Church of the Cross helps homeless gather undergarments one leg at a time
“Underwear is one of those things we don’t talk about, but it’s definitely an issue that needed some awareness raised.”
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Meal for Pittsburgh neighborhood more than just food
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community in Pittsburgh, PA, has hosted a free, bi-weekly meal for people on the city’s South Side for almost 10 years. About 75-100 meals are served each night to a diverse group of guests that includes senior citizens and folks experiencing homelessness. Sensing that a similar outreach was needed in the…
Merry Christmas from your Synod neighbors
“It is far more important that we see the image of the manger, remember the story, and perhaps begin to ask, ‘What is it that God needs of me, what is it that God needs of us, this Holy Night, to further the message and witness of hope and love and forgiveness?'”
The Giving Season: What gifts do you bring?
“It’s also been said that we are all gifted differently. Gifts bestowed by God. We can also offer gifts of time, talent and treasure to others and to the community. What gifts are you willing to share?”
Rev. Louwanda Harris, 83, was first African-America woman ordained in Pittsburgh Presbytery
“She was a lover of God and a lover of God’s people.”
Apollo United Church helps make sure there’s ‘Food 4 Kids’
“In great part, I believe, God’s kind of put it into enough people’s hearts to get this thing going. “
Laura Williams named new Synod treasurer
“I look forward to walking with the Synod as it continues its journey of mission and ministry.”
Running water was an ‘endeavor’ that Lake Erie congregation was willing to attempt
“This project has enabled, and continues to enable, this particular church to be a vessel in which people come together in common mission helping God.”
Susan Wonderland learns again about US’s black history during visit to Alabama
Susan Faye Wonderland Transitional Executive Synod of the Trinity It was Montgomery, AL, the week before the MLK holiday. Not a place I would have thought about for a January trip, but truly one of the more meaningful trips I have taken recently. The synod execs and synod moderators met to take in the Legacy…
For 150 years, Grace Memorial Church has been a beacon in the Hill District in Pittsburgh
“We are all worshiping one God, one Christ. We’re all in this community and everybody’s welcome.”