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 Giving Thanks. Pastor Randy will preach from Luke 23:33–43.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach from Luke 23:33–43, and his sermon will be titled “Brick Laying and Peace Making.”
If you’re out of town and/or unable to attend worship, join us in spirit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook and stream our service.
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. Read more about our adult class descriptions and children and youth offerings.
Children and Youth
- Infants–Age 2 | Nursery
- Pre-school/Ages 3–5 | Room 110 B
- Kindergarten–Grade 1 | Room 206
- Grades 2–3 | Room 205
- Grades 4–5 | Room 211
- Middle School (grades 6–8) | Room 207
- Senior High (grades 9–12) | Room 217
Contemporaries | McKelvy Room
Monarchy & the Bible
From the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation, Monarchy has played a vital role in Biblical stories. We will look at some of the queens and kings of the Bible, and their impact regarding our faith. This study will be taught by the Rev. Tony Richardson-Eckes.
Journey With Scripture | Highland Room
“I stand in awe, O LORD, of your work. In our own time revive it; in our own time make it known.”—Habakkuk 3:2.
November marks the end of the three-year lectionary cycle. It includes readings from the books of the Hebrew prophets Habakkuk and Haggai, a New Testament letter to the Thessalonians, and the Gospel of Luke. Each raise questions on how God is to be known and recognized by succeeding generations. Throughout the readings the Babylonian, Persian, and Roman empires dominate, often through violence. They radically affect or initiate the events depicted and the prophetic responses to them. The last gospel reading of the church calendar is Luke’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus. Strangely, whether recognized or not, God initiates the end of empires to allow a new life and world to emerge.
Join us for this week’s readings: Jeremiah 23:1–6; Luke 1:68–79; Colossians 1:11–20; and Luke 23:33–43.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room
The History, Beliefs, and Practice of the Quakers
The Quakers are a Christian movement, also known as the Religious Society of Friends. Gina Godfrey will talk about the history and practice of Quakers in Pittsburgh and throughout the world. Gina served as clerk of Pittsburgh Meeting (Quakers) from 2016–2018.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room
Inspired | Gospel Stories
Together with our Young Adult Ministry, we will discuss Gospel Stories from our book, Inspired—Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, & Loving the Bible Again, by Rachel Held Evans. Class will be led by the Rev. Joe Hajdu, Tom Whalen, David Carl, and Linda Lane. New participants are always welcome and books are available.