Pastor

Rev. Don Greer

Phone:  (414) 272-2610

E-mail:  revdlgreer@wi.rr.com

Rev. Greer has been Pastor of Summerfield Church since September, 2004.  He is a graduate of St. Paul School of Theology and was ordained to the United Methodist clergy as an elder in 1984.  His post-graduate education is in American Studies at the University of Kansas, Leadership for the Post-Modern Church at Drew Theological Seminary, and Clinical Pastoral Education (hospital chaplaincy). His professional experience encompasses parish ministry, administration of urban mission and outreach agencies, and direction of college sponsored federal TRIO programs (Upward Bound and Student Support Services).

Don serves as chair of the Professional Consultation Committee for Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center and vice-president of Interchange (providing support services and a food pantry to people living in downtown Milwaukee).  Don enjoys instrumental music (classical and jazz), video and still photography, travel and fine coffee.  Don and his wife, Eldene, reside in the parsonage next to the church in East Town Milwaukee.

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Faith In Recovery

Mental health support group

Join us in a Faith in Recovery group at Summerfield United Methodist Church.  This group is supportive of people with mental health issues, their families and others interested in learning more about "mental health." 

Please join us in the upstairs room above the parlor at 11:45 am following the Sunday worship service.

To discuss your needs, please contact the pastor. 

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Bible Study

Bible Study for the historic and theological meanings of Holy Scripture is offered Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

New participants are welcome to join in the exploration of meanings and share insights about the texts that will be used in the main worship service the next Sunday. 

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WEDDINGS

Summerfield offers its ministry to couples who are making plans for marriage.  Church membership is not required, but meaningful participation in the faith community is expected.   Those desiring this ministry will demonstrate regular attendance in Sunday worship, and a commitment to exploring the spiritual dimensions of Christian marriage in conversation with the pastor.  Inquiries should be directed to Pastor Don Greer.   

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WORSHIP SERVICES

Summerfield's Cappuccino Service, a service of informal Bible dialog and prayer, is held every Sunday at 9 am. The service takes place in the lower (i.e., ground) level of the church.

A Traditional Service is held every Sunday at 10:30 am.  This service of prayer, hymns, special music, Scriptural readings, pastoral message, and thanksgiving is held in the Church sanctuary.  Communion is served the first Sunday of every month.  (The sanctuary is one floor above ground level.  It is handicap-accessible by means of a lift inside the ground level entrance.)

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CENTERING PRAYER

Rooted in the words of Jesus and in the spiritual practices in the early centuries of Christianity, Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence, a prayer of consenting to God’s presence and action within oneself.  Through this prayer, we are prepared to turn our attention outward to discover God’s presence everywhere.  Known as "Divine Therapy", when practiced regularly, God uses this practice to transform lives. 

Summerfield has a weekly Centering Prayer group that meets on Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.  New members are welcome.  For more information about Centering Prayer, see the Contemplative Outreach web site:  www.centeringprayer.com.

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CHOIR

The Summerfield Church choir welcomes friends and neighbors who have a love for singing.  Rehearsals are Sunday mornings at 9:00.  If interested, please send an E-mail inquiry to our music director, Betty McManus at beewrite4u@yahoo.com or call the Church office at (414) 272-2610.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Explore the canopy!

It's time to register for Rainforest Adventure!

Dates:  July 14 - 18              Time:  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for a rainforest program of faith-filled fun. 

Rainforest Adventure invites kids to share the good news on Jesus' love for us by being caretakers of all that God has given us.

At Rainforest Adventure you will:

• hear stories about Jesus
• make cool crafts
• sing fun songs
• play zany games
• eat super snacks
• make lots of new friends!

If you are between the ages of 2 and 92 swing on in!

We'll have lots of fun sharing God's love with everyone!

To register call: 414-389-0118

See you at Rainforest Adventure!

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OPEN DOORS CENTER

The Open Doors Center is a series of special guest presentations, often having an arts emphasis.  The Center events are held the first and third Mondays of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall (Church's lower level).  Refreshments are served.  All are welcome.  Click for a schedule of upcoming programs.

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VOLUNTEER

For volunteer opportunities in metro Milwaukee, visit The Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee.

For volunteer opportunities throughout the world, visit the Official Online Ministry of the UMC and the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

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