Here’s what’s happening in worship Sunday, February 23rd.
Worship Services
8:00 a.m. Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan Worship will now meet at the new EECM Community House (6014 Penn Circle North). This week will be a bible study.
8:45 a.m. Journey Worship
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf will preach this week.
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Thompson, Assistant Professor of Homiletics at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will preach.
Christian Education Classes
Contemporaries
If Not Me, Who? If Not Now, When? Led by Lenore Williams
Racism…just hearing the word invokes many stereotypes. But not all racism is based upon hatred and violence. Some aspects of it may not be obvious. We will look at opinions of what racism is, where it came from, how to know it. We will ask ourselves how we can individually make a difference.
Journey with Scripture
In one of this month’s readings, the apostle Paul writes, “But we have the mind of Christ.” He addresses friends living in a cosmopolitan, religiously pluralistic, socially competitive, highly market driven, diverse city (Corinth) – one that pulled and shaped people’s minds, hearts, and bodies in diverse ways. Amidst this milieu Paul proclaims a deeper kind of shaping and communal existence. Many of this month’s readings call readers to such a life. Come and shape up!
Join us as we reflect on these readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48.
Parenting Circle
We use our time together to share our joys and struggles through a facilitated discussion, guided by the week’s lectionary readings. No advance preparation or reading is necessary and copies of the texts being discussed will be available. We welcome babies and toddlers who may not yet be able to leave their parents.
Seekers
Why are we Presbyterians? How did that happen?
Rev. Henk Bossers will explore the rich history and evolving identity of being a Presbyterian. We will reflect on the meanings and purposes of our personal identities, grounded in history and meeting the challenges of today.
Soul Food
We will continue discussing A Testament of Devotion, a spiritual classic by Thomas Kelly. This week, we will look at Chapter 5 in a discussion led by Joe Hajdu.