Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click on “more” for details about this week’s Church School classes.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Speak the Truth. Pastor Heather will preach from Mark 5:25–34.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week we will highlight Sojourner Truth, as we continue exploring our Lenten theme, “Voices of Peace.” Pastor Heather will preach from Mark 5:25–34, and her sermon will be titled “Such a Long Way to Go.”
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Led by the Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan, our hour-long Taizé service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. If you’re unable to participate in person, join our live stream on your computer or mobile device.
Christian Education Classes
We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45–10:45 am. Click the links for adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Contemporaries | Harambe Room
The Psalms, a Lenten Series
What are the Psalms? A vehicle for prayer? Theological statements woven throughout poetry? History woven throughout poetry? Friend to turn to when sad, mad, or glad? What is your experience with the Psalms? Get your spiritual blood going with this Lenten series.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
“The right to rule belongs to the Lord. He rules all nations.”—Psalm 22:28.
In the Lenten gospel readings, Jesus sets his face towards an encounter with the unjust rulers of his nation and their disdain for the least. Neither complicit nor complacent with the status quo, he proclaims God’s dominion by word and deed. Jesus claims God’s right to rule. May we—by the Spirit—be granted such assurance and action.
Join us for this week’s readings: Genesis 17:1–7,15–16; Psalm 22:23–31; Romans 4:13–25; and Mark 8:31–38.
Seekers | Good Samaritan Room
My Experience as an African in Pittsburgh
Saihou Njie, born in the Republic of The Gambia, West Africa, is a fine artist, teacher, and peace ambassador. He lived half of his life in The Gambia, and has been living in the U.S. for the second half. Saihou will share his story as an African American living in Pittsburgh.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
The Book of Joy by Douglas Abrams
We will discuss The Book of Joy, with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, Judy Roberts, Yamuna Morgenstern, and Deb Newcomer.
Young Adults | Room 224
Lenten Series
These weekly Lenten sessions will begin with discussions led by young adults, with topics of their choosing. See Wil if you’d like to start a discussion and/or provide breakfast.