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 Rejoice Again. Samantha Coggins (Lowery) will preach from Amos 6:1–7. We also will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
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 23:33–46, and his sermon will be titled “Words of Hope from the Cross.” We also will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
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
The Messianic Psalms
Although David penned some of the Messianic Psalms 1,000 years before the birth of Christ, those Psalms give us powerful glimpses into the life of Christ. That is the beauty of fulfilled prophecy—one of the most convincing proofs of the veracity of God’s Word. Join us as we look at some of these wonderful Messianic Psalms together.
Journey With Scripture | Highland Room
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.”—Romans 15:4
This Advent begins a new three-year cycle of lectionary readings that will eventually span the whole Bible (by 2022). Each week’s scriptures are selected from both Testaments: the Torah, Prophets, Writings, Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and Revelation. In December’s readings, the Hebrew prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew foretell the coming of one who initiates a new kind of world. The apostle Paul, in the Letter to the Romans, reflects on the coming of Christ: the deep joy, hope, peace, and grace made possible to all people. An abundant life oriented in love to neighbor and God.
Join us for this week’s readings: Isaiah 2:1–5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11–14; and Matthew 24:36–44.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room
The Challenges of a Spiritual Coordinator Doing Hospice Work
The Rev. Tony Richardson-Eckes will talk about his work as the spiritual coordinator for the Healthcare at Home hospice program for Allegheny Health Network. Chaplain Tony is a 2012 graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room
Inspired | Fish Stories
We will discuss Fish 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, Sharla Yates, Michele Bossers, and Mike Chang. New participants are always welcome and books are available.