Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. Click the “more” link for our Church School programming.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, at 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is Back on Track. Pastor Patrice will preach from Isaiah 58:1–12.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from Matthew 5:21–26 and his sermon will be titled “Words from the Mount: Ripples of Anger.”
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, at 7 pm
Our hour-long service includes sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. The Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan will lead this service of sung Taizé prayer. Stay afterward for Contemplative Prayer. 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 | Second Floor Parlor
Jesus Christ as Encountered by the Apostle Paul (part 1)
Paul claimed to be an Apostle because he encountered the Risen Christ. Adam Clever will lead this two-week exploration of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
The apostle Paul writes, “But we have the mind of Christ” to the church in Corinth—a cosmopolitan, religiously pluralistic, socially competitive, market driven city. Hearts, minds, and bodies were likely pulled and shaped in many ways. Paul proclaims a different shaping and existence. This month’s scripture calls readers to new life. Come and be reshaped as we reflect on:
This week, our readings are Isaiah 58:1–12; Psalm 112:1–10; 1 Corinthians 2:1–16; and Matthew 5:13–20.
Seekers | Room 234
The Story of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman will soon appear on the $20 bill, but what do we truly know about this remarkable woman who led scores of African slaves to freedom?
Learn more about Harriet Tubman’s life, passion, and legacy from Kimberly Gonxhe, director of the Metro-Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
Join us as we discuss Week 1, “The Door of Our Heart,” from our new book, Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self, by Joyce Rupp. Class will be led by Vivienne Selia, Shirley Fair, and David Carl.