I hope that each of you had an opportunity to participate in Rally Day last month. It was an exciting day in the life of our congregation—Journey Worship resumed with Gerald Savage as our new Journey Music Director; after a several-year hiatus due to Covid, breakfast was served; Church School classes were well attended; and both worship services were spirit-filled! The following Sunday, at the “new” Church Life Extravaganza, members took to the streets, came together as a church and community for food, fun, fellowship, and to share ministry information. It seems that church, as we knew it pre-Covid, had returned! You might say that everything old was new again. And yet, I suspect that as church life returns to some semblance of normal, things may not ever be exactly the same. Read More
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Church School Classes | October 2
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of October 2
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Patrice will preach on the theme, Set in Motion. Communion will be celebrated.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Patrice will preach from Luke 6:17–26 and deliver her sermon, titled “Blessings and Woes.” Communion will be celebrated.
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will contemplate seeking the welfare of our city with the prophet Jeremiah. The Rev. John Titus will lead us.
Worship with Us | Week of September 25
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week, we welcome the Rev. Shanea Leonard (they/them) as our guest preacher. They will preach from Isaiah 43:19 on the theme, Gathering.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
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 welcome the Rev. Shanea Leonard (they/them) as our guest preacher. They will preach from Isaiah 43:19, and deliver their sermon, titled “Becoming.”
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will ponder the invitation to courage from Timothy. The Rev. John Titus will lead us.
Church School Classes | September 25
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Combating Our Climate Crisis with Action
For those who care about God’s creation, the present time is one of crisis, and yet it is also a time of possibility. It is a time in which the persistent call of God is reaching out to us amid climate threats, burning forests, and flooding waters. Read More
Church School Classes | September 18
Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of September 18
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor BJ will preach from Luke 16:1–13 on the theme, Gathering.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor BJ will preach from Luke 16:1–13.
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Taize’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation will ponder, the invitation to contentment in 1 Timothy 6. Pastor BJ will lead us.
Interim Pastor Nominating Committee Update | September 2022
The Interim Pastor Nominating Committee (IPNC) submitted our Ministry Information Form (MIF) to the Pittsburgh Presbytery in late July, after Session approval. In early August, the Pittsburgh Presbytery posted our MIF on Church Leadership Connections’ website for potential interim pastors to access. Read More
Worship with Us | Week of September 11
Here’s what’s happening this week in worship.
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Heather will preach from Luke 15:1–10 on the theme, Gathering.
Join us on Zoom on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 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 15:1–10, and deliver her sermon, titled “What Do You Know?”
Download this week’s bulletin to follow along and read about upcoming events. Join us in person or watch our livestream on YouTube or Facebook. If you’d like to join by telephone, call 929.205.6099 and enter Meeting ID 188 135 194 when prompted (press # if asked for a personal ID).
Taizé Prayer Service | Wednesday, 7 pm
Pastor BJ will lead us as we experience Taizé’s prayerful songs and quiet meditation.