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 Opening Doors. Pastor Patrice will preach.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, at 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 23:33–43 and her sermon will be titled “The View.” Before heading to our Thanksgiving Feast, stay for a special postlude as Pastor Randy and Dr. Ed Moore perform the first movement of Rachmaniov’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
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
With Whom You Eat Matters
Mary Alice Lightle will lead us in a discussion about hospitality, as well as its biblical and religious roots. We also will consider Pittsburgh’s efforts to address hunger and foster community.
Journey With Scripture | Second Floor Library
Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. This gospel reading, part of Luke’s crucifixion narrative, ends the three-year Lectionary cycle of scripture readings. It witnesses to Christ’s forgiving action on the cross. We yearn to be transformed from recklessness and violence to God’s kingdom of peace. The forgiveness of God is essential for this transformation. Join us as we reflect on these readings:
This week, our readings are Jeremiah 23:1–6; Luke 1:68–79; Colossians 1:11–20; and Luke 23:33–43.
Seekers | Room 234
Refugees’ Challenges
Benedict Killang will share with us his experience in helping local refugees and immigrants gain employment and self-sufficiency in their new lives.
Mr. Killang is the refugees and immigrants employment specialist and program coordinator for the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Pittsburgh.
Soul Food | Third Floor Music Room
This week, we will begin discussing chapter five of The Gift of Being Yourself, led by Joe Hajdu, Sel Whitaker, and Vivienne Selia.