Vice Moderator – The Rev. Tom Beck, First Presbyterian, Oconto

And finally, Winnebago Presbytery is now podcasting. Executive Presbyter Lucy Rupe and Associate Executive Presbyter Sarah Moore-Nokes had a little fun exploring what podcasting is all about. staff-report.mp3