Tutoring Table feeding young students at Wyoming United Church
“It’s good for our community but it’s also good for us.”
Chuck & Deb Monts experiencing range of emotions in Malawi
“We are not giving to Malawians out of guilt but because we can and because we feel the Gospel of Jesus Christ requires it of us.”
‘Sunflower Seeds’ growing support for Ukrainian refugees
“There’s also a huge humanitarian crisis and it’s underreported.”
Synod grant helps Pittsburgh Seminary students travel the world
Students witnessed God at work in different communities around the world.
For the Rev. Dr. Michael Wilson, Synod stated clerk role ‘fits my sense of call’
“I feel very called to this position and I look forward to working with the amazing staff of the Synod.”
New worshiping community ‘Intertwined’ with outdoors
“The intent of Intertwined is to appeal to ‘nones and dones’ and to people who most easily encounter the divine outdoors.”
Rev. Harry Johns, 80, had a heart for service in the church and community
“He was willing to be a real person and not just a pulpit presence.”
Hermit crabs, hound dogs, potatoes and the Incarnation
At a recent presbytery meeting, I witnessed a candidate’s floor exam for ordination. You might wonder why I would say so in a Christmas reflection. Presbyterian floor exams, normally, are neither unusual nor Christmassy. But this one was both. That fact, more than anything else this month, has put me in a holiday mood. After…
Sheldon Sorge retiring from ‘best call of my life’ in Pittsburgh
“It’s been a really good run. I have nothing but gratitude for this season.”
Synod Stated Clerk Wayne Yost not retiring, just changing scenery
“I have enjoyed assisting other clerks or execs in their polity questions and thinking through things. I’ll miss those contacts.”